Specialty
Hard Water Stain Removal
Mineral spotting from sprinklers and runoff removed and polished out, often without replacing the glass.
From $35 per pane, light staining
Overview
Lawn sprinklers on well water, runoff from brick and concrete, and old window seals all leave white mineral deposits on glass. Left alone for a season or two, those minerals start to etch the surface and ordinary cleaning cannot touch them.
We test a small area first, then use professional-grade acidic cleaners and cerium oxide polishing to lift deposits and smooth light etching. Where etching is too deep to recover, we tell you before we start so you can price replacement instead.
How the work runs
- 01
Assess
We test a patch and grade the staining from light to severe.
- 02
Protect
Frames, seals and surroundings are masked.
- 03
Remove and polish
Deposits are dissolved, then glass is polished in sections.
- 04
Seal
Optional protectant slows future mineral buildup.
Nine buildings, one invoice and a photo report after every visit. Tenants noticed the glass before I told them we switched vendors.
Why owners choose us
- Cheaper than replacement
- Restoration usually costs 15 to 30 percent of new IGUs.
- Honest assessment
- If glass cannot be restored, we say so before we bill.
- Longer lasting results
- Protectant coatings keep glass cleaner for 12 months.
- Fixes the source
- We point out sprinkler heads and runoff causing the damage.
What sets the price
Sample starting price: $35 per pane, light staining. Every quote is fixed in writing before work starts.
View pricing| Factor | Impact | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Severity | High | Graded after a test patch on site. |
| Pane size | Medium | Large picture windows and doors take longer. |
| Protectant | Low | Optional coating priced per pane. |
Hard Water Stain Removal FAQ
Still have a question? Call (313) 555-0120 and a site lead will answer it.
Most deposits under 2 to 3 years old can be removed. Deep etching may improve but not disappear, and we tell you that after the test patch.
Exterior surfaces are generally safe. Films and some coatings on interior surfaces are tested first and avoided if needed.
Redirect sprinklers away from glass and add a protectant coating. We show you which heads are the problem.