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Commercial Glass

Built for commercial timelines.

For office fit-outs, retail storefronts, medical and dental practices, restaurants and corporate tenant improvements — we install acoustic partitions, entry systems, and storefronts on commercial timelines.

Bonded and insured for $5M. Stamped shop drawings and structural letters available on request. Inspection coordination handled project by project. Single-floor through multi-floor.

Floor-to-ceiling black-frame glass office enclosure with matte black hardware in commercial fit-out — Built By Glass, Scarborough GTA
Capabilities

Six commercial specialties.

01

Office Partitions

Frameless or framed glass walls for executive offices, meeting rooms, and open-plan dividers. Acoustic options available.

  • STC 38–45 acoustic
  • Demountable systems
  • Single & double-glazed
02

Retail Storefronts

Aluminium-framed commercial storefronts with tempered or laminated infill. Entry doors, automatic operators, hardware.

  • Kawneer · Oldcastle
  • Automatic operators
  • ADA compliant
03

Entry Systems

Glass entry doors single, double, or multi-panel. Automatic sliding, pivot, and balanced doors with security hardware.

  • Pivot & balanced
  • Auto-slide systems
  • Access control ready
04

Medical & Dental

Frosted or fluted partitions for treatment rooms, reception walls, and consult rooms. Privacy without darkness.

  • Frosted & fluted
  • HIPAA-aware privacy
  • Easy-clean surfaces
05

Restaurant & Hospitality

Wine wall enclosures, dividers, mirror back-bars, antique mirror feature walls, and acoustic dining partitions.

  • Custom antique
  • Sealed wine walls
  • After-hours install
06

Safety Glazing

Code-compliant safety glazing for stairwells, common areas, schools, gyms, and impact-risk locations.

  • ANSI Z97.1
  • Laminated where reqd.
  • Hurricane-rated avail.
Commercial Specs

Documentation and compliance.

Every commercial project ships with the documentation required for permitting, inspection, and final building sign-off.

Insurance
$5M General Liability · WSIB · Certificates on request
Bonding
Available on tendered projects
Shop Drawings
Stamped drawings and structural calcs available on request
Compliance
OBC · CSA · ANSI Z97.1 · CAN/CGSB 12.1 / 12.20-M89
Acoustic Rating
STC 38–45 (double-glazed sound rated)
Lead Time
4–6 weeks standard · 8–12 weeks custom · expedites available
Warranty
5-Year glass & install · 2-Year hardware
Working Hours
After-hours & weekend available for tenant-occupied space
How It Works

Commercial project management.

Commercial glass scope estimate — Built By Glass, GTA
01

Online Estimate

Configure your project in the Build & Price calculator. Real-time ballpark in under 2 minutes.

On-site measure for a commercial glass partition — Built By Glass
02

Free Laser Measure

On-site visit with a digital laser measure once the substrate is finished. Free, non-binding.

Custom fabrication of an architectural glass partition — Built By Glass
03

Custom Fabrication

Cut and polished to the millimetre by our certified fabrication partners. Standard lead time 10 business days.

Commercial glass install completed — Built By Glass, GTA
04

Single-Day Install

Drill, set hardware, hang glass, adjust clearances, seal. Ready to use in 24 hours.

Google Reviews

What clients say.

★★★★★

"Jay and his team are effective in glass service. I found him through Marketplace and within hours we had our conversation going. Jay came to our dealership Erin Mills Acura to measure the size of a big window we needed to close off internally — less than 10 days later we had our window installed."

Jagdeep Bhalla
Mississauga · Commercial Glass
★★★★★

"Jay and his team were amazing installing a glass wall/partition for my home office in my basement. His communication was prompt and professional right from the start. He explained the whole process and followed through on everything quoted. On top of the great service and quality materials, he provides very competitive pricing — I'd recommend him for all of your glass needs."

Jasper Marilla
GTA · Office Glass Partition
★★★★★

"We recently had a glass shower door installed by Built By Glass Inc. Our experience working with Jay was wonderful. His response time was amazing, and he was able to provide us a quote within one business day of initial contact. He took measurements shortly after and had the door installed within a week — other quotes said we'd be waiting at least a month. His price was great and the hardware is beautiful. I would not hesitate working with Built By Glass Inc. again."

Brooke Cappellazzo
GTA · Frameless Shower
Answers

Frequently asked, thoroughly answered.

We install commercial glass partitions for office fit-outs, retail storefronts, medical and dental offices, restaurants, hotels, multi-unit residential common areas, and tenant improvements across Toronto and the GTA. This includes frameless and framed glass walls, acoustic double-glazed panels, glass entry doors, and automatic sliding systems. We work with general contractors, architects, and directly with tenants depending on the project structure.

Yes. Single-glazed glass office partitions provide basic visual separation. For meeting rooms, executive offices, therapy rooms, or any space where acoustic privacy matters, we install double-glazed partitions with sound-rated interlayers and proper perimeter sealing to achieve STC 38–45 ratings. We coordinate with acoustic consultants when specific STC targets are specified in your project drawings.

Yes. We carry five million dollars in general liability insurance and full WSIB coverage. Certificates of insurance and bonding letters are available on request for tendered projects. You work directly with our founder-led team from measure through installation on every commercial job.

Commercial storefronts are aluminium-framed assemblies — Kawneer and Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope are our primary systems — with tempered or laminated glass infill. We install the complete system including framing, glass, hardware, automatic operators, locking, and ADA-compliant entry. Entry systems range from single-leaf to multi-panel automatic sliding configurations. We coordinate with the GC on rough opening and structural requirements before fabrication begins.

Yes. We have extensive experience with after-hours and weekend installations in occupied tenant spaces across Toronto and the GTA. We dust-control, protect adjacent finishes, and stage materials to minimize disruption to business operations. Most office glass partition installations can be completed over a single weekend. We can also phase work across multiple nights when a full weekend shutdown is not possible.

Yes. For commercial glass work we provide stamped shop drawings and structural calculations where required by the municipality or general contractor. We coordinate inspection scheduling and can provide engineering letters and CSA-compliance certifications on request. Contact us with your project scope and we will advise on what documentation your specific municipality and project type requires.

Commercial glass installation lead times depend on system type and project scope. Office partitions and standard storefront systems typically take 4–6 weeks from order to installation-ready. Custom curtain wall or specialty glazing may take 8–12 weeks. We provide detailed project timelines with our tender response and coordinate fabrication with your GC's schedule.

Yes. Built By Glass installs commercial glass partitions, office glass walls, and storefronts across the full Greater Toronto Area — including Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Brampton, Oakville, Pickering, and Toronto. We have completed commercial projects in business parks, medical plazas, suburban offices, and downtown Toronto towers. Contact us with your project details and we will provide a detailed tender response within one business day.

Commercial glass partition costs depend on linear footage, glazing type, acoustic specification, and whether the system is demountable or permanent. Contact us with your project drawings or a scope outline and we will respond with a budget range within one business day. For smaller commercial projects, our Build and Price tool can provide a preliminary estimate.

Yes. Retail storefront glass installation is a core part of our commercial practice across Ontario. We install aluminium-framed and frameless storefront systems for new retail openings, tenant improvements, and retail renovations in shopping centres, street-front retail, and standalone buildings. We coordinate with the landlord, GC, and municipality on permit requirements and inspection scheduling.

Yes. A significant portion of our commercial work is as a subcontractor to general contractors and construction management firms across the GTA. We respond to RFQs, ITBs, and direct invitations, and provide detailed line-item quotes with supplier specifications. We carry all required bonding and insurance for subtrade work and can provide references from GCs we have worked with across Ontario.

Yes. Medical and dental office glass partition installations are a regular part of our commercial work across Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, and the broader GTA. We use frosted or fluted glass for treatment room privacy walls, clear glass for reception areas, and acoustic double-glazed panels for consult rooms. We schedule medical and dental office installations during off-hours when patient areas need to remain operational.

Yes. We have experience managing commercial glass installations in occupied buildings across Toronto and the GTA, including phased work, noise-restricted hours, dust control, and careful protection of finished adjacent surfaces. For restaurants, retail, and medical offices where a full shutdown is not possible, we develop a phased installation plan that keeps your operations running while the glass work progresses.

Send us your project drawings, RFQ, or a written scope outline through our contact page. We respond within one business day with preliminary availability and a budget range. For tendered work we provide a full line-item quote with supplier specifications, shop drawing timelines, and insurance documentation. Use our contact page to initiate a commercial inquiry.

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