Shower Doors & Custom Glass in Burien, WA

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Semi-frameless uses a slim frame around the perimeter of the fixed panel only. It is a more affordable, watertight option that still reads modern. Frameless uses thick tempered glass with minimal hardware and is what most Burien customers choose for new builds and remodels because it shows the tile work and reads as a higher-end finish. We specialize in custom frameless and semi-frameless enclosures and don't install standard framed aluminum-channel doors.

Standard clear glass has a slight green tint that becomes more visible at thicker sizes and on larger panels. Low-iron glass (sometimes sold as Starphire or Ultra-Clear) removes the iron content responsible for the tint, so the glass reads truly clear. It's a common upgrade on high-end bathrooms with white or light-colored tile, where the green tint of standard glass is most noticeable. Expect roughly a 15 to 25% upcharge.

Usually yes. If the hardware is in good condition we spec a matching tempered panel to fit the existing hinges and clips. If the hardware is also failing, we recommend replacing the full unit so the warranty covers the whole assembly. We'll tell you which path makes sense at the measure visit, not after.

No. Replacing or adding a shower door is not a permitted item in any Puget Sound jurisdiction we work in. (Glass railings over 30" above grade are different. Those typically do require permits, and we can pull them on your behalf.)

Yes. Burien is part of our regular Greater Seattle service zone, with quick measure scheduling and standard install timelines.

Yes. We install exterior railings at Three Tree Point and Seahurst regularly; the salt air there drives the hardware spec, and we go over finish durability at the in-home measure.

It depends on the opening, which is why the quote comes after a free in-home measure. A semi-frameless unit on a standard alcove costs less than a heavy frameless enclosure with a return panel; low-iron glass and specialty hardware add from there. The written quote is final.

Burien sits close to our base, so measures schedule quickly. After the measure, fabrication runs about two weeks and the install itself is half a day. A replacement on an existing opening moves faster than a full remodel install because the opening is already defined.

Yes. Pulling a dated framed unit off a postwar alcove and fitting a new semi-frameless or frameless door is the most common job we do in Burien. The new door uses the same glass and hardware grade we put in new construction.