How much to charge for windshield repair
Rates reviewed June 2026
Windshield work is priced per job, from a quick chip repair to a full replacement with sensor calibration. Chip repair sells on stopping the crack before it spreads into a replacement, so it is the easy upsell to a fix.
You should charge
$145
per job · typical $60–$450
Why this number. Frame a chip repair as cheap insurance against a $400 replacement, and charge ADAS calibration as its own line. Modern cars need the cameras recalibrated after a new windshield, and that is real, billable work.
Typical windshield repair prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Chip repair | $60 – $150 |
| Windshield replacement | $250 – $500 |
| With ADAS calibration | $400 – $900 |
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What changes the price
- Chip repair vs. full replacement
- ADAS sensor calibration needed
- Glass type (OEM vs. aftermarket)
- Mobile vs. in-shop
The pricing move most people miss
Frame a chip repair as cheap insurance against a $400 replacement, and charge ADAS calibration as its own line. Modern cars need the cameras recalibrated after a new windshield, and that is real, billable work.
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How much should I charge for windshield repair?+
Most windshield repair is priced $60–$450 per job, with a typical rate around $150 per job. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to chip repair vs. full replacement and aDAS sensor calibration needed. Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
Should I charge per job or by the hour for windshield repair?+
Most windshield repair is priced per job, and that is the stronger model. It pays you for the result rather than the clock, and clients far prefer one fixed number they can plan around. Estimate the hours a job takes, multiply by the hourly rate you want, then add a 15-25% buffer for the jobs that run long.
How much should I charge for windshield repair as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $60 to $150 per job. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $450.
What affects how much windshield repair costs?+
The biggest factors are chip repair vs. full replacement; aDAS sensor calibration needed; glass type (OEM vs. aftermarket); mobile vs. in-shop. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote windshield repair so the client says yes?+
Frame a chip repair as cheap insurance against a $400 replacement, and charge ADAS calibration as its own line. Modern cars need the cameras recalibrated after a new windshield, and that is real, billable work. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.