Glassman

What Glassman does

Glassman Inc. is a family-owned and operated glass services contractor founded in 1999, headquartered at 1107 Main St in Sumner, Washington. The company provides residential and commercial flat glass solutions across the South Puget Sound region, primarily serving Pierce and King Counties (including Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, Bonney Lake, Federal Way, Kent, and Lakewood), and explicitly restricts operations to Washington State.

The company's core offering is custom glass fabrication, on-site measurement, and professional installation across a broad product surface: shower doors (frameless heavy glass, semi-frameless, sliding, barn-style, steam enclosures, custom configurations), windows (replacement, repair, new installation), doors (entry, French, sliding patio, and specialty patio doors with built-in pet doors), custom glass (table tops, shelving, fireplace replacement, obscure/patterned glass), mirrors, skylights, glass railings, and commercial storefronts (storefront repair, glass partitions, automatic/ADA doors). GlassMan does not manufacture the underlying products; rather, it distributes and installs products from a curated vendor network including Milgard, Ply Gem, VPI, Prime Window Systems, The Coeur d'Alene Window Company, Arizona Shower Door, Alumax, Velux, CrystaLite, Codel Doors, Alliance Door Products, Pet Door Guys, and Western ClearView. The company also offers add-on treatments such as EnduroShield glass coating and Bio-Clean stain remover. A former vendor (Cardinal Shower Enclosures) is noted as discontinued.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, project-based, and quote-driven. GlassMan generates revenue through one-time sales and installation of glass products for residential homeowners and small commercial clients, with no recurring or subscription component. Pricing is custom: free in-home consultations and field measurements are provided, with verbal phone quotes followed by firm proposals within 24–48 hours. Customer acquisition is primarily through local SEO, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Yelp), and word-of-mouth driven by strong review profiles (4.8/5 on 128 Google reviews, 5.0/5 on 12 Angie's List reviews). The leadership team is small and family/internal: Scott (Owner & President), Sarah (Accounting & VP), Geoff (Outside Sales), Jerry (Shower Door Sales, 30+ year master glazier), Kaeli (Vinyl Window Sales), and Jim (Commercial Technician). The company has no institutional backing, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no patents, no disclosed funding, and no technology stack beyond standard website/quote forms.

Name

Glassman

Legal name

GlassMan Inc.

Website

https://glassmaninc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Glassman Inc. is a family-owned residential and commercial glass services company in Sumner, WA, founded in 1999, serving Pierce and King Counties with custom fabrication, measurement, and installation of shower doors, windows, doors, mirrors, skylights, and railings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential and Commercial Glass Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass & Glazing Repair (Single-pane, Insulated Glass Unit replacement) (HSAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Glass Fabrication & Processing Services (Cutting/Edging/Drilling/Polishing) (IMADAHAI), Tempered & Heat-Strengthened Safety Glass (IMADAHAD), Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF)

Keywords

• Custom shower doors
• Residential window replacement
• Commercial glass storefronts
• Flat glass installation
• Custom mirror fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Sumner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Glass Product Sales and Installation: Sale and professional installation of glass products including shower doors, windows, doors, mirrors, skylights, and railings. Services range from simple repairs to complete custom installations for both residential and commercial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GlassMan Inc. is a residential and commercial flat glass services contractor that custom-fabricates, sells, and professionally installs glass products including shower doors, windows, doors, mirrors, skylights, railings, and custom cut glass for table tops and architectural applications. The company provides repair, replacement, and new installation services for both homeowners and commercial businesses in the South Puget Sound area, sourcing products from leading manufacturers such as Milgard, Ply Gem, Velux, Arizona Shower Door, Alumax, and Pet Door Guys. Free in-home consultations and field measurements are offered with firm quotes delivered within 24-48 hours.

Product overview

GlassMan Inc. is a family-owned residential and commercial glass services company based in Sumner, WA, serving the South Puget Sound area since 1999. The company offers a comprehensive suite of flat glass solutions organized into core service categories: Shower Doors (frameless heavy glass, semi-frameless, sliding/bypass, barn style, steam shower enclosures, and custom enclosures); Windows (replacement, repair, and new installation with multiple vendor brands including Milgard and Ply Gem); Doors (entry, French, sliding patio doors, and specialty patio doors with built-in pet doors using Pet Door Guys technology); Custom Glass (table tops, shelving, fireplace replacement, obscure/patterned glass); Mirrors (custom bathroom, wall, vanity, gym mirrors); Skylights (through Velux and CrystaLite vendors); Railings (glass, deck, picket, cable systems via Western ClearView); and Commercial Storefronts (repair, replacement, interior glass partitions and office walls). The company distributes and installs products from vendor partners including Milgard Windows (Style Line, Trinsic, Ultra, Tuscany Series), Ply Gem Windows (200/400/550/700 Series), Arizona Shower Door, Alumax, Codel Doors, Alliance Door Products, VPI Quality Windows, Prime Window Systems, The Coeur d'Alene Window Company, Velux Skylights, CrystaLite Skylights, Pet Door Guys, and Western ClearView Railings. Add-on treatments include EnduroShield glass coating and Bio-Clean stain remover. Former vendor Cardinal Shower Enclosures is now discontinued.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shower Doors Installation and replacement of shower doors including frameless heavy glass, semi-frameless, sliding/bypass, barn style, steam shower enclosures, and custom enclosures. Multiple configurations including single doors, inline panel setups, neo angle corner enclosures, panel door combinations, and 3-panel layouts. Targeted at residential homeowners in the South Puget Sound area.
• Windows Window replacement, repair, and new installation services covering vinyl, wood, and aluminum window types. Services include glass repair, insulated glass unit replacement with Low-E options, and full window system replacement using Milgard and Ply Gem product lines. Targeted at residential homeowners and light commercial customers in the South Puget Sound area.
• Doors Entry doors, French doors, sliding patio doors, and specialty doors including options with built-in pet doors. Services include door replacement, new installation, and door glass replacement. Targeted at residential homeowners in the South Puget Sound area.
• Patio Door with Built-in Dog Door

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arizona Shower DoorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArizona Shower Door manufactures framed and frameless shower enclosures. GlassMan is a provider and installer of their products including glass shower doors, stall enclosures, and custom options.
• Alumax Bath EnclosurescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading US bath and shower enclosure manufacturer since 1949. Products include frameless heavy glass sliders, framed sliders, StikStall shower doors, and shower bases. GlassMan previously provided Alumax products.
• Ply GemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPly Gem is a window and door manufacturer with over 70 years of industry experience. Their vinyl window series (200, 400, 550, 700) offer various styles, materials, and performance options.
• Milgard Windows & DoorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMilgard has over 50 years of experience manufacturing high quality windows and patio doors. Products include Style Line, Trinsic, Ultra, and Tuscany series. Milgard offers a Full Lifetime Warranty.
• VPI Quality WindowscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVPI is a window and door manufacturer known for superior window technology. Industry leader in commercial grade vinyl windows and patio door systems with over 120,000 square feet of factory space in Spokane, WA and Beaverton, OR.
• Prime Window SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrime Window Systems offers high-performance, energy efficient windows and patio doors. Thermal welded vinyl frames engineered to minimize air, water and noise infiltration.
• The Coeur d'Alene Window CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal area business focused on high quality home windows using regionally sourced materials. PVC extrusions produced in Everett, WA with glass from Northwest facilities.
• Pet Door GuyscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPet Door Guys manufactures custom-built, weather-tight patio door conversion kits with pet doors. GlassMan is the exclusive local vendor for these products in the service area.
• Codel DoorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCodel Doors (Complete, On-Time, DELivery) is a leading fabricator and distributor of exterior and interior doors in the Pacific Northwest since 1997. Products include steel and fiberglass entry door systems and interior stile and rail doors.
• Alliance Door ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlliance Door Products is a wholesale distributor of high-quality interior and exterior door systems, fixtures, hardware, and precision millwork serving the U.S. and Canada.
• VeluxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVELUX is the world leader in roof windows and skylights with over 75 years of experience. Offers complete system of daylighting products including blinds, electronic accessories, solar panels and shades.
• CrystaLitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthwest Washington manufacturer of high quality skylights, roof glazing, sunrooms, and railing systems. Products for residential, commercial, and industrial markets specializing in custom overhead glazing.
• Western ClearView Railing SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern ClearView is a family-owned building materials company based in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in glass and powder coated aluminum railing systems designed for maintenance-free living.
• Bio-CleanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional strength CRL Bio-Clean water stain remover for glass surfaces. Used for shower doors and windows to remove water stains, mineral deposits, lime scale, calcium, soap scum, and mildew.
• EnduroShieldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry leading easy clean glass treatment that repels water, soap scum and grime. Professionally applied coating with 10-year performance warranty.
• Atrium Windows and DoorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWindow manufacturer providing products for new installation, replacement or repair. Part of GlassMan's trusted window partner network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Glass Guru: Franchise network specializing in residential and commercial glass repair, restoration, and replacement, including windows, shower doors, mirrors, and insulated glass units. Operates with a similar quote-and-install model across multiple US geographies.
• Glass Doctor: National glass repair and replacement franchise providing residential and auto glass services, including windows, doors, mirrors, shower enclosures, and storefronts. Closest business-model and service-mix analog to GlassMan, with similar in-home consultation workflow.

Broad incumbents

• Pella Windows & Doors: Major window and patio door manufacturer with its own certified dealer installer network that runs lead generation, quoting, and installation, directly competing for replacement-window share in the PNW.
• Renewal by Andersen: National replacement window and door franchise owned by Andersen Corporation; runs full-service in-home selling, manufacturing, and installation across nearly every US metro. Overlaps with GlassMan in window/door replacement and consultation-based sales.
• Champion Window: National direct-to-consumer window, door, and bath-replacement company with in-home selling and direct installation crews. Competes in the same Pacific Northwest replacement market with a broader national marketing footprint.
• Window World: National window replacement franchise with significant brand spend and financing infrastructure, selling vinyl windows direct to homeowners in territories that overlap the Pacific Northwest. Larger scale and brand-driven marketing make it the dominant direct-to-consumer window peer.
• Feldco Window & Door: Regional Midwestern replacement-window and door company expanding into multi-product home-exterior categories. Comparable mix of windows, doors, and adjacent installed products at scale.

Regional players

• TruView Glass & Mirror: Pacific Northwest shower door, mirror, and custom glass fabricator/installer serving residential and commercial customers. Direct product-line overlap on frameless shower enclosures and custom mirrors with comparable custom-fabrication angle.
• NW Windshield & Auto Glass: Pacific Northwest mobile auto-glass replacement specialist serving Seattle/Tacoma metro area. Adjacent flat-glass installer with similar PNW service geography but focused on automotive rather than residential/commercial glazing.
• Cascade Window & Glass: PNW-based glass and window company serving Tacoma and surrounding communities with residential and commercial glass replacement services. Closely comparable regional competitor to GlassMan's service-area profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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