Mr. Windshield (calgary) Ltd

What Mr. Windshield (calgary) Ltd does

Mr. Windshield (Calgary) Ltd. is a private, family-owned auto glass and general glass service business headquartered at 427b 38 Ave NE in Calgary, Alberta, operating continuously since 1984. The company's core offering is windshield and auto glass replacement and repair for individual vehicle owners, including domestic and foreign vehicles, school buses, and motor homes, executed at the shop and via mobile/on-site dispatch throughout the Calgary metropolitan area. It supplements automotive services with stone chip repair ($19.95 for the first chip, $15 for each additional), side view mirror glass replacement, and the professional application of Aquapel Glass Treatment (a PPG/Pittsburgh Glass Works water-repellent coating). A secondary residential and commercial glass line covers clear and tinted float glass, sealed units, glass doors, table tops, tempered glass, mirrored doors, wall and bathroom mirrors, and shelves.

Service execution relies on OEM-quality aftermarket glass sourced from Pilkington and Fuyao Group, and on fast-cure urethane adhesives that meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards with a stated 1-hour safe drive-away time when passenger airbags are present. The firm's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone and walk-in traffic at its Calgary location, with an additional channel through direct insurance claims handling where staff process paperwork on the customer's behalf with their insurer. Pricing is per-job for glass replacement and unit-based for stone chip repair; the firm offers a lifetime workmanship guarantee on installations and has maintained BBB A+ accreditation since 2002.

The business is sub-10 employees, single-location, and indicates no institutional ownership, no funding history, no acquisitions, and no operations outside Calgary. Revenue is not disclosed. The customer base is fragmented across individual vehicle owners and residential property owners in the Calgary region, with insurer relationships serving as an indirect demand channel rather than as anchor accounts.

Name

Mr. Windshield (calgary) Ltd

Legal name

Mr. Windshield (Calgary) Ltd.

Website

https://mr-windshield.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mr. Windshield (Calgary) Ltd. is a family-owned auto glass repair and replacement service operating in Calgary, Alberta since 1984, serving individual vehicle owners with windshield replacement, stone chip repair, and Aquapel treatment, plus a secondary residential glass line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Services

NAICS

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (811122)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Auto Glass Repair & Replacement (TLAKAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Auto glass repair
• Windshield replacement
• Stone chip repair
• Residential glass services
• Auto glass installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Glass Replacement: Windshield replacement and auto glass repair services for all vehicle types including domestic, foreign vehicles, school buses, and motor homes. Revenue is generated through direct customer payment and insurance claims.
2. Stone Chip Repair: Individual stone chip repairs at $19.95 for first chip and $15.00 for each additional repair. Quick turnaround service.
3. Residential Glass Services: Residential and commercial glass replacement and customization including clear glass, tint float, sealed units, glass doors, table tops, tempered glass, mirrored doors, wall and bathroom mirrors, and shelves.
4. Aquapel Glass Treatment: Professional glass treatment application service that provides long-lasting water repellency for improved visibility and safety. Can be applied to windshields, side windows, rear windows, glass shower doors, and other glass surfaces.
5. Insurance Claims Handling: Assists customers with insurance paperwork and claims processing after accidents, working directly with insurance companies to facilitate repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mr. Windshield (Calgary) Ltd. is a local auto glass and general glass repair service provider offering windshield replacement, tempered (door, vent, quarter, back) glass replacement, stone chip repair, and side view mirror glass replacement for all vehicle types, using OEM-quality materials with a lifetime workmanship guarantee. The company also provides residential and commercial glass replacement and customization (clear, tint float, sealed units, glass doors, table tops, tempered glass, mirrored doors, mirrors, and shelves), Aquapel water-repellent glass treatment application, and direct insurance claims paperwork handling for customers in Calgary and surrounding Alberta communities.

Product overview

Mr. Windshield (Calgary) Ltd is a local auto glass and residential glass repair/replacement service provider operating since 1984. The company offers a portfolio of core automotive glass services including windshield replacement, tempered glass replacement, stone chip repairs, and side view mirror glass replacement, all performed using OEM-quality materials. The product lineup is supplemented by the Aquapel Glass Treatment add-on service for enhanced visibility, and residential/commercial glass products including custom-cut glass for various applications. The company also offers insurance claim handling assistance to streamline the repair process for customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Windshield Replacement Full windshield replacement service using OEM-quality aftermarket glass sourced from Pilkington and Fuyao Group, with a lifetime guarantee on workmanship. Serves owners of domestic vehicles, foreign vehicles, school buses, motor homes, and classic cars in the Calgary area. Most installations are completed in approximately 1.5 hours using fast-cure urethane adhesive enabling 1-hour safe drive-away time.
• Tempered Glass Replacement Replacement of door, side (vent/quarter), and back glass for vehicles using OEM-quality aftermarket tempered glass, including clean-up of broken glass from the vehicle.
• Stone Chip Repair Professional windshield stone chip repair service priced at $19.95 for the first chip and $15.00 for each additional chip when combined with the first repair. Most repairs are nearly invisible and restore windshield integrity to prevent further damage.
• Side View Mirror Glass Replacement Side view mirror glass replacement service that typically allows customers to replace only the mirror glass rather than the entire mirror assembly, reducing cost.
• Aquapel Glass Treatment Professional application of Aquapel Glass Treatment — a long-lasting glass treatment developed by PPG Industries and now owned by Pittsburgh Glass Works. Repels rain for improved visibility, makes ice, snow, and dirt easier to clear, reduces glare (especially at night in rain), and helps reduce water marks. Applied to windshields, side windows, rear windows, glass shower doors, and other glass surfaces for auto, marine, and home use.
• Residential & Commercial Glass Products Residential and commercial glass replacement and customization services for homeowners and property managers, including clear glass, tint float, sealed units, glass doors, table tops, tempered glass, mirrored doors, wall and bathroom mirrors, and shelves.
• Insurance Claims Handling Insurance claims handling service where Mr. Windshield staff directly manages insurance paperwork and coordinates with insurance companies on behalf of customers after accidents or theft, removing paperwork burden from the policyholder.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of occupants thrown from vehicles do not survive - windshields prevent ejection
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PilkingtoncoreTechnology or IntegrationPilkington is an OEM glass distributor that manufactures auto glass to the same specifications as original equipment. Mr. Windshield sources OEM aftermarket glass from Pilkington for windshield and auto glass replacements.
• The Fuyao Group LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationFuyao Group is an OEM glass distributor manufacturing auto glass to original equipment specifications. Mr. Windshield sources OEM aftermarket glass from Fuyao Group as one of their suppliers.
• Pittsburgh Glass WorkscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPittsburgh Glass Works owns the Aquapel Glass Treatment product, originally developed and patented by PPG Industries. Mr. Windshield is an authorized applicator of Aquapel, providing this water-repellent treatment service to customers.
• Insurance CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMr. Windshield handles insurance claims paperwork on behalf of customers, working with various insurance companies to facilitate auto glass repair and replacement services covered under policyholder plans.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Apple Auto Glass: Canadian auto glass service provider offering windshield replacement and repair across multiple provinces. Comparable service menu, target customers, and mobile/on-site delivery model.
• Safelite AutoGlass: Largest auto glass repair and replacement provider in North America, offering windshield replacement, chip repair, and mobile service. Directly comparable to Mr. Windshield in core service offering and customer base, but operating at vastly greater scale.
• Glass Doctor: Franchise network providing residential, auto, and commercial glass repair and replacement. Closely aligned with Mr. Windshield's combined automotive and residential glass offering, with comparable service categories and similar customer types.
• Speedy Glass: Canadian auto glass repair and replacement brand owned by Belron, with mobile service and insurance-direct billing. Direct Canadian competitor operating in a similar service model with comparable insurance channel relationships.
• Novus Glass: Franchise-based windshield repair and replacement network with strong focus on stone-chip repair as a lower-cost service. Overlaps with Mr. Windshield's chip repair line ($19.95 first chip) and full replacement offering.

Regional players

• CARSTAR: Canadian franchise network for collision and auto body repair including glass services. Adjacent regional competitor serving the same insurance-claim-driven customer base in Canada, though focused on body work rather than standalone glass replacement.

Others

• Pilkington: OEM and aftermarket automotive glass manufacturer that supplies Mr. Windshield. Adjacent as an upstream supplier and ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor; relevant because it defines the supply chain Mr. Windshield depends on.
• Pittsburgh Glass Works: Owner of the Aquapel Glass Treatment brand (originally developed and patented by PPG Industries). Mr. Windshield is an authorized applicator, making this a technology and licensing partner rather than a service competitor.
• Fuyao Glass: One of the world's largest automotive glass manufacturers and another OEM supplier to Mr. Windshield. Ecosystem participant as an upstream vendor rather than a direct competitor in service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Belron: Global parent of multiple auto glass brands including Speedy Glass, Lebeau, and Carglass. Operates the dominant global platform in vehicle glass repair and replacement; broad incumbent with much larger portfolio and geographic reach than Mr. Windshield.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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