Why repair a chip quickly?
Ottawa’s freeze-thaw cycles, potholes and road vibration make small chips spread into long cracks. Once a crack grows, a replacement is usually the only option. A quick repair restores strength and keeps costs low.
Which chips can be repaired?
- Bullseye, half-moon and star breaks
- Damage no bigger than a loonie (one-dollar coin)
- Chips that are not at the very edge of the glass
- Damage outside the driver’s direct line of sight is ideal
The repair process
We clean the break, remove air and moisture, inject a clear resin under pressure, then cure and polish it. The repair stops the chip from spreading and greatly improves clarity.
Windshield repair in your neighbourhood
Our mobile technicians repair chips and short cracks across Ottawa. See the local repair page for your area:
- Windshield repair Nepean
- Windshield repair Kanata
- Windshield repair Orléans
- Windshield repair Barrhaven
- Windshield repair Manotick
- Windshield repair Greely
- Windshield repair Gloucester
- Windshield repair Stittsville
- Windshield repair Westboro
- Windshield repair Glebe
- Windshield repair Centretown
- Windshield repair Alta Vista
- Windshield repair Hunt Club
- Windshield repair Riverside South
- Windshield repair Findlay Creek
Types of windshield chips we repair
- Bullseye — a round, cone-shaped break
- Half-moon — a partial bullseye
- Star break — short legs radiating from the impact
- Combination breaks — a bullseye with small legs
Why fix a chip before winter
Every freeze-thaw cycle and every pothole flexes the glass. In Ottawa, salt and grit on winter roads (see the City of Ottawa winter maintenance program) mean more stones thrown and more chips. A repair now prevents a full windshield replacement later.
Cost and insurance
Many comprehensive policies pay for chip repair with no deductible because it prevents a bigger claim. Our insurance claims page explains the process, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada has general information on how comprehensive coverage works.
Prefer we come to you? Book mobile windshield repair at your home or office.
Free damage check
Can my windshield be repaired, or does it need replacing?
Chips smaller than a loonie that are away from the edge and the driver's view can usually be repaired in about 30 minutes. Long cracks, edge damage and damage in the driver's view usually need a replacement, which takes about 2 hours. Answer three questions for a quick guide.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Will the chip disappear completely?
A repair restores strength and usually makes the chip much less visible, but a faint mark may remain depending on the break.
Q. Does insurance cover windshield chip repair?
Most policies with comprehensive coverage pay for stone chip repair with no deductible. Call us and we’ll help check your coverage.
Q. How long after a chip repair can I drive?
Right away. The resin is cured during the repair, which usually takes about 30 minutes.
Q. Can a chip in my line of sight be repaired?
Small chips can be, but a repair may leave a faint mark. If it sits directly in front of the driver we may recommend replacement for the clearest view.
