So, I occasionally drive by Perkins and that's how I found them on 1st Ave, making a mental note as my previous glass shop had gone away, White Center Glass. There's a window that I've been needing to replace for years and this was the summer I do it. It was an awkward round window and I took a photo and sent it to Perkins via email, they responded quickly and professionally. When I finally got the window ready to replace, I took it in and was impressed with offices and staff (Lizbeth is a rockstar!). I could see that they do big commercial jobs and that us do it your selfers aren't the priority. But, I felt like I got the same great service and was very pleased with the pricing and service. You need to bring in your glass and install yourself, but Perkins can give you some great guidance and I had very quick service. Highly recommend, hope I don't need you guys too soon! Would be great to know if they had residential replacement partners they use, sometimes our double panes need replacing. read more

I have been getting glass from Perkins for over 30 years. Their service then and now is excellent. I highly recommend this company for your glass needs read more

Ordered glass to cover the tops of nightstands plus an actual tabletop and it all came together perfectly.

Very, very impressed with Perkins Glass! I had two windows that had broken seals and looked horrible. I was able to slide them out and simply take them to Perkins in the SODO area. Lizbeth was fantastic in organizing the project and kept me posted along the process. This only took 3 days from time of dropping off the glass to p/u the finished product. On p/u, I was greeted by Morgan, one of the glass installers, and she was very helpful, cordial, and professional. I will definitely use them again. OH....and the price was very reasonable! I HIGHLY recommend! read more

Impressed with Perkins glass. Very easy to order the glass I needed, the front desk associate was charming and very helpful. Pick up was quick afterwards and was no problem. I needed my glass replaced because my daughter had whacked it with the baseball bat by accident. I didn't know where to go and I found Perkins on yelp and it was just a piece of cake. Would definitely recommend. read more

I get a kick out of all the "horrible service" reviews here, so I thought I should tell my story. I have purchased glass here many times in the past, sometimes larger orders and sometimes small. When I did my bathroom, which has mirror on all four sides, Perkins' price was one quarter any one else's, and Loren delivered it to my house himself! That's unusual, because he didn't usually do that. Once day I went in to pick up a small order and Susan was having a major meltdown over a computer problem, so I expected her to be grumpier than usual, if that's even possible. However, I very directly shouted instruction to her over the phone call she was on, which I could tell was NOT solving her problem, and solved it immediately. She was stunned and admitted that since she was mean to everyone, she didn't understand why I was helping her out like that. I just said you're welcome, and she gave me my order for free. I'm kinda sad she's not there any more. She presented a challenge that I found fun to take on. read more

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We needed a small (10" square) piece of clear glass. Perkins cut it lickety split with no fuss and super cheap.

Oh. My. We hired Perkins to replace a broken mirror in one of our salons. The price was very affordable and they are a local fam owned biz so that's great, right?! They show up! On time!! Yay. Then ..... they remove the broken mirror without a drop cloth or any sort of protective cover to protect any of the surroundings which include a marble countertop, chair, floor etc. You know where this is going right? The mirror shatters. There is broken glass everywhere. It leaves deep scuffs in the floor and very severe scratches and divots in the marble slab counter directly below where the mirror was removed. After following up with Perkins they said "Well, I guess thats what we have insurance for". Like thats it. Gave me the ins company info and continued to blow me off. Wow. I highly recommend doing some research before you hire them for anything. Had I read the previous reviews, I wouldn't have. read more

I rarely leave review, and I waited until my 3rd time here to leave a review not wanting to jinx it. Their products and customer service are beyond excellent. I wish I had more random glass needs just to get the experience! Each time they went above and beyond - case in point - a glass cabinet door broke. Not only did they suggest I bring it in so they can make the best recommendation, they also offered to install it in the wooden door for no charge. They promised 3 days, but it was ready the next morning for pick up. And the quality is amazing - the wooden cabinet door was very fragile to start with and somehow they not only got it back to me with no defects, they actually got it back in stronger form. read more

Perkins Glass & Mirror goes beyond customer service. They are friendly, welcoming, and super helpful. Erin and Liz treated me like a friend. I had made a mistake with my order; they remedied the situation, and I left knowing I would return and tell others where to go for their glass and mirror needs. No matter how large or small my order was, I was treated like my business mattered and was important. This type of service is rare these days! Thank you, Liz and Erin, at Perkins Glass & Mirror. read more

EVERY TIME I have walked into this location I have gotten exactly what I have asked for. The first time I needed a shelf replacement for my china cabinet The front desk staff helped me pick out what was needed and it was ready same day. The price was better than I expected and the service was super quick. Today I had my husband stop by (unaware they are operating during COVID by appointments) to get a piece of glass for a very large portrait. Dennis helped my husband without an appointment and had him out of there with the glass replacement in MINUTES!!! I don't know about the warm fuzzies, but I DO know they get the job done, and its done right and a GREAT price. Thank you for your help today Dennis! read more

I ordered a 20" x30" quarter thick mirror for my bathroom and it is just beyond my expectation! They did a great job custom cut the mirror and the edges are all smoothed out nicely. The mirror itself is heavy which is not el cheapo stuff. I ordered it through emailing on Tuesday and ready to pick up on Friday! It's very clear and organized. Also she told me it would costs $21 but turns out it is $15 including 4 metal holders and screws! What a deal. I don't think you can find such good quality mirror else where with this price! Recommended to everyone! read more

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This is one of those literal mom and pop shops that folks morn the loss of when they are gone, even though the same person is a die hard big box shopper. Perkins does great work, they are fast, I haven't found a custom job that they were not able to do, and their prices are some of the best you will find in Seattle. If you need residential or cabinet glass shop here. Same goes for mirrors. The mirrors in my bathrooms, both weird 1928 house sizes, are from Perkins. Be warned though that parking at their place sucks, but it is not their fault. The city has conspired against them with the restripof Broadway, the bike lane and trolly tracks. Also, they do not take cards of ANY sort. Take cash or bring a checkbook. read more

AVOID AT ALL COSTS! We should have turned around from the beginning. Perkins himself was super rude and passive aggressive from the start. All we were asking for was a quote and he threw our mirror on the ground and started working on it. After asking him for a quote at least 10x he said come get it in three days. Three days later we come pick up the mirror and the frame is completely scratched. When confronted, his response was "I tried to buff it out." Horrible costumer service, horrible craftsmanship, the glass doesn't even fit the frame, he doesn't care about your belongings. It went right into the trash after they were done with it. $600 down the drain, thanks a lot Perkins Glass read more

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We needed a glass countertop fixed (chip cut off) and from the other folks we reached out to including Perkins, it sounded hard/not recommended. These people are the real deal. We took a moon shot and brought in our "tough job" and the guy took care of us in 15 min. This places makes me miss the small businesses of yesteryear. Made my year. Super nice lady up front and pretty sweet dog. read more

Every time , everywhere, the best!!! And great to their employees. Unusual to find such expertise.

Bought a glass display case that was missing a glass shelf and was recommended to go here for a replacement. Was not disappointed. Great place to get glass cut to size with super fast and friendly service! read more

Erin got back to me with a quote as soon as I asked within the hour. I look forward to working with them. I placed the order with them the same day since they were the best price overall. read more

Wonderful, friendly service from Perkins Glass. They not only cut my glass, but they also put it back into the frame for me. They go the extra mile for the customer. Thank you!! read more

Perkins Glass service is amazing. They are professional, efficient and still half the price of any other glass company. We had vandalism breakage during stormy weather with a very vulnerable corner office window. Called at 8 AM, they drove from downtown to Northgate in a downpour for measurements, boarded up the window, drove back and forth and had perfect glass replacement installed by 1 PM all during Friday traffic. I appreciate how they conduct their business, they are direct, to the point and they get the job done. They have provided this designer excellent results for 40 years. I would never even bother to ask for a bid. Installation crews are stellar! read more

I was getting ripped off from a different glass company to replace a window that was broken during Stay At Home. Someone suggested Perkins and I'm glad I listened. Quick service and a great price. read more

I would NOT recommend them at all! The lady " the owner" is horrible! Horrible attitude and nasty! When I questioned her if she treats every customer that way she said I'm the only one taking care of things and I'm stressed! I gave her metric dimension and she got super mad! All and all ! NEVER EVER GIVE THEM ANY business, small or big! NASTY OWNER ! DO NOT KNOW HOW TO TREAT CUSTOMER! There are plenty other shops on Aurora that will gladly help you! read more

Awful! DO NOT RECOMMEND. I went in to get a quote on a broken mirror where I wanted the glass fixed. Mr. Perkins immediately takes apart my mirror without asking or giving me a quote. He doesn't take my name or phone number down. He just said I can come back. He said I needed a beveled mirror that they didn't carry and he was just gonna use what they had. I asked for them to order one for me with a quote and they said they would call me back. I never heard back from them for 3 days. When I called and asked about the quote, they just said my mirror was fixed and I could pick it up. They never filled out any paperwork for me so they didn't even know what I was talking about when I came in to pick it up. When they did find my mirror, it was completely scratched around the frame and the glass was not the one I had asked for. I wish I could give 0 stars for this review. read more

Perkins Glass & Mirror - These are scratches on the bottom of my frame - Glass & Mirrors Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We used Perkins to replace a large plate glass window. A fraction of the price compared to other bids and got the job done quickly. No frills, that's for sure but a true mom and pop place. read more

Family business and you'll often hear "Dad!" when referring to the patriarch who does most/all the glass work. Their prices are great and the work is excellent and very prompt. We've repaired or added glass tops to many pieces of furniture, fixed mirrors, windows, etc. it's an inexpensive and smart way to enhance and protect nice furniture. They/he can cut standard size or custom if you bring a tracing/form to follow (like scalloped edge of a table top). We felt compelled to add our review since some were less flattering & must have odd expectations. There are probably some people who prefer or are more accustomed to an online/impersonal shopping experience. Perkins is a business and they'll tell you they don't do residential, some people don't realize that many business only work with tradesmen and contractors. Cap Hill and the surrounding neighborhood is fortunate that Mr. Perkins will take walkin business. Most of these business have been priced out and relocated to SoDo or Kent. As one of the few small businesses left in the neighborhood we should be grateful of the time left and relish the character of the business. It's refreshing to patronize something other than a big box shop with self checkout and online click and pickup. And if your lucky you might even watch Mr. Perkins perform magic; apparently he can do math and will total your invoice without a calculator-wow. Don't see that very often! read more

When we needed glass we were told "heads up, it's a grumpy place but you will never find anyone this great for glass". That was 30 years ago and we are still customers. This is a classic OLD SCHOOL SEATTLE business. They are cranky at times, but boy do they know glass and they are the best deal in town. If you need a lot of hand holding and need a gentle customer service experience, then this is not the place for you. If you want to support a local, 100 year old business that is hands down the best deal in town. Then call Perkins. read more

I've been doing business with Perkins for almost 30 years. Perkins is sort of like "The Soup Nazi" on Seinfeld. They have the best glass prices in town, often half the price of others, but they have rules you must follow when dealing with them. The daughter on the phone sets the tone and is a bit scary, the "Old Man" isn't around much any more but he is the most human of them all but the daughter is VERY protective and doesn't want him over-working. At least one of the brothers is ok; the other more like the sister; mono-tone and to the point. They don't install home windows, only commercial windows, but will cut glass, or make sealed units. They also don't take CCs, just cash or check. When phoning be prepared with sizes and strength of glass and expect long detailed mono-tone answers. Again, their prices can't be beat so learn to live with their ways. Check out all the family history on the walls, from seaplanes in Alaska to the hydro-racing granddaughter. A Seattle institution. read more

This place is wonderful. While I was a bit off put initially on my first call, after reading some reviews I understood it a bit better. The lady who took my call was very terse / quick, but she was also very kind and polite. There are reviews on here saying they are grumpy... I think its just that they are old-school and quite busy! I can respect that, given that they are easy to work with, affordable, and know what they are doing. I'm going back here again if I ever need anything. read more

The prices absolutely cannot be beat! I'll be going back for a 3rd order soon. Cash only and try not to get all bent out of shape about the lack of warm and fuzzy customer service-with these prices you really can't complain about a thing! Great old school business with old school prices! read more

Amazing, cool, legit, old school place. My favorite mirror from the bathroom got broken and I called a few places in Ballard to find out a rough cost. I wanted to know if it was worth it to replace the piece of mirror or just buy a whole new mirror. I had estimates of around $100-130 for the work. I called Perkins and they said $35 and $5 to install it in the old wooden frame. I dropped it off, and in an hour they had it all done. Oval piece cut perfectly and all installed. Didn't even charge me to install it! I was helped by a grandson and the grandfather. Both were kind, respectful and great to deal with. I really wish there were more old-school shops like this around. I will never buy glass or mirror anywhere else! read more

5 stars for the workmanship and 3 stars for customer service. Have you seen the Soup Nazi episode on Seinfeld? Supposedly the soup was so good that people were willing to put up with the attitude of the chef? Well, Perkins glass is kind of like that. The owner has impeccable craftsmanship and reasonable price. However, his wife(?) looks and acts like she really, really hates her job. She was not afraid to yell at her customers either on the phone or in their faces. When I was there one time dealing with a very nice and friendly young lady, I over heard her yelling at someone on the phone, "WE ARE NOT NORDSTROM! YOU NEED THE RECEIPT!!!" A few days later, I called to make another order and was put on hold for 15 minutes before I had to hang up and go to work. I would still go back to do business with them but I might have to wait to talk to the young lady instead. read more

A woman answered the phone and I asked a simple question...Can you replace mirrors on a boat? Before I could finish my sentence she said NO and hung up. read more

They're kind of the only game in town for one-off, smaller glass orders. I use them for framing projects. If you're ordering for framing, be sure to ask for the edges to be sanded down, otherwise you'll slice up your fingers while cleaning the glass for your project. The woman who answers the phone isn't very friendly, but be assured: it's not just you. She seems to dislike everyone, so don't take it personally. read more

Great prices and quality. The person that handles orders can come across a bit gruff but she does an excellent job and making sure you know all the details and specifics of ordering and pickup. I am a repeat customer and will be back again. read more

My original review of 2-stars is below... upon seeing my Yelp review, Perkins canceled my order. So I thought I should include that in this review and NOT recommend this company. The 87-year-old grandfather was grumpy and gruff in my phone conversations, but nice in person when measuring the window. He said he'd send me the estimate after I cut him a down payment check on the spot. But I was never sent an estimate, thus delaying my entire insurance payment process. He also told me the security glass I ordered would be in-house within 5 business days, and after a vindictive, angry call from the grandfather this morning, I was informed the glass had not even gone into production (6 business days later) -- and they were canceling my order because I complained on Yelp. Therefore, I would not recommend this place. It's been bad customer service, a waste of my time, and bad overall for my business. There is no way I would have done this to a client. Thanks for reading... original review below. It's a family-run business and they'll give you a fair price. From that perspective, they really are the 'real deal'. I'm using them now and did last year, too... part of the reason I did business with them again. This time around, it's been problematic and slow. I had a break-in at my business and it was hard to schedule someone to come and give me an estimate. The 87-year-old grandfather did the estimate over a week ago and I paid for 50% of the work upfront as soon as he estimated. I was told the glass would be ordered right away and be delivered to them within 5 business days. 5 business days later it has not been, there's still plywood over my retail floor (which is intermittently leaking in the rain) and I have yet to receive an official estimate in writing... which my insurance company has been asking for and I was promised. They also seemed bewildered to try and give me an electronic copy of the receipt to speed things. I likely won't be using them again. My clients expect a certain level of customer service, follow through -- and speed -- from me, and I expect the same from my vendors. read more

I brought a glass fish tank lid in to be cut as my tank manufacturer no longer exists and I can't find a tank lid that fits. Not only was I greeted warmly, but the work was done immediately, it was well done, and free. I will definitely be back for any glass needs and recommend them highly. read more

The receptionist is just about as rude as they come and their computer system seems non existent! They have cut several pieces of glass for my business but we will not be using them again. read more

These folks are absolutely the worst for customer service. I placed a special order with one person and was told a week later by some kranky old woman that it needed to be paid in full beforehand. They're cash or check only so I had to drive my payment to their store. A week later they call and tell me my order is in will call when I asked for delivery. Then they wanted to charge me an additional $95 for the service. I'll never willingly do business with them again. read more

I called re: the creation of a small, glass top to cover an existing table. I brought in a template on Saturday at noon and was told that my tabletop would be available at 2:30 pm, the same day. I arrived, picked up my tabletop for much less than I thought it should have been worth. Offered to pay more, which was rejected. Offered to take the worker home, but he informed me that I would have to tow his truck behind me. I will bring these people cookies in the near future. Little Phil and Big Phil. read more

Horrible customer service. I showed up at the Perkins Glass shop in prerson to discuss my house project, The gentleman who was helping me was very unfriendly, every question I asked him, he responded with rolling eyes and was looking at me like I was an idiot for even asking it. He was not even trying to help me find any solutions or discuss other options to solve my problem. This is not a complicated project. I felt very unwelcomed. I wouldn't recommend hiring them, or I would advise training all the staff on basics of customer service . Otherwise good luck with selling some glass with this kind of attitude... read more