What is a Glass and Glazing Contractor?

The world of contracting is vast. If you’re interested in working with your hands and jumping into the contractor world, there’s so many specialties to choose from. You are bound to find one you like! For this article, we wanted to focus on one contractor specialty: a glass and glazing contractor.

What does a glass and glazing contractor do exactly? According to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, a glass and glazing contractor is a specialty contractor whose services include (but are not limited to) installing, attaching, maintaining, repairing, altering, fabricating, and designing all types of windows, glass, and mirrors in residential and commercial buildings and areas. The windows, glass, and mirrors can be fixed or moveable (such as sliding glass doors).

In the state of Florida, a state certified license is not required to perform non-structural glass and glazing work, which includes the installation of glass and mirrors. If you plan on working with the installation of doors, windows, store-front frames, and structurally anchored things, a contractor’s license is required. Some counties will even require a specialize license specifically for glass and glazing work.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average yearly pay for a glass or glazing contractor is $42,090.

To be a glass or glazing contactor, a person must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Many glass and glazing contractors enter an apprenticeship program to learn the trade; some people learn trades in vocational school, and others just learn the trade under a licensed professional.

A glass and glazing contractor’s duties include things like cutting glass, installing skylights, display glasses, front-entry walls, installation and repair of windows on high-rise buildings, and basic window and door frame glass installation.

Apply for a Contractor’s License

Does a glass and glazing contractor job sound like the job for you? If so, you should think about getting your Florida glass and glazing contractor’s license. We can help make it happen for you. Our team specializes in helping people get their contractor licenses fast and with little stress as possible. We also can help you get your license in other states, as well. To start the license process today, contact us at 239-777-1028 or click here to learn more.