What does replacing a pane cost in 2026?
From a small transom light to a large HR++ pane: all price guides in one place, plus the 6 factors that determine what your glass job will cost.
Replacing a pane in 2026 costs on average € 150 to € 1,000 per pane. Guide prices apply per job: custom-cut glass including fitting € 75-350 per pane, upgrading single glazing to HR++ € 100-300 per m², and an emergency repair with board-up after glass damage € 150-450. Commercial shopfront work runs on contract or emergency basis at € 60-95 per hour.
Six factors drive the bill: the size of the pane, the glass type (single, double, HR++ or laminated safety glass), accessibility (a pane on an upper floor or above a conservatory requires a ladder, scaffolding or a lift), the timing (an emergency surcharge applies outside office hours), the condition of frame and rebate, and the region: Randstad rates run 10-20% higher.
Mind the difference between single and double glazing. Single glazing can often be cut on the spot and fitted right away; double (insulated) glazing is factory-made to measure with a lead time of a few working days. With damaged double glazing you therefore often pay for two visits: first the board-up, then fitting the new unit.
For non-urgent jobs, request multiple quotes and set them against the price index before you agree. And with breakage, check your buildings or glass insurance: glass damage is often covered and in many cases you can submit the invoice yourself.