Glass has been a sign of luxury in homes and offices since the ‘60s.
“People with a lot of money or status had it in their homes for show,” says Tiffany Javier, social media and marketing coordinator and sales associate at Glass Doctor.
Today, glass is much more mainstream and attainable.
“It’s really been booming. A lot of residential homeowners have been opting for glass solutions rather than traditional materials like wood or iron to bring that level of elegance,” Tiffany shares.
And when they do, they turn to the glass experts: Glass Doctor.
“This is something that we specialize in, to a tee,” Tiffany notes. “We’re not a construction company that does everything, and also glass. We specialize in glass. If you’re really looking for somebody who knows how to do the job and apply everything correctly to last you a very long time while looking seamless, Glass Doctor is definitely the place to go.”
Eimers Auto Glass was founded in 1999 by Justin Eimers. As the glass industry expanded, so did he. In 2008, Justin bought into the Glass Doctor franchise and never looked back.
“We’ve always loved saying it. If you can dream it, we can build it,” says Tiffany. “We really believe that, and our work speaks to that.”
From stair railings, to catwalks, deck railings, home offices, or commercial spaces, Glass Doctor has you covered.
“We’ve been asked to put windows under staircases and on top of staircases. We do railings around pool enclosures outdoors or patio enclosures to help block wind. Basically, we do it all,” Tiffany affirms.
So, where is glass the most popular? Tiffany says, of course, the bathroom is usually number one. However, in recent years, it’s expanded.
“We see a lot more stairways,” she explains. “We see a lot of glass being used in kitchens for cabinet doors and things like that.” Another popular application is an office.
“You can still see everything from where you’re working if you’ve got children running around the house. But if you’re working on a project or at your job, a glass office enclosure is sort of a perfect solution for that. It really does the perfect job of keeping the flow of the house going, too,” Tiffany shares.
Why glass in these non-traditional places? It often comes down to versatility.
“You can have unobstructed viewpoints,” she says. “So, if you have large windows and sort of a catwalk going across, you can still access those viewpoints without any obstruction from the stair banister. Additionally, if you’re choosing to install these products outdoors, they can serve as windbreakers, as well as a protective barrier to help keep your children and pets safely contained in an area.”
It also offers that elegance she mentioned to a space, uplifting it and making everything feel more luxurious, open and airy. Tiffany says customizing your glass is another way to make it stand out.
“Obscure glass is common for privacy. We can go with rain glass or another pattern. We can also tint them with our in-house tinter. So, if you wanted to do a reflective film, decorative or anything else, we could do it.”
Another thing they specialize in is working with the customer. Always.
“We never leave a customer hanging,” Tiffany says. “We check in, we provide an ETA on materials, and if we have ship dates, we share those too. We are just open and honest from the start.”
That includes when working with a variety of budgets.
“We see budgets of all kinds, all the time. We really pride ourselves on finding a strategy and a product that’ll work for the customers’ needs within those parameters.”
And you know, when you’re choosing Glass Doctor, you’re choosing right.
“Our word is our word, and we stick to that.”
Check them out at 2420 Bakker Landing Ave in Tea, SD or by calling 605.360.8508.
