Chip & crack repair
Windshield Chip Repair in Dallas
Caught a rock on the highway? Resin fills the chip and stops it running into a crack that costs you a whole windshield. We repair fixable chips and short cracks mobile across DFW, usually in about half an hour.
- Mobile service — we come to you across Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW)
- Insurance claim help for comprehensive glass damage
- The exact glass for your year, make & model
Can your windshield chip be repaired?
Four things decide it, and most people only know about the first two.
- Size. Chips up to about the size of a quarter are good candidates. Cracks are workable up to roughly three inches.
- Location. Damage that has reached the edge of the glass weakens the whole windshield, and damage sitting in the driver's line of sight will leave visible distortion even after a clean repair.
- Depth. A chip that has gone through the outer layer into the plastic interlayer is a different problem from a surface pit.
- Age. This is the one that surprises people. Dirt and moisture work their way into an open chip over weeks and months, and once they're in there the resin can't bond properly. A chip you've been ignoring since spring may have already missed its window.
If yours sits on the line, we'll say so instead of upselling you, and we won't patch something that isn't going to hold. If it's past repair, here's what replacement involves.
Types of chip damage we repair
Chips break in recognizable shapes, and the shape tells us how well a repair will take. A bullseye is the clean case: a dark circular impact with a cone under it, contained, and among the most reliably filled. A star break throws short cracks out from the impact like legs, and those legs are what start running, so it rewards moving quickly. A combination break is a bullseye with legs off it, still commonly repairable depending on size. Half moons behave much like bullseyes. A surface pit or ding that hasn't gone past the outer layer is often cosmetic, though we'll check whether it runs deeper than it looks.
Rock chip repair
Highway rock chips are the most common damage we see in Dallas. A truck throws gravel on I-35E (Stemmons Freeway) or US-75 (Central Expressway), you hear the crack before you see it, and a week later there's a line across the glass. Because a rock chip is an impact point rather than a traveling crack, it's the ideal candidate for repair. The resin fills the void, bonds the layers back together, and removes the stress point that would otherwise let the damage run.
Why chips spread so fast in North Texas
A chip is stable right up until it isn't. Around here the things that push it over are constant: summer heat, the thermal shock of cold AC hitting sun-baked glass, expansion joints and rough pavement on US-75 (Central Expressway) and I-635 (LBJ Freeway), and spring hail. Repairing early keeps this a half-hour job. Here's how to slow a crack you already have.
How windshield chip repair works
- Clean the break. Draw the loose glass and trapped air out of the impact point so the resin has somewhere to go.
- Inject resin. Force clear resin into the damage under pressure until it fills the void completely.
- Cure it. Harden the resin with UV light so it bonds to the glass on both sides of the break.
- Polish and inspect. Level the surface flush with the glass and check the repair from inside and outside the vehicle.
The whole thing runs about 30 minutes, and you can drive off immediately. There's no adhesive cure time to sit through, which is the main practical difference between a repair and a replacement.
What chip repair costs
A repair is a fraction of a replacement, which is the entire reason to do it now rather than in August. Price moves with how many chips you have and how far each has spread, so we quote the actual glass in front of us rather than publishing a number that won't match your car. Check your policy before you pay out of pocket, though. Our Dallas cost guide covers what replacement runs if you're past repair.
Mobile windshield chip repair
Chip repair is what mobile service does best. It's quick, needs no cure time, and works wherever the car happens to be sitting. Text a photo of the chip for an estimate, then we'll meet you at the house, the office, or a fleet lot. More on mobile service.
Chip repair across the DFW metro
We repair windshield chips in Dallas and the suburbs around it, including Irving, Lewisville, Garland, Plano and Frisco. Every area we cover is listed on the service areas page.
Chips from hail? Here's how hail damage gets assessed.
We provide mobile auto glass service across the DFW metro, from Dallas to the surrounding suburbs.
Reviews
What Dallas drivers say
“Replaced my windshield right in my office lot in under an hour. The quote was exactly what I paid — no surprises.”
“A rock cracked my windshield on US-75. They repaired the chip before it spread and walked me through the insurance claim.”
“Hail wrecked my glass. Honest assessment, came to my house, and cleaned up every last shard. Highly recommend.”
Windshield chip repair — FAQs
Can my windshield chip be repaired?
Usually, if it clears four hurdles. It should be smaller than a quarter, under about three inches if it's a crack, clear of the glass edge, and outside the driver's direct line of sight. Age counts too: a chip that's been open for months collects dirt and moisture that stop the resin bonding, so an old one may have missed its window. Send a photo with a coin next to it and we'll tell you which side of the line yours falls on.
How much does windshield chip repair cost?
Far less than a replacement, because it's a short job using resin instead of a new piece of glass. What moves the number is how many chips you have and how far each one has spread. Call (214) 555-0100 or text a photo and we'll quote yours. Worth checking your policy first: because a cheap repair saves insurers an expensive replacement, many Texas comprehensive policies cover chip repair with a reduced deductible or none at all.
What's the difference between a rock chip and a crack?
A rock chip is the impact point itself, the small cone of damage where something struck the glass, sometimes with short legs running off it. A crack is a line traveling through the glass, which is what a chip turns into once it starts moving. Chips are the cheaper, faster fix, which is the whole argument for catching one early.
How long does chip repair take?
About 30 minutes for a single chip. You can drive away straight afterward, because there's no adhesive curing the way there is with a full replacement.
Does a chip repair leave a mark?
A good repair restores the strength of the glass and stops the damage spreading, and it improves the look of the chip considerably. A faint blemish can remain. If the chip sits somewhere you'll stare at it every day, replacement may suit you better, and we'd rather say that up front than have you disappointed.
Can you repair a windshield chip at my home or work?
Yes, and chip repair is the job mobile service handles best. It's quick and needs no cure time, so where the car is parked barely matters. We cover the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) metro. Mobile work requires safe, legal parking and dry weather.
Is it illegal to drive with a cracked windshield in Texas?
Texas doesn't set a specific crack length in law, but it does require an unobstructed view of the road, and a vehicle can fail inspection for damage in the wiper path on the driver's side or for cracking bad enough to obstruct vision. Damage sitting in your line of sight is the part that draws attention. The practical answer is to fix it while it's still a chip.
Got a chip? Fix it before it spreads.
Text a photo to (214) 555-0100 for a fast estimate, or request a quote online.