Going rate to install windshield?

[robertglines1]

Got bill from local glass company today $250 labor to install 2 windshields..reasonable???

[GP]

Bob, if that is to install two in a XL it could be a touch high, did they come to your place? Did they supply any materials like the gaskets?
Out and in about an hour each should be plenty of time for a pro. Doing them both at the some time should shave some time off. If coming back later to seal with urethane is part of the deal then the price is reasonable.
I personally don't think urethane is necessary on an XL windshield gasket.

[robertglines1]

I had scaffold ready..was easy install..old windows out...new gaskets and lock strip from prevost..so just labor to put in..Bob

[Taibob]

Replaced two of mine last August, 2010.
Local Glass Company
MCI 9  ...Drove in--Drove out.
They charged 4 man hours @ $65.00   $260.00 total Labour
They did removal and install of new.
Your rate is about the same.

taibob

[robertglines1]

was a little shocked..was expecting 150.  first bill was $500..they said it was a mis communication to office girl should be 250..for pair not 250 each.  Bob

[Busted Knuckle]

Bob that is about right with what I pay considering they came to you and have to charge time from and back to the shop.

I used to pay $100 each windshield until we got the new Setra's and now they charge my $150 each as the new ones are so huge! (but I take the bus to them !)
That was in Union City, I haven't looked for a local company yet as I've not replaced any since we moved!
  BK 

[luvrbus]

250 sounds good to me Bob I got a bill from Prevost in Dallas for 380 bucks for installing 1 windshield in a H-45 it is a big windshield but I thought 350 was bad till I read the total bill man those windshields are pricey for a H series


good luck

[robertglines1]

Guess it's just tight wad me! and the should have done it my self regrets!still on tract for around 20 grand for rebuild..Still counting pennies.Got 6 polished Alcoa wheels for 300 for set so I guess I picked up  over run on windshield. Guess the bill is in line..  windshields cost me 179 each delivered gaskets with expansion  150 each so new windshields in for about $930 total. Thanks for comeback  Bob

[mc8 tin tent]

Bob
Who did you use?
Dwayne

[robertglines1]

Siemers on Walnut/ sent two guys out for 2 hrs

[Skykingrob]

Bob
I was just quoted $35.00 per windshield, labor only, here in Springfield. I thought that was about right but now I think I was really given an outstanding price.

Rob
91 Prevost LeMirage XL40
Missouri

[robertglines1]

sounds like a good price according to what others posted.  Bob

[bobofthenorth]

I paid my local guy in Nipawin $60 cash to put two windshields in my LeMirage this summer.  He was very apologetic about the price, in fact he may have only asked for $40.  I did a lot of the work - got the old glass out, cleaned the rubbers and helped him put the new ones in.  It seemed like too little to me but that was all he wanted and it didn't really take very long.

[ArtGill]

I just had my windshields removed so a new cap could be installed on my Eagle 20 to get rid of the ugly destination sign.  I supplied a new rubber and they charged $250.00 to remove and reinstall.  They had to fight to the seal during the reinstall, so I think I did get my value.  I was a little disappointed that when I ordered the new rubber seal that the lock strip didn't come with the seal.  So, at the last minute I had to order the lock strip and it was not part of the cost of the rubber seal.   Why would you use and old lock strip with a new rubber seal?  Is it normal to sell them separately?

Art

[luvrbus]

No free lunch on windshield install if the 35 and 40 dollar installers break a windshield who is going to pay been there done that,sometime  the 250 installers balk at paying for a broken windshield




good luck