Updated August 23, 2026
San Mateo drivers know cracked windshields don't wait for a convenient moment. Whether it's a rock chip from California highway debris, a stress crack from a cold morning, or a full break-in side window, the 8 verified shops listed below cover the full range — windshield replacement, fast chip repair, mobile installation at your driveway, ADAS calibration, and direct insurance billing.
4007 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403
(888) 774-0517
289 Amphlett Blvd #293, San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 627-7421
63 Bovet Road, San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 295-0642
1135 N. Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 389-5002
1710 S Amphlett Blvd #306, San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 425-7567
1840 Gateway Drive, San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 288-1034
1100 Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 930-9560
15 N. Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 488-8613
Typical San Mateo-area pricing, estimated from national installer data and adjusted for California labor and parts rates. Your exact quote depends on the vehicle, glass features, and whether ADAS recalibration is required.
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windshield Replacement | $275 | $425 | $575 |
| Windshield Replacement + ADAS Calibration | $575 | $775 | $1,255 |
| Rock Chip Repair | $70 | $115 | $180 |
| Side Window Replacement | $205 | $290 | $515 |
| Rear Window Replacement | $225 | $380 | $740 |
“Best auto glass shop in San Mateo hands down. San Mateo Auto Glass Repair replaced my windshield with OEM glass and it looks factory. Cure time was respected and they walked me through care instructions.”
Brian I. · San Mateo Auto Glass Repair
“Happy with the result. Mateo Unlimited Auto Glass replaced my windshield and it looks great. Took an extra day to get the right glass in but that's not really their fault.”
Wyatt C. · Mateo Unlimited Auto Glass
“Fair price, good install. Solar Ray Auto Glass Repair was a little hard to reach by phone but once I got someone, things moved quick. Glass looks great.”
Tonya C. · Solar Ray Auto Glass Repair
Full glass swap when cracks exceed repairable size. San Mateo shops carry OEM and OEM-equivalent options for most makes.
Resin injection in 20–30 minutes. Stops the crack, often free with comprehensive insurance for California drivers.
Most San Mateo shops dispatch a tech to your home, office, or job site — no driving on a cracked windshield.
Required after windshield replacement on most 2018+ vehicles for lane departure, automatic braking, and adaptive cruise.
Direct billing, deductible verification, and paperwork handled by the shop. Many California drivers pay zero out-of-pocket.
Door glass, quarter windows, rear windshields with defroster reconnection — same-day availability at most San Mateo shops.
In San Mateo, a standard windshield replacement typically runs $275–$575, with most drivers paying around $425. Vehicles from 2018 and newer that need ADAS camera recalibration usually land between $575 and $1,255. A rock chip repair is far cheaper — about $70–$180, and often free with comprehensive insurance.
Side window (door glass) replacement in the San Mateo area generally costs $205–$515, averaging around $290. Frameless or laminated door glass on newer vehicles sits at the top of that range. Most San Mateo shops vacuum out broken glass and can complete the job the same day.
Rear windshield replacement for San Mateo, California drivers typically runs $225–$740, with an average around $380 — the defroster grid and any embedded antenna are what push the price up. Shops reconnect the defroster as part of the install.
Yes. Most San Mateo auto glass shops dispatch a mobile technician to your home, office, or job site at no extra charge, so you never have to drive on a cracked windshield. Same-day mobile appointments are common throughout the San Mateo area.
If you carry comprehensive coverage, windshield repair is usually covered and many California policies waive the deductible for chip repairs. Full replacements are covered too, though your deductible may apply. San Mateo shops handle the paperwork and bill your carrier directly.
The replacement itself takes about an hour, plus a safe-drive-away time of roughly one hour for the adhesive to cure. If your vehicle needs ADAS calibration, add another 30–60 minutes. Most San Mateo shops have you back on the road the same day.
Compare the shops listed on this page by services offered, mobile availability, and insurance billing. Look for technicians who follow AGSC safety standards and use OEM or OEM-equivalent glass, and check recent customer reviews before you book your San Mateo appointment.