Glass Shower Doors and Custom Enclosures in Alexandria, VA
· Family owned since 1997 · Installed by our own crews · Virginia Class A Glass & Glazing Contractor
Custom frameless and sliding shower glass for homes across Alexandria — measured, fabricated and installed by our own crews.
Shower Glass for Alexandria Homes
Homes in Alexandria range from older rowhouses and detached houses to mid-century neighborhoods and newer townhouses and condominiums, and the shower openings vary just as much. Whether your bathroom is decades old or recently built, we measure the opening on site, check what the installation will need and fabricate the glass to fit. We work with homeowners, contractors, builders and interior designers, and tailor each enclosure to your style and the way you use the space.
Where We Work in and Around Alexandria
We measure and install throughout the City of Alexandria and in nearby Fairfax County communities that have Alexandria mailing addresses. The consultation, the measurement and the installation all happen at your home.
- City of Alexandria — Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Carlyle and the Eisenhower Valley, and the West End
- Nearby Fairfax County — Mount Vernon, Belle Haven, Kingstowne and Rose Hill
We also serve the rest of Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. See all of our shower doors and service areas.
Older Bathrooms and Newer Homes
Before anything is ordered, we measure the opening and check what the installation needs.
- Older bathrooms — walls that are out of plumb, openings that are not square and alcoves that are not a standard width are common in older homes. Custom glass can often be sized to an uneven opening, but some conditions need preparation first, such as loose tile or a damaged curb. If anything needs attention before installation, we tell you when we measure.
- Newer homes and remodels — we measure once the tile and curb are finished, then fabricate the glass for the finished opening. If you are building or remodeling, bring us in early so details such as hinge placement, door swing and steam-enclosure height are planned before the tile goes up.
Frameless Shower Doors
Heavy 3/8″ or 1/2″ tempered glass held by hinges and clamps instead of a metal frame — inline door-and-panel, corner, neo-angle and door-with-return layouts, plus curbless openings. Choose the glass, the hardware style and the finish to match the rest of the bathroom.
Sliding and Barn-Style Shower Doors
A top-rolling barn-style slider or a bypass system saves the swing space a hinged door needs, so it works where a door would hit a vanity or a toilet. Sliders suit bathtubs as well as shower stalls, with the same glass choices and hardware finishes as our swing doors.
Steam Shower Enclosures
Steam enclosures take the glass to the ceiling or close it with a fixed transom, with a steam-rated door, the right seals and sweep, and a vent or operable transom. If you are building or remodeling, bring us in while the framing is still open — header support and ceiling details are easier to plan then.
Shower Screens, Tub Screens and Splash Panels
Not every opening needs a door. A fixed shower screen or splash panel keeps water off the floor in a walk-in shower, and a hinged or fixed tub screen replaces a shower curtain over a tub.
Glass, Hardware and Treatments
Glass Options
Clear tempered glass is the most popular choice. Low-iron (ultra-clear) glass removes the faint green cast of standard glass. Frosted (acid-etched), textured and patterned glass add privacy where a shower faces a window or a shared space.
Hardware Options
Handles, knobs, towel bars, hinges, clamps, channels, headers and sliding track. Finishes include chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, satin brass, polished nickel, bronze, antique brass and polished copper.
Glass Treatments
EnduroShield is a protective coating applied to the glass that makes water spots and soap film easier to clean off, and it carries a 10-year warranty. It can be added to any enclosure we install and is worth considering on hard water.
Replacing an Old Shower Door
Many Alexandria bathrooms still have an older framed or sliding door. When the tile and curb are sound, new custom glass can usually be fitted to the existing opening. Removing and hauling away your old enclosure is included when we install the replacement.
Recent Shower Door Projects
Completed Modern Glass Designs installations by our own crews. Shown as examples of our work; photos are not labeled by town.
Why Alexandria Homeowners Choose Modern Glass
- Family owned and operating since 1997
- 5.0 star rating across 284 Google reviews
- Virginia Class A Glass & Glazing Contractor
- Every opening measured on site and the glass fabricated to fit it
- Installed by our own crews rather than subcontracted
- 3-Year Shower Door Warranty
We work throughout Alexandria and the rest of Northern Virginia, and we also install in Washington, DC and Montgomery County, MD. Every opening is measured on site and the glass is fabricated to fit it.
How the Process Works
1. Schedule a consultation
Tell us about the opening. We book a visit that suits you.
2. Field measurement
We measure the actual opening on site and check it for plumb and square.
3. Select glass and hardware
Choose thickness, glass type, hardware style and finish.
4. Fabrication
Your glass is cut, tempered and prepared to your measurements.
5. Professional installation
Our own crew installs and seals the enclosure, typically 7–10 business days after measurement.
For Contractors, Builders and Designers
If you are building or remodeling for a client, we measure once the tile and curb are finished and coordinate the glass, hardware and finishes with your design. Our information for contractors covers installation guidelines, technical details and how to prepare an opening for frameless glass, and our shower design tips cover layout, space-saving and finish ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We work throughout the City of Alexandria and in nearby Fairfax County communities with Alexandria mailing addresses, such as Mount Vernon, Belle Haven, Kingstowne and Rose Hill. If you are not sure we cover your street, call us and ask.
Often, yes. We measure the opening on site and size the glass to it. Some openings need preparation first, such as loose tile or a damaged curb, and we will tell you what is needed when we measure.
Yes. When the tile and curb are sound, we can usually fit new custom glass to the existing opening. Removing and hauling away the old enclosure is included when we install the replacement.
Typically 7–10 business days after measurement. Unusual configurations, specialty glass and custom hardware finishes can take longer, and we confirm the timing with you when we measure.
Price depends on the size of the opening, the glass thickness, the configuration and the hardware you choose. A single fixed panel is the least expensive option; a large multi-panel enclosure with heavy hardware and low-iron glass is the most. We quote after measuring, so the number you get is for your actual opening rather than an estimate that changes later. The consultation and the measurement are free.
3/8″ and 1/2″ tempered glass for frameless work. Thickness is chosen from the panel size and the configuration — taller and wider panels generally need 1/2″. All shower glass we install is tempered safety glass.
Yes. Available finishes include chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, satin brass, polished nickel, satin nickel, brushed bronze, oil-rubbed bronze, antique brass, antique bronze and polished copper. You can see and compare the finishes in person before you decide.
Our own employees. We do not subcontract the measure or the installation — the glass is fabricated to the measurements our crew takes on site, and the same company fits it.
We do not pull permits. If your project needs one, it is the homeowner’s or general contractor’s responsibility.
What Our Clients Say
Schedule Your Free Shower Consultation
Tell us about your shower opening and we will come measure it. Serving Fairfax and Loudoun since 1997, installed by our own crews, typically 7-10 business days from measure to install.
