Yes, we cross the lake. Star Glass has served Slidell and the Northshore since 1996 — and because we quote from a photo first, the drive never slows your estimate down.
Slidell sits on the other side of Lake Pontchartrain from our Gretna shop, and that lake is exactly why picture quoting matters here. Instead of waiting days for someone to drive over the Twin Span just to look at a broken window, you text us a photo and we send back a real estimate the same day — then we plan the trip and bring the right glass with us. We’ve worked the Camellia City for years: historic divided-lite windows in Olde Towne, storm-battered glass after Katrina and Ida, and the big water-facing panes out in Eden Isles and along the lakefront.
Glass services we provide in Slidell
- Storm & impact glass + emergency board-up — Eastern St. Tammany takes surge straight off Lake Pontchartrain and the Rigolets. We replace storm-damaged glass, talk through impact-rated and laminated options for exposed openings, and board up fast when a hurricane or break-in leaves you open. Glass replacement · Commercial glass repair
- Historic window & glass replacement — Olde Towne’s Victorian, Italianate, and Greek Revival homes have original wood-sash and divided-lite windows that need glass matched and fitted to the existing frame. Olde Towne is an official preservation district, so exterior work there can require an approved Certificate of Appropriateness from the OTPDC — we keep your repair within those rules. Glass replacement
- Residential window & insulated glass — Broken panes and foggy double-pane (IGU) units across Slidell’s subdivisions — that haze between the panes is a failed seal, and usually only the glass needs replacing.
- Frameless shower enclosures — Designed, measured, installed; price your layout with our online Shower Designer.
- Waterfront & boat glass — Eden Isles, Lakeshore Estates, and Oak Harbor are built on the water, and we handle both the big lake-facing house glass and windshield/cabin glass on the boats tied up out back. Marine glass
- Auto glass & windshields — Chip and crack repair, full windshield replacement with ADAS recalibration, and we file the insurance claim. Auto glass repair & replacement
- Commercial storefronts & impact entrances — Glass for the antique-district shops in Olde Towne and the businesses along Gause Boulevard and near Fremaux Town Center, including hurricane-rated impact storefront systems and entrances like the ones we installed for Extra Space Storage on East Howze Beach Road. Storefront glass installation
Glass in Slidell: what we see most
Slidell’s glass work is shaped by two things the Westbank doesn’t have in the same way: the storms and the water. Eastern St. Tammany sat in the worst of the surge during Katrina and again took a beating from Ida, so a lot of what we do here is storm-driven — replacing blown-out and cracked glass, boarding up fast, and helping homeowners step up to impact-rated or laminated glass on the openings that face the weather. Out in Eden Isles, Lakeshore Estates, and the planned marina communities of Oak Harbor, homes are built right on the canals and the lakefront, which means big water-facing panes that take wind and salt air, plus the boats docked behind them. And in Olde Towne — the official preservation district bounded by Fremaux Avenue, Front Street, Robert Street, and Sergeant Alfred Street — the Victorian, Italianate, and Greek Revival homes have original divided-lite and wood-sash windows where the right fix is matching new glass to the existing frame, not replacing the whole thing. Because Olde Towne is a preservation district, exterior changes there can require an approved Certificate of Appropriateness from the Olde Towne Preservation District Commission (OTPDC) — we keep repairs within those guidelines, something a national chain won’t know to ask about. With a lake between us, the smartest first move is always a photo: we’ll price it, bring exactly what your job needs, and make the trip count.
Why Star Glass for Slidell
We’ve been a family-run Louisiana glass shop since 1996, serving the whole metro — Westbank, the city, and across the lake on the Northshore. We’re an approved insurance vendor (a real help after a storm), our techs are ADAS-certified for late-model vehicles, and we’re licensed and insured. 4.6 stars on Google. What makes the lake a non-issue is how we work: you text a photo, we quote it the same day, and we show up with the right glass — no wasted estimator trip, no waiting around.
Neighborhoods & areas we serve around Slidell
Olde Towne Slidell · Eden Isles (incl. Marina Drive) · Lakeshore Estates · Oak Harbor (incl. The Moorings) · Alisa Drive · East Howze Beach Road · Gause Boulevard corridor · Pontchartrain Drive (US 11) · Fremaux / I-10 corridor · Robert Boulevard — Slidell is part of the wider Northshore region we serve, which also covers Mandeville, Covington & Madisonville.
How picture quoting works
1. Snap a photo of the damage or project. 2. Text it to 504-368-8826. 3. Get a free estimate back the same day — then we plan the trip across the lake and bring the right glass. No appointment to “come look,” no waiting on an estimator.
Recent work in Slidell
- Extra Space Storage — 422 E Howze Beach Rd: new hurricane-rated impact storefront systems and entrances (general contractor: Wimco Corp).
- An Eden Isles waterfront project on Marina Drive — three frameless shower enclosures plus custom vanity mirrors.
- A frameless glass railing installation on Alisa Drive in Slidell.
Frequently asked questions
Do you really come across the lake to Slidell?
Yes — we serve the Northshore. The difference is how we start: instead of driving over just to look, we quote from a photo you text us, then make the trip with the right glass already on the truck. It saves you days and saves a wasted visit.
Can you replace historic divided-lite or wood-sash windows in Olde Towne?
In most cases, yes. Olde Towne’s Victorian, Italianate, and Greek Revival homes usually need the glass matched and fitted to the existing frame rather than a full replacement. And because Olde Towne is a preservation district, exterior changes can require an approved Certificate of Appropriateness from the OTPDC — we work within those rules so your repair stays compliant. Text us a photo and a rough measurement and we’ll tell you what’s possible and what it costs.
Do you install impact or laminated glass for waterfront homes in Eden Isles or Lakeshore?
Yes. For lake- and canal-facing openings that take wind and surge, we can talk through impact-rated and laminated options that hold up better in a storm. Send a photo of the opening and we’ll lay out your choices.
Can you handle storm damage and emergency board-up after a hurricane?
Yes — that’s one of the busiest things we do on the Northshore. If you’re left with an open or broken pane, text a photo as soon as it’s safe and we’ll prioritize getting you secured.
Do you handle auto-glass insurance claims?
Yes. We’re an approved vendor and in most cases bill your insurer directly.
Ready to get started?
Text a photo of your project to 504-368-8826, give us a call, fax (504) 367-5802, or email glass@starglass.com.
Star Glass Inc. — based at 1000 Westbank Expy, Gretna, LA 70053
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed Saturday & Sunday) · Louisiana License #59105 · Serving Slidell and the Northshore since 1996.