Broken glass and windows caused by errant landscaping – either by professionals or homeowners themselves – is an increasingly common and costly trend.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Summer is nearly here, which means it’s also landscaping season. But as you’re weed-whacking and mowing to perfect your yard, you run the risk of flinging gravel and debris at your house, which could result in broken windows or additional damage – costing hundreds of dollars.
“I’ve gotten four calls in the last two weeks, and it’s about 50/50 whether the homeowner kicked up the stone and broke the glass or a landscaper was responsible for it,” Eppich said. He said he’s received two calls from customers in Rocky River, and one each in Pepper Pike and Fairview Park. “If it’s a patio door, it has to be tempered glass, it has to be safety glass, so that’s going to take up to three to four weeks,” Eppich said. “If it is a window that just has annealed glass, it’s still something that has to be ordered, and that can take one to two weeks to be completed.”
And while it’s comforting that many landscapers will resolve the broken glass and windows, it would be even better to avoid the headache altogether.
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