Who Cuts Glass to Size?

If you need made-to-measure panels for a trade job, you’re looking for a specialist glass supplier with in-house processing. Big-box retailers usually sell standard sizes only. A proper cut-to-size service will machine, finish, and then toughen the panel to your exact specification, ready for installation.

Best in Glass is a Staffordshire-based, supply-only partner serving trades across the UK. We offer both stock items and bespoke panels with nationwide delivery. For quick advice or a quote, call 01889 226444 or email contact@bestinglass.uk.

Who actually does cut-to-size glass?

You’ll get the right result from suppliers that have the equipment and workflow to do all machining before tempering:

• Glass processors and fabricators with CNC cutting and polishing

• Trade-focused suppliers who coordinate machining and toughening

• Manufacturers who can run batch jobs for repeated panels

These businesses handle sizing, edge finishing, holes and notches, and any shaping. After all machining is done, the panel is toughened so it’s safe for use in interiors and balustrades.

Why most retail stores don’t offer this

Retailers keep costs low by stocking pre-cut pieces. They don’t have the kit to add holes, polish edges, or cut toughened glass. Once a pane is tempered, it cannot be cut or drilled. If your project needs exact sizes or hardware holes, you need a specialist supplier.

What a proper cut-to-size service includes

• Exact dimensions to the millimetre

• Edge finishes such as arrised or flat-polished

• Holes and notches for hinges, handles, brackets, and channels

• Radius corners and shaped profiles

• Thickness specified to suit the application

Lead times vary with complexity and quantity. Tell us your spec and timeframe and we will confirm what’s achievable on your route.

Typical trade uses that need bespoke sizes

• Glass partitions. Panels must fit U-channels and door hardware with tight tolerances. See our range of glass partitioning systems.

• Balustrades and railings. Clamp positions and base shoes dictate panel sizes. Explore glass balustrades and railings.

• Furniture and interiors. Replacement tops, shelves, and protectors look better with polished edges. View our glass table tops.

• Fittings and ancillaries. Brackets, seals, and silicones that suit glass installations save time on site. Browse glass hardware and tools.

For quick fixes where tolerances are forgiving, check our current catalogue of stock products.

How to brief a supplier for a fast, accurate quote

• List each panel with width × height, thickness, and edge finish

• Mark holes and notches with sizes and centres from the nearest edges

• Confirm quantity, delivery postcode, and your timeframe

• Include a simple sketch or CAD file

With this information, we can give you a clear, itemised price and realistic lead time.

Made-to-measure or stock sizes?

Stock sizes are handy for simple shelves or temporary protectors when a few millimetres won’t matter. For partitions, balustrades, and furniture-grade work, bespoke panels avoid reorders and site delays. Because toughened glass cannot be cut after tempering, accuracy at the order stage is essential.

Choosing the right cut-to-size partner

Look for a supplier that offers:

• Consistent edge quality and polishing

• Clean CNC work for holes and shaping

• Clear tolerance guidance for your hardware

• Sensible, honest lead times

• Nationwide delivery with protective packaging

Reviews that mention helpful advice are a good sign. Best in Glass is known for practical support and straight answers, which reduces risk and saves time on site.

Measuring and tolerances: quick tips

• Measure openings in several places and work to the tightest size

• Allow clearance for channels, gaskets, and movement

• Follow hardware drawings for hole sizes and edge distances

• Keep hole diameters and corner radii consistent across a batch

If you’re unsure what clearance to allow for your system, email your drawing to contact@bestinglass.uk and we’ll sense-check it.

Do you cut tempered glass after it’s toughened?

No. All cutting, drilling, and shaping must happen before toughening. Attempting to trim or drill a tempered pane will cause it to shatter. If a panel arrives too large, the safe fix is to reorder at the correct size.

Why trades choose Best in Glass

We are based in Staffordshire with nationwide delivery and a trade-first approach. You can order single panels or bulk runs. Our team will help you pin down sizes, holes, and edge finishes, then give a practical lead time so you can plan your install with confidence.

Prefer to talk it through? Call 01889 226444 or email contact@bestinglass.uk.

FAQs

Who cuts glass to size near me?

Specialist glass processors and trade suppliers provide made-to-measure service. Best in Glass serves the UK from our Staffordshire base with nationwide delivery.

Can you cut or drill toughened glass?

No. All machining is completed before the panel is toughened. Share your final sizes and hole positions at the point of order.

What information do you need for a quote?

Panel sizes, thickness, edge finish, hole and notch details, quantity, delivery postcode, and your timeframe. A drawing helps avoid questions.

Do you supply mirror glass cut to size?

Yes. Share sizes, edge finish, and any shaping. We will advise the best make-up for the environment and confirm lead times.

Do you offer both stock and bespoke options?

Yes. We stock pre-cut products for quick needs and manufacture bespoke panels for tight fits and visible edges.