Ray Sands Glass

Ray Sands Glass Ray Sands Glass is a locally owned total glass solution company. Operating in Auto, Residential, and Commercial glass with 70 years of experience.

Our History

Business starts in 1946... After serving in the Navy during World War II, Raymond G. Sands started his glass business with a partner in a converted gas station in the city of Rochester.

1954: Ray and his family lived at 3320 Chili Avenue where he continued to operate his mobile glass business and do some work out of the garage of his house.

1961: Ray builds a small shop onto his hou

se and continues to build his family owned and operated business.

1983: Ray and his wife suffer health problems and decide to sell the business to Frank and David Burns, a local Rochester family. Ray stayed with the Burns' teaching them the business and helping to run the day to day activity for about one year.

1989: The old shop is replaced with a new 2500 square foot facility to house the growing business.

1993: The original house is removed and a 1700 sq ft office is built to accommodate the sales and office staff.

1994: An additional 1500 sq ft of warehouse space is added.

1997: Frank and Dave Burns purchase the property across the street.

2000: Ray Sands Glass opens its second retail service center located at 2460 Rochester Rd. in Canandaigua, NY.

2002 through 2007: Ray Sands Glass is awarded Democrat and Chronicles Rochester's People's Choice Award six years in a row.

2004: Ray Sands Glass joins AGRSS a nationwide auto glass safety standards council.

2006: Ray Sands Glass offers new services: Just As It Was-mobile body shop on wheels, Britelite Headlite Restoration, Clearscent Scent Removal, Auto Window Tinting,

2007: Ray Sands auto glass technicians, customer service and sales representatives become certified in OE Tech Urethane - the only OEM approved one hour cure urethane for windshield replacement.

2008: Ray Sands Glass is awarded Democrat and Chronicles Rochester's Choice in Glass, this makes seven years running!

2009: Ray Sands Glass is again awarded Democrat and Chronicles Rochester's Choice in Glass, now eight years in a row!

2010:: For the Ninth year in a row Ray Sands Glass is awarded Democrat and Chronicles Rochester's Choice in Glass!

Tap, set, seal, check. 🔧🪟It’s a process—and the details are what make the repair last. Need residential glass repair or ...
05/18/2026

Tap, set, seal, check. 🔧🪟
It’s a process—and the details are what make the repair last. Need residential glass repair or replacement? 👉 RaySandsGlass.com

Not every window is a standard size. 🪟🏠 When it’s a unique opening, removal matters just as much as the install—because ...
05/15/2026

Not every window is a standard size. 🪟🏠 When it’s a unique opening, removal matters just as much as the install—because one wrong move can damage the frame and compromise the fit. We remove it cleanly, then set the replacement the right way.

Fresh seal. Clean fit. Clear view. ✅🪟
05/13/2026

Fresh seal. Clean fit. Clear view. ✅🪟

If you’ve been ignoring that cracked window because it’s “not that bad”… until it is..😅 We’ve got you — residential glas...
05/11/2026

If you’ve been ignoring that cracked window because it’s “not that bad”… until it is..😅 We’ve got you — residential glass repair & replacement done clean, quick, and the right way.

Spring is the perfect time to handle the window you’ve been putting off. 🌿🪟Repair or replacement—either way, we’ll get i...
05/07/2026

Spring is the perfect time to handle the window you’ve been putting off. 🌿🪟

Repair or replacement—either way, we’ll get it done right.
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One of our favorite parts of the job? Meeting the four-legged members of the family. 🐶🐾 We love when curious, friendly p...
05/05/2026

One of our favorite parts of the job? Meeting the four-legged members of the family. 🐶🐾 We love when curious, friendly pups come out to “inspect” the job while we work.

Another busy day here in Canandaigua. 🚗From small chips to full replacements, this is what we do every day—and we’re alw...
04/30/2026

Another busy day here in Canandaigua. 🚗
From small chips to full replacements, this is what we do every day—and we’re always here to help. Give us a call or just stop in.

04/27/2026

Road work season is here—and so is flying debris. 🚧 If a pebble chipped your windshield, don’t wait.
Contact us for fast, reliable repair, RaySandsGlass.com

Rochester weather exposes weak windows fast. 👀 Broken glass only gets worse. We clean it up and seal it right. 🏠🪟Book yo...
04/24/2026

Rochester weather exposes weak windows fast. 👀
Broken glass only gets worse. We clean it up and seal it right. 🏠🪟
Book your repair at RaySandsGlass.com

Your window may be falling apart…but restoring it is what we do best. 🙌 Trust Ray Sands Glass for residential window rep...
04/12/2026

Your window may be falling apart…but restoring it is what we do best. 🙌 Trust Ray Sands Glass for residential window repair and replacement. Visit 📲 RaySandsGlass.com for more information on our services.

Address

3315 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY
14624

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15858892876

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