C & W Summers Ltd. · Company SC213800 · Trading heritage since 1848
Active·subcontractor·Head office Glasgow
C&W Summers is a sixth-generation family business with a legacy in glass and glazing services dating back to 1848. Founded in Glasgow, the company has grown from a small workshop into one of Scotland's longest-established firms, renowned for its craftsmanship across a wide range of projects. They handle everything from simple pane replacements to complex restoration work on iconic buildings.
The company prides itself on a commitment to quality that has endured for over 175 years, passing down expertise through generations. This dedication is evident in their meticulous approach to both domestic repairs and large-scale commercial installations. They combine traditional knowledge with modern techniques to deliver precise and reliable results.
C&W Summers offers a comprehensive suite of glazing services, including single and double glazing, custom mirrors, glass cabinets, shower screens, and specialized glass cutting and bonding. Their portfolio includes significant heritage projects, such as the restoration of Kibble Palace at Glasgow Botanic Gardens and work on the Glasgow School of Art, demonstrating their capability in handling intricate and historically sensitive glazing challenges.
Glasgow
Restoration of the Kibble Palace, involving cutting and installing over 13,200 panes of glass, including 1500 curved panes manufactured by their team. The project took place between 2004-2006.
Client · Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Glasgow City Centre
Renovations on the north elevation, supplying and fitting 928 panes of 3mm restauro mouth-blown glass. Also completed renovations on the conservatory, installing 305 panes of 2.75 schott restover laminated glass. All glass imported from Germany.
Client · Glasgow School of Art
Port Glasgow
Design, bending, and installation of a new, traditional glass skylight structure.
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C&W Summers Glass & Glazing Contractors. Serving Glasgow since 1848, this sixth-generation family business specialises in custom glass cutting, bending, and installation for commercial and residential projects. Their listed services include Glazing and Restoration & heritage.
C & W Summers Ltd. is registered at GLASGOW, G31 1JF, in Scotland.
C & W Summers Ltd. states that it works across Scotland.
Companies House lists C & W Summers Ltd. as active.
C & W Summers Ltd. works in Residential, Commercial and Public.
C & W Summers Ltd. was incorporated on 2000-12-14, though the company says it has traded since 1848.
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