How much does windshield chip repair cost?
Reviewed by the Skyview Auto Glass technical team — NWRD-, ASE- and DINITROL-trained technicians · Updated November 2026
Quick answer
Windshield chip repair typically costs $75 to $150 out of pocket before tax. The exact price depends on the size and type of chip, the vehicle, and your state. With comprehensive coverage, many insurers waive the deductible for a chip repair. We confirm coverage before any work starts.
What you typically pay out of pocket
A single, small chip sits at the low end of the range. Larger combination breaks, multiple chips, or a chip that has started to crack cost more because they take more resin and time. The vehicle and its glass features can also affect the price. We quote the exact cost from your VIN before any work starts.
Chips up to about the size of a quarter are usually repairable. Single cracks up to about six inches long — outside the driver’s line of sight and not at the edge of the glass — can often be repaired too. See our windshield chip types guide to identify what you have.
What the damage means for the price
Chip repair is a single published range — $75 to $150, typical out-of-pocket before tax, with the exact price set by your vehicle. The table shows how each kind of damage falls within that range.
| Damage | Usually repairable? | What it means for the price |
|---|---|---|
| Single small chip (bullseye, star) | Yes | Within the typical range |
| Larger or combination break | Often, if under quarter size | Upper end of the range |
| Multiple chips in one visit | Yes, if each is small | Quoted when we see it |
| Chip spreading into a crack | Sometimes — may need replacement | Quoted when we see it |
The exact price varies by vehicle and state and is confirmed from your VIN before any work starts.
What changes the cost
- Size and type of the chip — a small bullseye costs less than a combination break.
- Number of chips — each additional chip in the same visit adds to the price.
- Whether the chip has started to crack — a spreading crack takes more resin and time.
- The vehicle and its glass features, which affect labor and materials.
- Your state, which shifts labor rates across our service area.
Repair a fresh chip within a day or two
A fresh chip is clean and dry, which is exactly what resin needs to bond. Once dirt, water, or washer fluid gets in, the repair is weaker. Cover a fresh chip with clear tape and book a repair soon — a chip left alone can spread into a long crack from temperature swings or a door slam.
More questions about chip repair cost
Does chip repair cost less than replacement?
Yes. Chip repair at $75 to $150 is far less than a windshield replacement, which typically runs $200 to $500+ out of pocket. That is why insurers often waive the deductible for a repair.
Does insurance pay for windshield chip repair?
With comprehensive coverage, chip and crack repair is usually covered, and many insurers waive the deductible for a repair because it costs them less than a full replacement. You pay only what your policy says you owe; we confirm coverage before any work starts. See our guide on chip repair and insurance.
Can I use a DIY repair kit instead?
A kit can work on a small, fresh, clean bullseye, but it often fails on star breaks and cracks. A failed kit repair can turn a repairable chip into one that needs a full replacement. See our repair kit guide.
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