Real price ranges for rock chip repair and windshield replacement in Montrose and the Western Slope — including what insurance typically covers.
| Service | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Rock chip repair (with comprehensive insurance) | $0 — no deductible |
| Rock chip repair (out of pocket) | $60 – $100 |
| Windshield replacement (no ADAS) | $250 – $450 |
| Windshield replacement (with ADAS calibration) | $400 – $700+ |
| Side or rear window replacement | $200 – $450 |
| Mobile service | Included, no extra charge |
Prices vary by vehicle make, model, and glass availability — the ranges above cover the large majority of cars, trucks, and SUVs we service across Montrose County. Call for an exact quote; most take under two minutes over the phone.
Vehicle make and model is the single biggest factor — glass for a common sedan is cheaper and more readily available than glass for a less common truck or an imported vehicle. Whether your windshield has a built-in ADAS camera, rain sensor, or heating element also adds cost, since these features require the correct sensor-equipped glass and, for ADAS, a post-install calibration.
Whether you're paying out of pocket or through insurance changes what you owe, not what the job costs. With comprehensive coverage, Colorado insurers typically waive the deductible entirely for chip repairs, and full replacement is usually covered down to your deductible amount.
Drugstore chip repair kits can work for very minor, fresh damage, but they're inconsistent — improperly filled chips often spread into cracks faster than untreated ones, turning a free insurance repair into a paid-out-of-pocket replacement. Professional repair uses vacuum injection to fully fill the chip and prevent spreading, which store kits generally can't replicate.
A real quote should specify the exact service (repair vs. replacement), whether ADAS calibration is required for your vehicle, whether mobile service is included, and what you'll owe after insurance — not just a starting price. We confirm all of this before any work begins, over the phone, in under two minutes.
Most vehicles without ADAS cameras run $250–$450 for full windshield replacement. Newer vehicles requiring ADAS recalibration typically run $400–$700+. With comprehensive insurance, you'll usually only owe your deductible, if anything.
The main factors are vehicle make and model, whether the windshield has built-in ADAS sensors or a rain sensor, glass availability for less common vehicles, and whether you're paying out of pocket or through insurance.