It often does, either through buildings insurance or accidental damage. Whether making a claim is worthwhile can depend on the repair cost and the excess.

What should you do after glass breaks?

• Keep people away from loose glass.
• Secure the opening.
• Replace the damaged pane promptly.

Reducing avoidable glass breakage

• Keep ball games away from vulnerable glazing.
• Cut back branches that repeatedly strike windows.
• Use suitable safety glass where required.

Compare the repair cost with the excess

Compare the repair cost with the policy excess. For a modest pane, paying for the repair yourself can sometimes be simpler.