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Osborn Glass & Windows – Established Since 1966

Osborn Glass & Windows has been trading in Croydon, South London, since 1966. David Osborn, the original owner of what was just a tiny high street glass shop was committed to cutting single panes of glass for the local community. For nearly 60 years, Osborn Glass & Windows has outgrown the tiny high street shop and evolved into a well established, family run, reputable company, that delivers market leading glazing solutions to retail and trade customers.

Explore Osborn’s Business Timeline

1970’s

The company has seen numerous fads over the years, including glass louvres. In the 1970s, it was popular to remove the sliding sash element of box sash windows and replace it with a large pane and small louvred fins to the top 400mm section, providing a picture window with ventilation from the louvres. We couldn’t make these quick enough, and we had customers queuing down the street.

1980’s – 90’s

Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Osborn held a contract with Whitbread, which, at the time, owned the largest chain of nightclubs in the UK. The clubs were positioned in every major city. At this time, bevelled and coloured mirrors were all the rage. To maintain relevance to our work, we changed our name to Osborn Glass & Mirror Company.

2000’s

After the 80s and 90, nightclubs began to close, and Osborn had to adapt again. We were one of the only companies in London that had its own glass processing machinery, including bevelling, polishing, drilling, and sandblasting machines. Local small glaziers used us for their work, while we pursue architects, shop fitters, and interior designers who work in hotels, restaurants, pubs and gyms.

2009

In 2009, it was decided to start a window and doors service to the already well established Osborn Glass. So, we became Osborn Glass & Windows Ltd. As the internet took off, we wanted to have a good online presence. So we created domains that highlight the areas we serve and the products we sell. As a result, our websites are now branded as southlondonglass and southlondonwindows.

Today

We help everyone overcome problems with their projects, including both trade and retail clients, as well as commercial ones. Our expert team will explore how we can help you achieve your dreams, no matter their complexity. Unfortunately for us, a significant portion of our work is completed under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), so unless the contractor agrees, we cannot share the work we do. However, we have worked in the Shard, Harrods, Corinthia Hotel, F1 Arcade, David Lloyds gyms, Pure gyms and restaurants like Gaucho’s, to name a few.

Meet the Osborn Team

We are a small team at Osborn’s, headed by Steve and Danny, often referred to as the gurus among their peers. All the staff have been with Osborn’s for long periods. Tony, the shop manager, has just had his 15th anniversary. James and Mark, our glass processors, have worked with us since leaving school and are now in their 30s. Jo, the administrator, has been here for 8 years, and our Art guy has been part of Osborn for over 30 years. Nick, Colin, Tim, Jason, Leon, Elton & Jack have all been dedicated to Osborn’s for many years.

We are blessed to have such a fantastic team around us. This dedication is what helps us achieve what we do today. Our combined knowledge is what makes us different.

What We Do for Our Community

In the past, Osborn’s has sponsored a local football team, the Caterham Pumas, based in Caterham, for over 10 years. This year and hopefully many more years to come, we want to support a charity, Kelly’s Heroes, alongside Glazerite UK, one of our leading suppliers, who supports this charity through various events each year.

Why Choose Osborn Glass & Windows?

Glass Experts

Our experienced team has decades of experience in the glazing and home improvement industry. We deliver expert advice and help our customers achieve their dreams!