A Century of Glass Repair and Replacement: One Jacksonville Family’s 100-Year Story
Jacksonville, United States – May 14, 2026 / Lee & Cates Glass /
JACKSONVILLE, FL — May 2026 — Lee & Cates Glass, the leading glass company in Jacksonville and one of Northeast Florida’s most enduring local, family-owned-and-operated businesses, is proud to announce the celebration of its 100th anniversary. Founded in 1926 by Thomas D. Lee Sr. and Raymond H. Cates, the company has grown from a single auto glass shop into a regional authority in residential and commercial glass services, now operating 9 locations across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia — and still guided by the same Lee family that started it all.Today, the company is led by Thomas Lee IV, President and fourth-generation member of the Lee family, whose great-grandfather laid the foundation for what has become a century-long legacy of craftsmanship, community, and trust.”One hundred years is a milestone that very few local, family-owned businesses ever reach,” said Thomas Lee IV, President of Lee & Cates Glass. “My great-grandfather started this company with a handshake and a commitment to doing right by the customer. Four generations later, that’s still exactly how we operate. We’re not a franchise, we’re not a national chain — we’re your neighbors, and we take that seriously.”A Century of Craftsmanship and CommunityOver the past 100 years, Lee & Cates Glass has expanded its services far beyond its auto glass origins. Today, the company is the region’s go-to resource for glass repair and glass replacement — handling everything from broken windows and sliding glass doors to storefront glazing and new construction projects. Residential customers rely on Lee & Cates Glass for mirrors, decorative glass, and its signature custom shower enclosures, which have become one of the company’s most sought-after offerings for homeowners upgrading their bathrooms.The company’s growth to 9 locations reflects both the depth of regional demand and the trust that Lee & Cates Glass — as a locally owned and operated business — has earned across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. With approximately 200 skilled technicians and glass professionals on staff, the company combines the responsiveness of a family business with the capacity of a regional leader.The Greatness GuaranteeCentral to Lee & Cates Glass’s centennial identity is its Greatness Guarantee — a commitment to 100% customer satisfaction backed by a lifetime warranty on products and workmanship. Whether a customer needs an emergency glass repair, a full glass replacement, or a beautifully crafted custom shower enclosure, every job is backed by the same promise that has defined the company for a century.”When my family puts our name on a job, we stand behind it — for life,” said Thomas Lee IV. “That’s not a marketing slogan. That’s four generations of Lee family accountability. Every technician who walks into your home or business represents 100 years of that commitment.”Looking AheadAs the premier glass company in Jacksonville enters its second century under fourth-generation leadership, Lee & Cates Glass remains committed to the values that have defined it since 1926: expert craftsmanship, honest pricing, personalized service, and a guarantee that puts the customer first.”We’ve been part of this community for 100 years,” said Thomas Lee IV. “We plan to be here for the next 100. That’s what it means to be a local, family-owned business — you’re not just building a company, you’re building something that lasts.”For more information about Lee & Cates Glass, its centennial celebration, or its full range of glass repair, glass replacement, and custom shower enclosure services, visit leeandcatesglass.com or call (904) 354-4643.
Contact Information:
Lee & Cates Glass
5355 Shawland Road
Jacksonville, FL 32254
United States
Gordon Mobley
19043544643
https://leeandcatesglass.com
