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Residential Window Tint Service in San Antonio
Home window tinting in San Antonio that cuts the afternoon heat, kills the glare and keeps the view. We bring the 3M samples and the heat lamp to your house, measure the windows, and give you a price on the spot. Free in-home quote. Lifetime film warranty. Most installs are done in a day.
Across San Antonio and the Hill Country
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What San Antonio homeowners say after the film goes on
“I tinted all my afternoon Sun-facing windows, and I have kept the temperature in the house much lower since. The cost savings and overall look of the house have been wonderful.”
David S., July 2021
“We were so happy with our first installation on a big sliding glass door that we asked them to come out and do additional windows that get the afternoon sun. Makes a big difference.”
Megan S., April 2024
“The heat from the direct sunlight was creating an unbearable living space during the 100 degree summer days. The installation was seamless and the installer was professional, prompt and knowledgeable of the process.”
Russell B., September 2023
“I had my entire house tinted with a privacy tint in my bathroom. The tint looks great because you can’t even tell they are there except for the reduced heat coming from them.”
Clirissa H., July 2022
Home Window Tint Services in San Antonio
We install 3M home films for heat, glare, privacy, safety and looks, and the heat-lamp demo at your house is how most people pick between them. Every one of them blocks the UV that fades floors, rugs and furniture.
3M Prestige Home Window Film
The clear one. Cuts heat and glare without darkening the glass, so the house looks the same from the street and the view stays the same from the couch.
3M Night Vision Window Film
A light tint that cuts glare and heat by day and stays clear enough to see out at night.
3M Decorative Window Film
Frosted and patterned films for bathrooms, entry doors and street-facing glass. Privacy without blocking the light.
Home Safety Film
Holds the glass together if it breaks, so a storm or a stray ball doesn’t put glass in the room.
Home Security Film
Thicker film that slows down a break-in. The window still cracks, but it stops being the easy way in.
Frosted Window Film
An etched-glass look for bathrooms, sidelights and offices. Privacy day and night, light still comes through.
Mirror Window Film
Reflective by day, so the street sees sky instead of your living room. Strong heat rejection too.
UV Film
Nearly clear film that blocks up to 99.9% of UV, which is what fades floors, rugs and furniture.
Stained Glass Window Film
The look of stained glass on plain glass, for churches, entryways and anywhere a window deserves some color.
One-Way Window Film
See out, keep prying eyes out, in daylight. We’ll tell you straight how it behaves after dark.
Privacy Window Tint
Darker shades for street-facing rooms and bedrooms. Pick how much the neighbors get to see.
Home Window Tint Service Area
Proud to have installed top-quality residential window tint in homes across our area
Home film is the part of the business where we come to you. The crew works out of our shop at 7607 Grissom Road on the northwest side and covers San Antonio, Bexar County and the Hill Country, from Alamo Heights to Kerrville. If your neighborhood isn’t on the list below, call anyway. We’ve put film on more than 5,000 homes since 1989, and the list only has room for twenty.
- Alamo Heights
- Cresta Bella
- The Dominion
- Alamo Ranch
- Monte Vista
- Olmos Park
- Fair Oaks
- King William District
- Terrell Hills
- Canyon Lake
- Medina Lake
- Kerrville
- Sonterra
- Stone Oak
- Cantera Village
- Canyons at Scenic Loop
- Castle Hills
- New Braunfels
- Westover Hills
- Shavano Park & Many More
What can 3M window tint do for your home?
3M residential window film has been proven to cut fading on furniture and floors, reject heat at the glass, and lower what you pay to cool the house. It helps where it matters most, which is the couch you sit on at 6pm with the sun coming straight through the window.
We’re a 3M Prestige Dealer, so we carry the whole range, including 3M’s top films: Prestige, Night Vision and Thinsulate. Watch Kevin explain it in two minutes, then call us and we’ll show you on your own windows.
San Antonio residential window tinting for your home
Fletch Window Tint has been putting film on San Antonio homes since 1989. We work with homeowners, property managers and landlords who want the same three things: a cooler house, windows that don’t fade the furniture, and a film you can’t see from the couch.
Every home gets a visit before it gets a price. We bring the samples, hold a heat lamp behind each one, and you put your hand on the other side. Most people pick the film in about four seconds.
Turn down the heat, stifle the glare
Windows are the best way to bring the outdoors in. They also bring in the heat in summer and let it out in winter, and that’s why the air conditioner runs all afternoon. 3M films like Affinity 15 reject up to 83% of the sun’s energy at the glass, before it gets into the room.
Glare is the other problem. You shouldn’t have to close the blinds to see your laptop or the TV. 3M film cuts glare by up to 87% and lets the light in, so you get the sunshine without the squint. The film is so thin you’ll forget it’s there. The view stays exactly as it was, only cooler.
Home security film in San Antonio
Security window film comes in a range of thicknesses to slow down intruders, thieves and vandals. The glass still breaks, but the film holds it together, so a window stops being the easy way in. We install optically clear scratch-resistant films, and reflective versions in several tints if you want privacy by day as well. The combined security and solar films cost only a little more than the clear ones.
San Antonio safety film for homes
Safety window film makes glass harder to shatter, and if it does shatter, the film holds the pieces together so nobody gets cut. Whether it’s a stray ball, a storm or a toddler with a toy truck, the glass cracks and stays in the frame.
All of our safety films are tested and approved to international standards. Glass with this film on it meets health and safety rules and gives the same protection as heat-strengthened, toughened and laminated glass made for the job, without replacing a single window.
How home window tint helps prevent fading in San Antonio
The sun fades things. The rug by the patio door, the arm of the couch, the one spot on the hardwood that’s lighter than the rest. Home window tint is the most effective way to stop it, and 3M Prestige is the film we recommend for it.
Prestige blocks the UV, cuts the heat and filters the visible light that do the fading, without darkening the room. Your furniture, floors and artwork keep their color, and you keep the view.
The science behind fading
Fading comes from three things: the sun’s UV rays, heat, and visible light. Over time they break down the bonds in fabric, wood, paint and plastic, and the color goes with them. UV does most of the damage, but visible light and infrared heat add to it, especially where the sun hits the same spot every afternoon.
Indirect light fades things too, just slower. If a room gets daylight, it’s fading something.
How 3M home window tint works
3M home window film is built to handle all three causes of fading at once: UV, visible light and heat. That’s why it’s one of the most effective ways to protect what’s inside your home from what’s outside it.
Blocking UV rays
3M home film blocks up to 99.9% of UV light. UV is the main cause of fading, so stopping it at the glass keeps the color in your rugs, curtains, artwork and leather furniture, which fade fastest of all.
Reducing heat and infrared radiation
Heat and infrared light warp, crack and fade materials over time. 3M’s multilayer optical film reflects a big share of the infrared without dimming the natural light. A steadier temperature inside means furniture and floors last longer.
Preserving colors with visible light reduction
3M film also softens the intensity of sunlight while keeping the view clear. Less intense light means less fading, which matters most in rooms with big windows or a lot of sun.
Protect your home with 3M residential window tint
Home window tint in San Antonio isn’t a luxury, it’s the cheapest way to stop the sun from eating your furniture. 3M home film blocks UV, cuts heat and infrared, and filters visible light, so your house, your furnishings and your floors get full protection from one clear film.
It’s clear and non-reflective, so you get the fading protection without losing the light or changing the look of the house. Film on your windows is an investment in everything behind them.
How much does residential window film cost in San Antonio?
Residential window tinting in San Antonio typically costs between $7 and $19 per square foot of glass, installed. The film you choose and how much glass you have set the price, and you’ll have the number in writing before we leave your house.
Most people think of tint as a car thing. On a house it saves energy, adds privacy, improves the curb appeal and makes the windows safer. Older windows gain the most, because they let through the most heat and UV.
What factors determine the cost?
Two things matter most: the size of the project and how hard the install is.
The size of the project. The number of windows and the amount of glass set the bulk of the cost.
The difficulty of the installation. Windows high off the ground need ladders or lifts. Old frames, odd shapes and small French panes take more time and more care. Removing old film adds to the job, and we only do that as part of a new install.
Things that can affect the cost of home window film in San Antonio
The $7 to $19 range is a guide, and several things move the price inside it.
We offer square footage discounts based on how much film we install. Sending a crew out for one window costs a lot more per square foot than doing ten.
Special equipment adds cost. Ladders, scaffolding and lifts mean rental fees, setup, tear-down and slower work.
Removing old film takes time and care, so nobody damages the frames or the glass.
Furniture and blinds matter too. Our installers need two to three feet of clear space in front of each window. Many homeowners move things themselves, and depending on how your blinds hang they may not need to come down at all. Your estimator will tell you at the visit.
What are the disadvantages of tinting your house windows?
Tinting your house windows has clear benefits, and it’s fair to look at the other side.
Cost. A 2,500 square foot San Antonio home runs from a few hundred dollars for a couple of problem windows to a whole-house job, depending on the film and how hard the install is. Film pays some of that back over time in cooling bills.
Durability. Every 3M home film carries a lifetime warranty, but film can still be damaged. Scratches and physical damage aren’t covered by the manufacturer.
Visibility. From inside you’ll see out fine. Some darker films make it harder to see in from the street, which is the point if privacy is the goal. If it isn’t, 3M Prestige blocks heat in nearly clear shades, so you don’t have to darken anything.
It doesn’t come off easily. Once film is on, removing it is slow and not free. Be sure you like the look before we install it. That’s why we show you the samples on your own windows first.
How to choose the best home window film for your home in San Antonio
To choose the right window film for your home, do these six things in order. Set your goals, compare the performance numbers, decide on the look, get an in-home estimate, pick the film, and pick the installer.
Evaluate your window film goals
Every film does one thing best, so start with what’s bothering you, whether that’s heat, glare, fading, privacy or security. Storms and break-ins point to security film. Faded floors point to a UV-blocking film. Once you know the goal, a certified dealer can walk you through the rest.
Compare performance characteristics
Match the numbers to your goal. For energy savings, read the manufacturer’s spec sheet. A film with higher visible light transmission lets in more light, and a lower U-value holds heat in better on the few cold nights we get.
A trained dealer can compare films for you, and the more experienced the dealer, the better the match.
Determine aesthetics
The film has to look right on your house too. Think about reflectivity, clarity, bronze tones and shade before you decide, so the finished windows match the home you already have.
Request an in-home estimate
The last step before you decide is to compare in-home estimates. Have a trained dealer look at the glass and quote the film and the install together. You can use that quote to work out your energy savings, and online calculators can help.
Selecting the correct window film
Our team is trained on every issue that comes with putting film on different kinds of glass and windows, so the choice stays simple for you. We’ll tell you the risks and the factors up front, so nothing surprises you later. Our in-home estimators have decades of experience walking homeowners through this, and they’ll help you land on the right film for your house.
When you narrow down your list of installers, look for the ones with as many of these as possible:
- Certified or recognized by the film makers
- A+ accredited with the Better Business Bureau
- In business for many years
- A written warranty on the film
- Highly rated on Google, SoTellUs and other review sites
Homes we've done
Three recent homes
Limestone home, 3M Prestige. Tall arched windows facing the afternoon sun. Clear film, same view, cooler upstairs.
Tile-roof home, every window. A whole-house job. The glass under the covered patio got the same film as the rest, so the tint is even from outside.
Bay window, afternoon sun. Film on the glass that takes the late-day heat, so the room behind it gets used again.
We’ve put film on more than 5,000 San Antonio area homes since 1989. Some of them twice, once the owners bought a house with more windows.
More recent home work
Home Window Tint Frequently Asked Questions
Questions homeowners ask at the demo
How much does home window tinting cost in San Antonio?
Residential window film runs about $7 to $19 per square foot of glass, installed. Every house gets its own free quote, at the house, before you commit to anything. The film you choose and the amount of glass set the price, and you’ll have the number in writing before we leave. If you’re getting other quotes, get them. Ours comes with a heat lamp and a lifetime film warranty.
Does home window tint really cut the heat?
Yes. Film stops a share of the sun’s heat at the glass, before it gets into the room. You’ll feel it most in west-facing rooms in the late afternoon, which is exactly the sun David S. was dealing with. He tinted his afternoon sun-facing windows and has “kept the temperature in the house much lower since.” We’ll show you the difference on your own windows before you buy.
Will the film damage my windows or void my window warranty?
Not when the right film goes on the right glass. Dual-pane and low-e windows need a film chosen for them, which is why we look at your windows before we recommend one. Bring your window warranty paperwork to the demo and we’ll go through it with you.
Can I still see out at night?
With Prestige and Night Vision, yes. They’re light films built to keep the view. Mirror-style film goes the other way after dark and lets people see in, so we don’t sell it as night privacy. For a bathroom or a street-facing window, a frosted film gives you privacy day and night.
How long does it take?
Most homes are done in a day, including the clean-up. Bigger houses and homes with a lot of arched or oversized glass can run into a second day. We’ll tell you at the quote.
Do you come out to my area?
We travel up to about 50 miles from our shop on Grissom Road, which covers San Antonio, New Braunfels, Boerne, Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, Castle Hills, Converse, Seguin, San Marcos and Kerrville. Further out than that, call us anyway. We’ve done jobs in Fredericksburg.
How can I pay?
All major credit cards, checks and cash. Ask about our military and first responder discount.
Visit us from San Antonio
Fletch Window Tint is at 7607 Grissom Road, Suite 114, San Antonio, TX 78251, on the northwest side off Loop 1604 and Culebra Road. Open Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 5:30pm.
Book your free in-home quote
Or call (210) 669-2940. Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 5:30pm. A person answers.
