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Replacement Windows Cost |
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How Much Do Replacement Windows Cost? |
 | Average: $300-$700 per window |
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| Replacing old, drafty windows can brighten and update a home while cutting energy bills by as much as 25 percent. | | |
| Typical costs: | - Expect to pay an average of $300-$700 per window for replacements placed inside existing (and structurally intact) window frames, but it could go as high as $1,000 per window, for a range of $3,000-$10,000 for a one-story, three-bedroom home with 10 windows. Larger, two-story homes with more windows can run $10,000-$20,000. Double- and triple-glazed windows, or those filled with argon gas increase energy savings but bump the cost to the higher end of the scale.
- If the existing window frame is rotted or damaged in any way, the frame must be rebuilt. This are called new construction windows, and can cost as much as 50-100 percent more than replacement windows, or $5,000-$40,000 for completely rebuilding all the windows in a home.
What should be included: | - A window installer should remove the existing windows, install the new ones, cleanup and dispose of the old windows, and wash the new windows. Estimates are usually based on united inches, which is equal to the sum of the length and width of each window; a 40x55-inch window is 95 united inches. HomeTime.com gives quick definitions of standard window terms, such as apron, casing, glazing, mullion and more.
- Vinyl windows are usually the least expensive; other window framing materials include wood, aluminum, steel and Fiberglas. DoItYourself.com provides an overview.
- Better Homes & Gardens lists 25 things to know about windows in general, while DoItYourself.com discusses distinctive window shapes that can add "personality" to a home.
- An energy star label means greater savings on heating and air conditioning; the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy explains exactly what's needed for an energy-efficient window and the Efficient Window Collaborative compares different types of windows based on regional climate conditions. Top energy efficiency may mean different types of windows on different sides of the same home, depending on sun and weather exposure.
Additional costs: | - Extensive dry rot or other damage around existing windows may require repairs before new windows can be installed; the cost will depend on the amount and type of work needed.
- Be sure the estimate includes disposing of the old windows.
- Replacing non-standard-sized windows requires either custom windows or enlarging the old opening to accommodate a larger standard size, which can up costs by 50-100 percent per window.
Discounts: | - When dealing with non-standard-sized windows, check with many manufacturers; your window might be a nonstandard size for one but standard for another, which saves the cost of enlarging the window opening.
- Some people purchase windows through a local home improvement store or other outlet, then save money by hiring a local handyman to install them. Be sure the handyman has the skills and experience needed to do a thorough, well-sealed and leak-proof job.
- Installing windows yourself may save $35-$100 or more per window, but be sure you understand all the moisture and weatherproofing requirements; mistakes can lead to dry rot or other problems.
Shopping for replacement windows: | - For ideas on what type of windows would look and function best, check the photo galleries provided by manufacturers Pella, Milgard and Andersen. Other companies, large and small, are listed with the Window and Door Manufacturers Association. Manufacturers' websites provide links to local companies who sell and install their products.
- Replacement windows with or without professional installation are available through Lowe's.
- Get estimates from several companies. Ask for and contact references, check for complaints with the Better Business Bureau and make sure the company is properly bonded and insured. A deposit will be required, but don't pay the full amount until the job is finished to your complete satisfaction, especially when hiring a local handyman to do the installation.
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Article updated May 2007 |
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments |
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| MBJ Exteriors |
| Amount: $23,990.00 |
| Posted by: Thomas Redding in bloomington, IL. | Posted: November 2nd, 2010 05:11PM |
| Number of Windows: 31 | Number Lineal Inches: 93 |
| Brand: Home Guard | Window Type: Double Hungs/Bays |
| We bought the absolute top of the line vinyl window from Greg Mote at MBJ Exteriors. These windows are triple pane with Krypton gas, insulated frames and sashes, SuperSpacer spacer system, with all of the bells and whistles. My favorite feature, besides the energy savings, is the automatic locks. These windows are absolutely phenomenal. Since they were installed four years ago, I have referred 12 of my friends or family, who have all bought either these replacement windows or one of their other high end windows(but cost less). Greg has paid me $1500 in referral fees from it. The service from Greg Mote was probably the best experience I have had with this kind of work. |
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| Overall good experience |
| Amount: $3,200.00 |
| Posted by: Gabe in Arlington, TX. | Posted: November 6th, 2010 11:11PM |
| Number of Windows: 8 | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Brand: Home Craftsman | Window Type: Single hung vinyl |
| Installer: Joe Cookson & Sons |
| I got five quotes for tax credit eligible windows to replace 8 old single pane windows. Joe Cookson & Son's originally quoted me at $3756 and I talked them down to $3200 after e-mailing a competing bid to the salesman. I signed my contract, paid $1000 down, and $2200 at completion. The windows are of good quality, and installation was performed well (1 day), however they did leave their work area kinda dirty. I had to reinstall blinds and vacuum up small debris for about an hour after they left. Besides the lack of detailed clean up, I am happy with the final product and pleased the windows work so well. I will get 30% of the windows paid for by the tax credit bringing my total net cost per window to under $300. |
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| Wood clad replacement windows |
| Amount: $4,200.00 |
| Posted by: Seattle Girl in Seattle, WA. | Posted: November 10th, 2010 08:11PM |
| Number of Windows: 4 | Number Lineal Inches: 36x55 |
| Brand: Eagle | Window Type: Cottage-style double hung wood clad |
| Installer: DIY |
After considering Milgard, Jeld-Wen, Anderson, Marvin, Pella and Eagle, we just ordered four Eagle replacement windows. They are aluminum clad on the exterior and stainable vertical grain douglas fir on the interior. We were trying to recreate the original windows so we sprung for some features that cost extra, including the cottage style (smaller top sash), simulated divided light grill on top sash, antique brass hardware, and vertical grain wood. To qualify for the tax credit, they are triple pane with argon gas and low e coating. They should arrive just before Christmas (Eagle has a longer lead time than most other brands we looked at) and we will have a few days to install them in time to qualify for the 2010 tax credit.
The comparable window from Marvin would have cost about $100-$200 per window. |
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| Window Replacement in South Bend |
| Amount: $2,893.00 |
| Posted by: Randy Johnson in South Bend, IN. | Posted: November 14th, 2010 06:11PM |
| Number of Windows: 7 | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Brand: Signature Series by Clear Choice | Window Type: Double Hung |
| Installer: Clear Choice USA Windows of South Bend |
| purchased 7 energy efficient double hung windows from clear choice windows. great product and customer service. had 4 estimates, they were not the cheapest, but not the most expensive either. honest and affordable. no pressure sales process. |
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| Cherry interior woodgrain windows with black exterior |
| Amount: $11,800.00 |
| Posted by: Sue Schroeder in Lemont, IL. | Posted: November 15th, 2010 07:11PM |
| Number of Windows: 15 | Number Lineal Inches: ? |
| Brand: WindowWorks | Window Type: Double Hung |
| Installer: Kevin and Mike |
| Thanks WindowWorks. You guys deserve this as you totally underpromised and overdelivered. I have heard so many horror stories and I thank God for the way my windows ended up. My home is oer 75 years old and we searched for a window that could be customized to meet our style and the style of our home. WindowWorks was the only company out of the 6 we had out that could do any exterior color. We chose their upgraded glass system with krypton gas and still paid less than some of the guys offering argon. We also got 3 coats of low-e 366 glass which no one else offered. I truly feel they were the only company concerned with qualty rather than selling me a cheap window for alot of money. One company was double their price. Thanks Jim, Kevin, Mike, Cindy, and Doug. I love the windows. Its getting cold and we can't feel a thing..... |
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| Excited to get a great window installed at a great price! |
| Amount: $3,750.00 |
| Posted by: T. Smith in Norman, OK. | Posted: December 4th, 2010 07:12PM |
| Number of Windows: 9 | Number Lineal Inches: 2304 -- 48"x 48" |
| Brand: R& R ProChoice Energy Star Qual... | Window Type: Clad Alum Double Hung |
| Installer: Affordable const. Norman,OK |
| I am fairly pleased to report that we are going to be a bit warmer this winter with our 9 new double hung almond lo E Argon filled double insulated R&R Pro Choice windows. I looked into doing the work myself and it was going to cost about $220 per window. This contractor did the work with a better window (energy Star) for $390 per window installed. I did have to pay an extra $50 per window for the dividers between the glass on the front four windows, but overall a good experience and I think a very reasonable cost. Especially when you deduct the %30 rebate that is $308 per window...Can't wait to see how much we save on Energy bills this winter. |
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| Window replacement for condo |
| Amount: $5,150.00 |
| Posted by: KE in Troy, MI. | Posted: January 3rd, 2011 10:01PM |
| Number of Windows: 17 | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Brand: Wallside Windows | Window Type: Double Hung (energy efficient) |
| Installer: Wallside Windows |
17 white, vinyl, energy efficient, double hung windows were replaced on a two-story condo. The 3 estimates I received were $5,150, $5,400 and $7,950. The largest window is 45W x 48H, but most windows are around 36W x 36H. The installation quality is reasonably good.
I think the ballpark to replace vinyl windows in SE Michigan is $300/window for cheap energy efficient ones and $500/window for higher quality ones. |
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| Quality Installer is the key!!!!! |
| Amount: $1,000.00 |
| Posted by: Mik in Midwest, IA. | Posted: January 11th, 2011 09:01PM |
| Number of Windows: Lots | Number Lineal Inches: Huge |
| Brand: Andersen | Window Type: Functional |
| Installer: Mike |
| Just wanted to post this so you cant say you were not warned. The reason there alot of the $189 guys out there is because they do not pay their installers. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! I have been in this business for 20 years now and have seen it all. If I were a homeowner buying 10k or more in windows I think I would ask to meet the installer before he showed up with a truck that leaked oil on my drive. You can tell alot about the quality of work they are going to do just by visiting with them and asking a few common sense questions. Sorry for my rant! Have a great 2011! |
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| Windows |
| Amount: $6,700.00 |
| Posted by: Local Yokel in Cincinnati, OH. | Posted: January 14th, 2011 02:01PM |
| Number of Windows: 13 | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Brand: Polaris | Window Type: 12 DH 1 picturw |
| Installer: Jim Carver & Sons |
| Very Happy. Good Windows. Good Installation. |
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| windows |
| Amount: $5,000.00 |
| Posted by: russ abrams in columbus, OH. | Posted: January 17th, 2011 03:01PM |
| Number of Windows: 12 | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Brand: thermal industries | Window Type: double hung |
| Installer: www.zenwindows.com |
Triple pane-Dealt with the owner Dan Wolt.
By far and away the best and easiest purchase of my life. |
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| Atrium Windows |
| Amount: $15,500.00 |
| Posted by: Orange-CO-CA-customer in Orange, CA. | Posted: January 22nd, 2011 01:01PM |
| Number of Windows: 13 | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Brand: Atrium | Window Type: |
I plan to have 13 windows and 4 sliders (Atrium brand double paned lowE-3) installed for my 2-story home and the a private Windows Installation Corp in Los Angeles, CA quoted me that average 1 Atrium window is about $700 and a slider is $7,000. The total quote is $15,500 negotiated from $22,000 from Value brandname to drop to $21,000, $18,000, $16,000 and then $15,500. I have 3-day cancellation notice and ask anyone used the ATRIUM brand before and is it OK with this price from this Windows guy? PLEASE HELP!!!
Please email me at np_vt@yahoo.com to give me some advises. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! |
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| Jemison Window And Door |
| Amount: $6,200.00 |
| Posted by: btillm in Mobile AL, AL. | Posted: March 3rd, 2011 02:03PM |
| Number of Windows: 22 | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Brand: Maritech | Window Type: Single hung |
| Installer: Jemison Window and door |
| We installed new Maritech vinyl triple low-e glass. Great jod with the installation and clean up. We have been very happy soo far. |
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| Window Works did our windows and doors |
| Amount: $13,880.00 |
| Posted by: Kevin and Marcy Michero in Homer Glen, IL. | Posted: May 12th, 2011 07:05PM |
| Number of Windows: 15 and entry door | Number Lineal Inches: ?? |
| Brand: ThermalWerks | Window Type: Double hungs and Fiberglass entry system |
| Installer: Kevin/Joe/Brian |
| I am writing to show my true appreciation for some great work. WindowWorks came out to meet my wife and I and from the minute they assessed our windows all the way to when they swept up the last bit of debris, they were so easy to work with. We had other work done on our home years ago and it was a nightmare but not this time. We were nervous choosing a company because of our past experience and Window Works made us so comfortable. They are truly a company that is the run by the working man for the working man. I know that sounds cliche but we spoke to over 7 people from their company and they were all so down to earth and eager to help and please. Thank you Jim, Mark, Doug, Ron, and of course Kevin, Joe, and brian for your attention to detail. Our new windows are absolutely the best investment we have ever made. For all that want a true company, go to their website www.mywindowworks.com . And they installed the windows 29 days after we signed the agreement when everyone else was 5-7 weeks |
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| HK Contruction |
| Amount: $6,950.00 |
| Posted by: Nora in Burke, VA. | Posted: June 22nd, 2011 07:06AM |
| Number of Windows: 4 | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Brand: Simonton | Window Type: bay |
| Installer: HK Contruction |
| The price was unmatch, I brought out extisting bay to eat in nook 2 double hung & 1 still plus side window which was 54w. Simonton window are mid range great looking window. |
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| Great experience with WindowWorks of Orland Park |
| Amount: $13,900.00 |
| Posted by: Bill and Lisa Martinek in Orland Park, IL. | Posted: June 23rd, 2011 08:06PM |
| Number of Windows: 20 | Number Lineal Inches: ? |
| Brand: ThermalWerks | Window Type: casement and double hung |
| Installer: Joe and crew |
| We had new windows installed by WindowWorks this week and what a job well done. They worked so neatly around our home even with the muddy exterior. Not one spec of mud got into my house. The crew was in and out and so respectful. And they installed 23 days after we ordered the windows. I guess this is what we expected however in this day in age, you never know what your going to get. Soem neighbors chose another company which I will not mention and they are still having headaches. To WindowWorks, thank you for such a wonderful job. We will refer you to all our friends and family! |
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| Vinyl Replacement Windows - Granger Indiana |
| Amount: $3,600.00 |
| Posted by: Kevin Yoder in Granger, IN. | Posted: June 25th, 2011 09:06AM |
| Number of Windows: 11 | Number Lineal Inches: 101 |
| Brand: Vista Window Company | Window Type: Double Hung |
| Installer: Michiana's Best Choice Windows |
| I purchased 11 windows in June from Michiana's Best Choice Windows out of Granger, IN. The owner, Rob Koon came and presented us his window and showed us the incredible value and features and when compared to other companies we had called, we know we had a clear choice of choosing Rob for the job. The windows were installed within 2.5 weeks from the day we ordered and look great. |
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| Experienced installers is the key to a great window!!!! |
| Amount: $300.00 |
| Posted by: Christian T. Jansen in Erlanger, KY. | Posted: June 29th, 2011 02:06PM |
| Number of Windows: 1 | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Brand: Depends on what you like | Window Type: vinyl or wood |
| Installer: Jansen Building & Remodeling, LLC |
| I just wanted to comment on some of these reviews I've read on costhelper.com. I am the owner/operator of JB&R here in the Greater Cincinnati Area going on 9 years strong and still growing. Just wanted to reiterate what another contractor had posted here that if you go with those cheap window guys you will definitely end up regretting it. The compensation these companies offer is so low, an installer cannot survive off of it. Therefore, turnover rates (for subs) are out of control. If you are in my area, give me a call for an honest, true value quote. Our company installs more windows & doors in the area than any other. Having said that, we still only have 8 people on staff. Most of whom have been with me since the beginning. We also offer more than just window and door installations. Custom Carpenters who promise, Quality. Efficiency. Dependability. Every time. That's our promise to all. |
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| Anderson |
| Amount: $90,000.00 |
| Posted by: Marc C in San Diego, CA. | Posted: August 20th, 2011 09:08PM |
| Number of Windows: 40* | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Brand: Anderson renewal | Window Type: Double paned low E |
| Anderson wants $90,000 to replace 40 windows and 8 doors! They must be crazy |
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| Renewal by Anderson |
| Amount: $43,000.00 |
| Posted by: TM in San Diego, CA. | Posted: August 22nd, 2011 04:08PM |
| Number of Windows: 14 plus 2 sliders | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Installer: Renewal by Anderson |
| Just got a quote for 14 windows, and 2 sliders, from Renewal by Anderson. Their quote was nearly $44,000 for their "Series 1," and over $28,000 for their "lower-quality Series 2," (which we were said is their product that supposedly compares to Milgard). We said "no thank you" and sent them on their way very quickly. I can't imagine that anyone in today's economy can justify paying nearly $2800 per window! Wow! |
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| Cascade |
| Amount: $5,000.00 |
| Posted by: Yue in Scottsdale, . | Posted: September 18th, 2011 08:09PM |
| Number of Windows: 9 | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Brand: Cascade | Window Type: Argon +LowE SB 70 |
| Installer: Wholesale Window and doors |
very satisfied with my new windows! Wholesale Windows replaced 5o years old windows within one day. Very professional job.
I am happy with the price, service and product. |
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| Poor quality windows not replaced |
| Amount: $0.00 |
| Posted by: roger gustafson in rochester, MN. | Posted: October 18th, 2011 05:10PM |
| Number of Windows: 12 | Number Lineal Inches: |
| Brand: andersen | Window Type: casement |
| the problem we had with Andersen was the loss of the gas from insulated windows. The first window problem was replaced, but we provided the installation. When the remaining 11 windows began having the same problem, Andersen hired a crew to drill holes in the edge of the glass so outside air could refill the space that had lost the original gas. This process did help the condensation problem somewhat, but we no longer have the window that was originally purchased. The original gas is no longer part of the current windows. Andersen chose a cheap method of taking care of their problem. |
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