COST OF REPLACEMENT WINDOWS
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This is one of the most commonly asked questions by homeowners. In comparing price, it is critical for you to understand what you are
getting for the money you will be investing. Be sure that you are making an “apples-to-apples” comparison. Finally, make sure that you get
everything that was promised in writing. If it is not in writing, it’s not going to happen, no matter what the nice salesperson said. If a price
sounds too good to be true, it probably is, and some critical ingredients will be missing.
For a quality window, properly installed by a good company with a solid reputation for repeat customers and referrals, the pricing range is
$600 - $1,500 per window for replacements placed inside existing (and structurally intact) window frames. Double-glazed windows with
Low-e glass, or those filled with argon gas, increase energy savings, but bump the cost to the higher end of the scale.
New replacement windows ranging in the $200-$400 range will leave you with what many in the industry call “rental windows”. A "rental
window" means that you are simply putting a bandage on your home, and you will be replacing your window again in the near future. There
are many reasons for this, ranging from being an inferior product to a poor or severely lacking window installation done by an uninsured
subcontractor. You also need to look for pitfalls in the warranty when a window is priced this low.
Extensive dry rot or other damage around existing windows may require repairs before new windows can be installed. Depending on the
type of repairs needed, this will add to the cost of your new windows. Be sure the estimate includes disposing of the old windows.
So, why the diversity in price? While some companies are only in the business to engage in a “one-shot” transaction, the more reputable
companies are in business to build relationships and make a small profit. These companies build their business slowly through word of
mouth and an impeccable reputation for integrity, honesty and service. This type of window company has clients who know that at any
given moment they can call on their company where someone will answer to immediately help solve any problems they may have.
2. How much should I pay for replacement windows?
< back to list of questions about the cost of windows
3245 Miracle Drive
Murrysville, PA 15668
724-387-2991
PA Contractor ID
PA001856
The Learning Center
This is one of the most commonly asked questions by homeowners. In comparing price, it is critical for you to understand what you are
getting for the money you will be investing. Be sure that you are making an “apples-to-apples” comparison. Finally, make sure that you get
everything that was promised in writing. If it is not in writing, it’s not going to happen, no matter what the nice salesperson said. If a price
sounds too good to be true, it probably is, and some critical ingredients will be missing.
For a quality window, properly installed by a good company with a solid reputation for repeat customers and referrals, the pricing range is
$600 - $1,500 per window for replacements placed inside existing (and structurally intact) window frames. Double-glazed windows with
Low-e glass, or those filled with argon gas, increase energy savings, but bump the cost to the higher end of the scale.
New replacement windows ranging in the $200-$400 range will leave you with what many in the industry call “rental windows”. A "rental
window" means that you are simply putting a bandage on your home, and you will be replacing your window again in the near future. There
are many reasons for this, ranging from being an inferior product to a poor or severely lacking window installation done by an uninsured
subcontractor. You also need to look for pitfalls in the warranty when a window is priced this low.
Extensive dry rot or other damage around existing windows may require repairs before new windows can be installed. Depending on the
type of repairs needed, this will add to the cost of your new windows. Be sure the estimate includes disposing of the old windows.
So, why the diversity in price? While some companies are only in the business to engage in a “one-shot” transaction, the more reputable
companies are in business to build relationships and make a small profit. These companies build their business slowly through word of
mouth and an impeccable reputation for integrity, honesty and service. This type of window company has clients who know that at any
given moment they can call on their company where someone will answer to immediately help solve any problems they may have.
2. How much should I pay for replacement windows?
< back to list of questions about the cost of windows
3245 Miracle Drive
Murrysville, PA 15668
724-387-2991
PA Contractor ID
PA001856
