Replacing windows - how much does it cost on average?

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Anonymous wrote:We did our whole rowhouse (11 windows) four years ago using Windows on Washington (Brandon was great) for less than $6000 including higher-end handles and installation. Totally worth it.

Ooh - this is good to know! I'm not OP but we also need to replace 9 windows on our rowhouse and they are one of the companies we called for an estimate.

OP - my suggestion is get on Angie's List. It will really help you get a sense of the price, the process, a company's customer service record, etc. PP's quoting random figures like "$300/window" are not telling you the whole story. You have to pay for the window itself but you have to consider installation. If you need any reframing done that will be even more. I've seen a range of prices on Angie's List that runs from about $5-8K for the number of windows you and I need depending upon the installation requirements.

Good luck!

If you have a DC rowhouse built 100 years ago or so it will be expensive because the windows are not standard size. We got 10 double hung Pella windows, wood with aluminum cladding for about $9k. The windows are all about 5-6 feet tall.

The PP who says that you can do this yourself is CRAZY unless you are very experienced at renovations.

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Anonymous wrote:Btw, windows are like around $175 each at lowes.

Sure, really crappy windows.

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Vinyl windows are shit. Get Marvin - they will last a lifetime.

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wood windows suck vinyl is suprerior

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Anonymous wrote:wood windows suck vinyl is suprerior

Vinyl replacement windows never need painting or sealing.

Can we say more? If you've ever spent a weekend painting the inside of a wood window, you'll know what I mean.

Vinyl windows are nothing amazing, but they're hardly an eyesore.

Vinyl windows don't make people say "ooo and aww". Yet they don't raise eyebrows, either. Let's just say they're the standard you find in most houses nowadays.

Vinyl windows are less expensive than wood.
You'll find this is consistent among most window companies.

Vinyl replacement windows have a quicker turnaround time than wood windows.
Again, call it the law of supply and demand, but you'll find window companies give you an earlier start time when you order vinyl rather than wood windows.

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We recently got 12 double-hung vinyl windows (mid-grade quality) installed for $5500. Very happy with the quality and look. Red Carpet Remodeling.

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I did my 3 level townhouse with Nova Installations a few years ago and they were great. Got a good competing estimate and asked Nova to match the price which they did and that saved me $700 I think. Final price was around $7000 for vinyl windows.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We did our whole rowhouse (11 windows) four years ago using Windows on Washington (Brandon was great) for less than $6000 including higher-end handles and installation. Totally worth it.

Ooh - this is good to know! I'm not OP but we also need to replace 9 windows on our rowhouse and they are one of the companies we called for an estimate.

OP - my suggestion is get on Angie's List. It will really help you get a sense of the price, the process, a company's customer service record, etc. PP's quoting random figures like "$300/window" are not telling you the whole story. You have to pay for the window itself but you have to consider installation. If you need any reframing done that will be even more. I've seen a range of prices on Angie's List that runs from about $5-8K for the number of windows you and I need depending upon the installation requirements.

Good luck!

If you have a DC rowhouse built 100 years ago or so it will be expensive because the windows are not standard size. We got 10 double hung Pella windows, wood with aluminum cladding for about $9k. The windows are all about 5-6 feet tall.

The PP who says that you can do this yourself is CRAZY unless you are very experienced at renovations.

No experience. Husband and I did the entire house. Tried one, easy. Then did the rest. Really, it isn't as hard as it looks. Watch a few videos online, learn, do.

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We replaced all our windows recently. It was 16 windows including a bay window and a few odd sized windows plus a sliding door for $9300 with American Windows [phone]. We were extremely pleased with the windows, received excellent customer service and the crew that did the work very detailed, fast. The whole process from start to finish was very easy. Highly recommend this company.

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OP, my contractor told me NOT to get replacement windows. He advised adding storms to the outside because my old wooden windows (original to the house) were drafty. I did, and the house is much warmer.

He said replacement windows are a scam, and that they really don't save you much money on your heating/cooling bills. The best way to save money is to insulate your attic. If the floor is open, you can add four to six inches of insulation, and count on saving quite a bit on your heating bills.

Plus, if you have nice wooden windows, replacement windows are not that nice looking. I had to replace one window that was completely rotted out, but I bought nice storms for the rest of the windows, and I'm happy with my easier and much cheaper choice.

I didn't insulate the attic because mine is floored and the ceiling is finished. But if my attic were open, that's where I'd spend my money to try to save on heat.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, my contractor told me NOT to get replacement windows. He advised adding storms to the outside because my old wooden windows (original to the house) were drafty. I did, and the house is much warmer.

He said replacement windows are a scam, and that they really don't save you much money on your heating/cooling bills. The best way to save money is to insulate your attic. If the floor is open, you can add four to six inches of insulation, and count on saving quite a bit on your heating bills.

Plus, if you have nice wooden windows, replacement windows are not that nice looking. I had to replace one window that was completely rotted out, but I bought nice storms for the rest of the windows, and I'm happy with my easier and much cheaper choice.

I didn't insulate the attic because mine is floored and the ceiling is finished. But if my attic were open, that's where I'd spend my money to try to save on heat.

Storms are ugly. Storms are not as good as new windows. Older wood windows may have lead paint so they should not be sanded at home. It is an option but they make cheaper windows that are nice if you have a standard size. Like our Marvin's but I would not buy them again for the price.

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Anonymous wrote:I have 9 windows I would like to replace for a more energy efficient type and better fitted. The ones I have right now are horribly fitted and they are all drafty. I can hear and feel the wind coming in, plus small bugs.

How much would something like that cost? Any recommendations for the Nova area? I love in Reston if it makes any difference.

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Just got my quote for six vinyl replacement windows by Comfort Windows. Triple Pane windows for $3450 full installed, wrapped and debris removed. Lifetime warranty as long as I own my house. About $575 per window.

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we used American Window and Siding (Kensington) for replacement windows for a house in Bethesda. I can't remember quite what it was! I think around $400/window? We used Vytex casements and were happy with them. Can recommend the company. (Had 2 other estimates.)

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Anonymous wrote:wood windows suck vinyl is suprerior

Vinyl replacement windows never need painting or sealing.

Can we say more? If you've ever spent a weekend painting the inside of a wood window, you'll know what I mean.

Vinyl windows are nothing amazing, but they're hardly an eyesore.

Vinyl windows don't make people say "ooo and aww". Yet they don't raise eyebrows, either. Let's just say they're the standard you find in most houses nowadays.

Vinyl windows are less expensive than wood.
You'll find this is consistent among most window companies.

Vinyl replacement windows have a quicker turnaround time than wood windows.
Again, call it the law of supply and demand, but you'll find window companies give you an earlier start time when you order vinyl rather than wood windows.

You need to do more research. You can get aluminum clad wood window that will never need painting.

Vinyl windows are more prone to movement in the heat and the cold and can sag over time making the double pane seals leak and clouding the glass. Vinyl is not superior to wood or fiberglass.