How Much Does A Window Replacement Cost?

It is simple to understand that the bigger the window the higher the price, but the type of window you choose may also have unintended consequences on your initial costs. Below are some of the most common types of windows.

Most of the cost estimates below are based on a standard mid-range vinyl or wood window and include labor costs, an important factor when considering window types as some require significantly more labor than others.

Picture

The picture window is your standard fixed window. Picture windows can come in a variety of shapes and sizes and tend to be custom for that reason, making them more expensive than you’d expect. For a relatively standard replacement picture window expect to spend $300 to $800 including labor.

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Single-Hung

Considered the most “old-fashioned” window type, single-hung windows have a fixed top sash and an operable bottom sash that slides vertically up and down for ventilation. It is recommended that you only install single-hung windows on the ground floor as their inoperable top sash can be difficult and even dangerous to clean on upper levels. On average, you will spend about $100 to $400 on a single-hung replacement unit including labor.

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Double-Hung

Similar to the single-hung window, a double-hung window is the standard window on most homes today with both an operable upper sash and bottom sash. These windows are great for maximizing air circulation in your home and are easier to clean than their single-hung siblings. Costs vary significantly based on material, but on average they run about $300 to $600 per unit including labor.

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Casement

Casement windows open with a hand-crank, which can also act as a stopper to help resist wind when open and also lock for security. A casement window typically opens outward with hinges on the left or right side, but in other orientations, it can be called an awning (hinges on the top) or a hopper (hinges on the bottom).

These windows offer maximum ventilation and tend to be well priced, averaging $300 to $600 per unit with labor, although larger windows can increase cost due to the expanse of glass.

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Sliding

A sliding window consists of two sashes, one fixed panel and one that slides horizontally. Sometimes called gliders, these windows are often used in larger applications on ground levels where they can be more easily cleaned. A typical sliding window can cost anywhere from $200 to $2,000 to install depending on the manufacturer as many high-end options are available.

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Skylight

Although they aren’t deployed on the sides of your home, skylights are still a common window type to replace. Because they are more labor-intensive to install than typical windows, skylights can be quite costly to replace, ranging from $900 to $2,400 apiece depending on operability, location and size.

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Storm

Storm windows are an additional pane of glass installed to the exterior of your windows to provide extra insulation and protection against damage. They can be installed as a permanent addition or as a temporary removable layer. Cost-wise, they range from $150 to $450 per window and on average homeowners spend around $5,000 to apply them on all windows of their home.

There are many other window types to choose from, but these cover the usual suspects you are likely to run into and will hopefully help you better understand the upfront costs.

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Whole House Window Replacement Cost

The cost of a whole house window replacement certainly depends on how many windows you’ll be replacing, which window type you’ll be installing, and additional labor costs. For instance, if the average cost of each window is $600, you have ten windows to replace, the cost of labor is $40 per hour and on average, it takes 1 hour to install each window, you can estimate the cost of replacing all the windows in your house to be roughly $6,400. 

Labor Costs For New Window Installation

The labor cost per hour of hiring professional windows installers differs from company to company. The approximate cost also depends on several variables, including the number of windows, measurements, the type of replacement windows, product options like glass type and details of what’s involved in the installation. To understand how much new window installation will cost, we suggest you receive a few in-home estimates from different companies to decipher the best one.