Here Are Some Reasons to Hire a Local Window Company
The video "Replacement Window Cost 2023" by Replacement Windows Reviews covers the factors affecting replacement window costs in 2023, which range from $300 to $2000 per installed window.
Entry-level windows from a home store cost $175 per window plus $125 per window for installation. Most people install mid-range windows, and their price can vary by $100 or more by the local local window company. Some companies offer high "swing for the fences" quotes to see if you will pay that price before backing down, so Pro Tip #1 is to obtain four bids from companies that install reputable brands to allow comparison pricing.
Vinyl is the least expensive window, but if you plan to be in the house for 12 or more years, Pro Tip #2 is to buy mid-range or premium windows to achieve maximum value.
The window frame materials have a significant price impact. Vinyl is the least expensive material; aluminum adds 20%, fiberglass or composite adds 35%, and wood-clad windows add 70% over vinyl.
Their Pro Tip #3 is for people interested in wood clad to consider high-end vinyl with an interior wood laminate. This window looks like wood but requires no maintenance and has greater energy efficiency.
Other factors affecting costs are installation type, window size, specialty glass, and adding grids to the windows.
