Window replacement cost.
Line by line: a window is a unit, a crew, a removal and a trim. We price each one separately, so the figure you get is one you can argue with a contractor.
The installed price table
Window plus independent installer, United States, checked November 2026. These are planning bands, not quotes.
| Job | Installed range | What the line includes |
|---|---|---|
| Single vinyl double-hung, insert | $350 – $800 | Unit, insert labour, removal, basic seal |
| Full-frame replacement | $550 – $1,100 | Old frame out, new flashing and trim |
| Fiberglass, installed | $600 – $1,200 | Better thermal edge, higher unit cost |
| Wood or wood-clad, installed | $900 – $1,800 | Solid or clad frame, painted finish |
| Bay or bow window | $1,500 – $5,000 | Multi-panel unit, structural opening |
| Impact (hurricane) window | $1,200 – $2,600 | Laminated glass, impact-rated frame |
| Glass pane or IGU only | $150 – $450 | New glass into the existing sash |
| Window screen replacement | $100 – $350 | Frame and mesh, standard size |
Two markets, one opening
The same window can be bought two ways. You can buy the unit and pay a local installer a day rate, or sign with a full-service replacement company that bundles the product, the crew, the warranty and the sales process into one price.
The installed difference between those two markets is consistently around double. Both numbers are real. They are not the same product, and a single "average cost" is meaningless until you say which one it describes.
That is why published 2026 ranges for a standard vinyl double-hung run from about $350 to $1,600 installed. Both ends are correct.
Ten vinyl double-hung, insert fit.
What moves the price
Install method
Insert keeps the existing frame. Full-frame removes it and rebuilds the opening — roughly double the labour, plus trim.
Unit size
Glass and frame are priced by area. An oversized unit costs about 1.7× a standard one before any upgrade.
Frame material
Vinyl is the baseline. Fiberglass runs about 1.6× and wood-clad about 2.4×.
Glass package
Double-pane Low-E with argon adds roughly 12% to the unit. Triple adds about 30%.
Access and condition
Second-storey openings, finished interiors and rot found after removal all add labour.
Market tier
A full-service replacement company prices the same opening at roughly twice an independent installer. The single largest swing.
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How much does window replacement cost?
$350-$800 for single vinyl double-hung insert — the range we verified in November 2026. $550-$1,100 for full-frame replacement.
What does the cheapest option include?
Usually less prep, a thinner material and no permit. Compare the five quote lines rather than the total.
Do I need an inspection first?
For anything structural or above about $5,000, yes. An independent report is cheaper than a wrong scope.
How long does the work last?
Exposure decides more than brand. The methods hub explains the failure mode of each option.