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Vinyl Window Costs
Vinyl window costs range from $400 to $1200 installed for a standard sized double hung with normal replacement installation. Vinyl makes up over half of the replacement market and roughly a third of all new construction. There are many advantages to this frame material, although affordability certainly tops the list.
Basics Of Vinyl Windows
Vinyl windows are still trying to playdown the bad reputation they once had with many homeowners. The early extrusions did not have the strength and durability that the more contemporary vinyl window now possesses. It should be said, however, that today's low end vinyl windows can still have problems and are probably not the best long term investment for consumers (although they are cheap).
Quality vinyl windows have one disadvantage - they are sort of boring looking. This is especially true when a salesperson comes to your house and shows you the window sample (although fiberglass can also look pretty ho-hum). Once installed, though, they look nice, but not certainly not stop you in your tracks nice. This one downside is countered by plenty of great advantages. They are the most affordable of window frames. Well made models and series will actually offer performance numbers and energy efficiency that tops window and aluminum (there is lots of debate on whether vinyl vs. fiberglass is more energy efficient). They are easy to clean, require little to no maintenance and are very durable.
Pricing On The Windows Themselves
There are huge pricing differences between low end vinyl windows and well made products. See below in our customer examples to some of the better (and low end) windows. We also make our own recommendations on the best windows based on a huge sampling of contractor opinions.
-- Entry Level: $250 - $500 --
-- Mid Range: $500 - $700 --
-- High End: $700 - $900 --
Window Installation Prices
Window Installation Cost depend much more on the condition of the home and the actual openings than on the frame material. Inserts are placed into the existing opening and the contractor does not have to take it down to the rough opening. Full frame installation begins at the rough opening and requires lots more work, material and attention to detail. Get several bids and compare them to make sure that you are getting the right installation for your home.
Pocket And Inserts: $75 - $150
Standard Level: $150 - $250
Full Frame Install: $250 - $500
Low End Vinyl Windows
-- $400 - $600 Fully Installed --
Recommended Manufacturers & Models:
Amsco
Crestline
Jeld Wen
Mid Range Vinyl Windows
-- $600 - $900 Fully Installed --
Recommended Manufacturers & Models:
Milgard Windows Pricing
Gorell
Great Lakes
Champion
High End Vinyl Windows
-- $900 - $1200 Fully Installed --
Recommended Manufacturers & Models:
Soft-Lite
Sunrise
Okna
Vinyl Window Costs In 2023
Provia Aspect
11 Double-Hungs
Dimensions: All Over The Board
Bid: $10.2K
Included Everything
State: Chantilly, Virginia
Project Quote From 2023
NT Presidential Series
26 Windows
Dimensions: All Over the Board
Cost Quote: $46K
Included Full Frame Installation Cost
State: Arizona
Project Bid from 2023
Vinyl Window Costs In 2022
Provia Endure
15 Double Hungs, 1 Slider, 1 Patio Door
Size: Varied (Included Minor Wood Rot Repair)
Quoted: $20.3K
Included Pocket Installation
Area: Kansas City, Missouri
Project Year: 2022
Gentek Signature Elite
9 Double-Hungs / 1 Slider
Dimensions: All Over The Board
Price Quote: $14.6K
Included Everything
State: Pennsylvania
Project Bid from 2022
Anlin Catalina
2 XOX, 4 Single Sliders, 1 Single Hung, 1 Picture
Sizes: Varied, Some Quite Large
Price: $18.6K
Included All
Area: Phoenix, Arizona
Project cost quote from 2022
Vinyl Window Costs In 2018
Pella 250 Series
18 Double Hung Dual Pane
Dimensions: Varied
Price Quote: $18.9K
Included All
State: Northern California
Project Bid from 2018