Window Replacement Cost Calculator
Window replacement averages about $1,050 per window, and most homeowners pay about $450 to $1,700. This calculator prices window installation from $900 for a vinyl insert to $1,800 for wood. A 10-window house in vinyl inserts is about $9,000. A whole-house project of 10 to 15 windows often runs about $5,000 to $24,000.
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Window Replacement Price Breakdown
Typical job based on 10 window. Prices are supply-and-install midpoints — actual quotes will vary.
| Type | Cost per window | Typical 10 window job |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl, insert | $900 | $9,000 |
| Vinyl, full frame | $1,300 | $13,000 |
| Fiberglass | $1,600 | $16,000 |
| Wood | $1,800 | $18,000 |
What Affects Window Replacement Cost?
- Frame material: A vinyl insert is $900 per window. Vinyl full frame is $1,300. Fiberglass is $1,600. Wood is $1,800. Aluminum is the budget frame, often $450 to $800, and is not a choice here. Composite usually falls between full-frame vinyl and fiberglass.
- Insert or full frame: An insert slides into the existing frame. A full-frame job tears out the old frame and trim, so vinyl full frame costs $400 more per window than a vinyl insert. Fiberglass and wood prices here are for a full replacement, not a cheap insert.
- How many windows: A whole-house project is often 10 to 15 windows. Ten vinyl inserts are about $9,000. Ten vinyl full-frame windows are about $13,000. Ten wood windows are about $18,000. A bay or bow window is often $2,500 to $7,100 and is not one of these prices.
- What is not included: Haul-away of the old window is included. Rot or water damage in the opening can add $100 to $2,000. Permits are often $50 to $300, mostly when the opening size changes, and are not included. If the math falls under $500, the estimate starts at the $500 minimum. Displayed estimates are plus or minus 20 percent around the midpoint.
Window Replacement Cost - Frequently Asked Questions
The national average window replacement cost is about $1,050 per window. In this calculator a vinyl insert is $900, vinyl full frame is $1,300, fiberglass is $1,600, and wood is $1,800. The displayed range is plus or minus 20 percent. These prices are for a standard double-hung window, with haul-away included.
To replace windows in a 10 window house, vinyl inserts are about $9,000, vinyl full frame is about $13,000, fiberglass is about $16,000, and wood is about $18,000. A whole-house project of 10 to 15 windows often falls around $5,000 to $24,000. The displayed range is plus or minus 20 percent around the midpoint.
Yes. Vinyl window replacement is the lowest price here. An insert is $900 per window and full frame is $1,300. Fiberglass is $1,600 and wood is $1,800. Aluminum windows are often $450 to $800, which is cheaper, and they are not listed because they insulate less.
Window installation for a vinyl insert is $900 per window. Full frame is $1,300, which is $400 more, because the old frame and trim come out. On 10 windows that difference is about $4,000. Fiberglass at $1,600 and wood at $1,800 are priced as full replacements.
Compare a window replacement company quote with $900 for a vinyl insert, $1,300 for vinyl full frame, $1,600 for fiberglass, and $1,800 for wood. Ask whether haul-away is included and whether the price is insert or full frame. Rot repair and a permit are extra. A bay window is often $2,500 to $7,100, far above these rates.
The minimum job charge is $500. One vinyl insert, at $900, is already above that. The minimum only matters if a calculated total would fall lower. Permits, often $50 to $300, are not included, and neither is repair of rotten wood around the opening.