There are many factors that will affect vinyl window pricing. The most significant of which include the vinyl window brand, the upgrades you select (glass, hardware, etc), the type of installation required, the overall state of your frames and sills, and finally where you live. We could list a whole lot more here, but you get the idea – lots of ins and outs.
Overall Price Point: 1 to 6 out of 10
Bottom Line: Vinyl windows account for 70% of the replacement market. Therefore, prices are all over the board. Generally, this window frame material is the least expensive when compared to wood, fiberglass, etc.
(Always collect 3 to 4 additional bids)
Vinyl Window Quality
There are levels of quality when it comes to vinyl window pricing. Low end vinyl frames are going to certainly be less expensive but may not last as long and will probably not be as energy efficient. High end vinyl windows will usually have more chambers in the extrusion, have a thicker wall, use a better glass package, better hardware and better overall frame design.
Type of Vinyl Windows
A high end manufacturer like Pella might charge $450 for their product and $250 for installation. High end windows usually have energy star certification, top-of-the-line krypton gas fills, triple-paned glass, great warranty terms and excellent installation.
Vinyl Window Pricing Examples
Simonton 6500 Series Cost: $800 installed
Harvey Classic Series Cost: $825 installed
Anlin Catalina Cost: $850 installed
Champion Windows Cost: $900 installed
Okna 800 Series: $950 installed
PGT Classic Vue: $950 installed
Renewal By Andersen Cost: $2000 installed
Type Of Installation
The per window cost of installation can run from $50 with do-it-yourself, all the way to $500 for new construction installs. The best way to truly know the fair market price of labor installation is to collect four local bids and have each company break down the bid by windows and labor. Not all companies will do this, but most will if you ask them to.
Where You Live
Local companies and window contractors in Palo Alto Ca. will often charge more money for the same vinyl windows than what they charge in say Baton Rouge, LA. Why? Because company costs are often based on the cost of living within a certain zip code. These might include overall overhead, insurance, state taxes, general cost of living, etc.
Scope Of Work
Lastly, vinyl window pricing depends on the overall scope of wrk involved. So, does the contractor have to do prep or framing work on the frames or trim? Is there any demo involved? Specifically, how many windows are involved — prices typically come down per window for larger jobs that involve 10 or more windows.
Related Topics
Anlin Windows Cost
Polaris Windows Prices
Okna Windows Price List
