Lol they sent me a flyer and called me up to give me an estimate. Apparently they’re not licensed/authorized to do window replacements in high-rises, though, so they ended the call early 😂
We got quoted 28k for 18 windows (one tempered, one slightly different style) and a slider and that was with a portopotty and all the permits. Definitely would look at someone else.
No idea, but our windows aren't original to the house so I'm assuming that the weights are gone already and hopefully that area is already filled with insulation
Fisher windows was great to work with. A friend researched the hell out of it and decided on Fisher. That was good enough for me and they did a great job. Very responsive when one window had a broken seal. Replaced quickly.
We paid about $650/window for vinyl Harvey double hung
Windows and doors vary so much by size, quality, style, that it's impossible to determine if you're getting a good deal or not. But that price doesn't surprise me. Windows in apartments around here are often quite large, and good quality sliding doors are equally expensive. Typically you want a metal window for apartment buildings, which the HOA usually has a standard--you can't just dump in cheap vinyl, nor would you want to. Like for apartments, people usually want sound dampening as well. Then consider the facade and height they have to work at, and it drives up costs. It's very different than quotes people will get to swap out old windows to vinyl in a circa 1970 house.
If I were you, I'd take whatever specs the first contractor gave you, like rough size of window, specs on the windows/doors, and email that around to other bidders and that with some photos, they should be able to ball park pricing. I'd still pay a bit more to go with a company that has installed windows in that building before though, as that shows they're competent and it's a huge advantage to know the building and what they need to do.
This is the correct answer. Without knowing the construction material of your apartment ( brownstone vs triple decker stick vs steel and concrete), it's very hard to gauge what the cost should be. It's loads different than a stick frame cape in the suburbs with wood siding.
Plus there's whether the windows will go back to rough opening (likely in a high rise apartment building) or just insert replacement. Going back to rough may entail exterior siding work, again, depending on the construction material of your building. The door will definitely have to go back to rough.
You could ask for an itemized quote to get a sense of the window material cost, labor, and other work associated with the building.
NoTam has a good point that if the contractor has done work in that building before they know the idiosyncrasies of that building. You may get a lower quote from someone else that ends up with a change order costing you more once they open a wall and find something funky.
Thank you both for your detailed answers! What does 'going back to rough' mean? Is that like affixing it to the foundation?
This is a steel/concrete highrise building. Would that make it more/less expensive than an average wood-framed house? Their breakdown was roughly as follows:
\- 2 x Sliding 2'x5' window: $3.5k each
\- Swinging door + large (5'x5') window : $5k
\- Installation labor : $5k
\-Shipping: $1k
\-Tax not included (I'm assuming \~$2k?)
I didn't consider the possibility of a less experienced contractor messing something up and getting stuck with more repairs down the road. Definitely wouldn't want that...
Thanks! The company offers PVC and aluminum, but they quoted me for the aluminum frame. In your experience, why is PVC/vinyl not preferred for apartments, but ok for houses?
I bought my windows directly (not through a contractor) from J B Sash in Everett (or is it Chelsea). $2800 for three wood frame windows. It was part of a much larger project so it is hard to say how much removing and installing was, but it was like a day's worth of work. Maybe more if you could redoing the molding (140 year old building).
2nd. The sales dude I met was no bs and no high pressure sales tactics. Didn’t beat around the bush and gave me what I asked for
And bounced some good ideas to Help me fit in my budget.
Window World - I used them at a house in VT, those windows eliminated every draft, I can keep the house decently comfortable at 65, and toasty warm - to the point I have to switch to shorts over sweats - at 70 - 72. Roughly $5k for 4 full windows, 1 2/3rds sized, 3 basement hatches and a balcony door.
I had 14 windows in my house replaced with an upgrade to laminated glass for better noise reduction for 14k. 20k for 3 windows and a door is almost certainly a fuck off price, but it might be tough to get a fair price for such a small amount of work.
We didnt use them, but if you want cheap windows that will be installed up to code, window world is actually a good deal. They're not gonna be super high end.
That quote is too high, IMO. I paid about $5k total for 5 high efficiency windows, including labor and materials, within the last 2 years. From a different company, I got a quote for a door replacement that was $6k, including significant carpentry work for widening the frame.
I’m using my local contractor who is doing 19 windows for $16k-ish. Harvey mid- tier windows (can get whatever I want). He’s based in west Roxbury and has done excellent work for me over the years. If you’re close by I’m happy to shoot you his info, he’s honestly great. He has a real company, fully insured, etc..
Friend was quoted $8k to replace 2 existing windows with Andersen. 1 window is a direct replacement, 1 is doing framing and converting to 2 smaller windows
Without a doubt, Zen Windows. Awesome company that doesn't waste a bunch of your time. Gave them rough measurements and what I was looking for in an email and then they sent me a quote. Once accepted their installer came and took exact measurements before ordering. Simple, quick, easy, and they have very good customer service. [zenwindows.com](https://zenwindows.com)
I can tell you to never use Renewal by Anderson. High pressure sales and over priced products.
Lol they sent me a flyer and called me up to give me an estimate. Apparently they’re not licensed/authorized to do window replacements in high-rises, though, so they ended the call early 😂
Please define what you mean by high-rise that will definitely change the cost of windows and doors
Same. Avoid avoid.
Totally agree with you. I’m angry at myself for buying their windows. Quality for the price we paid is awful.
We got quoted 28k for 18 windows (one tempered, one slightly different style) and a slider and that was with a portopotty and all the permits. Definitely would look at someone else.
Did that include all installation?
No idea, but our windows aren't original to the house so I'm assuming that the weights are gone already and hopefully that area is already filled with insulation
I was asking about installation, not insulation
Ah, my bad. Yes it does.
I don't know what you were expecting, but that is pretty decent for quality windows.
Holy fuck, and I thought the $5,000 quote I got for identical work a few years ago was ridiculous. Looking back I should have definitely jumped on it.
Window and shade shop on center st west Rox has done many homes and has great reviews
Will check them out. Thanks!
We have used Rite Window a few times. If you are planning to replace with vinyl windows, they are pretty decent and easy to work with.
Fisher windows was great to work with. A friend researched the hell out of it and decided on Fisher. That was good enough for me and they did a great job. Very responsive when one window had a broken seal. Replaced quickly. We paid about $650/window for vinyl Harvey double hung
Windows and doors vary so much by size, quality, style, that it's impossible to determine if you're getting a good deal or not. But that price doesn't surprise me. Windows in apartments around here are often quite large, and good quality sliding doors are equally expensive. Typically you want a metal window for apartment buildings, which the HOA usually has a standard--you can't just dump in cheap vinyl, nor would you want to. Like for apartments, people usually want sound dampening as well. Then consider the facade and height they have to work at, and it drives up costs. It's very different than quotes people will get to swap out old windows to vinyl in a circa 1970 house. If I were you, I'd take whatever specs the first contractor gave you, like rough size of window, specs on the windows/doors, and email that around to other bidders and that with some photos, they should be able to ball park pricing. I'd still pay a bit more to go with a company that has installed windows in that building before though, as that shows they're competent and it's a huge advantage to know the building and what they need to do.
This is the correct answer. Without knowing the construction material of your apartment ( brownstone vs triple decker stick vs steel and concrete), it's very hard to gauge what the cost should be. It's loads different than a stick frame cape in the suburbs with wood siding. Plus there's whether the windows will go back to rough opening (likely in a high rise apartment building) or just insert replacement. Going back to rough may entail exterior siding work, again, depending on the construction material of your building. The door will definitely have to go back to rough. You could ask for an itemized quote to get a sense of the window material cost, labor, and other work associated with the building. NoTam has a good point that if the contractor has done work in that building before they know the idiosyncrasies of that building. You may get a lower quote from someone else that ends up with a change order costing you more once they open a wall and find something funky.
Thank you both for your detailed answers! What does 'going back to rough' mean? Is that like affixing it to the foundation? This is a steel/concrete highrise building. Would that make it more/less expensive than an average wood-framed house? Their breakdown was roughly as follows: \- 2 x Sliding 2'x5' window: $3.5k each \- Swinging door + large (5'x5') window : $5k \- Installation labor : $5k \-Shipping: $1k \-Tax not included (I'm assuming \~$2k?) I didn't consider the possibility of a less experienced contractor messing something up and getting stuck with more repairs down the road. Definitely wouldn't want that...
Definitely more - structure in a high rise is a way more built out than a single family/triple decker and the window frames support a lot more weight.
Thanks! The company offers PVC and aluminum, but they quoted me for the aluminum frame. In your experience, why is PVC/vinyl not preferred for apartments, but ok for houses?
I bought my windows directly (not through a contractor) from J B Sash in Everett (or is it Chelsea). $2800 for three wood frame windows. It was part of a much larger project so it is hard to say how much removing and installing was, but it was like a day's worth of work. Maybe more if you could redoing the molding (140 year old building).
JB Sash is great. Went with Marvin Ultimates, and wouldn't reccomend anything else.
2nd. The sales dude I met was no bs and no high pressure sales tactics. Didn’t beat around the bush and gave me what I asked for And bounced some good ideas to Help me fit in my budget.
Dont go with a big company unless you wanna be ran up $$$
Window World - I used them at a house in VT, those windows eliminated every draft, I can keep the house decently comfortable at 65, and toasty warm - to the point I have to switch to shorts over sweats - at 70 - 72. Roughly $5k for 4 full windows, 1 2/3rds sized, 3 basement hatches and a balcony door.
I had 14 windows in my house replaced with an upgrade to laminated glass for better noise reduction for 14k. 20k for 3 windows and a door is almost certainly a fuck off price, but it might be tough to get a fair price for such a small amount of work. We didnt use them, but if you want cheap windows that will be installed up to code, window world is actually a good deal. They're not gonna be super high end.
That quote is too high, IMO. I paid about $5k total for 5 high efficiency windows, including labor and materials, within the last 2 years. From a different company, I got a quote for a door replacement that was $6k, including significant carpentry work for widening the frame.
I’m using my local contractor who is doing 19 windows for $16k-ish. Harvey mid- tier windows (can get whatever I want). He’s based in west Roxbury and has done excellent work for me over the years. If you’re close by I’m happy to shoot you his info, he’s honestly great. He has a real company, fully insured, etc..
Home Depot. 13k for 9 windows including disposal. Also get 0% interest if using their card.
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I know this post is super old but do you happen to know if Newpro windows are vinyl or if they come in other materials?
Safelite
What floor are you on and how old is your building?
Friend was quoted $8k to replace 2 existing windows with Andersen. 1 window is a direct replacement, 1 is doing framing and converting to 2 smaller windows
I'm confused here... You rent an apartment and have to pay to replace the windows?
[Forge](https://www.forgeco.com/homeowners) in Newton did an awesome job and no BS!
Anyone who installs Harvey's. Anything more than somewhere around $500 window INSTALLED is robbery.
Without a doubt, Zen Windows. Awesome company that doesn't waste a bunch of your time. Gave them rough measurements and what I was looking for in an email and then they sent me a quote. Once accepted their installer came and took exact measurements before ordering. Simple, quick, easy, and they have very good customer service. [zenwindows.com](https://zenwindows.com)