I often get asked my windows cost so much. Most people drive past a nice billboard with a “$189 any size window installed” slogan on it.
Well, here is a actual estimate from “Window world” $189 a window…
Lets break this down for everyone. At the top left you will see the following.
Series 2000 - This is an ancient window design. “Alside Geneva” Mechanically fastened frames + welded sashes. You cannot get the “Argon gas” or “Low-E coating” on this one.
Series 4000 - This the SAME ancient window design. “Alside Geneva” Mechanically fastened frames + welded sahses. You can upgrade to the “Argon gas” or Low-E coating"
Series 6000 - These are a bit better. This is a Alside Excalibur window. Welded frame and sashes, BUT you still have to pay to upgrade for “Argon gas” or “Low-E coating”
Now, Alside is a very large company that is very closely tied with window world. Their windows are nothing to write home about, and at the price point that they market these at, there are better windows out there.
Notice on the right side.“Value Plus/Stimulus options”
Low-E Coating is $32.
Argon is $15.
Windows come standard with low-E coating and argon gas from any respectable manufacturer. For me to order it without, I save very few dollars. Not worth it one bit, this is obviously a marketing gimmick.
Foam insulation has it’s place, I charge $0 for this. I charge $0 to remove your storms. I gladly include a full lifetime warranty on my WORK, as well as any decent window company will offer a lifetime warranty on almost any of their products. In regards to their other options, they are a bit pricey compared to what I’d offer. Their bow windows are absolutely nothing to write home about, and cost approximately $500 at the base price than what I’d offer.
They charge $60 to trim windows in aluminum, which I offer for approximately $45. I also don’t jack you on the price for stops and practically include them at my cost.
So… $189 a window installed seems like a good deal. Then you realize you don’t want a half finished POS window that’s less energy efficient than the one you have in your home.
The actual price for this job is $424 per window installed completely. Something I on a regular basis charge ~$300-350 installed with all the same options and in my opinion a superior window. With a LIFETIME warranty on my labor.
Hope you enjoyed the read!