Cost guide
How much does window replacement cost?
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Short answer
In the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, replacing ten 3 ft × 5 ft double-hung windows with insulated vinyl windows averaged $22,073 nationally, about $2,200 per window. The same job averaged $21,190 in Greenville, SC and $21,631 in Atlanta, GA. Wood windows averaged $26,781 nationally.
Your price depends on how many windows you replace, sizes, styles, glass options and the installation method.
Key points
- Insert replacements reuse the existing frame; full-frame replacements cost more.
- Specialty shapes, bays and large picture windows cost more than standard double-hung units.
- Upper-floor windows can need extra equipment.
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Average window replacement costs by area (2025)
| Project (defined scope) | Greenville, SC | Atlanta, GA | South Atlantic region | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement — vinyl | $21,190 | $21,631 | $21,629 | $22,073 |
| Window replacement — wood | $26,303 | $26,807 | $26,445 | $26,781 |
Average job cost from the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (Zonda / JLC). Each figure is for one defined project scope, not your home. Your price depends on size, materials, access, damage found and the contractor.
- Window replacement — vinyl: Replace ten 3 ft × 5 ft double-hung windows with insulated vinyl windows.
- Window replacement — wood: Replace the same ten windows with insulated wood windows.
How to compare window quotes
- Make sure each quote names the brand, series, glass package and frame color.
- Check insert versus full-frame installation.
- Ask how rot around the opening will be priced.
- Compare the warranty on the window and on installation separately.
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- 2025 Cost vs. Value Report — Greenville, South Carolina — City averages for 23 defined projects.
- 2025 Cost vs. Value Report — Atlanta, Georgia (closest metro to Lawrenceville) — Lawrenceville is not listed separately; Atlanta is the nearest metro in the report.
- Zonda / Journal of Light Construction, 2025 Cost vs. Value Report — South Atlantic region and national averages — Published 2025. Costs are averages for a defined project scope, not quotes.
- 2025 Cost vs. Value Report — Methodology — Explains how job costs (Verisk XactRemodel data) and resale values were estimated.
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Clear House is a marketplace, not a contractor. Costs on this page are published averages or planning ranges, not quotes, and your price will differ. Always confirm licensing, insurance and permits with the pro you hire.