Budget tool · Figures checked November 2026
Window Replacement Budget Estimator
Estimate a budget range for replacing your windows by count, frame material and installation type, with the assumptions and sources shown.
Insert or full-frame? Insert windows fit inside your existing frames, so labor costs less. Full-frame replacement is needed when frames are rotted or you want a different window size. Not sure? Ask installers to check your frames; many quotes include both options.
What this range does not include
- Frame, sill or rot repair. Found when old windows come out; ask for a per-window repair price.
- Removal and disposal. Not always in the first quote.
- Interior trim and painting. More likely with full-frame installs.
- Lead-safe work. Required for homes built before 1978 when painted surfaces are disturbed.
- Upgraded glass. Triple-pane and specialty coatings cost more than standard double-pane.
Assumptions and sources
The tool multiplies these published national ranges by the quantities you enter. It does not know your local prices, so treat the result as a planning range.
| Assumption | Figure used | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl window (product) | $100–$900 each | HomeAdvisor, accessed October 2026 |
| Wood window (product) | $150–$1,300 each | HomeAdvisor, accessed October 2026 |
| Fiberglass window (product) | $500–$1,500 each | HomeAdvisor, accessed October 2026 |
| Insert installation labor | $100–$300 per window | HomeAdvisor, accessed October 2026 |
| Full-frame installation labor | $150–$800 per window | HomeAdvisor, accessed October 2026 |
| Bay window (product) | $910–$7,100 each | HomeAdvisor, accessed October 2026 |
| Permit | $50–$300 | HomeAdvisor, accessed October 2026 |
| Average per window (benchmark) | $517 | This Old House, page updated August 11, 2026; accessed November 2026 |
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This tool is for general planning only. It is not a quote or an offer from FixFinch or any contractor.