Home project cost
How Much Does It Cost to Replace Windows?
Replace 10 standard double-hung windows
DIY range
$1,500-$4,000 (materials, insert-style)
Professional range
$5,000-$15,000
What drives the cost
- Frame material — vinyl, wood, fiberglass, or aluminum
- Insert replacement vs full-frame replacement with new trim
- Number of panes and glass coatings (low-E, argon fill)
- Historic district or HOA requirements limiting style choices
Insert replacement, which fits a new window into the existing frame, is dramatically cheaper than full-frame replacement but only works when the existing frame is still sound — rot around a window usually forces the more expensive option.
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