Wood Replacement Window Costs

5 years ago

I'm looking to replace 8 double hung windows and a large picture window. All are custom sizes. We've looked at several brands with the Pella Lifestyle series seeming to have good ratings and aesthetics for our budget. I have a quote for 9 windows that's coming out ~$1700 a window installed. This is with standard hardware and screens. Seemed a bit high to us, even for wood windows, as Lifestyle is Pella's entry line and compared to other brands we looked at. I think install was ~$300 a window (which seemed reasonable). Is this high? Does Pella set the price for its windows or should we look at other installers? Is Pella worth $1700 a window? We don't mind paying more. What I want is a good window installed without issues that holds up over time. Thanks.

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Windows on Washington Ltd
5 years ago
"Is Pella worth $1,700 per window"...that is the magic question. What sort of material do you want? Why don't we start with that? Do you want wood, vinyl, composite, etc?
Window Genius
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Wood windows are anywhere from $1700 each and up. FYI, pella doesnt make a very good window in my opinion.
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toddinmn
5 years ago
The $300 seems low and the $1400 high. Around here there are independent Pella dealers the are separate from Pella . They do not set set the prices and they tend to be high priced. Wood windows can be had for under $1700 as the ”Window Genius ” does not set prices either.
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Windows on Washington Ltd
5 years ago
$1,700 for a quality wood window in these parts, is CHEAP!
clgo2
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Thanks for the comments. We talked to a Pella distributor/dealer in the area because we could actually see the window offering in a showroom. Aesthetics was also a factor and I liked the way the windows looked. @Windows on Washington Ltd is correct and that's probably why I'm questioning if Pella is worth the cost. I also questioned if buying from a distributor might cost more than another alternative. Don't know what I don't know. I well recognize that wood windows are more expensive than vinyl in most cases. We talked to Renewal by Anderson which was beyond obscene cost wise. Also looked at Anderson 400 and talking to Marvin next week. ProVia was also suggested to us. If $1700 is midrange for a wood window, it is what it is.
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toddinmn
5 years ago
Your not gonna know until you get some bids. Id‘d expext the 400’s to come in lower, prices on the Marvin will depend on which Marvin you choose and prices on all can vary greatly from dealer to dealer even if it is the same window.
millworkman
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
"$1,700 for a quality wood window in these parts, is CHEAP!"

100% truth these days but Pella is not a quality window and certainly not worth $1700.
M Miller
5 years ago
Where do you live? Your climate and your area's COL are factors in your choices and what they will cost.

For wood-clad I'd also look at Kolbe; they have a stronger presence in the Midwest though. You don't want a Windows manufacturer that has e,g,, one dealer in 200 miles because what happens if there is a problem. I agree with previous comments that Pella is not as good as other brands that are available in that price class.