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Is this Marvin Essential quote insane?

4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago

We have our hearts set on Marvin windows for our remodel, but there are only 2 dealers in our area. We recieved this quote from the dealer that has by far the better reputation/installers. I don't know if I'm experiencing sticker shock, or if this quote is just par for the course these days with everything impacting the construction world.

They will be removing/installing, but not doing flashing.

36 windows (mostly picture, glider, and single hung windows, a handful of large round top windows, and 4 casements)

1 sliding patio door

$52,000

Any thoughts? We are going to try to get a quote from the other supplier, but they are incredibly unresponsive. We have looked into some of the better quality vinyl windows (OKNA, etc) that people suggest here, but we can't find any suppliers near us. We already have quotes from Pella, Andersen, and Milgard, but after reading endless threds on here, it sounds like Marvin is the better option. We are going to pursue a Kolbe Forgent quote as well.

Comments (18)

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I can't comment on the price directly, but Marvin is a premium brand with great quality windows.


    Look into your "large round tops" - there is the money.


    You mentioned that this Marvin dealer has a great reputation and installers and you also mentioned that other window companies don't even respond to your inquiries - I think you have already found the company you should go with.

    Sam Elizabeth thanked Fenstermann LLC
  • 4 years ago

    @Fenstermann LLC Yup! You are exactly right. The large round tops alone are about 10k. Thanks for your input!

  • 4 years ago

    And sliding patio doors are also really expensive by themselves, so that ups your cost in addition to the arched windows.

  • 4 years ago

    Right in line…we had 27 windows/doors replaced last year and it was roughly $40k….

  • 4 years ago

    @Candace Any thoughts on the windows after install? Still happy with the decision?

  • 4 years ago

    @Sam Elizabeth - yes, we’re happy with the installation - though our carpenter did the install and hindsight being 20/20, I would have had the window company install them - just because the window guys would have known all the in’s & out’s of the windows, where the carpenter had to guess a couple times.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    That pricing is below average in today's environment, certainly not insane. The door and round tops are pricey as has been alluded to, and if this is a full frame install that would make it even lower on the spectrum. Where did your other quotes come in?

  • 4 years ago

    Seems reasonable. In mid/2020 - early 2021 we replaced 18 double hung, 3 casement, 1 round top and 1 sliding patio door with mostly Marvin Elevate (the 2 garage windows were Essential) for ~$40K. Due to the cost we replaced half in mid 2020 and the other half in March 2021. This was before the worst of the supply chain issues started and prices started increasing. We are very happy and feel it was money well spent.

  • 4 years ago

    I’m waiting on a Marvin ultimate quote for 36 double hung windows. I know it’s a different line but I’ll try to remember to let you know what it ends up being. Always nice to compare real numbers

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Be sure to be seated.

  • 4 years ago

    We changed 18 double hung Anderson and three basement windows in 2018 and it was $38,000. So I’d say your quote is in line.

  • 4 years ago

    Got a quote!

    33 windows Marvin Ultimate Aluminum Clad, all double hung $64,xxx.xx

    We also got the same thing quoted in Marvin Ultimate Wood with true divided lights $67,xxx.xx

  • 4 years ago

    Yikes! I do think Marvin is worth the $$$ but prices seem to have risen significantly over the past year. Thanks for coming back to update us.

  • 4 years ago

    He said he’s been working there for 30 years and always had one price increase a year. Except for the last couple of years there have been price increases from Marvin multiple times in a year. This year has already seen three he said. 😩

  • 4 years ago

    "I do think Marvin is worth the $$$ but prices seem to have risen significantly over the past year."


    Even the lousy manufacturers have had massive price increases unfortunately.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    It's weird. It's like the last 14-15 months...stuff has really be going up fast.

  • 4 years ago

    I am retired now and was working in the 80's (the last time as quoted in the economic report yesterday that the CPI and inflation numbers were this high). Quotes were only good for 24 hours! We were all selling like someone we know (maybe RBA?). Feel badly for the consumer but they are seeing it in everything they purchase.

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