every new project is hard, costs $, takes time and skill.

I am always in favor of adding a window, anywhere!

Mostly trying to figure out the hardi aspect and how hard it is to keep the area water tight etc. I know any new project takes time and money.

Need to pull back siding and interior drywall. Remove sheathing, frame new opening with a new header, install new window after wrapping the opening, install new window with proper head flashing and reinstall siding and new interior finishes. All of the above requires a permit and inspections in most jurisdictions.

@millworkman is this something a window company alone could do or do we need to find people for each job? Yes a local friend just told me we would need a permit for sure

A window company "should" be able to handle it all for you easily.

Thanks!

We looked into this for our mud room, and didn't think it was worth the expense. Instead, we switched out the door for one with an operable window. Much less expensive.

That is one way to get light into the space but adding a window is quite na undertaking since it requires a header and that is the part that most window companies do not do Get some quotes from contractors to see what thyew cahrge for the rough opening to be done and IMO that needs to be done to fit the window you want and be aware the window should be a standard size and in stock.

We aren’t doing it to get light into the space. We want to be able to open the window and improve air flow in the room. It’s not a pressing need just something we are looking at exploring

Windows dont belong in a mud room. You run the risk of getting mud on the glass.

I think the cheapest easiest would be to replace your entry door with one that has a functioning window with screen. but honestly without pictures it's all a guess

Nope we want to add a window to the mud room as the post indicates. Our mud room is off the garage and an ugly screen on our front door that isn’t really near the mud room at all doesn’t help. We will explore the window in mud room idea.

This is the space in question.