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Isn’t it a shame that this question is SUCH a mystery.  I mean really…how is it, in the “information age”, that people have no idea what it costs to replace their windows?

The answer: MOST replacement window companies do NOT want you to know.

Most window companies do not feature any kind of price in their advertisements or websites.  Instead, they wait until the end of a “no obligation” demonstration, to write down their price on a piece of paper, then begin offering you discounts. The question you should ask is: why are the prices so nebulous?

Some window companies advertise one price: the cheapest price available.  They don’t advertise or talk about any of the ‘good’ windows; just the cheapest.  Let me ask you: When’’s the last time you got a good deal (i.e.- quality product at a fair price) buying the absolute cheapest product?  In ANYTHING?

My preference, is to deal with companies that not only offer up front pricing, but pricing that makes sense.  How does pricing ‘make sense’?  Multiple price points, for various quality of product.

Now I will admit I’m 100% biased here.  Our company offers multiple price points, for windows of various energy efficiency levels.

But isn’t this a better way?  Our prices are pre-printed, and homeowners can see clearly the various options and prices available. We explain how each level affects performance and price, and genuinely try to sell the product that provides the best balance between price and value.

Conversely, does it really seem to make sense, that a vinyl replacement window should cost $1000.00?

The answer to both questions is NO.

Great Value happens when you pay fair prices for quality product and craftsmanship.  As soon as you skimp, you get what you pay for.  And when companies try to hide their pricing, you often get swindled.

A good vinyl replacement window should cost between $475 and $575.00, installed. Some may cost more, if you’re the type of person who will settle for nothing but the best…and some may cost less.  There are many, many articles out there for you to read, take a look: [  ]

And as a window retailer, I’’ve probably got a lot of enemies in “‘the club†’for talking about this.  Well I don’t care.  I care about providing a quality product and service, and earning an honest living. I care about creating a company that is strong enough to support the work we’ve done through our warranties.

I happen to believe that FAIR pricing is better than the ‘cheapest, guaranteed’.  It works in almost every other area of life. Why would windows be any different?

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