The short answer
The short answer
Reviewed pricing model
Start with the approved national baseline
Use this range as a starting point, then enter your window count in the calculator and compare the exact product, opening condition, installation method, and finish scope in written quotes.
National baseline estimated cost range
Double-Pane Window Cost estimated cost range
$500–$1,275
per opening for the approved baseline scenario
How to use this range
Use this reviewed estimate as a starting point. Window size, configuration, access, installation method, opening condition, and finish work can change a measured quote.
Reviewed Aug 7, 2026 using methodology wr-pricing-consensus-2026-08-07-v1.
Factors that can change a written quote
- Full unit, sash, or glass-only scope
- Frame and style
- Glass, coating, spacer, and gas fill
- Safety requirements
- Installation and opening condition
Scope questions to ask
- Is the quote for glass, sash, or the complete window?
- Which exact glazing and NFRC ratings apply?
- What frame, installation, finish, and repair work is included?
Items that may be separate
- Safety glazing
- Custom glass
- Frame or opening repair
- Finish work
Sources
Sources
- Window Types and Technologies — U.S. Department of Energy
- Window Energy Performance Ratings — National Fenestration Rating Council
- How to Avoid a Home Improvement Scam — Federal Trade Commission
