Tape measure stretched across the interior width of a double-hung window

Window replacement cost guide

Wood Window Replacement Cost

Reviewed wood-window cost estimates and the construction, cladding, finish, design, preservation, and installation factors that affect a quote.

  • Compare complete window options
  • Clarify installation and finish scope
  • Review written proposals

The short answer

The short answer

Window Replacers uses an approved wood-window baseline, then applies an approved location factor when one is available. Wood and clad-wood proposals can still differ in construction, finish, detail, glass, installation, trim, maintenance scope, and any verified historic review.
Published ranges are national baselines or clearly identified geographic adjustments from the active Window Replacers pricing model.

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

Wood Window Replacement Cost estimated cost range

$1,075$2,700

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

  • Wood and cladding construction
  • Factory and field finish
  • Style and architectural detail
  • Installation and trim
  • Verified historic review when applicable

Scope questions to ask

  • Which surfaces are wood, clad, factory-finished, or field-finished?
  • What trim and maintenance responsibilities are written?
  • Does a verified historic review affect the scope?

Items that may be separate

  • Field finish
  • Custom profiles
  • Historic documentation or review
  • Opening repair

Sources

Sources
  1. What Makes a Product ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR
  2. Window Energy Performance Ratings National Fenestration Rating Council
  3. Houston Certificate of Appropriateness Guidance City of Houston Planning and Development Department
  4. How to Avoid a Home Improvement Scam Federal Trade Commission

Compare scope before price.

Use the project worksheet, then ask each professional to state product, installation, finish, disposal, and warranty assumptions in writing.