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Window Replacement Quote Comparison Worksheet
Use one consistent checklist for each written proposal. Print this page or save it as a PDF before meeting with window professionals.
Quote checklist
Make sure every quote answers the same questions
If a detail is not written down, ask the installer to add it before comparing totals. A shorter quote is not necessarily a simpler project.
Exact product
Manufacturer, product line, operating style, frame material, finish, and glass package.
Window ratings
U-factor, SHGC, visible transmittance, and air-leakage values for the exact quoted configuration.
Installation method
Whether the work is insert or full-frame, plus what will be removed, inspected, flashed, insulated, and sealed.
Finish and trim
What happens to interior casing, exterior trim, paint, sealant, screens, and touch-up work.
Unexpected repairs
How concealed damage will be documented, priced, and approved before additional work begins.
Project responsibilities
Who handles permits, HOA requirements, debris removal, daily cleanup, and the final walkthrough.
Coverage and payment
Product and labor warranties, exclusions, responsible parties, deposit, milestones, and final-payment terms.
Notes for your project
Openings and rooms
Product and performance questions
Installation and finish questions
Warranty and payment questions