Start with the failure, not the age
A broken pane, sash balance or hardware issue may be repairable. Rot, structural frame damage, repeated water intrusion, widespread seal failure or a poorly performing old assembly can shift the economics toward replacement.
- ✓Localized glass/hardware issue: price a repair first
- ✓Damaged or rotted frame: evaluate full-frame replacement
- ✓Multiple failing windows: compare project-level bids rather than one-off repair prices
Compare the same scope
A repair quote and a replacement quote often include different scopes. Check removal, trim, disposal, finish work, glazing, warranty and water-management details before deciding which is cheaper long term.
Use the numbers
Turn benchmarks into a project range
Change window count, frame material, style and location in the estimator. It returns a planning range and shows the assumptions instead of hiding them.
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