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When our home was built in the 80's, we had double pane wooden sash windows, with separate storm windows installed.   In 2004, we replaced with custom built double pane vinyl windows for about $2500.  The company we chose advertised the windows for $189 each.  The representative brought a sample window with him so we could see exactly how the frame is made, etc.   they also trimmed the outside of each window with vinyl, so there is no painting to be done around the windows now.   There is a lifetime guarantee on each window as long as we own the house.  One window sash was broken when our house was robbed.  We called the window company on Friday, and they were here with the new sash on Thursday.  It took 3 weeks to make our windows, and they were installed within one day, including taking away all the old windows and storm windows.  The company has since raised their per window price to $209 each.  We have been very satisfied with our windows, and my mom and brothers have since used this same company to replace all of their windows as well.   

[kitty60]

I too would get more than one quote.  Also, more expensive does not mean better.  As to Home Depot we were selling a house and dh replaced all the windows himself with the ones from Home Depot.  They were fine and we saved quite a bit of money.  My husband is very handy and can do just about anything he wants to. He will research and work with professionals when given a chance just so he can learn something new.  At 73 he is now building a new shed for our yard, did a major master bath reno last year, etc.  We've done house additions and major remodels.  It always comes out as good or better than pros. 

[Kachina624]

Depending on type and size from expensive to extremely expensive.  Windows are one of the costliest home improvements.

[Mominohio]

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@annez2345 wrote:

Hi! I’m planning to replace the windows of my house in order to improve the energy efficiency. The condition is miserable during winter and summer seasons because of the low energy efficiency of windows. We are planning to hire the window installers in our locality (Toronto), but before that I just want to know how much does the window replacement costs? I’m using this service for the first time. Is it something that I can do it by myself? I would appreciate any comments. Thanks!   

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I will echo some other posters and suggest staying away from the Lowes and Home Depot type places and go directly to companies that do this only.

Evaluate exactly what you want to accomplish. Do you have a really high quality vintage home and want to preserve the integrity of that home, or do you have a less than stellar home that you'd like to update and make look and perform better? 

For us, we wanted to get a better look than our old windows, better insulating but didn't feel that the house warranted super expensive wood windows. We repalced all windows except the large picture window in the front, and they cost about $500 each for vinyl with tilt in features. There is a lifetime guarantee, they and have the 'grids'  (muntin)I so wanted to change the look of the house.

Don't get the cheapest thing you can find, but be realistic about just how much of an investment you feel the house is worth in this area.

[SahmIam]

11 years ago, I had all the windows replaced including a large custom Library window, a huge bay window (custom also) and a sliding glass door. I chose a window/siding/roof company that had been around for years, I knew their work and they used the same team to ONLY do windows- nothing else.

Top of the line then was $800 a window; had 17 standard windows and then the 3 custom, all with grids, all with a very very slight tint to block UVA. Windows were $450 a pop (special at the time), slider was  $2500, Library (14 pane window) was $800 and the bay was $2200.

WORTH EVERY PENNY.  No drafts and NO outside sound; couldn't hear the road crew outside jack-hammering 2 weeks later....found out when I went outside!

Do your research and pick carefully; take your time. Though cost is important, do not let it by your #1 reason to choose a company to do the work.

[Ed34]

Window replacement is a good choice, especially to conserve energy. My sister did replace her windows two years back so the charges could've chaned but I can let you know of the company from which she did her window replacement - clera windows. 

Hope this was really helpful to you.

[Ed34]

Well annez, I live in barrie but my sister lives in Toronto and have done the window replacing two years before. The charges must've changed and all. But I could let you know their website. They would let you know exactly how much it costs - http://www.clerawindows.com/

[Ed34]

Well annez, I live in barrie but my sister lives in Toronto and have done the window replacing two years before. The charges must've changed and all. But I could let you know the name of their website. They would let you know exactly how much it costs - clera windows in Toronto

[151949]

I do agree with the person who said you get a much better price if you change them in the winter, because they are desparate for work then.

[mima]

Do you know someone that is handy that you can hire?  According to DH, windows are simple to replace.  Just a thought.

There a different qualities of windows.  The price goes up more if your windows aren't standard (in stock) sizes.

Of course, the bigger the window the more it costs also.