Window replacement usually costs $450 to $1,500 per window installed in the US. ENERGY STAR certified windows lower household energy bills by about 12% on average. Impact windows add 40% to 70% to the window price. For doors, a steel entry door replacement recouped 216% of its cost at resale in the 2025 Cost vs. Value report. Vetted pros install every order.
What are impact windows?
Impact windows use glass built to resist hurricane debris and break-ins, and some coastal areas require them. They add 40% to 70% to the price of a standard window. Ask which impact rating your local building code requires before you order, since imported and domestic windows both have to meet it.
Should I choose insert or full-frame replacement windows?
An insert window fits inside the existing frame. It is faster and cheaper and leaves trim and siding alone, but it only works when the old frame is square and free of rot. Full-frame replacement removes the window down to the rough opening, so the installer can fix rot, insulate and flash the opening. It costs more.
Does a new entry door add home value?
Usually more than it costs. The 2025 Cost vs. Value report found a steel entry door replacement recouped 216% of its cost at resale, and a garage door replacement recouped 268%. The front door and garage door are the first things buyers see, which is why these projects return so much.
