20 Best Window Companies in Grass Valley, CA (2024 Reviews)

How Installing Energy-Efficient Windows in Grass Valley Saves You Money

When you switch to energy-efficient windows, you may see some perks, such as:

• Save money on energy bills: Installing energy-efficient windows reduces your energy bills by about 12% since you need less energy.
• Reduce your carbon footprint: You can reduce your carbon footprint by about 12% when you install Energy Star certified windows. In Grass Valley, that’s about 117 pounds per year on average.
• Protect your valuables from fading: The low-emissivity coatings on some energy-efficient windows filter out harmful UV rays, preventing your furniture, carpet and other valuables from fading.
• Protect your investment: Keeping your windows up to date is an important part of maintaining your property and its value, especially if your home is on the older side.

Estimated Cost of Window Replacement in Grass Valley

Windows come in varying shapes and sizes, so costs and services will differ tremendously. Here are the typical costs and services that you can find from the average window installation company.

How Much Do New Windows Cost?

On average, homeowners in Grass Valley can anticipate that most window installations will range from $250 to $1,200, with the average cost sitting at about $600. But prices differ remarkably depending on the size of your home, complexity of the installation, your location and the quality of the company you choose. Many window installers also offer door installations and replacements, which will make your project cost more.

With windows, efficiency is one of the most important factors for many homeowners. Windows with higher efficiency may cost more initially, but by increasing the efficiency of your home — particularly during the summer and winter — they can give you decades of energy savings. According to Energy Star, buying certified energy-efficient windows can save Grass Valley homeowners $506+ per year after replacing single-pane windows.

The cost of your window installation will also vary depending on the type of material you choose for the frames. Wood windows are generally the most expensive, although it depends on whether they are solid wood or clad with aluminum or vinyl. Fiberglass windows also tend to be somewhat more expensive than vinyl, but they are more efficient.

What Services do Window Installers Offer?

The first question to ask yourself when getting new windows is: Should you get a full-frame installation or a pocket installation?

A full-frame installation replaces the total window, including the windowsill, frame, trim and the window panes. Because this kind of installation is more involved, it will cost more than a pocket installation. A pocket installation entails replacing a window within the old frame. So, instead of taking out the whole window and reinstalling it, the contractor will just put the replacement window (also called a retrofit or insert window) into the frame.

If you’re still trying to decide which type of installation you should get, you can consult with your installer and get their advice. The choice mostly depends on the age of your window frames and if there’s any damage.

How We Choose the Best Window Installers in Grass Valley

EcoWatch differs from most reviewers, as we’re examining these companies through a sustainability lens. Along with energy efficiency, we evaluated each installer and ranked them using the following methodology:

Service Area

Since this is a guide for Grass Valley, we paid more attention to companies that cover the city. There are certainly reputable providers that didn’t make the list because of the low odds that they would serve the average homeowner in Grass Valley.

Work Quality

When picking new windows, the quality and range of services often plays just as important of a role in overall efficiency and performance as the type of window you choose. We do rate window installers higher if they offer high-quality products, but we also consider workmanship as reflected in customer feedback.

Customer Reviews

We analyzed patterns in recent online reviews to find the companies with the most customer satisfaction, weighted by sample size. Customer satisfaction might be the factor we place the most value on, as it reflects the quality of services across nearly every category, including quality of installation, professionalism, cost, warranty, quality of parts and more.

Cost

This one is a give-and-take: similar to most services, cheap window installers may not provide the most quality service. On the other hand, we want to make sure we’re highlighting companies that provide a wide range of price and financing options so they’re accessible to most homeowners.

Warranty

Protecting your investment in new windows is important to many homeowners. That’s why window installation companies with lengthy warranties for products, parts and installation (aka workmanship) rank higher with EcoWatch.

Years of Experience

Because of Grass Valley’s climate, homeowners will want to mitigate water damage, rot and low efficiency. We factored in local experience to reflect the ability of Grass Valley window companies to prepare homes for the climate. If a company has less than 10 years of experience, it loses points in this category.