20 Best Window Companies in Falmouth, MA (2024 Reviews)

How Installing Energy-Efficient Windows in Falmouth Saves You Money

When you switch to energy-efficient windows, you may see several perks, including:

• Save on power bills: The Department of Energy estimates that heat gained or lost through windows makes up about 25-30% of energy use in your home. Installing energy-efficient windows can help lower that amount, which helps you save $338 a year on your bills.
• Reduce your carbon footprint: Because energy-efficient windows improve the insulation in your home, you can cut your indirect greenhouse gas emissions by about 12%, according to Energy Star.
• Protect your investment: Keeping your windows up to date is an important part of maintaining your property and its real estate value, particularly if you have an older home.
• Protect your valuables from fading: The low-emissivity coatings on some energy-efficient windows filter out damaging UV rays, preventing fading of your furniture, carpet and other valuables.

Estimated Cost of Window Replacement in Falmouth

Each window installation company provides varying services and has different prices based on several factors.

How Much Do New Windows Cost?

Even though the typical cost to install one window is around $600, it can range anywhere from $200 to $1,200. How much it will cost varies depending on several factors, including number of windows, the location of your home, size, type, material and more.

With windows, efficiency is the most important factor for many homeowners. Efficient windows may cost more initially, but by increasing the efficiency of your home — particularly during the winter — they can provide decades of energy savings. According to Energy Star, purchasing certified energy-efficient windows can save Falmouth homeowners $338+ a year after replacing single-pane windows.

The cost of your window installation will also vary depending on the kind of window material you choose for the frames. Wood windows are usually the most expensive, but 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?

When considering window replacements, in general there are two types that your provider will have: full-frame and pocket installations.

Full-frame installations entail replacing the full window, including the trim, frame and sill. You most likely need a full-frame installation when you want to change the style of your windows or your window has noticeable damage. These installations are more involved and will raise overall costs. Pocket installations (or retrofits) involve installing a new window within the existing frame, which makes pocket installations take less time and therefore cost less. However, if the frame has any rot or deterioration, you will most likely need a full-frame installation instead.

Your window installation company will be able to help you decide what’s best for your needs. In Falmouth, the decision will mostly depend on the age of your home and if there’s any damage. Wood can decay if not maintained properly over the years, so it’s good to have a professional check on your frames and window sills.

How We Choose the Best Window Installers in Falmouth

In our hunt to find the most reliable, eco-friendly window installers in Falmouth, EcoWatch examined many companies before settling on these. Along with energy efficiency, we assessed each installer and assigned rankings using the following methodology:

Service Area

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

Work Quality

When choosing new windows, the quality and breadth of services can often play just as important of a role in overall efficiency and performance as the type of window you opt for. 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 customer feedback to determine the companies with the most consistent customer satisfaction. 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, warranty, professionalism, cost, quality of parts and more.

Cost

Cheaper windows certainly don’t mean better windows, but we know many of our readers try to keep costs as low as possible. When analyzing providers’ prices, we awarded higher scores to companies with reasonable prices and accessible financing rather than “cheaper” services.

Warranty

Protecting your investment in new windows is important. For that reason, window installation companies that have lengthy warranties for products, parts and installation (aka workmanship) rank higher with EcoWatch.

Years of Experience

Lastly, we like to see companies that have been in the industry for quite some time. Window installers that have more experience are going to earn higher rankings by our standards. We like to see at least ten years of experience.