20 Best Window Companies in Baltimore, MD (2023 Reviews)

How Installing Energy-Efficient Windows in Baltimore Saves You Money

There are several perks of switching to energy-efficient windows. Some reasons you may want to consider making the switch include the following:

• Save on power bills: The Department of Energy estimates that heat gained or lost through windows accounts for around 25-30% of energy use in your home. Installing energy-efficient windows can help decrease that amount, which helps you save more on your bills.
• Protect your valuables from fading: The low-emissivity coatings on many energy-efficient windows filter out harmful UV rays, preventing fading of your furniture, carpet and other valuables.
• Protect your investment: If your home is on the older side, your windows are most likely outdated. Upgrading your windows can make your home more comfortable and also help raise the value of your home if you decide to sell.
• More efficient energy use in your household: In Baltimore where the winters can get very cold, energy-efficient windows reduce the amount of heat that is lost through your windows, making it easier to keep your home warm.

Estimated Cost of Window Replacement in Baltimore

Windows come in different styles, purposes and shapes, so costs and services will vary remarkably based on several factors. Below, we describe the typical cost and services that you can get from window replacement companies.

How Much Do New Windows Cost?

Generally, Baltimore homeowners can anticipate their window replacements to range from $250 to $1,200. The most common installations sit at around $600. How much it will cost you depends on several factors, including material, the location of your home, size, type, number of windows and more.

With windows, efficiency is one of the most important factors for most homeowners. High efficiency windows may cost more initially, but by increasing the efficiency of your home — particularly during the summer and winter — they can provide many years of energy savings. According to Energy Star, purchasing certified energy-efficient windows can save Baltimore homeowners $267+ a year after replacing single-pane windows.

How much your window installation costs will also vary depending on the kind of window material you choose for the frames. Wood windows are typically the most expensive, although it depends if they are 100% 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 thing to ask yourself when planning to replace your windows is: Do you want a full-frame installation or a pocket installation?

Full-frame installations are necessary when you want to change the style of your windows or your window has a lot of deterioration. With this service, your professionals will replace the total window, including the frame, trim and sill. Pocket installations are simpler and won't carry as large a bill, as they involve simply replacing the window within its existing frame. But if the frame has any damage, you should opt for a full-frame installation instead.

If you're still debating which type of installation to get, you can ask your provider and get their advice. The choice mostly depends on how old the frames are and if there's any damage present.

How We Choose the Best Window Installers in Baltimore

The EcoWatch Reviews team differs from other reviewers, as we're examining these companies through a sustainability lens. Along with energy efficiency, we evaluated each installer and assigned rankings using the following methodology:

Service Area

Because this is a guide for Baltimore, we only included companies that provide services to the city. There are certainly reputable providers that didn't make our list because they wouldn't be able to serve homeowners in Baltimore.

Work Quality

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

Customer Reviews

Another self-explanatory yet super important review factor is customer feedback. If most customers don't have nice feedback about their experience with a certain installer, you won't see it featured on EcoWatch.

Cost

Cheaper windows certainly don't mean better windows, but we know many of our readers would like to keep costs low when possible. When analyzing providers' prices, we gave higher scores to companies with reasonable prices and accessible financing rather than "cheaper" services.

Warranty

As discussed previously, windows are a hefty investment, so you'll want to be certain that investment is well protected. Window installation companies that give you lengthy warranties for products, parts and installation (aka workmanship) rank higher with EcoWatch.

Years of Experience

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