29 Best Window Replacement Companies in Southfield, MI (Jan 2023)
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How Installing Energy-Efficient Windows in Southfield Saves You Money

Upgrading to energy-efficient windows can improve the comfort of your home and help you save on power bills. Here are more details about how upgrading your windows could help you:

• Save money on power bills: Switching to energy-efficient windows reduces your energy bills by about 12% since you use less energy.
• Protect your valuables from fading: When you upgrade to energy-efficient windows that have low-emissivity coatings, your floors, carpets and furniture will be protected from fading because of their ability to filter out harmful UV rays.
• Reduce your carbon footprint: You can reduce your indirect greenhouse gas emissions by about 12% after you install Energy Star certified windows. In Southfield, that's about 471 pounds per year on average.
• Protect your investment: The older your home is, the more likely it is that switching to energy-efficient windows will benefit you. Older homes tend to have windows that are outdated, leaky or potentially even damaged in some way. Updating your windows could help raise the value of your home if you decide to sell.

Estimated Cost of Window Replacement in Southfield

Each window installer provides varying services and has different prices based on a few factors.

How Much Do New Windows Cost?

The average cost to replace a single window is about $600 but can range anywhere from $200 to $1,200. These estimates vary based on the specifics of your installation, like material, the location of your home, size, number of windows, type and more.

With windows, efficiency is the most important factor for most homeowners. Windows with higher efficiency may cost more upfront, 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 Southfield homeowners $309+ a year after replacing single-pane windows.

Another factor that influences the overall cost is the material you pick for your frame. Aluminum frames are generally the least pricey and are sturdy and relatively maintenance-free, but they provide poor insulation. On the other hand, wood frames are the most expensive because they are aesthetically pleasing and provide decent insulation. Fiberglass and vinyl frames provide good insulation and cost somewhere between the other two.

What Services do Window Installers Offer?

There are typically two kinds of window installation services: full-frame and pocket installations.

A full-frame installation replaces the complete window, including the sill, frame, trim and the window panes. Because this type of installation requires more time and labor, it will be more expensive than a pocket installation. Pocket installations (or retrofits) involve replacing a window within its existing frame, which makes pocket installations take less time and therefore cost less. However, if the frame has any rot or deterioration, you should opt for a full-frame installation instead.

If you're not sure which window installation service you should get, your installer should be able to assist you. Typically, the decision is based on factors such as the age and condition of the home, the type of building material, budget and time restrictions.

How We Choose the Best Window Installers in Southfield

The EcoWatch Reviews team differs from most reviewers, as we're examining these companies through a sustainability lens. Along with energy efficiency, we evaluated window companies all across the state and assigned rankings based on the following methodology:

Service Area

This one is pretty self-explanatory, but we've chosen to highlight window installers that serve the Southfield area so you can find the right window installation company near you.

Work Quality

When it comes to new windows, the quality and range of services often plays just as important of a role in insulation 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 factor in workmanship as reflected in customer feedback.

Customer Reviews

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

Cost

This one is a give-and-take: similar to other services, cheap window installers are not going to provide the most quality service. On the other hand, we want to ensure we're highlighting companies that provide a variety of price and financing options so they're accessible to most homeowners.

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

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