20 Best Window Companies in Southeast, NY (2024 Reviews)

How Installing Energy-Efficient Windows in Southeast Saves You Money

Energy-efficient windows can provide benefits in several ways. Here are some reasons you may want to make the switch:

• Protect your valuables: Many Energy Star certified windows have low-emissivity coatings, which filter out harmful UV rays, reducing 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• Protect your investment: If your home is on the older side, your windows are most likely outdated.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 improve the insulation in your home and also help raise the value of your home if you decide to sell.
• Save money on energy bills: The Department of Energy estimates that heat gained or lost through windows accounts for about 25-30% of residential energy use. Switching to energy-efficient windows can help lower that amount, which helps you save more on your bills.
• Decrease your carbon footprint: You can reduce your carbon footprint by about 12% when you install Energy Star certified windows. In Southeast, that’s about 65 pounds per year on average.

Estimated Cost of Window Replacement in Southeast

Windows come in various shapes and sizes, so costs and services will differ considerably. Here are the average costs and services that you’ll find from the average window installation company.

How Much Do New Windows Cost?

On average, Southeast homeowners can expect their window replacements to range from $250 to $1,200. The most common installations sit at approximately $600. But costs will vary considerably depending on your location, the quality of your products, the current condition of your home and the number of windows you need. A lot of window companies also offer door installations and other add-ons like coating, baths, shutters and more. These extra services will increase overall project costs.

Bear in mind that energy-efficient windows may cost more upfront, but Energy Star estimates the upgrade will save you between $101 and $583 a year when you install single-pane windows and between $27 and $197 per year when installing double-pane, clear glass windows. These savings vary depending on your local climate, energy rates and individual home characteristics.

Costs will also vary based on the material you want for your window frames. Aluminum frames are the least expensive. They’re sturdy, light and maintenance-free, but offer poor insulation. Vinyl frames are a bit more expensive and offer good insulation. Composite frames made from wood fibers encased in plastic also offer good insulation and are moderately expensive. Wood frames cost the most and are the most in-demand. They’re also aesthetically pleasing and provide decent insulation for your home.

What Services do Window Installers Offer?

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

Full-frame installations involve replacing the entire window — the sill, frame, trim and all. These are most common when you want a different style for your windows or when it has significant damage. Full-frame installations are more time-consuming and will increase overall costs. A pocket installation involves replacing a window without removing the whole frame, which is generally cheaper than a full-frame installation.

If you’re still trying to decide which type of installation you should get, you can talk to your installer and get their recommendation. The choice mostly depends on how old the frames are and if there’s any damage.

How We Choose the Best Window Installers in Southeast

EcoWatch reviews are different from other reviews, as we evaluate these companies through a sustainability lens. Along with energy efficiency, we assessed several window installers in Southeast and assigned rankings based on the following methodology:

Service Area

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

Work Quality

When it comes to new windows, the quality and variety of services can often play just as important of a role in insulation and performance as the type of window you opt for. We do give window installers higher marks if they offer high-quality products, but we also consider workmanship as reflected in customer feedback.

Customer Reviews

We analyzed trends in recent customer feedback to determine 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 indicates the quality of services across most other categories, including professionalism, warranty, quality of installation, cost, quality of parts and more.

Cost

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

Warranty

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

Years of Experience

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