8 Best Window Companies in Indian Hills, TX (2023 Reviews)

How Installing Energy-Efficient Windows in Indian Hills Saves You Money

There are quite a few perks of upgrading to energy-efficient windows. A few reasons you may want to consider making the switch include the following:

• Decrease your carbon footprint: In Indian Hills, you can lower your indirect greenhouse gas emissions by about 507 pounds per year when you install energy-efficient windows.
• Better temperature control in your home: Living in a very hot city like Indian Hills can often mean needing your air conditioner to keep your home cool. Energy-efficient windows can lower how much cool air is lost through your windows when cooling your home.
• Save money on power bills: According to the Department of Energy, heat gained or lost through windows accounts for around 25-30% of household energy use. Upgrading to energy-efficient models can help decrease that number, therefore saving you about 12% more on your bills.
• Protect your valuables from fading: When you switch to energy-efficient windows that have low-emissivity coatings, your floors, carpets and furniture will fade less due to their ability to filter out harmful UV rays.

Estimated Cost of Window Replacement in Indian Hills

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

How Much Do New Windows Cost?

Typically, Indian Hills homeowners can anticipate their window replacements to range from $250 to $1,200. The most common installations sit at about $600. These figures are based on specific characteristics of your installation, such as number of windows, the location of your home, material, type, size and more.

Whether or not you pick energy-efficient windows is another factor that will influence the cost. These will almost always cost more than other windows, but on the other hand, you can save about $460 a year on your energy bills in Indian Hills.

Something else that influences the total cost is the material you select for your frame. Aluminum frames are generally the least pricey and are sturdy and light, 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?

The first step when considering a window replacement is to figure out whether you should get a full-frame or pocket installation.

Full-frame installations involve replacing the whole window — the sill, frame, trim and all. These are typically done when you want to change the style of your window or when it has a great amount of damage. Full-frame installations are more time-consuming and will increase overall costs. Pocket installations (also known as retrofits) are when you replace a window within its existing frame. Pocket installations are simpler and won't carry as large a bill, but you can't do this kind of installment if you have any pre-existing rot or water damage.

If you're still trying to decide which kind of installation to get, you can ask your provider and get their recommendation. The decision mostly depends on the age of your window frames and if there's any damage.

How We Choose the Best Window Installers in Indian Hills

EcoWatch reviews are different from other reviews since we're examining these companies through a sustainability lens. Along with energy efficiency, we analyzed each installer and ranked them using the following methodology:

Service Area

Since this is a guide for Indian Hills, we gave more points to companies that provide services to the city. There are certainly reputable providers that didn't make the list because they wouldn't be able to serve homeowners in Indian Hills.

Work Quality

When choosing new windows, the quality and range of services can often play just as important of a role in overall efficiency and performance as the brand 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 customer feedback to determine the companies with the most customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction might be the factor we place the most value on, as it reflects the quality of services across most other categories, including quality of parts, quality of installation, cost, professionalism, warranty and more.

Cost

Cheaper windows don't necessarily mean better windows, but we know many of our readers want to keep costs low when 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 offer lengthy warranties for products, parts and installation (aka workmanship) rank higher with EcoWatch.

Years of Experience

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