Find the Best Replacement Windows in Lansing, MI

Window repair and installation in Lansing

Windows provide insulation to your home, keeping it cool and comfortable during Lansing’s hot summers and warm and cozy during frigid winters. Windows also protect your home from outside noise, intruders and harmful solar radiation, while allowing in natural light.

Residential windows usually last 15 - 30 years or even longer before showing signs of needing repair or replacement. If you notice any of the following, you may need home window replacement or home window repair in Lansing:

• Windows are damaged or don’t open, close or lock easily.
• Drafts of air are entering through windows.
• You hear lots of outside noise.
• Condensation is building up between glass layers.
• Windows are hard to clean.
• Flooring or furniture is fading.
• Energy costs in your home are increasing.
• Windows are downgrading your home’s curb appeal.

Most home window companies in Lansing offer a free in-home consultation to examine your windows and talk about solutions, which may include repair or replacement. For windows that aren’t repairable, you will need either replacement window inserts or full-frame replacement windows.

If your exterior framing is structurally sound and you don’t mind keeping the same style and size of window, replacement window inserts are a less expensive option. Full-frame replacement windows totally replace an existing window down to the studs, giving you the opportunity to change window style and size.

Types of replacement windows

Two main considerations when purchasing replacement windows are the style and framing material. The styles differ mainly in operation, appearance, ventilation and cleanability. Materials have distinct energy efficiency properties, durability characteristics and maintenance requirements. Styles and materials come in a range of costs.

Replacement window styles

Replacement window frame materials

How much does window replacement cost in Lansing?

Replacement window cost in Lansing averages $300 - $1,000 per window. The price you pay for home window replacement depends on:

• Sizing: The larger the window size, the higher the cost.
• Style: Single-hung and double-hung windows are often the least expensive styles; bay and bow windows and usually the priciest.
• Material: Aluminum and vinyl are less expensive than wood and fiberglass.
• Energy efficiency and other options: Selecting triple-pane glass, low-emissivity glass or other special coatings or glazings will increase your energy efficiency but add to cost.
• Installation cost: Pay attention to whether installation is included in the price of the replacement window. Installation cost can vary by window size and type.
• Number of windows being replaced: You may find savings by purchasing multiple replacement windows.

Choosing a window installer in Lansing

Look for a company that both sells and installs replacement windows so you’ll have a single point of contact for the entire process.

Installing replacement windows in Lansing requires a license. Check a license by searching for “Residential Builders” on the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs website.

During your replacement windows consultation, be sure to ask these questions:

• How much experience do you have installing replacement windows in Lansing?
• Do you have a list of customer references?
• Do you have proof of liability insurance coverage?
• How are staff trained? Do they have any special certifications?
• How does the installation process work and how long will it take?
• What warranties/guarantees do your replacement windows come with?

Get at least three estimates before making a decision on a window installer in Lansing. An estimate should include accurate, easy-to-understand pricing and details about individual windows, installation requirements and warranties. Don’t forget to ask your installer about whether a permit from the City of Lansing is necessary before work starts.