Replacing Picture Windows
Picture windows are designed to offer a substantial view of outdoor spaces — especially if you own a beach house — while letting in a lot of natural light. Typically featuring a single pane, these windows are often fixed and don’t consist of any mullions. Picture window replacements cost anywhere from $345 to $1260 in California.
Replacing Casement Windows
Casement windows vertically attach to the side of the frame via hinges, and normally open outwards using a crank handle. The cost of replacing a casement window in California can range between $220 for standard units up to $1,500 for high-end varieties.
Bay and Bow Window Replacement
A common element in Victorian houses, bay and bow windows still maintain their popularity to this day. The window features three separate frames with the one in the middle being larger than those on each side. When it comes to replacing bay and bow windows in California, you’re looking at an average of $900 up to $4,930.
Sliding Window Replacement
Sliding windows are no different from other varieties in that they are available in a range of sizes, styles, and of course, prices. The windows consist of two sections, one or both of which slide horizontally. You can expect to pay $320 for a standard sliding window up to $1,300 for high-end options.
Cost of Replacing a Window in California Per Frame Material
The biggest factor that impacts both aesthetic appeal and replacement cost is the frame material you go with for your window. That being said, it’s always a good idea to replace your windows with those of the same material or of better quality in order to maintain home value.
Vinyl Frames
Being both stylish and low-maintenance, it comes to no surprise that vinyl is the most popular frame material. This sought-after material offers a good deal of energy efficiency while lending a timeless aesthetic with trims and profiles that can be made to resemble wood. Vinyl replacement windows cost between $790 to $1,100 on average. Replacing 20 windows in a 2000-square-foot house in California can cost anywhere from $15,700 to $22,000 (including cost of labor)
Wood Frames
Among the most expensive options for frame material is wood, ranging between $900 to $1,400 per window. Besides other factors such as size and design, the price also depends on the species of wood being used. Oakwood, for instance, is relatively costlier than pine. Pricing aside, however, wooden window frames offer a unique aesthetic to just about any California living space.