House Age
The older the house, the more challenges it brings to the table. With older houses, you should expect to pay double or even triple the projected price for any typical home improvement project. The challenges usually have to do with the architecture, design, and size of the house and its windows. You might also face problems with rotting trims and inconsistencies with current building codes. Just make sure to have those potential challenges in mind when you’re calculating your window replacement costs.
Labor
Depending on where you live in the Golden State, labor could cost you anywhere between $40 and $80 an hour, with the median being $50. If you live in an urban area, you can expect to pay higher labor costs, considering the cost of living is higher in those areas. Labor costs change depending on the number of windows you’re replacing. The higher the window count, the lower the costs. An additional factor that might affect labor costs is the age of the house. Older houses usually require more work, as the windows replaced should match the historical architecture of the house, and so the can cost increase significantly.
Window Replacement Costs By Window Type
After taking these factors into consideration, you’re left with one final thing to consider when trying to determine how much new windows cost in California, and that is window type. Window pricing varies hugely depending on the type of window you choose to install and let’s just say that the options are many. To know what type of windows to go for, you should first consider where the window is located in your house and then its intended function is in said room. Once you’ve figured that out, you can choose between the many beautiful window styles based on aesthetics.
Single-Hung Windows
Single-hung windows are one of the most popular window options. The classic window comes with a stationary upper sash and an operable lower one that opens vertically. A single-hung window can cost between $100 and $400, depending on the material used.
Double-Hung Windows
It may be difficult to differentiate between single-hung and double-hung windows in terms of looks, but functionality-wise, they differ quite a lot. Both lower and upper sashes of a double-hung window are operable, making it easier to clean than a single-hung. A double-hung window could cost you between $150 and $650.
Picture Windows
A picture window is a standard window that can be produced in a variety of shapes. Thanks to their flexibility, a new picture window costs a little more than expected. You might pay anywhere between $300 and $800 to replace your older picture window.