Pelican Replacement Windows Reviews
Pelican Replacement Windows is a window and door installation company out of Vista, California (near San Diego). The company began back in 1982 and has quite good online reviews - roughly 4.7 out of 5 on google. Pelican serves North County San Diego and installs both Simonton and Milgard brands, both of which are quality options. Scroll down to read our Pelican Replacement Windows Reviews.
Pelican Windows Cost: $$$
(3 out of 5)
(Amongst All Window Installers)
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Pelican Replacement Windows Warranty
The company offers a lifetime labor warranty for their windows for the original buyer. Also, I am assuming that this labor warranty is null for any subsequent owners. Pelican sells Simonton and Milgard, so the product warranty comes from these companies, but should be limited lifetime for the original buyer. Check out our page on replacement window warranties to check out the specifics from both of these companies.
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Homeowner Pelican Replacement Windows Reviews
Below are Pelican Replacement Windows reviews, homeowner prices and bids, accolades, complaints, and more. Additionally, if you have a review on the company that you'd like to share, we would love to hear from you.
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Renewal By Andersen Vista CA Price Quote
| Window And Door Quote | Total Quote Installed | Average Cost Per Opening |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal By Andersen | $66,600 | Approximately $3,027 |
"Hi, I just got an estimate of $66,600.00 from Anderson Renewal on Runway Drive in Vista, California to install 22 windows (2 are sliding glass doors). Is this ridiculous or is this how much it costs? Thanks so much."
Carol - Homeowner - from 2026
Editor's Advice:
Bottom Line: The $66,600 Renewal By Andersen quote works out to approximately $3,027 per opening, which is at the very high end of the replacement window market. Getting several additional bids could potentially reduce the total project cost substantially.
Hi Carol, this is a pretty standard to high Renewal By Andersen window cost quote. As to the ridiculousness of the price, I suppose it is all in the eyes of the beholder. $3,000 each is very expensive and that's typically what RBA quotes are, at the top end of the price range. Many consumers are willing to pay this and they like that the company has the JD Powers And Associates accolades, etc.
I would suggest getting a few more bids from good local companies who carry quality brands such as Milgard, Amerimax and Anlin. Perhaps a bid from someone who carries one of the top lines from Simonton as well. Compare these bids in terms of the overall aesthetics of the windows and doors, the performance data (U-value, SHGC, Air Infiltration and Design Pressure), and the reputation of the company for the quality of their installs.
My hope is that you will find a window (and doors) that you like, that perform well, and from a good installer at perhaps 40% to even 50% less than the RBA replacement window price bid. I would imagine you might pay $1000 per window installed on a good Simonton window from a company like Pelican up in the North county of San Digo. Good luck, I know it can be a grind, but getting a few more bids will hopefully put things in better perspective.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2026
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Simonton DaylightMax vs Milgard Trinsic
| Window Series | Total Quote Installed | Average Cost Per Opening |
|---|---|---|
| Simonton Daylight Max — Coughlin Windows & Doors | $11,155 | Approximately $507 |
| Milgard Trinsic — Pelican Replacement Windows | $13,300 | Approximately $605 |
| Simonton Daylight Max — Pelican Replacement Windows | $13,650 | Approximately $620 |
| Anlin DelMar — American Vision Windows | $18,950 | Approximately $861 |
"Hello Dane. We’re replacing 21 windows and one sliding glass door. Firstly, we live about a mile from the coast in Carlsbad, CA (North County San Diego), and our windows are wide open for 9 months of the year. Secondly, we don’t have (or need) air conditioning. It’s very rare to see the temperature go over 80 degrees in June and July. In the winter, we are more interested in keeping the warm air in on (relatively) cool nights. If we don’t run our furnace, the temperature inside the house can drop into the mid-50s in the morning, and our downstairs is drafty thanks to our ancient Regency windows.
Here are the bids:
Simonton Daylight Max installed by Coughlin – $11,155
Milgard Trinsic by Pelican Replacement Windows – $13,300 (they also quoted us 13,650 for Simonton, for what it’s worth).
Anlin DelMar by American Vision Windows – $18,950 (The original quote was 21,095 but when I showed him my Coughlin quote the guy reduced it to 18,950 saying “this is the lowest we can go.” I am inclined to believe him).
It’s clear Anlin is a superior product with its thicker glass and foam injections, etc, but is it worth the extra price when our house isn’t even air conditioned and we have the windows open 24 hours a day from March – October? Is Milgard Trinsic significantly better than Simonton DaylightMax? Despite what I’ve read here, elsewhere I’ve seen a lot more negative reviews of Milgard than Simonton.
Most importantly: Given that the reviews for Coughlin Windows & Doors and Pelican suggest an almost unbelievably unanimous customer satisfaction, while the reviews for AVW are good but a bit more mixed, we’re leaning toward Coughlin’s Simonton bid. Thanks so much for you time and consideration!"
Ryan - Homeowner - from 2019
Editor's Advice:
Hi Ryan, off the bat, I would toss the Anlin window quote, for lots of reasons. Principally, because San Diego is such a nice mild climate that you don't need to spend that premium on windows (especially since they are always open). The bid sounds a bit high compared to the Milgard quote.
So that leaves the Simonton Daylight and the Milgard Trinsic. So, I agree with you that the Trinsic is the much nicer looking window compared to the Tuscany. However, I would rate these two windows about the same. I love the air infiltration on the Daylight Max casement window. If it were me, I would go with this window. I'm not sure which model they quoted you on. Also, the single hung numbers aren't very impressive, but the other styles seem solid.
Given your requirements, I would say that either of these options would meet your needs. It sounds like both companies have a solid reputation, so that's great. So, if you feel comfortable with the installation reviews from Coughlin, I think this is what would top my list.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2019
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About The Author
Dane is the site editor of Replacement Windows Reviews and has worked in the window and door industry for more than 40 years. He spent nearly two decades as a professional window installer before transitioning into consumer education and window review analysis.
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