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Picture Windows Prices & Costs
Picture window prices run anywhere from $250 to $2500 or more for the cost of the replacement window and the installation. Picture windows can vary tremendously in size, type of frame, glass, seals and installation requirements.
The term "picture windows" is often used synonymously with fixed windows, which essentially means that they are not movable like casements or double hungs. However, fixed windows tend to be thought of as smaller in size, while picture windows are often larger in size. They are typically showcase windows that serve as the focal point of a room or even of an entire home. Many homeowners consider pictures to be some of the best replacement windows that can transform the overall look and feel of the home.
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Dane - Site Editor - Page Updated in November, 2023
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Lower End Picture Windows Prices
Lower end pricing runs $250 to $500 fully installed for a small to normal sized opening. (A small size opening might be 24"W by 36"H, while a medium size opening might be 36"W by 48"H.) Windows at this price point will typically use vinyl frames and a clear glass that will allow in lots of light, but will not deliver the same energy efficiency as a low-e glass.
Homeowners can expect okay seals and spacer systems, but nothing close to top quality. In all likelihood, these windows will be from a regional or lower end national manufacturer and perhaps sold through the larger big box home improvement stores.
-- Price Range: $250 to $500 Installed --
Sample Manufacturers & Models
Silverline
Window World
Jeld Wen
Mid Range Picture Windows Prices
Mid range prices run $500 to $1,00 fully installed for a normal sized to slightly larger opening. (A medium size opening might be 36"W by 48"H, while a large opening might be 48"W by 60"H.) Windows at this price point will use vinyl, composite or fiberglass frame and incorporate some nice components such as the sash, spacer, screen and glass package. This price point will typically provide consumers with the best overall value for the money.
-- Price Range: $500 to $1,000 Installed --
Sample Manufacturers & Models
High End Picture Windows Cost
High end costs run anywhere from $1,000 to $2,500 fully installed for a large to very big sized opening. (A large opening might be 48"W by 60"H, while a big opening might be 60"W by 72"H.) Windows at this price point will use a wood interior and an aluminum, vinyl or fiberglass cladding on the exterior. These very large windows are expensive because the pane of glass is so large and the transportation and installation can be technical and tricky. In addition, it will take a team of two to three installers to remove the existing window and to properly place, position and secure in place.
-- Price Range: $1,000 to $2,500 Installed --
Sample Manufacturers & Models
Installation Prices
Replacement installation prices run from around $75 to as much as $1500 per picture window. Complex installations of large picture windows can take three workers quite a while if the opening needs to be altered in any significant way. The larger the picture window, the more complicated the install, especially for very large picture windows that use a single pane of glass of significant size.
-- Installation Costs: $100 to $1500 --
Homeowner Questions And Answers
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Dane - Site Editor
Large Picture Windows Cost
Hello Dane, we had 26 windows replaced last year through a company that totaled around $28,400. Majority of them were picture/fixed frame and some were really large! We have a couple single hungs that we have decided to also change out to pictures because during the winter you could hear and feel wind coming through the split for opening. (I know these are high rated, but our backyard can get like a wind cyclone in the back at times) I have the specs from our previous order and know what we need to quote.
Two openings measuring 35 3/4 x 71 1/2
Anlin Del Mar Series E picture/fixed frames / Adobe color / No thermaCoat / Glass-Sun Matrix 5.
The same company just quoted me $1,975.00 if no need to temper and $2,358.00 if needed to be tempered.
The quote seems pretty high to me given that picture windows are supposed to be cheaper, but I am having zero luck with getting multiple quotes. The other company listed on Anlin that sells here in Texas in our area will only quote a minimum of 4 window replacements. The other place does not carry the Del Mar series. I feel like this company knows it and that's why our quote is so high knowing we will have to match all our other back windows.
Please let me know what you think about the quote. I appreciate it any advise.
Suzanne - Homeowner - from 2023
[Site Editor's Answer]
Suzanne, it is high for retrofit installation, but not if its for full frame installation. The minimum number of windows probably plays a role in that high price too -- you paid over $1K per window last year and that's about what this is as well, right? But I take your point that these aren't super large picture window.
The Del Mar is a very nice window and to be honest companies are charging about this, whether or not it's a fair price is another story - I find everything these days to be too much :) I'm getting old I guess.
I can send you my list and you can keep searching for a company that will tackle two replacements.
(Anlin Windows Reviews)
Dane - Site Editor - from 2023
Picture Window Prices
Hello Dane, thank you in advance for your advice. Please note two of the items are nail on and will require stucco/reflashing work. Please let me know your thoughts about this quote. They are for the Anlin Coronado line.
XX Sliding Window 47 x 58 $1488
OX patio slider door 93 x 81 $6946
XX Sliding Window 36 x 59 $1355
Picture Window 48 x 36 $1038
11 windows and 1 Patio Door $23925
Jackie - Homeowner - from 2023
[Site Editor's Answer]
Jackie, so two windows are full frame installation, but the rest will be retrofit install? I have to say this seems like its at the top of the price range for what you are getting, although installing into stucco is tricky (getting the color match on the repair work is also very difficult unless they know what they're doing).
Certainly not out of the realm of "fair", but definitely on the high side. My advise - keep this bid and call it a maybe and get a few more to compare...
Dane - Site Editor - from 2023
Large Picture Windows Prices
Hello, I saw your reviews on the web. I am looking at a 3x8 large picture window from either Pella or Gerkin but they are both in vinyl. I just had Pella wood in aluminum clad Lifestyle awnings installed which are awesome. But I’m concerned about the quality of vinyl in that size. Any suggestions? What is thought on these picture windows prices?
Pella Lifestyle Quote: $3800 Pella Lifestyle Series Cost
Gerkin Quote: $2700 Gerkin Windows Prices
Shawn - Homeowner - from 2023
[Site Editor's Answer]
Shawn, an 8 foot span is quite large. I'd get a bunch of bids for the purpose of picking the brain of some different installation companies. You could go with an aluminum clad window. That's the strongest frame material there is -- bottom line, find some good local companies and get some opinions on your best option. Most of the brands/series below are vinyl just because it's what most people go with. In terms of pricing, they're not bad. About what I would expect. Keep searching though because I think there are probably better options out there.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2023