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Kensington Window Prices
Kensington window prices are a bit of a mystery at this point so we won't provide a general price range. The company offers three vinyl window models, the Kingston, Huntington and Quantum2 windows. Kensington is a smaller window manufacturer that has a single factory in Western Pennsylvania.They were once owned by Jancor and then by Serious Energy and today are owned by Alpen High Performance Products, which seems to be a group of former Kensington managers.
All of this ownership change has created some real issues for consumers who bought their windows and had warranty issues with them - the warranty is no good once a new owner gets involved. Kensington vinyl windows are actually considered a well made product - but the big question for consumers is whether they want to trust that this new ownership move is a permanent one.
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Kensington Windows Reviews
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Kensington Kingston Windows Prices
The Kingston or 300 Series is the entry level vinyl window from Kensington. Still, this is a very good window. One of the very best "entry level" windows around. I'd say more of a good quality mid range vinyl window.
Dane - Site Editor
Kensington HPP Kingston Bid Price
Hello. We have bids for 8 windows and we got one on the Kensington HPP Kingston. Bid price was $4,600 or we can upgrade to the Kensington Quantum II with triple pane for $5,600.
Chris - Homeowner - from 2020
Kensington Kingston Cost Quote
Hi Dane & Tim!
I had posted a question yesterday with a few quotes I had received. I'm unable to find the posting on the site though, so I'm not sure if it has been answered as of yet. Here was the content of my question:
Hi, I'm looking for some advice on replacement windows for my home. I recently bought a house outside Atlanta that was built in 1996 and still has the original wood frame windows. I've been shopping around for quotes and negotiating prices. I have 33 double hung windows, 2 picture windows, and one Palladian window (half round with legs). Here are the quotes I've received:
Window World - AMI 4000 - $16,000
Local Company - Great Lakes HarborLight Classic - $16,000
Local Company - Kensington Kingston - $18,000
Local Company - Okna 500/Insul-Tec - $19,000
Local Company - Okna 600/Eco Pro - $20,000
Home Depot - Simonton 6100 - $21,000
Looking for some assistance in balancing the price vs benefits of a particular model. Any help is appreciated, thanks!
Can you point me in the direction of the post on your site so I can continue to check for an answer? Or if you can just provide an answer via email that would work too. Thank you!
Brian - Homeowner - from 2019
[Site Editor's Answer]
Brian, I find it funny that HD is now charging more for a Simonton window than Okna and Kensington. Their low price leader model has definitely taken a turn for the worse.
If this were my project, I'd rank them like this (accounting for both quality and cost): the Okna 500, the Okna 600, the Kensington, the Great Lakes, and I wouldn't touch the WW or HD bids.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2019
Kensington Kingston Prices vs. Alside Fusion
Hi Dane, thought I'd check back in with you as I received a few more quotes. Looks like I'll be paying minimum of $4,500 for replacement of 10 windows. This is for a rental condo that I have in Arlington, VA. Just looking for something that'll be serviceable and that will last, nothing fancy, and that's economical.
My current choices:
Kensington Kingston at $450/window by Nova Installations--company seems to have very mixed reviews though they were recommended by my realtor who'd personally used them.
Alside Fusion at $370/window by Thermal Specialities & Installation Co.--they have 90+ ratings on Angies list, which seem very good.
Sunrise Essentials at $550/window by Nova Exteriors--very good Angies list ratings
Simonton 5050 (or was it 5500) for $400/window Riba Construction LLC, BUT the company offering this deal has only 4 reviews online that I can find (all good, but that's very few reviews)
Given the above--what would be your top three choices, in order of priority?
Again--thanks SO much for your advice.
Hugh - Homeowner - from 2019
[Site Editor's Answer]
Hugh, let's see, you've got a weird mix of bids. I like the Kensington Kingston at that price, but the installer sounds sketchy.
I don't like the Alside Fusion, but love the installer reviews. Maybe you can see if they would sell you a better window. The Alside Fusion should be their "drop down" window, but who knows.
The Sunrise Essentials is an okay window -- anything else from Sunrise is quite good. $550 for the Sunrise entry level window strikes me as high. If you could get their Sunrise Standard or Classic for $650 I'd say that's worth it (or at any price lower). Sounds like they are good installers.
The Simonton 5050 is just okay, but the Simonton 5500 is a nice window. If you could get the Simonton 5500 for $500, that would be a good price. Installer sounds sketchy as well.
The search continues, I guess.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2019
[Hugh's Reply]
Well, the strange mix is partly due to trying to find inexpensive but decent quality windows and a contractor who doesn't charge an arm an a leg..
In looking further, the Kingston installer had 131 reviews on Angie, of which 115 were A's. The remainder probably pulled down the overall as there were 6 F's in there. Looks like they sub out their work so I'll try to ensure they use a contractor that has been reviewed.
Thanks again, Dane!
Enjoy the weekend.
Hugh - Homeowner - from 2019
Kensington Kingston Price Quote
I have four bids for 27 windows, including five transom windows and 11 oversized double hungs.
Vytex Fortis Windows: $17,200
(low-e energy glass, foam frame fills, argon gas)
Ideal Majestic Windows: $17,200
(low-e glass, foam frame fills, argon gas)
Vinyl-lite Windows: $16,300
(low-e glass, foam frame fills, argon gas)
Kensington Kingston Window: $14,800
(low-e glass, foam frame fills, argon gas)
Thanks.
Jeff - Homeowner - from 2019
[Site Editor's Answer]
Jeff, the Kensington Kingston would be my pick if you are staying in your home 7 years or less. The Vytex Fortis or Ideal Majestic would be my pick if you are staying in your home longer than 7 years.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2019
Kensington Kingston Series Prices
I need 4 vinyl windows and have the following quotes. Would like to hear whether any of these options is good. Thanks in advance!
Sears Premium Series: $9200
Viwintec Casement Series: $3685
Viwintec 6000 Ultra Series: $3256
Alside Mezzo Series: $3200
Kensington Kingston Series: $2797
David - Homeowner - from 2018
[Website Editor Answers]
David, the Sears quote, which is the highest, is the worst quotes. Honestly, the best value you have is the Kensington Kingston. It is their entry level window, but still a good mid range vinyl window. The Alside Mezzo is a decent enough window, but the Kensington is the better vaue.
Dane - Website Editor - from 2018
Kensginton Kingston Window Costs
Replacing 2 double-hungs, 1 garden and 1 half arch here in Chicago. Both companies have solid reviews.
Kensington (Kingston Series): $6150
Advanced Window Corp 6300 Series: $7390
James - Homeowner - from 2018
[Website Editor Answers]
James, I know more about Kensington, which makes a very good window. The Kingston series is their lower end window though so that gives me some pause. I'd try to upgrade to a better window from them and I'll bet it would be the same price as the Advanced Windows bid.
Dane - Website Editor - from 2018
Kensington Kingston 300 Window Bid
Dear Dane, I am currently looking at replacing 16 windows in my home. I live in Memphis TN and its very hot and humid. I've had five companies prepare quotes and there is such a huge difference in pricing I'm a bit overwhelmed and wondering why such a big price jump from one to another. Any guidance into quality or fair price would be appreciated.
I have eight sized 36x74: Six sized 32x62: Two sized 32x68
Sears offered Wincore 7700 installed $13,000.
Window world offered AMI 4000 series installed $6,880.
Pella offered Encompass series installed $12,774.
Champion 365 series installed $20,655.
Contract Pro offered Kensington 3000 series installed $8,000.
Jennifer - Homeowner - from 2018
[Website Editor Answers]
Hi Jennifer, to answer your question, there is a huge variation in price because companies are not obligated to give you their best price. They can throw out any price they want and hope that you say yes. Now let's try to get you the best window at the best price.
Window World uses a poorly made window, so toss that bid.
I'm not a fan of the Pella Encompass, so I'd toss that one.
Champion makes a good vinyl window, but the bid is way too high.
I like the Wincore 7700, but your bid sounds expensive and the company that bid that out is sometimes more expensive than they should be. I'd like the bid at $10K.
I like Kensington HPP, but they don't sell a 3000 series window. They do sell a Kingston 300 series, although they usually drop the 300 part on the website. I know they have had warranty issues in previous years with financial problems with ownership changes. Since 2013, they have become quite a reliable company. Having said that, I would be wary about using their entry level window. Can you get a quote on the Huntington model. If you got that one for $10K I think that would be the option I would go with. The window offers very good performance and is a generally nice looking vinyl window in my opinion.
Dane - Website Editor - from 2018
Kensington Kingston Window Costs
NEED RECOMMENDATION FOR HOUSTON HOUSE WINDOWS: FRONT OF SINGLE STORY HOUSE HAS FAKE SHUTTERS AROUND WINDOWS WITHIN BRICK RECESS AND PREFER CLEAN LOOK OF NON-PROTRUDING WINDOWS TO BE EVEN WITH SHUTTERS (LIKE EXISTING SINGLE PANE ALUMINUM WINDOWS). DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS ALWAYS HAVE EXTENDED GROOVE FOR SCREEN. AND MANUFACTURERS SEEM TO ONLY BUILD PROTRUDING BOXED FRAMES. IF I HAVE TO GET PROTRUDING FRAME I NEED IT TO BE MINIMAL FOR FRONT SHUTTER AREA AND REAR WOOD SIDING AREA WHICH AS 1x2 TRIM AROUND WINDOWS.
ZEN HOUSTON QUOTES $7K FOR SOFT-LITE NIRVANA WHICH IS D.H. CLASSIC WITH INCLUDED OPT. DOUBLE STRENGTH GLASS W/SOLARBAN 70XL AND REINFORCED FRAME WITH FOAM AND $75x8 FOR WINDSTORM CERTIFIED INSTALL;
ALSO QUOTES $6K FOR KENSINGTON KINGSTON HPP SAME GLASS PKG WO/REINFORCED FRAME (SAME LOOKS).
WINDOW AUTHORITY QUOTES $4.6K FOR MILGARD HERMOSA.
WINDOW WORLD QUOTES $3K FOR 4000 SERIES.
GULF COAST QUOTES $8.5K FOR COASTAL WINDOWS.
LOWES QUOTES $4K FOR PELLA 250 & $4.7K FOR PELLA 350.
H.D. QUOTES $5.3K FOR SIMONTON 6100/$6.3K FOR 6500 COASTAL W/LAMINATED GLASS "BUT ONLY FOR 6 WINDOWS=NOT THE 2 SMALL WINDOWS WHICH ARE SEMI-OLD PELLA THERMASTAR OCCLUDED IN BATHROOMS-1 IN SHOWER".
I LIKE THE EXTERIOR LOOK OF H.D.'S PLYGEM 650F S.H. W/SDL BUT IT HAS NO MATCHING SLIDERS. IS THERE A GOOD PERFORMING WINDOW THAT WON'T PROTRUDE AT MY SHUTTERS AND WOOD WALLS? ALSO, STILL WANT MY MINI-BLINDS WITHIN THE WINDOW CAVITIES OF INTERIOR SO NO DEEP JAMB DEPTHS. WHAT CAN YOU RECOMMEND IN HOUSTON FOR MY WANTS. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR INFO....JOHN
John- Homeowner - from 2016
[Site Editor's Answer]
John, I like the Kensington Kingston HPP bid. That looks very solid. The Zen Nirvana is a good window, but I don't think it's better than the Kingston. I like the Milgard Hermosa and the price looks right as well. The Simonton quote also looks solid. If it were me, these three would be at the top of my list -- Kensington, Milgard and Simonton. I'd go with the Zen if you don't mind the paying a bit more.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2016
Kensington Huntington Windows Prices
The Kensington Huntington or 501 series should come standard with low-e glass, heat mirror, double strength glass and double insulated glass, fills in the sashes and jambs.
Dane - Site Editor
Kensington Huntington Windows Reviews
Huntington Window Price Bid
Window World gave me a bid on their 4000 series of $4500 to for 2 sliders and 4 double hungs.
He quoted the same price for the Kensington Kingston window. He also sells the Huntington series for $950 more for the 6 windows.
Chris - Homeowner - from 2020
[Website Editor Answers]
Chris, I'd definitely go for the Kensington options over the WW option. If I were staying in my home for a while I'd upgrade to the Huntington, if I were leaving in 7 years or less, I'd go with the Kingston.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2020
Kensington Huntington Window Costs
I have a bid for 4 Kensington Huntington windows with an upgraded sound control upgrade. Cost is $2939 installed. The cost for the sound control glass is $50 per window.
Jason - Homeowner - from 2020
[Website Editor Answers]
Great price, great window. $50 for the upgrade is a good price. All in all, a solid bid from the little information I have.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2020
Kensington Quantum2 Windows Prices
The Quantum2 or 600 Series is their most widely known brand, or it was when they were owned by Serious. This vinyl window comes in 6 exterior frame colors and has a foam filled frame, double strength weather stripping and as extruded aluminum screen. It is available as a sliding patio door, french patio door, bay, bow, garden, picture, slider, double hung, casement and awning. Expect a .57 VT and 98% UV blockage.
Dane - Site Editor
Kensington Quantum II Price Bid
I have a Starmark 7500 bid at $15,000
Next I have the Kensington quantum 2 or what the sales rep told me is now the meridian by khpp. That bid came in at $9,000. This is the south barrier plus package on that window. The salesman gave me the numbers and said I won't find a better rated window for the price.
And lastly I have a bid from windows direct USA for the sunrise vanguard window. It came in around $10,000. He mainly talked about the vanguard and essential but I did ask the price on the restoration model, it was $12,500-$13,000. It was a rough number we never really went over that window.
West shore home is supposed to come out Saturday to offer a better price on the starmark. I like that they install their own windows but the sales pitch was kind of like being at a car lot with the whole buy today now price.
Craftsmen contractors is selling the khpp, they don't install their windows it's subbed out. Reviews seem okay on them.
Windows direct USA seem to have really good reviews and on another window forum people recommend them several times. They install their own windows which again I like. I think they would also come off their price in time
Josh - Homeowner - from 2021
[Site Editor's Answer]
Josh, both the Kensington Quantum II and the Sunrise Vanguard are EXCELLENT windows and such a better deal than the $15K for the Okna 7500. I think you have to go with the Windows Direct with the really good reviews over the company with the so so reviews. The Sunrise Vanguard is more or less the Restorations with just a few little tweaks.
Ask them to match the price you received from the Kensington Quantum II, which is a comparable window for sure. See what they say, the worst they can say is no and you are in the exact same place you are now.
Excellent products and it sounds like great pricing! Good on you. Check out pricing based on window sizing.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2021
Kensington Quantum Window Price Bid
I live in Kerrville, Tx. located about an hour northwest of San Antonio. I have a bid to replace two picture windows and 22 double hung windows with the Quantum series with serenity glass. The total bid for windows and installation is $13,746. I also have a bid for the Kingston with serenity glass for $11,950. is the Quantum worth the increase in price?
Do these bids sound reasonable, or should I see if I can get the company to give me a better price? I received a bid from the same company for the Window Mart 7200 series for $11,376. I am planning to be in my home for 20 years or more. Thanks for your assistance!
Will - Homeowner - from 2020
[Website Editor Answers]
Will, I do think the Quantum series is worth the extra $1.8K. It's a fantastic window and if you plan to be in your home long term, which it sounds like you are, I would definitely go with the Quantum. I would not consider the Window Mart bid at that price.
I don't buy that explanation from WN. The Imperial LS is a great window, while the Comfort Smart is the company's mid range window. I would go somewhere else to buy my windows at this point.
Here are my write ups for both windows.The price quote on the Kensington windows sounds very fair to me. Lately, bids have been through the roof and yours sounds very reasonable. I would still go back to them and ask if they could get that bid down to $13K. You might tell them that if so you are ready to sign a work order today and that you are flexible on a start date. Worth an ask.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2020
Kensington HP Quantum 2 Price Bid
We are in the NC area and have some quotes for replacing all 23 existing windows in our 24 y/o home with 21 Double hung windows and 2 large quarter round windows. Soft_Lite Elements quote will be in next week. He estimated around $1K more than Imperial LS. Of all of these, which would you suggest? We plan to live here 20-25 more years. Leaning a little towards the OKNA 800 or either of the Soft-Lite.
Vytex Potomac HP ($766) $17,620 or $13,540 ($645) w/o the 2 quarter rounds
Simonton 6500 by Home Depot ($809) $18,600
OKNA 500 ($630) $14,500
OKNA 800 ($709) $16,300
Kensington HP Quantum 2 ($635) $14,600
OKNA 600 ($1391) $32,000
Sunrise Restoration ($1209) $27,800
Soft-Lite Imperial LS ($700) $16,100
Soft-Lite Elements ($743) $17,100 est
Thank you for your help.
Billy - Homeowner - from 2019
[Site Editor's Answer]
Billy, you have some really excellent bids. The Kensington HP Quantum 2 is a really good deal for this high end top tier window. The next for me would be the Okna 500 for $630. The Soft-Lite bids are also quite good. I would use these bids and see if you can find out which company/installer has the best track record etc.
I love this bid set because it shows so clearly how CRAZY prices differ from one company to another. For instance, the OKNA 600 (a lower quality window than the 500 series) at $1391!
Tim - Site Editor - from 2019
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