(aluminum sash window - DIY)
(wood sash window replacement - upgraded)
Cost to install or replace sash windows varies greatly by region (and even by zip code).
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Sash windows are made of various materials and are usually exterior facing and so must provide the desired level of security, appearance, and weather sealing properties including the window glass. The sash window has two separate window sections that may slide vertically and moving past one another.
Average sash window 1 costs vary by material, size, labor rate, being single or double-hung, and decorative quality of the window frame finish.
In the following table the Labor Cost figures are what the able DIY person should expect to save by performing the installation.
Sash window 1 replacement: remove and dispose of existing window and replace with a single-hung sash window 1; include costs for insulating glass, miscellaneous material, equipment, waste, mounting 2 hardware, trim, sealing, and touch up.
Item | Unit Cost | Quantity | Line Cost | |
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Aluminum window: 36" wide x 38" tall; painted white. | $310 | each | 1 | $310 |
Upgrade: additional cost for a vinyl window; 48" wide x 48" tall, no-paint surfaces. | $230 | each | 1 | $230 |
Remove and dispose: existing window; include transport and non-hazardous dump fees. | $40 | per CY | 1 | $40 |
Material Cost | $580 | each | 1 | $580 |
+ Labor Cost (remove) | $30 | per hour | 2 | $60 |
+ Labor Cost (install all scenarios) | $38 | per hour | 5 | $190 |
Total Cost | $830 | each | 1 | $830 |
Cost to install or replace sash windows varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). To get free estimates from local contractors, please indicate yours.