Frame, size, and product tier
Vinyl, fiberglass, composite, aluminum-clad wood, custom dimensions, exterior colors, and premium product lines can create large gaps between bids.
2026 Two-sash window planner
Double-Hung Window Replacement Cost Calculator
The Home Depot 2026 full-service guide lists $478–$2,412 per vinyl double-hung window and $1,311–$4,424 per wood unit. Those broad ranges are not split by insert/pocket versus full-frame. Use the calculator below to model your project details and compare itemized bids.
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2026 published benchmarks
Double-hung window replacement cost by frame
These are the cited source's broad U.S. full-service estimates per professionally installed unit, not a quote for a specific home or a price split by installation method.
| Frame material | Installed range | Source scope |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl double-hung | $478–$2,412 | Product, applicable permits, installation/labor, and taxes |
| Wood double-hung | $1,311–$4,424 | Product, applicable permits, installation/labor, and taxes |
Source: Home Depot Window Installation Cost Guide. The published ranges do not identify insert/pocket or full-frame installation. See the calculator methodology and download the reviewed source rows.
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Estimate your double-hung window project
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Normalize retail, installed, and bid prices
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Check two double-hung window quotes
Enter each total and window count, then match installation scope, frame, glass, repairs, and labor warranty. A lower price is not comparable when it quietly substitutes single-hung operation or leaves required work unspecified.
Optional—two quotes are enough to compare.
Quote reality check
Compare price per opening and scope
Bid scope auditCurrent estimator scenario$4,700-$23,750 total$1,800 typical per window for 8 vinyl double-hung windows, full-frame replacement, Low-E + gas fill
No daylight-opening check is attached yet. Run the daylight-opening check if either quote uses slimmer or bulkier frames.
Enter totals and window counts for at least two real proposals to compare them.
| Quote | Total | Windows | Per window | Estimator mark | Product | Scope | NFRC | Audit gaps |
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Enter the total and window count for at least two proposals.
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Single-hung quote pressure check
Check the first quote before you sign.
Uses the first quote total and window count above, then tests the sales pressure, financing pressure, project path, and written scope gaps.
Fill Quote 1 above, choose the pressure and scope items, then run the check.
Where the quote changes
Five double-hung cost drivers
Two operating sashes
Balances, tilt mechanisms, locks, weather seals, screens, and hardware must be specified. Confirm the contract says double-hung rather than assuming both sashes move.
Insert or full-frame work
An insert keeps a sound existing frame and reduces glass area. Full-frame work exposes the opening and adds flashing, insulation, exterior finish, interior trim, and repair risk.
Repair, restoration, or replacement
Historic wood sashes may be serviceable even when cords, glazing, paint, or weatherstripping have failed. Compare a real restoration scope before discarding original material.
Gable-end and specialty shapes
A gable-end window is often fixed, triangular, trapezoidal, arched, or high above the floor—not a standard double-hung unit. Use the gable end window cost estimator to separate custom shape and dimensions, safety glass, lift or scaffold access, structural opening work, flashing, and interior finish before comparing fixed-window bids.
Quote comparison
Normalize the specification before comparing the total.
Current homeowner discussions include quotes from roughly hundreds to several thousand dollars per opening because product-only, self-installed, insert, full-frame, wood, vinyl, standard-size, custom, masonry, upper-story, and restoration work are being compared as though they were identical.
Reject pressure-sale arithmetic such as a same-day discount as a substitute for specifications. Require the manufacturer, series, dimensions, glass, operation, installation method, opening repairs, finish work, and warranty in writing.
Before signing
Require these double-hung details.
- 01 Exact dimensions, frame, manufacturer, series, color, and finish
- 02 Confirmation that both sashes operate, tilt, lock, and remain removable as promised
- 03 Glass package, ratings, grids, screens, and safety or impact requirements
- 04 Insert, full-frame, altered-opening, or restoration scope for every opening
- 05 Flashing, insulation, sill or rot repair, cladding, trim, cleanup, and disposal
- 06 Change-order rules, payment schedule, product warranty, and labor warranty
Plain answers
Double-hung window replacement FAQ
How much does it cost to replace a double-hung window?
The Home Depot 2026 full-service installed-cost guide lists $478 to $2,412 per vinyl double-hung window and $1,311 to $4,424 per wood double-hung window. The guide does not separate insert or pocket replacement from full-frame replacement. Size, product tier, glass, local conditions, and repairs affect a real quote.
Is insert replacement cheaper than full-frame replacement?
Insert or pocket replacement typically costs less when the existing frame is sound because the installer reuses it. Full-frame replacement removes the existing frame and may add trim, framing, or surrounding-material work. There is no universal national dollar premium in the cited price guide because its ranges are not split by installation method.
Do double-hung windows cost more than single-hung windows?
Usually, an otherwise comparable double-hung unit costs more because both sashes operate and the balance, lock, weatherstripping, and tilt hardware are more involved. Compare the exact product series and written specifications; a premium single-hung can still cost more than an entry-level double-hung.
Should old wood double-hung windows be restored or replaced?
Do not assume a painted-shut sash, broken cord, failed balance, loose glazing, or air leak requires replacement. Get a restoration or repair scope when the frame and sash are sound, especially in an older house. Replacement is more defensible when deterioration is extensive, the opening or flashing has failed, or the required performance cannot be achieved reasonably.
What should a double-hung window quote specify?
Require dimensions, frame material, exact product line, both-sash operation, balance and tilt system, glass package, grids and screens, ratings, insert or full-frame method, flashing, insulation, trim, disposal, repair allowances, and both product and labor warranties.