Windows
Window Replacement for Madison Homes
Energy-efficient replacement windows that cut drafts, lower winter heating bills, and don't sweat through the December cold snaps.
Wisconsin homes built before 1990 are usually losing 20–30% of their winter heating through old single-pane and aluminum-frame windows. Replacing them is one of the best ROI exterior projects most homeowners do, especially if you're already updating siding or doing a roof.
We install double- and triple-pane vinyl and fiberglass replacement windows with low-E coatings and argon fill. Quiet install, clean job site, and a clear written warranty on both the window and the installation.
What we install
Double-hung vinyl
The default for most Madison replacements. Tilt-in sashes for cleaning, low-E coating, argon fill. 25-year frame warranty from the manufacturers we install.
Casement and awning
Tighter weather seal than double-hung — better for the windward side of the house and rooms where you want maximum draft control.
Triple-pane
Worth the upgrade for north-facing rooms, bedrooms over unheated spaces, and homeowners who plan to stay 15+ years. Real reduction in winter draft and condensation on the inside pane.
Fiberglass frames
Best long-term durability for Wisconsin's freeze/thaw — minimal expansion, paintable, 30+ year service life. Costs more than vinyl up front.
How a Wisconsin window install actually works
Most replacement windows go in as inserts inside the existing frame — minimal interior trim damage, no siding work. Full-frame replacement (rip out the existing frame down to the studs) is more invasive but the right call when the frame is rotted, when you're changing window size, or when you want the maximum thermal performance.
We always inspect the frame and sill before quoting. Inserts on a rotted sill is throwing money away — the rot keeps eating, the new window fails early, and you do the job twice.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do replacement windows cost in Madison?
- Most homeowners pay $700–$1,400 per window installed for double-pane vinyl, and $1,200–$2,000 for triple-pane or fiberglass. Whole-house replacement runs $10,000–$25,000 depending on count, size, and frame type. Free measure and written estimate.
- Will new windows actually lower my heating bill?
- Yes — the magnitude depends on what you're replacing. Going from single-pane wood to double-pane low-E typically cuts heating energy use by 15–25%. Going from a recent double-pane to triple-pane gives you a smaller energy gain but a bigger comfort gain (less cold air falling off the glass).
- Vinyl or fiberglass?
- Vinyl is the right call for most homes — proven, cost-effective, durable enough. Fiberglass costs more but lasts longer in our freeze/thaw climate and holds paint well if you want a custom color. We install both.
- Do you handle the trim and interior finish work?
- Yes. Insert installations leave most of the interior trim intact. Full-frame replacement requires interior trim work, which we do as part of the install — match the existing profile, prime, and leave it ready for paint.
Ready for a free estimate?
Tell us about the project. We'll come out, take a look, and put a written estimate in your hand within a week.