Windows

Understand your window options first

Every guide gives you the real Canadian cost range, who it suits, and the thing most quotes gloss over.

Window replacement

Full-frame or insert replacement of existing windows in a Canadian home.

$900 – $2,200 per window installed

Hardware, balances, seals and operation problems — cheaper than replacement when the frame is still sound.

$150 – $600 per window

The most common Canadian replacement material: insulating, low-maintenance, and made here at scale.

$700 – $1,500 per window

Stronger frames, slimmer sightlines, and better colour stability in Canadian sun and cold.

$1,100 – $2,400 per window

Commercial durability and hybrid exterior cladding — only with a thermal break in a Canadian climate.

$1,200 – $2,800 per window

Three glass panes and two insulating cavities — comfort, quieter rooms, and a stronger case in cold provinces.

10% – 20% over double pane

ENERGY STAR, Low-E coatings, argon fill, and the ratings that actually appear on Canadian quotes.

Varies by configuration

Crank-out windows that compress against the frame — the usual Canadian choice for a tight air seal.

$800 – $1,800 per window

Top-hinged windows that can stay cracked in light rain — common in basements, baths and combo units.

$700 – $1,500 per window

Horizontally sliding sashes — simple, wide, and usually cheaper than casements, with a real air-leakage trade-off in Canadian winters.

$600 – $1,300 per window

Projecting multi-unit assemblies that add interior space — a carpentry job as much as a window job.

$3,000 – $8,500 installed

Fixed glass with no operating sash — the most airtight square foot of window you can buy.

$600 – $1,600 per window