Window replacement
Window replacement in Suffolk County, sealed and trimmed
Drafty, fogged or stuck windows swapped for new ones that open easily and lock tight. We seal every gap and finish the trim inside and out.
- Fully insured
Signs your windows are done
Windows wear out slowly, so it's easy to live with them longer than you should.
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Fog between the panes
Double-pane glass has a seal around the edge. When it fails, moisture gets inside and the glass looks cloudy.
The glass can't be cleaned from inside, so we replace the window or the sash.
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Windows that won't stay up
The springs or cords that hold the sash up wear out, and the window slams or has to be propped.
New windows come with fresh balances. On some newer windows, we can replace just the parts.
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Soft wood at the sill
Water gets behind old caulk and rots the sill and trim under the window.
We check every opening before we price it and replace rotted wood before the new window goes in.
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A bad past install
Gaps stuffed with foam, sloppy caulk outside and crooked trim inside.
We insulate the gaps, seal the outside properly and put the trim back straight.
How we replace your windows
One opening at a time, closed up before we move to the next. Price and start date in writing first.
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Measure and inspect
We measure each opening in several spots, because older openings are rarely square, and check the sills and trim for rot.
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Choose windows and write the price
Style, color, glass and grids for each opening. The written price spells out exactly which windows and what work is included.
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Remove the old window
Old sashes and parts come out carefully so the inside trim and wall stay in good shape.
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Set, insulate and seal
The new window is set level and square, the gaps are insulated, and the outside is sealed and flashed against water.
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Trim, clean and test
Inside and outside trim finished, glass cleaned, and we open, close and lock every window with you.
Windows we replace
One problem window or the whole house.
- Drafty original windows in capes and high ranches
- Fogged or cracked double-pane windows
- Upstairs bedroom windows
- The window over the kitchen sink
- Bathroom windows with privacy glass
- Bay and bow windows
- Windows with rotted sills or trim
- Houses getting ready to sell
Window replacement for Long Island houses
Window replacement in Suffolk County is mostly about two things: keeping the weather out and making the windows easy to use again. Old windows let in drafts, fog up between the panes, and stick or slam when you open them. New ones should open with one hand, lock tight and not leak when a storm blows in off the water.
Many capes and high ranches around Medford, Sayville and Blue Point still have their original windows, or a first round of replacements that are now wearing out. Houses near the Great South Bay take a lot of wind and salt air, which is hard on old wood sills and caulk. Up on the North Shore in Stony Brook and Setauket, older colonials often have wood windows that were painted shut long ago. Either way, the fix starts with a careful look at each opening.
The install matters as much as the window
A good window put in badly will still leak. Before a new window goes in, we check that the opening is solid and the sill is sloped so water runs away from the house. We set the window level and square so it opens smoothly, fill the gaps around it with insulation, and seal the outside so water can’t get behind the trim. Inside, we put the trim back tight to the wall so there are no cracks to caulk over.
Windows that fit the house
New windows should look like they belong. On a cape, that often means double-hung windows with grids that match the traditional look. A high ranch or split-level usually looks cleaner without grids, and a wide slider in a living room can be swapped for a picture window with operating windows on each side. We look at the whole front of the house with you, not just one opening, so the sizes, grids and trim line up from window to window.
Carpentry around the window
Because we’re carpenters first, the work around the window is part of the job, not an extra trip. That means replacing rotted sills and framing, putting in new casing and stools inside, wrapping or replacing outside trim, and patching and painting the wall where it was disturbed. If an opening needs to change size, our crew does the framing and the sheetrock too.
Before we measure
- Count the windows and note which ones bother you most
- Look for fog, drafts, windows that won’t stay open, or soft wood at the sills
- Think about whether you want the same style or something different, like a slider swapped for a double-hung
- Clear a path to the windows inside, and let us know about blinds or shades that need to come down
If you’re also thinking about new trim or paint in the same rooms, tell us. It’s easier to plan it all at once.
Window replacement questions
How much does window replacement cost?
It depends on how many windows, the sizes, the style, the glass and color you choose, and whether it's a replacement window or full-frame. Rot we find at the sills and any new inside or outside trim also affect the price. We measure and inspect first, then give you a written, itemized price.
What's the difference between replacement and new construction windows?
Replacement windows slide into your existing frame, so the walls and siding stay put. New construction windows have a nailing flange and go in when the wall is opened down to the framing. We explain it in detail in our homeowner questions below.
Do I need a permit to replace windows?
Rules vary. Swapping a window for the same size is often treated differently than making an opening bigger or changing a bedroom window, which may have to meet egress rules for getting out in an emergency. Check with your town's building department, like the Town of Brookhaven, Town of Islip or Town of Smithtown.
Can you replace windows in the winter?
Yes. We work one opening at a time, so each window is only open briefly and gets closed back up before we move to the next. Caulk and sealants need the right temperature, so we plan the outside sealing around the weather.
What if you find rot around the window?
It's common around old sills. We tell you what we found and what it takes to fix, and we repair the wood before the new window goes in so it's sitting on something solid.
How long does window replacement take?
That depends on the number of windows, whether they are replacement or full-frame, and how long the windows take to arrive. Your written price includes a start date and how long the install will take.
Get a price on new windows.
Tell us how many windows and what's wrong with them. Photos of the windows inside and out help us come prepared.
631-745-9982- Price in writing before any work starts.
- One crew from start to finish.
- Fully insured