price on vinyl windows?

Terry S
by Terry S
does anyone know about what it would cost to install 5 vinyl windows and a entry door (steel)
  8 answers
  • 3po3 3po3 on Jan 01, 2012
    There are a lot of variables to consider here, but I find the Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value Report to be a valuable estimator. This report estimates about $11,000 in your area to replace 10 existing 3-by-5-foot double-hung windows with insulated vinyl windows. It has a relatively high return on investment (only 56 percent, but better than most projects). They estimate the steel door replacement at $1,200, with a 50 percent return on investment. Nationally, the steel entry door replacement has the best return on investment of all projects surveyed, at 73 percent. Not sure why it is so much lower in your area. Also, these are both projects where you want experience and attention to detail over cheapest price. The windows and doors have to be installed, insulated and sealed correctly to maximize energy efficiency. You will quickly make up the potential extra cost in energy bill savings.
  • Terry S Terry S on Jan 01, 2012
    thank you steve
  • 3po3 3po3 on Jan 02, 2012
    You're welcome. I meant to include a link to the report: http://www.remodeling.hw.net/2011/costvsvalue/national.aspx
  • Terry S Terry S on Jan 07, 2012
    how do i know the quality of my windows?my contractor took all the information off of the windows
  • Terry S Terry S on Jan 07, 2012
    i do know they are anderson silverline
  • 3po3 3po3 on Jan 07, 2012
    The contractor should be able to give you any information you need. Of course, the quality rating of the windows is somewhat subjective, but you should be able to get all the information you need about energy ratings, etc., from the contractor or direct from the Andersen site - http://www.andersenwindows.com/
  • Terry S Terry S on Jan 07, 2012
    thanks again!!