How Much Does It Cost To Install Wood Sliding Windows?

$1,091

(wood sliding window replacement)
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Wood Sliding Window Costs

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Windows that are exterior facing must close against weather and intrusion. The Sliding Window is a horizontal-slide opening design that provides good ventilation passage.


​You will find that the cost to install average wood sliding windows depends upon material and finish grade, size, structural preparation and special needs, and the labor rate.

In the following table the Labor Cost figure is what the able and prepared DIY persons should expect to save by performing the corresponding tasks.

Sliding window replacement: remove and dispose of existing window, install new window; include all material, equipment, and waste.

Item Unit Cost Quantity Line Cost
Wood window set: top grade, 48" wide x 48" tall; prefinished interior natural, exterior no paint clad; insulating and coated glass; including all trim, sealing, hardware, and touch up. $792 each 1 $792
Upgrade: additional cost for a medium-duty fixed exterior awning; aluminum frame, painted panel, gutter front edge. $231 each 1 $231
Remove and dispose: existing window; include transport and non-hazardous dump fees. $45 per CY 1 $45
Material Cost $1,068 each 1 $1,068
+ Labor Cost (remove) $32 per hour 2 $64
+ Labor Cost (replace) $38 per hour 5 $190
+ Labor Cost (upgrade) $38 per hour 3 $114
Total Cost $1,436 each 1 $1,436

Other considerations and costs

  • These prices are for service in the immediate area of the provider.
  • Taxes and permit fees are not included.
  • The sliding window may have one or both panes sliding.
  • During contractor inspection the homeowner should be informed of any repair concerns like rot, and the cost to adapt the existing window-opening structure.
  • A project to replace more than 2 windows should enjoy a unit price discount.
  • There may be local or national subsidy for energy efficiency improvements.

DIY considerations

  • This project is not highly suitable for DIY with precise carpentry and a critical closure deadline.
  • Partial DIY of removal and disposal tasks are possible for the prepared DIY.

References

  • Craftsman Estimator Costbook, complete series year 2015.
  • Latest prices found on Home Depot and other vendor Web sites.
  • Literature review of DIY Web sites.
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Cost by city

(wood sliding window replacement)
  • New York, NY$1,753
  • Bronx, NY$1,440
  • Brooklyn, NY$1,200
  • Philadelphia, PA$1,497
  • Washington, DC$1,299
  • Atlanta, GA$1,176
  • Miami, FL$1,069
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL$1,120
  • Minneapolis, MN$1,314
  • Chicago, IL$1,531
  • Houston, TX$1,579
  • San Antonio, TX$1,060
  • Austin, TX$1,200
  • Denver, CO$1,014
  • Phoenix, AZ$1,070
  • Las Vegas, NV$1,174
  • Los Angeles, CA$1,323
  • San Diego, CA$1,201
  • San Jose, CA$1,450
  • Seattle, WA$1,062

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