Windows & Doors overview
Old windows and doors cost you in ways that add up. Drafts make rooms uncomfortable, condensation stains sills, and sticking sashes or a door that will not latch become a daily annoyance. In a Mercer County winter, a leaky opening is the first place you feel the cold.
A new window or door is only as good as its installation. We check the rough opening, fix any rot in the sill or framing, shim the unit plumb and square, insulate the gap, and flash it so rain runs out instead of in.
We handle replacement windows in existing openings, full-frame replacements when the old frame is shot, front and back entry doors, sliding and hinged patio doors, and storm doors. We explain the options and let you choose what fits your house.
What Our Window and Door Work Includes
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Replacement windows
Insert windows fit inside your existing frames with less disruption to trim and walls. We measure each opening individually, since older houses are rarely square, and seal the unit tight.
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Full-frame window replacement
When the old frame is rotted or out of square, we remove it down to the rough opening, repair the framing, and install a new unit with proper flashing and insulation.
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Entry doors
We replace front, back, and side entry doors as a complete prehung unit, including a solid sill, weatherstripping, and hardware, so the door swings freely and seals when closed.
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Patio doors
Sliding and hinged patio doors are large openings that take a lot of weather. We make sure the sill is level and flashed so water drains out instead of into the subfloor.
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Storm doors
A storm door adds a layer of protection for your entry door and lets in a breeze when you want it. We install it square with a closer and sweep that work properly.
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Interior and exterior trim
We finish each opening with new casing, capping, or exterior trim as needed, then caulk and seal so the installation looks clean inside and holds up outside.
Signs It Is Time for New Windows or Doors
- ✓ You feel drafts around closed windows or under exterior doors.
- ✓ Fog or moisture is trapped between the panes of double-pane glass.
- ✓ Sashes stick, will not stay open, or are painted shut.
- ✓ The door drags, will not latch, or shows daylight around the edges.
- ✓ Sills or frames are soft, rotted, or stained from water.
- ✓ Frost or heavy condensation builds up on the inside of the glass in winter.
What Drives the Cost of Windows and Doors
We cannot give an honest price for windows or doors without measuring the openings and checking the framing. These are the things that change the total.
- Number and size of openings
- More units means more material and labor, and oversized, picture, bay, or bow windows cost more than standard double-hungs. Patio doors are larger and heavier than most entry doors.
- Insert versus full-frame
- Insert windows go into existing frames and take less labor. Full-frame replacement removes everything to the rough opening, which costs more but fixes rot and out-of-square frames.
- Frame material and glass
- Vinyl, fiberglass, wood, and clad wood frames differ in price and upkeep. Double or triple-pane glass, low-E coatings, and gas fills affect both cost and energy performance.
- Door style and hardware
- Steel, fiberglass, and wood doors are priced differently. Sidelights, transoms, decorative glass, and upgraded locksets all add to the cost of an entry door.
- Condition of the opening
- Rotted sills, damaged framing, or water damage found during removal must be repaired before the new unit goes in. Older homes in our area often need some of this work.
The fastest way to a real number is a free on-site estimate. You’ll get a written scope you can compare line by line. Prefer to talk first? Contact Leveled Up Construction or call (724) 718-3939.
