New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Austin pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
2. Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
3. Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Fast, Reliable Window Installation Across Austin
Window installation in Austin typically costs $450 – $1,200 per window for standard vinyl replacement, with full-home projects on 1970s-90s ranch homes landing between $8,000 and $18,000 depending on window count and glass upgrades. We at Juniper Windows Austin quote every project in writing before any work starts, so you know the exact number before a single screw turns. Our crews live and work in Austin and understand how the Hill Country sun, hail, and aging aluminum frames dictate what gets installed here. Call (325) 420-1750 for a free, written estimate on your window installation.
Why Juniper Windows Austin Is Austin’s Preferred Window Installation Company
We have been part of the Relay Home Co. family since 2001, and our Austin location is independently owned and operated. Sean Mackey leads our Austin team with a simple standard: every Austin homeowner gets a written price and a 365-Day Done Right Promise covering parts and labor, in writing. If the work is not right, we make it right for a full year after installation, no charge and no argument. Austin homeowners tell us they are tired of quotes that shift at the door and crews who show up without warning. We changed that.
Every Juniper Windows Austin job includes a live arrival time you can track, before-and-after photos of the completed work, and a digital invoice you can pay from your phone. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, so you know exactly who is walking through your door. We answer our phones live, 24/7, from our Austin office. No voicemail maze, no callback queue. When a window fails in July and the afternoon sun is cooking your living room, you want a person on the line, not a hold message.
We are a windows-and-doors specialist, not a general remodeler. That means we stock local parts for Austin’s housing stock, we know which brands hold up to Texas UV, and we do not experiment on your home. For full details on how we approach Window Installation projects, see our service page.
Double Hung Windows in Austin
Double Hung Windows in Austin are the workhorse of older ranch homes and two-story suburban builds, and replacing them with a high-quality vinyl unit with low-E glass typically runs $550 – $950 per window installed, including trim and disposal. The Austin sun destroys the sash seals on cheap aluminum originals, and once the seal fails, the glass fogs and lets radiant heat pour into rooms all afternoon. Our Austin replacement approach includes checking the jamb flashing, leveling the header, and backer-rodding every opening before we set the new window.
What We Check Before Setting the Sash
On a double hung, the balance springs and side jamb liners take the beating in Austin. We open the wall cavity and inspect the king and jack studs for rot, especially on south-facing and west-facing walls where decades of sun and storm-driven rain have done their work. A rotted sill is not a reason to walk away; it is a reason to re-frame and re-flash correctly.
Glass Choices That Matter Here
Low-E coated glass with a U-factor of 0.30 or better is what we recommend for Austin’s cooling-heavy climate. The coating reflects infrared heat back outside, cutting summer cooling costs and protecting furniture from fading. Impact-rated glass is another option we install often for homes in hail-prone corridors north and east of Austin.
Vinyl Windows in Austin
Vinyl Windows in Austin are the most requested window type we install across the city’s acreage homes and suburban neighborhoods, with most projects priced from $450 – $850 per window depending on size, glass package, and frame condition. Vinyl handles Austin’s temperature swings and humidity without the condensation and frame corrosion that plague aluminum. For homes in Oak Hill and other unincorporated Travis County areas, vinyl also gives you a tighter seal against dust, pollen, and the occasional hailstorm.
Benefits on Acreage and Sloped Lots
On Austin-area acreage, vinyl windows in outbuildings, detached shops, and ADUs are a practical choice because they need no repainting and resist warping during long dry stretches followed by heavy spring storms. We frame every opening on sloped lots with drainage in mind, not just the window itself, so a flash flood never funnels water into your jamb and rots the subfloor.
What We See on Older Austin Homes
The original aluminum frames on a 1980s ranch off Spicewood Springs Road are often pitted and bowed from decades of sun. Replacing them with vinyl means removing the old frame entirely, not sliding a replacement sash into a failing track. Our installation crews in Austin pull the full frame, re-flash with peel-and-stick membrane, and seal with backer rod and a high-grade exterior caulk before the new vinyl window goes in.
Trusted Brands We Service in Austin
We stock and install PGT, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux product lines for Austin window installations, and we carry replacement hardware and glass packages locally so repairs and installs do not stall waiting on a freight shipment. PGT windows with a Miami-Dade NOA rating are the standard we recommend for homeowners who want wind and hail resistance without a coastal price tag. Therma-Tru doors and ViewLux window systems let us match the right product to the right opening, whether it is a 1980s double hung or a modern sliding glass wall in a Mueller infill home. We do not pretend one brand fits every Austin house. Our job is to tell you which one does.
Common Window Installation Problems We See in Austin Homes
- Failed jamb flashing on older single-pane aluminum windows. Years of Austin’s driving rain and intense sun break down the original flashing, and water seeps behind the siding. By the time a homeowner sees peeling paint or a stuck sash, the sill and framing are often rotted. We replace the flashing and re-frame as needed, not just swap the window.
- County septic and well setback surprises on acreage lots. In Travis County unincorporated areas like Oak Hill, a new picture window set within the required distance from a septic drain field can fail inspection. We check setback requirements before quoting, so the price you get is the price you pay.
- Grading and drainage problems on sloped Hill Country lots. West of Austin, spring storms push water downhill fast. A window set without checking the surrounding grade becomes a funnel, soaking the jamb and rotting the subfloor. We scope drainage before we quote, and we correct it as part of the install.
- Material haul and equipment access on long gravel drives. Austin acreage homes often have tight turns and long drives that a 40-foot delivery truck cannot navigate. We plan a drop-off and shuttle route in advance so windows never sit in the Texas sun warping before installation.
Pricing for Window Installation in Austin, TX
For a typical Austin home, expect these installed price ranges: double hung and single hung vinyl windows run $550 – $950 each. Horizontal roller windows come in at $450 – $800 per opening. Three-panel sliding windows run $1,200 – $2,400 depending on glass package. Casement windows run $600 – $1,100 each. Awning and hopper windows are $350 – $700 each. Picture and fixed windows range from $500 for a modest opening to $1,800 or more for oversized glazing. Bay and bow windows start around $2,500 and go up with depth and roof requirements. Garden windows run $1,200 – $2,200. These are installed prices for Austin, including haul-away, flashing, trim, and a written line-item quote before we start. Every estimate from Juniper Windows Austin is free, and the price is locked in writing. Call (325) 420-1750 to schedule yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Austin
Our Austin crews regularly install windows in Cedar Park, Manor, Buda, and Lockhart homes, and we handle the permitting differences between city and county jurisdictions as a standard part of our quoting process. If you are in a nearby community and want the same written-price, no-surprise experience, we cover the full Austin metro. Learn more about Window Installation in Austin and the surrounding areas we serve.
Serving Austin, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Austin area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Window Installation in Austin
Yes, in Travis County unincorporated areas you generally need a permit for structural window replacement, and if your lot has a septic system, the county may require a site plan showing at least a 5-foot separation between the new window and the drain field. We handle the permit application and site plan for you, and we check the septic setback before we quote so there are no inspection surprises. Call (325) 420-1750 and we will scope it correctly the first time.
Austin’s sun causes the vinyl or aluminum sash to expand and contract daily, which breaks down the corner welds and track seals; you will see fogging between panes, a sash that sticks, or a rattling fit. The direct answer is to look for fogged glass, warped frames, and drafts around the meeting rail. Replacing those sashes with a low-E double hung in a high-quality vinyl frame stops the heat gain and gives you smooth operation for decades. Call us for a free assessment.
Yes, we install windows in outbuildings, detached shops, and ADUs on sloped Hill Country lots by grading the soil away from the opening, using a sill pan under the window, and flashing the head and jambs so storm runoff never enters the wall. We inspect the lot’s current drainage before we quote, because setting a window without that check is how rot starts. The fix is part of our standard installation, not an extra.
Yes, impact-rated glass makes sense in Austin because hail, wind-borne debris, and severe thunderstorms are a recurring local risk, and the same laminated glass that meets Miami-Dade standards also cuts UV and noise. We install PGT impact-rated units on acreage homes where a broken window would sit in an unoccupied outbuilding for days before anyone notices. The cost is higher than standard glass, but the protection is real for Austin’s hailstorms.
You should never replace windows in a 1980s suburban Austin home without addressing the original jamb flashing, because the old tar paper and caulk are almost always failing and the sub-sill is often rotted. We remove the full frame, replace rotted wood, re-flash with a modern peel-and-stick membrane, and then set the new window; installing a new window over failed flashing just hides the problem. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers that work in writing for a full year, parts and labor. Call (325) 420-1750 for an estimate that includes the full flashing check.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows Austin, serving Austin since 2001.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Austin
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.