Forum Archive: Posts by: rh

About a month ago, I posted about my brick to brick window replacement needs.

Well, I haven’t gotten very far.

Bay Ridge Windows only gave me the verbal quote for $23k and never emailed the written. I didn’t want to chase them down, but called over the weekend and was assured I’d receive it by Monday. Still nothing.

Historic Windows quoted $34k. Since I was shocked by $23k, I won’t be paying $34k for my windows. Just can’t afford that. Momma needs a deck out back too.

So today I will try S&E Building. Has anyone used their installers? A few folks recommended I use my own carpenter, but the carpenters I usually use are pretty slow and I’d like to have windows by next winter. Any window installer referrals?

Thanks!

Sooo, I got a window quote and I’m bummed about the cost.

If anyone has some options they would like to share, it would be much appreciated!

This is the story…

We have crappy vinyl replacements from the 80′s. The front of the house feels like we’re leaving the windows wide open. Drafty! We’d like to replace all windows in the house.

Area is not currently landmarked, but it’s in the works. We want to get this done by next winter.

Here’s the problem: The front windows are an odd shape. They have a little arch on the top. So, these would be custom. The quote was about $3800 apiece for all wood, Marvin.

Obviously, it would be a lot less expensive if it wasn’t brick to brick, but we really want to take it back and insulate.

The back will be fiberglass replacements. They were less than $1000 apiece.

This quote was from Bay Ridge Windows. He’s coming back with an estimate from a factory other than Marvin.

My question is…Does this sound like a fair price for custom Marvins? Is there something we’re overlooking that may give us similar quality and aesthetics?

Thanks!