When it comes to window replacement, professionals agree that customers benefit best if they replace as many windows as they can at once. If your windows are more than 20 years old and showing signs of wear and tear, it's time to start planning and budgeting for window replacement. Doing all the paperwork at once can save you time, stress, and money. New windows can give your home curb appeal, save energy, and make cleaning and maintenance easier. Transportation costs are also reduced; you can transport all your windows and window installation materials in one trip.
In most cases, it is best to avoid installing too few windows at a time, since labor costs per window will be significantly higher in small jobs. While you may be reluctant to replace all your windows at once because of the cost, it can save you money in the long run. The cost of the entire window replacement project makes even more sense with the reduction of the electricity bill from then on. If you plan a complete window replacement job, you can decide on the style, colors and materials to achieve the desired look. A whole-house window replacement is also the best option if aesthetics are especially important to you.
While it's best to avoid replacing fewer than five windows at a time, there are circumstances where that's the only option. If your main motivation is to increase curb appeal or energy efficiency, a universal set of window replacements is needed to achieve the full effect. As long as you hire to replace five to eight windows at a time, most companies are willing to offer some incentives to save you money. You may notice that your energy bill decreases with the following billing cycles after replacing a window. This involves a higher initial cost than having just one or two replacement windows installed, but contractors tend to offer better deals for larger projects, so you're likely to save money in the long run if you opt for this option.
