Window Replacement in Asheville, NC
Insert or full-frame replacement, flashed and sealed the way new construction requires. No drafts, no rot left in the opening.
Typically $900 to $2,200 per window installed. Free in-home estimate.
Where most replacement windows go wrong
A replacement window is only as good as the opening it goes into. The common failure around Asheville is an insert window slid into a frame that is already rotted at the sill, foamed, trimmed and caulked over. The new glass performs, the wall keeps rotting, and the homeowner finds out four years later.
We check the condition of the existing frame and sill before we quote insert versus full-frame. When the frame is sound, an insert is faster, cheaper and keeps your interior trim. When it is not, full-frame replacement is the only honest answer – the old unit comes all the way out, the opening gets repaired, flashed and sealed, and the new window goes into a clean opening.
What we install
- Vinyl. Best value, good thermal numbers, no repainting. The right choice for most whole-house replacements.
- Fiberglass. More dimensionally stable and stronger frames, so slimmer sightlines on big openings.
- Wood-clad. Wood interior with aluminum or fiberglass exterior, for homes where the interior trim detail matters.
- Specialty units. Casements for hard-to-reach spots, egress-rated units for bedrooms and basements, fixed picture windows for the view most of our clients bought the lot for.
What actually saves energy
Glass package matters more than frame material. In our climate we specify low-E coatings suited to a mixed-humid zone with argon fill, and we pay attention to air sealing at the perimeter, which is where most of the comfort difference comes from. Replacing single-pane windows in an older Asheville house makes a noticeable difference in winter drafts. Replacing perfectly good double-pane units rarely pays for itself in energy alone, and we will say so.
Timeline and budget
Installation takes one to three days for a typical house once units arrive; manufacturing lead time is usually four to eight weeks. Installed cost generally runs $900 to $2,200 per window depending on size, material and whether the install is insert or full-frame.
Where we work
Asheville, Hendersonville, Arden, Candler, Fletcher, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Mills River, Brevard and Waynesville.
How the project runs
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Measure and assess
Every opening measured, sills and frames checked for rot, insert versus full-frame decided per window.
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Written estimate
Unit-by-unit pricing so you can phase the project if you want to.
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Order
Units built to your measurements, typically four to eight weeks.
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Install
One to three days on site, openings flashed and air sealed, interior and exterior trim restored.
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Walk and warranty
Operation checked on every unit, two-year workmanship warranty plus manufacturer coverage.
Why homeowners choose Big Hills
- Licensed NC general contractorBuilding in Western North Carolina since 2018, 130+ homes delivered.
- One crew, start to finishIn-house carpenters and site supervisor instead of a chain of subs you never meet.
- Fixed written scopeYou approve selections and the number before demo day, so the budget holds.
- 2-year workmanship warrantyThe same warranty we put behind the homes we build from the ground up.
Frequently asked questions
What does window replacement cost?
Generally $900 to $2,200 per window installed. Size, material and whether the install is insert or full-frame drive the range. A full-frame install on a rotted opening costs more because the opening is repaired properly.
Insert or full-frame - which do I need?
If the existing frame and sill are sound, an insert is faster and cheaper and keeps your trim. If there is rot or the original units are failing at the frame, full-frame is the only install that fixes the actual problem.
How long does it take?
One to three days on site for a typical house. The wait is manufacturing - usually four to eight weeks from order.
Will new windows lower my power bill?
Replacing single-pane or failed units in an older home makes a real difference in comfort and a visible one on the bill. Swapping sound double-pane windows rarely pays back in energy alone, and we will tell you that before you spend the money.
Can you do just a few windows?
Yes. We price unit by unit, so a lot of clients do the worst elevation first and finish the house the following year.
Do bedroom windows need to meet egress?
If we are enlarging or replacing full-frame in a sleeping room, the unit has to meet egress size requirements. We check that at measurement, not after the order.
Get a free in-home estimate
Tell us about the project. We walk the space, talk through scope and materials, and send a written estimate — no charge, no pressure.