Can I replace a window myself?

+1 vote
asked Oct 26, 2020 in Do it yourself by DarkieStarsy (550 points)
Can I replace a window myself?

1 Answer

0 votes
answered Oct 27, 2020 by Shawn (99,990 points)
You can replace a window yourself if you have some basic skills.

Replacing a window is pretty easy if you're handy and you can easily learn how to replace your own window by watching videos on Youtube or looking online.

You need to remove the old window and remove any caulking etc and then if there's any rot around the window frame then you'll need to replace those rotted boards.

Then you also need to make sure the new window is level both side to side and top to bottom or the window will not open and close properly.

You may also need shims to shim up the window and you might need some help to hold the window in place while you nail or screw it into place.

Then you can replace the trim inside the house or outside.

I replaced small windows myself in for my bedroom and it took me around an hour for each window.

Larger windows I would have to have some help because of them being heavy.

The cost to have a window replaced professionally by a window installer is between $175.00 to $700.00 per each window.

The cost to have the window replaced depends on the size of window, type of window and how complicated the install is.

If you have a square window then it will be cheaper to install those windows but if you have a window that has a curve at the top or a round window then it may cost a bit more for the replacement of those windows.

Also the larger the window the more it will cost to replace your window.

Smaller windows are cheaper to replace as they also cost less.

If you have the skill to replace the window yourself then you can do so for the cost of the window.

You need to make sure the window fits and is level and plumb when installing it.

Also larger windows will require someone to help you lift up the window and install it as they are heavier.

I replaced a couple of my own bedroom windows for $150.00 each and those were the Vinyl Replacement windows from Lowe's.

However they did lower my gas bill and keeps my bedroom warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer as my old windows were really drafty.

So the new insulated windows paid for themselves within a few months of installing them.

98,443 questions

94,708 answers

1,269 comments

6,992,414 users

...