Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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Window replacement in Austin typically runs $4,500-$15,000 for a full home, while a single impact window install falls between $8,000-$25,000 depending on openings and framing conditions. Most jobs we quote in Austin wrap up in one to three days once materials land. If you’re weighing bids right now, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk your house, take measurements, and hand you a written line-item scope so you know exactly what you’re paying for before anything gets ordered.
We work Austin ZIP codes 78723, 78724, 78725, and 73301 every week. Tom Barrett and his sons run the crews themselves; you won’t get a subcontracted crew in a rented van. You’ll get the same faces from first measurement to final walkthrough.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Austin’s Preferred Windows & Doors Company
We’ve been owner-operated since 1998, and the Barrett name is on every truck, every contract, and every change order we write. That matters in Austin, where the Windows & Doors market is thick with national outfits that quote one number over the phone and hand you another at the door. Tom Barrett lives by a simple rule: an allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. Every scope change, every material upgrade, every unexpected framing repair arrives as a written change order before a single fastner moves.
Our Austin customers call the same number, get a live person 24/7, and speak to someone who actually knows what was discussed at their home. No out-of-state call center. No voicemail black hole. And every completed job carries our written 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back. We also back our pricing with a free second opinion on any written estimate, so if another Austin contractor’s number looks low, bring it to us and we’ll go through it line by line.
We pull permits and pass inspections on every eligible job. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why we like having him on site.
Our Windows & Doors Services in Austin
Window Installation
New-construction and retrofit window installation across Austin’s housing stock means two very different jobs. In Central Austin bungalows, we’re often cutting into 1920s pier-and-beam framing and shimming old rough openings that haven’t been square since World War II. In newer east-side subdivisions, we’re working with clean openings but tighter HOA timelines. We quote both jobs honestly, and we stock common Simonton and Ply Gem lines locally so lead times stay short.
Door Installation
Front entry doors, back doors, and side-yard doors in Austin take a beating from sun and humidity. We replace rotted jambs, re-hang sagging slabs, and install full pre-hung units the right way. If your door rubs at the top corner every August, the problem isn’t the door; it’s the framing and the clay soil under the slab. We fix the root cause, not just the symptom.
Window Replacement
Window replacement in Austin homes built before 1960 usually means dealing with original wood sashes, lead paint abatement considerations, and framing that’s moved more than the homeowner realizes. Homes built after 2000 often have builder-grade vinyl that’s failing early, especially on west-facing walls. Either way, we pull the old unit, inspect the rough opening, flash correctly, and install a window that actually fits the climate. Austin’s heat isn’t kind to cheap seals; we spec glass coatings rated for 100°F summers.
Impact Windows & Doors
Impact-rated windows and doors in Austin aren’t just for coastal counties. Hail, straight-line winds, and the occasional tornado warning mean impact glass and reinforced frames protect more than resale value. We install PGT and CGI impact systems that meet Texas wind load codes, and we’ll walk you through the ratings so you know exactly what you’re buying. For full protection, we also do hurricane shutters and panel systems on the same openings.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Austin
We install and service Simonton, Ply Gem, and PGT product lines, and we keep common replacement parts in stock for Austin customers. That means faster turnaround when a sash balance fails or an impact-rated latch needs replacing. We don’t push mystery brands off a van; every window and door we quote carries a manufacturer name you can look up before you sign anything.
Common Windows & Doors Problems We See in Austin Homes
- Clay-soil slab movement and stuck doors. East Austin’s Blackland Prairie clay swells and shrinks dramatically with rainfall cycles, moving several inches vertically over a year. Doors that open fine in March and stick in August usually point to slab movement, not a bad hinge. We level and re-hang, and if the slab needs more serious attention we’ll tell you honestly before recommending a door replacement.
- Hail damage to window glazing and screens. Austin’s spring hail seasons dent aluminum frames and shatter glazing beads. We replace broken insulated glass units and re-screen frames, and we spec impact-rated glazing on replacement work for homeowners who don’t want to redo this every five years.
- Failed seals on west-facing windows. That foggy glass on the afternoon-sun side of the house isn’t condensation you can wipe off. It’s a failed thermal seal. Replacing the insulated glass unit is usually cheaper than replacing the whole window; we’ll give you both numbers and let you choose.
- Heritage tree roots pushing frames out of square. In Hyde Park and Clarksville, protected live oaks put lateral pressure on foundations and door frames. If a door won’t close and a tree is within twenty feet, the permit and arborist requirements apply. We navigate that process so your threshold and your tree both stay standing.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Austin, TX
A typical full-home window replacement in Austin runs $4,500-$15,000 depending on window count, frame material, and how much framing repair the old openings need. Impact window installation starts around $8,000 and climbs to $25,000 for larger homes with many openings. Door installation alone usually lands between $800 and $3,500 for a standard pre-hung entry unit, though custom doors with sidelites run higher.
What moves the number most in Austin is framing condition. Older bungalows often need rotten wood replaced, shims re-cut, and flashing re-done, which adds labor but keeps the new window from failing the same way the old one did. We quote all of that upfront. Your estimate is free, and every number is a written line item, not a verbal guess. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a walkthrough.
We Also Serve Cities Near Austin
Beyond our Austin work, we regularly handle projects in Hornsby Bend, Wells Branch, Anderson Mill, and Jollyville. If you’re outside the immediate metro but still in the surrounding counties, call and we’ll confirm scheduling. And while you’re planning exterior upgrades, our Fence Installation in Austin and Driveway & Pavers in Austin teams can work alongside your window and door project so the whole property comes together on one timeline.
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 - Windows & Doors in Austin
We schedule Austin estimates within a few business days, often faster if you’re in 78723, 78724, 78725, or 73301. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll get you on Tom’s calendar. Estimates are free, and you’ll receive a written line-item quote the same day.
Yes. We work throughout Austin, including Travis Heights, Hyde Park, Bouldin Creek, Clarksville, and the surrounding ZIP codes we listed. Older Central Austin neighborhoods bring pier-and-beam foundations, protected trees, and tighter permit review; we handle all of that in-house. Call (877) 610-1318 to confirm your street.
If you have a broken window, a door that won’t secure, or storm damage, call us right away. We keep common sizes and impact-rated panels in stock and can usually board and secure the opening the same day. Permanent replacement follows with a written scope before any work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 for immediate help.
Our Austin window replacement range is $4,500-$15,000, impact windows $8,000-$25,000, and door installs $800-$3,500 for standard pre-hung units. Nearby cities like Wells Branch and Anderson Mill fall within the same ranges since our material and labor costs carry across the metro. The difference is usually existing framing condition, not geography. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, free.
Every window and door we install carries the manufacturer’s written warranty plus our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing on your contract. If anything’s not right, one call brings Tom Barrett back to make it right. No fine-print runaround. Call (877) 610-1318 and ask us to show you the warranty language before you sign.
Get Your Free Windows & Doors Estimate in Austin
If you’re comparing Austin window and door contractors, compare the things you can verify: license number, written change-order policy, named brands, permit history. Tom Barrett publishes his name, address, and license number. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license yourself. Then call (877) 610-1318 and schedule your free estimate. We’ll measure, we’ll quote in writing, and we’ll stand behind every word.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Austin and surrounding communities since 1998.