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If your windows fog between the panes or your back door sticks every time the clay soil beneath Converse shifts, you’re not imagining it. Homes across the 78109 zip code fight a constant battle with Blackland Prairie clay, and that movement shows up first in window frames and door jambs. Barrett & Sons Construction has been replacing and installing windows and doors in northeastern Bexar County long enough to know which houses on FM 1516 were built when, what’s behind the brick veneer, and why your east-facing windows take the worst of the Texas summer. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free estimate, and we’ll send someone who actually knows Converse, not a national call center dispatching a stranger.
We’re an Windows & Doors crew that works on both aging 1980s tract homes near Randolph AFB and the new subdivisions going up on former pastureland. Same street, different problems. We plan for both.
Key Takeaways
- Window replacement in Converse typically runs $4,500-$15,000; impact windows run $8,000-$25,000.
- Converse’s expansive clay soil racks door frames and stresses window openings, which is why we inspect the rough opening before every install.
- We’re owner-operated, founded in 1998, and Tom Barrett or one of his sons is on-site for every job.
- Free estimates, written change orders, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise on every window and door project.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Converse’s Preferred Windows & Doors Company
Nobody in Converse wants a crew that quotes one number on the phone and shows up with another. That’s the whole reason Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and why his name, address, and license number are published for anyone to look up. We live here. Well, we live in the northeast corridor, which means when a Converse homeowner calls about a window that won’t close after a dry summer, we know the clay has pulled away from the slab and the frame has shifted. That’s not a guess. It’s what we see on most houses built before 2000 off Kitty Hawk Road and Loop 1604.
Homeowners in Converse have dealt with enough out-of-town crews to spot a franchise operation from the driveway. Our crew members carry the Barrett & Sons name because they earned it, and they show up background-checked and uniformed. Every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. No surprise invoices at the end. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself.
We also know the permit process in Bexar County, and we pull permits on every eligible job. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, which is why I like him. If an inspection doesn’t pass, that’s my problem to fix, not yours to discover later.
Our Windows & Doors Services in Converse
Window Installation
New window installation in Converse means accounting for slab movement, brick veneer, and the brutal August heat that bakes west-facing walls. If you’re considering a larger project, we also handle Converse Kitchen Remodeling. We measure the rough opening, check for racking, and install so the window operates cleanly even when the clay does its seasonal dance. Most Converse homeowners choose vinyl or aluminum frames for durability, and we carry Simonton and Ply Gem lines that hold up to 100-degree summers without warping.
Door Installation
Doors in Converse take a beating from two directions: the sun and the soil. A door that swung freely in 1995 might bind at the top corner now because the slab settled a quarter inch. We install entry doors, storm doors, and interior doors with shims and clearances that tolerate movement, then seal them against the dust and heat that blow across the prairie. A properly installed door on an older Converse home often requires reworking the rough opening, not just swapping the slab.
Window Replacement
Window replacement in Converse is usually the right call when you see condensation between glass panes, feel heat radiating through the glass in July, or notice the frame pulling away from the brick. Most of the 1980s-90s tract homes feeding off FM 1516 and Judson Road still have original aluminum single-pane windows, which is why whole-house replacement is one of our most common jobs here. We remove the old unit, inspect the opening for rot or racking, and install a properly flashed replacement that won’t leak during the fall rains that follow every drought cycle.
Impact Windows & Doors
Converse sits far enough inland that hurricanes don’t usually make it this far, but severe thunderstorms, hail, and straight-line winds cross Bexar County every spring. Impact windows aren’t just for coastal homes. For military families and civilians near Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph who want storm protection without shutters, we install PGT impact-rated units that meet Texas wind codes. These also cut outside noise and UV damage, which matters when your house faces the afternoon sun off an open field.
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 Converse
We install windows and doors from Simonton, Ply Gem, and PGT, which means you can look up the brand before you sign anything. No mystery materials off a van. When we replace a window in Converse, we stock the common parts and hardware locally so a follow-up adjustment doesn’t mean waiting on a shipment from three states away. Tom Barrett wants you to know exactly what’s going into your house, because an allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date.
Common Windows & Doors Problems We See in Converse Homes
- Sticking doors caused by slab movement. The Blackland clay under Converse expands when it rains and shrinks during drought, which shifts slabs enough to bind doors at the strike plate. A door that won’t latch in August may work fine in February, but the fixes are the same: adjust, plane, or re-hang with proper clearances.
- Fogged double-pane windows from failed seals. The 1980s and 90s homes near Randolph AFB are hitting the age where original double-pane units lose their argon gas and cloud up. Replacement is almost always more cost-effective than trying to repair a failed seal.
- Warped west-facing window frames. Converse regularly sees 100-degree-plus afternoons, and west-facing windows on brick-veneer homes absorb direct sun for hours. Vinyl frames from cheap installs warp, crack, or fade within a few years, which is why we install brands rated for South Texas heat.
- Brick veneer cracking around window openings. When the clay pulls away from the perimeter beam, the brick carries weight it wasn’t designed to carry, and cracks run diagonally from window corners. We see this constantly in older neighborhoods off FM 1516, and it’s why we check the structure around the opening before we install a single screw.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Converse, TX
Window replacement in Converse typically runs $4,500-$15,000 depending on the number of windows, the material, and whether the openings need structural repair. Impact window installation runs $8,000-$25,000 for a whole house, with larger sliding glass doors on the upper end. Door installation usually lands between $800 and $3,000 per opening for a standard entry door, though custom doors or ones requiring rough-opening rework can exceed that. What raises the price in Converse specifically is the clay soil factor: if we find a racked opening or a settled header, we’ll document it, price it in writing, and get your sign-off before we touch it. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free, line-item estimate. No trip charge inside the county.
We also offer $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate, and a permanent 10% senior and veteran discount.
We Also Serve Cities Near Converse
While this page is for Converse homeowners, our crews regularly work in Converse and the surrounding communities of Windcrest, Universal City, Kirby, and Live Oak. If you’re near the Bexar County line and wondering whether we cover your street, just call. We also handle Fence Installation in Converse and Driveway & Pavers in Converse for homeowners who want to tackle the whole property at once.
Serving Converse, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Converse 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 Converse
We schedule window and door work in Converse on a written timeline agreed to before we start, usually with a start date and a completion range, not an open-ended “we’ll get there when we get there.” For service calls and repairs, we’ll give you a clear arrival window when you call (877) 610-1318. Replacement and installation work is planned, so you’ll know the date before materials are ordered. Call us and we’ll put it in writing.
Yes. We work across the entire 78109 zip code, from the older subdivisions off FM 1516 and Kitty Hawk Road to the newer construction filling lots near Loop 1604 and Judson Road. Older military-era homes are actually where we spend a lot of our time, because those houses are hitting their first major window and door replacement cycle. If you can give us a cross street, we can tell you what we’ve seen on your block.
If a window is broken or a door won’t secure your home, call (877) 610-1318 and a live person answers. Window and door work that needs a permit or structural fix will be scheduled, but we can often board up or secure an opening quickly so your house is safe overnight. For anything safety-related, call right away and we’ll tell you honestly what we can do and when.
Prices in Converse are consistent with the northeast Bexar County market. What changes is the condition of the opening. Because Converse sits on high-shrink-swell Blackland clay, we frequently find racked frames or settled headers on older slab-on-grade homes, and that structural work adds to the total. That’s why we give a free in-person estimate before we quote a final price. No one should give you a firm window price over the phone without looking at the wall it’s going into.
Every window and door job is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty on the product and our written 90-Day Done Right Promise on the install. If something’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right with one call. We’ve honored that promise for 29 years, and we’re not about to stop now. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate or ask about the warranty in writing.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Converse and the surrounding Bexar County corridor since 1998.