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Window and door work in Manor means working with Blackland Prairie clay, builder-grade frames, and HOAs that all have opinions. We’ve been handling all three since 1998. A straight window replacement in Manor runs $4,500-$15,000, and a new door typically lands between $300 and $2,800 installed. If you’re in ShadowGlen, Whisper Valley, or anywhere off FM 973, call us at (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a written, itemized quote before anything gets ordered.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Manor’s Preferred Windows & Doors Company
We’re the Windows & Doors team that Manor homeowners call when the builder warranty just lapsed and the original aluminum frames have started fogging. Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. When we show up at your house in Manor, the person who shakes your hand is the same person who signs the work order and the same person you’ll see at H-E-B on Saturday.
Manor is a specific kind of town now. It grew from about 1,200 people in 2000 to more than 15,000 by the early 2020s. That means block after block of slab-on-grade tract homes built fast in master-planned communities. The homes are young, but the soil under them is not forgiving. We’ve seen how the clay moves under ShadowGlen and along Lexington Street. We know what happens to a window flange when the ground swells after a wet spring. That local experience is why Manor homeowners keep our number.
Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7. Not a call center in another state. When you call about a stuck patio door or a fogged double-pane on a Monday morning, you’ll get a real answer and a real appointment. No trip charge inside the county.
Our Windows & Doors Services in Manor
Window Replacement
Most of Manor’s housing stock dates from the 2000s and 2010s, which means the original builder-grade windows are now hitting the end of their useful life. Aluminum frames lose their thermal seal within five to seven years, and you’ll see condensation between the panes during Manor’s humid spring and fall shoulder seasons. We replace those with vinyl or composite units sized for the existing rough-in, and we check the frame for square before we order anything. On clay soil, “measure twice” is not a slogan. It’s the only way to avoid a window that binds by August.
Door Installation
A new front door in a Manor home does more than change the look from the street. It’s an air seal, a security upgrade, and a moisture barrier. We install pre-hung entry doors, interior doors, and exterior door systems. In post-tension slab homes, doors can drift as the Blackland clay expands and contracts. We don’t just hang a door; we check the rough opening for level, shim where the slab has moved, and use composite frames where moisture from the soil is a concern. If you’re in a ShadowGlen HOA, we’ll help you understand what the architectural review committee wants to see before you commit.
Impact Windows & Doors
Manor isn’t on the coast, but impact-rated windows and doors make real sense here. Central Texas hailstorms, straight-line winds, and spring severe weather are part of life east of Austin. Impact-rated glass holds up to what the sky throws at it. We install impact windows and doors from PGT and CGI, both of which carry Miami-Dade ratings and hold up better than builder-grade glass when a hailstorm comes through on a spring afternoon. If you want the upgrade without replacing every opening at once, we’ll phase the work and give you a written schedule.
Sliding & Patio Doors
Sliding patio doors are the most common door we replace in Manor. In newer subdivisions like Whisper Valley, the original sliders were installed in rough openings cut for volume production, and years of clay movement can leave them dragging or jamming. We replace them with properly bedded, moisture-resistant frame systems and we re-flash the opening before trim goes back on. If the slab has moved, we’ll tell you in writing what shimming or grinding is needed and what it costs. You’ll never get a surprise invoice from us.
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 Manor
We install and service Simonton, Ply Gem, PGT, and CGI across Manor. Ply Gem and Simonton are our go-to brands for straightforward replacements in 78653; PGT and CGI are what we recommend for impact-rated openings. Because these are common brands in Central Texas, we can get replacement sashes, hardware, and weatherstripping quickly when a single window fails or a latch breaks. We also stock common replacement parts in our Austin office so Manor customers aren’t waiting on a two-week backorder for a door roller.
Common Windows & Doors Problems We See in Manor Homes
- Fogged or hazed double-pane glass. Builder-grade aluminum windows often lose their argon fill and seal within five to seven years. The humidity in Manor’s spring and fall makes the condensation obvious fast.
- Doors that stick or fail to latch. Post-tension slabs on Blackland Prairie clay shift with the wet/dry cycle, and door frames shift with them. We see this most often on south-facing entries where the sun bakes the soil unevenly.
- Water intrusion at window sills. Fine clay dust from dry summers clogs weep holes on tract-home windows. The first heavy September rain finds its way inside if those weep channels aren’t cleaned and the flashing isn’t still sealed.
- HOA compliance headaches. ShadowGlen, Whisper Valley, and other Manor communities have architectural guidelines covering window and door styles. A replacement that doesn’t match the approved palette or style can get flagged. We’ll read the guidelines with you and help you file the right approval request.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Manor, TX
Manor prices are straightforward because the housing stock is consistent. You’re not dealing with hundred-year-old structural oddities; you’re dealing with 2000s-era tract construction and slab movement. Here’s what you can expect for the most common jobs:
| Service | Typical Range in Manor |
|---|---|
| Window Replacement | $4,500 - $15,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 - $25,000 |
| Door Installation | $300 - $2,800 |
The window range covers everything from a single opening to a full house of standard double-hung replacements. Impact windows sit higher because the glass units cost more and the install requires sturdier frames. Door prices swing based on material, hardware, and whether the slab has moved enough that we’re shimming or grinding the threshold. Every quote we give in Manor is a written line-item scope. If anything changes, you get a written change order before we touch the work. That’s non-negotiable at Barrett & Sons. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Manor
Our crews regularly work across the east Austin metro, including Hornsby Bend, Pflugerville, Elgin, and Wells Branch. If you live just outside Manor, the same team that handles windows and doors in Manor can serve your neighborhood too. Same written pricing, same 90-Day Done Right Promise, same live person answering the phone.
Serving Manor, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Manor 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 Manor
Probably not. Most builder warranties in Manor’s master-planned communities cover structural issues for 10 years, but window glazing and seals typically carry a 1- to 2-year coverage window. By year six, the fog is yours to fix. The good news is a replacement window in a standard rough opening doesn’t require a full renovation. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you exactly what a rebuild or replacement costs for your specific window size.
No. ShadowGlen and most other Manor master-planned communities have architectural review committees that must approve exterior door changes before install. The rules typically cover color, material, glass inserts, and hardware finish. We’ll pull the HOA’s current architectural standards for your section, help you fill out the application, and install only after written approval. It adds a week or two, but it’s faster than replacing the door twice.
For a same-size replacement, the City of Manor generally does not require a building permit. If you’re changing the rough opening size, adding an egress window, or going from a window to a door, a permit is likely required. We pull permits on every eligible job, and we get the inspection signed before we call the work done. That’s how we’ve operated since 1998.
It might be. Blackland Prairie clay expands when it’s wet and contracts when it’s dry. Over years, that can cause enough differential movement to shift a door frame on a post-tension slab. But the fix isn’t always a foundation repair. Sometimes the frame needs shimming, the slab needs grinding at the threshold, or the door itself has a worn roller and a dead level adjustment. We’ll tell you what we see and what it costs before you spend a dime.
The geothermal loop lines run underground, not inside your window frames, so any standard replacement window works without touching the system. The consideration in Whisper Valley is the slab. Those lots sit on the same expansive clay as the rest of Manor, so we recommend a window with a composite or reinforced vinyl frame that tolerates minor movement better than rigid aluminum. Simonton’s composite-framed units are a solid match. We’ll check the rough opening for square and order accordingly.
If your windows fog, your doors stick, or you’re just tired of the builder-grade look, call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318. We’ll walk the house with you, give you honest numbers, and put everything in writing. Free estimates, no trip charge in the county, and a 10% Senior & Veteran discount on the work.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, proudly serving Manor and the east Austin metro since 1998.