Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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Window and door replacement in Los Angeles typically runs $5,310 to $17,700 for standard work, and impact windows for wildfire and storm zones range $9,440 to $29,500 depending on size, glass package, and framing. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, founded in 1998 and run by Tom Barrett and his sons, and we’ve been installing and replacing windows and doors across Los Angeles for over 29 years. When your frames are warped from the marine air off the Pacific, your sashes stick, or you’re tired of drafting rooms in January, our crew handles the full job from tear-out to trim. Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get a live person, not a call center. Same-week scheduling is available for most replacements in Los Angeles.
What Our Windows & Doors Service Includes
Window Installation
New window installation starts with measuring every rough opening individually, because Los Angeles homes range from 1920s Spanish Revival stucco to 1970s post-and-beam hillside builds, and no two openings are identical. We pull the old unit, inspect the framing for rot or termite damage, flash with membrane and metal as needed, set the new window, insulate, and trim it out. You get a written scope before we start, and any hidden framing repair gets a written change order before it touches the job.
Door Installation
Front doors, back doors, and interior doors all sit differently in Los Angeles weather, especially west-facing entries that take direct afternoon sun. We install pre-hung doors, slab doors, and full door systems as part of our Best Windows & Doors in Los Angeles, CA service, squaring jambs, shimming properly, and setting thresholds so they close without dragging or leaking. We also handle security upgrades like reinforced strike plates and multi-point locks for homeowners in neighborhoods like Silver Lake and Los Feliz who want better protection without giving up style.
Window Replacement
Window replacement in Los Angeles is usually driven by failed seals, fogged glass, or aluminum frames from the 1960s and 70s that conduct heat like a skillet. We replace with vinyl, wood, or fiberglass units regardless of what’s coming out, and we match stucco and trim with minimal disruption to your exterior. Most replacement jobs take one to two days for a typical Los Angeles home, and we haul away every old window and all debris.
Impact Windows & Doors
Impact windows and doors are increasing in Los Angeles as homeowners in canyon areas like Runyon Canyon, Encino Hills, and parts of the Palisades rebuild with wildfire hardening in mind. These units use laminated glass and reinforced frames to hold against wind-driven embers and pressure changes. We install impact-rated products from PGT and CGI, and every job includes proper flashing and anchoring per current California building code. If your insurance company is asking about impact ratings, we can spec the exact products you need.
Sliding & Patio Doors
Sliding and patio doors in Los Angeles take a beating from sun, salt air, and daily use, especially in older Rancho-style homes from the 1950s and 60s where original aluminum sliders are now binding and leaking. We replace sliders with modern vinyl or aluminum units, including multi-slide and lift-and-slide systems for larger openings. We also fix existing sliders where the rollers are shot or the track is bent, saving you a full replacement if the frame is still sound.
Glass Railing Systems
Glass railing systems are common on Los Angeles decks, balconies, and stair landings where the view matters as much as the safety. We install frameless and semi-frameless glass railings with stainless or aluminum hardware, engineered for California seismic and wind loads. If your current railing is rusted-out or the glass is cracked, our crew can replace panels and hardware without rebuilding the entire deck edge.
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.
Brands We Service for Windows & Doors
We install and service Simonton windows throughout Los Angeles, and we know their vinyl lines well enough to spec the right glass package for a Craftsman in Highland Park versus a mid-century in Baldwin Hills. We’ve installed hundreds of Simonton units over the years and we order direct from authorized suppliers, so your warranty is intact and parts match.
When a home needs impact-rated products, we work with PGT and CGI. These aren’t off-the-shelf windows; they’re engineered for specific wind and impact zones, and we’ve installed both brands in Los Angeles hillside communities where wildfire hardening is becoming standard. Whether you have Simonton, PGT, CGI, or any other make, we can service it and give you a straight answer on whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
Signs You Need Windows & Doors Right Now
- Drafts you can feel around closed windows. If cold air moves through the edges of a closed window in January, the weatherstripping or the frame itself has failed. In Los Angeles, the marine layer keeps moisture against west-facing windows, which rots wood frames and degrades seals faster than most people realize.
- Visible daylight around the door perimeter. If you can see light between the door and the jamb when it’s closed, the door is no longer sealing. That gap is also how you’re losing conditioned air and letting dust from the Santa Anas into your home. A new threshold and weatherstripping might fix it, or the slab itself may need re-hanging.
- Fog or condensation between double panes. Condensation between glass panes means the seal has failed and the insulating gas has leaked out. You’re now paying to heat and cool a window that doesn’t insulate. The fix is glass replacement or a new sash, which we handle without tearing out the whole frame.
- Windows that stick, won’t lock, or slam shut. Warped frames, swollen wood, or failed balance springs make windows hard to operate and, worse, impossible to secure. A window that won’t lock in Los Angeles is an invitation to anyone casing the block. We replace balance systems, realign tracks, and if the frame is too far gone, we’ll tell you straight and replace the unit.
- Sun-faded floors and furniture near south-facing glass. Los Angeles gets over 280 days of sun a year, and older single-pane windows let UV through that bleaches hardwood and upholstery. Low-E glass rejects most of that UV while keeping the view, and it pays for itself in lower cooling bills and fewer faded rugs in rooms facing the Hollywood Hills.
Our Windows & Doors Process - Step by Step
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Measure and scope. Tom or one of his sons walks your home, measures every opening, and checks the surrounding framing. We write down the exact sizes, materials, and scope in a line-item estimate. No allowances that aren’t on paper; the allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date.
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Written estimate and product spec. You get a detailed written estimate with the window brand, glass package, and door hardware spelled out. We also flag any likely framing repairs before we start, so you’re not surprised when the old window comes out and the sill is soft. Our published offers apply here: $40 off any repair over $200, and a free second opinion on any other written estimate.
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Permit and schedule. On any eligible job, we pull the permit and schedule the inspection. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him. We confirm your install date and crew arrival window, and our people show up in Barrett & Sons shirts, background-checked.
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Installation day. We protect floors and furniture, tear out the old units, repair any framing we flagged or discover, and install the new windows and doors with proper flashing, shims, and insulation. Every change order is written before any scope change touches the job. If we open the wall and find something unexpected, you hear about it and approve it first.
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Cleanup, walkthrough, and Done Right Promise. We haul away old windows, doors, and debris, then walk the job with you and check every unit for operation and seal. Your 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on the contract: if it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call.
How Much Does Windows & Doors Cost in Los Angeles?
A standard window replacement in Los Angeles typically runs $5,310 to $17,700 depending on window count, material, glass package, and accessibility. Impact window installation runs $9,440 to $29,500 for homes requiring wind and ember-rated products. Door installation varies widely: a solid wood or fiberglass front door with new hardware may run $2,500 to $6,000, while a basic steel entry door replacement can be done for under $2,000. Sliding patio door replacement falls between $2,500 and $8,000 depending on size and whether you’re going with a standard two-panel slider or a multi-slide system.
What moves the price in Los Angeles: framing condition on older stucco homes, second-story access, lead paint mitigation on pre-1978 builds, and whether you need tempered glass near doors and stair landings. The easiest way to avoid overpaying is to get a written line-item estimate and compare it against another written estimate, not against a phone quote. Our estimates are free, they’re itemized, and they don’t include mystery allowances. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll come measure. No trip charge inside Los Angeles County, and seniors and veterans get 10% off every job, every time.
Windows & Doors Near Los Angeles - Our Service Area
Barrett & Sons Construction serves Los Angeles and the surrounding communities including Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Bakersfield, and Sacramento. Most window and door jobs within Los Angeles County are scheduled within the same week, and we’re on-site daily with Tom or one of his sons running the crew, not a rotating cast of subcontractors. We’ve also completed window and door projects in San Diego and San Jose, and our home page has the full list of services. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself.
Serving Los Angeles, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Angeles area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Windows & Doors in Los Angeles
Window and door replacement means removing your existing units and installing new, properly sized windows and doors with new flashing, insulation, and trim. In Los Angeles, this includes single-pane to double-pane upgrades, sliding door replacement, impact-rated products for hillside homes, and re-hanging or replacing damaged front and back doors. Barrett & Sons Construction, your Licensed Windows & Doors in Los Angeles, CA contractor, handles the full job from permit to final inspection, with every scope detail in writing before the first window comes out.
Most standard window replacements in Los Angeles take one to two days for a typical three-bedroom home. A full house with 12 or more windows and two or more doors may take three to four days including trim and paint touch-up. Impact window jobs with permitting typically run five to seven days from start to final inspection. We’ll give you a specific timeline in your written estimate, and it’s the same timeline we hold ourselves to, because the name on the truck is the name that answers the phone.
Window replacement in Los Angeles runs $5,310 to $17,700 for most homes, with impact windows at $9,440 to $29,500. The largest cost drivers are the number of windows, the material you choose, glass upgrades like low-E and argon, and whether we need to repair framing. Door installation runs $2,000 to $8,000 depending on the door and hardware. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote. Estimates are free and line-item written. We don’t give phone numbers without seeing the job, and any contractor who does is guessing.
Yes. We install and service Simonton vinyl windows, and we’re experienced with PGT and CGI impact-rated products for Los Angeles hillside and canyon homes. We order direct from authorized suppliers, so warranties stay intact and parts match. If you have another brand or a unit that’s been discontinued, we can often match it or tell you honestly whether it’s smarter to replace.
A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so if a window is broken or a door won’t close and secure, you can reach Tom or one of his sons any time. For true emergencies like break-ins or storm damage, we’ll schedule as fast as possible and install a temporary board-up if needed to keep your home secure. We don’t charge a trip fee anywhere inside Los Angeles County.
Every window and door job from Barrett & Sons Construction carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract, not buried in fine print. If it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. Manufacturer warranties on the window and door products themselves range from 10 years to lifetime depending on the brand and line, and we’ll walk you through exactly what’s covered before you sign.
Clear a path to each window and door, move furniture and wall decor back about three feet from the openings, and unlock any gates or doors our crew needs to access. If you have pets, plan to keep them in a separate room or outside during the install. We protect floors with drop cloths and plastic, and we’ll walk the house with you at the end to make sure every unit works and every surface is clean. Call (877) 610-1318 if you have questions before your install date. A live person will answer.
Schedule Your Windows & Doors Service in Los Angeles Today
When your windows won’t close, your doors won’t seal, or you’re ready to stop paying for air that leaks out of 60-year-old frames, call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate. Tom Barrett answers his own phone, his sons run the crews, and every job is backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise. No trip charge inside Los Angeles County. Seniors and veterans save 10%, always.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Los Angeles since 1998.