New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Westlight Windows Dallas pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Awning & Hopper Windows in Dallas, TX
Awning windows hinge at the top and open outward from the bottom, letting in air while keeping rain out. Hopper windows flip that design upside down: they hinge at the bottom and tilt inward, which makes them a go-to for basement and high-wall applications. At Westlight Windows Dallas, we install both styles across Dallas neighborhoods like Lakewood, Preston Hollow, Casa View, and Oak Cliff, and we carry both as part of our broader Window Installation in Dallas service. These are not the flashiest windows in the catalog, but they solve real problems in Dallas homes: they ventilate tight spaces, they hold up to humidity better than some alternatives, and they give you secure airflow while you’re away. If you want pricing and a straight answer about whether awning or hopper windows suit your home, call us at (361) 441-0865.
We opened in 2009 as an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, and we install products from eight manufacturer lines, including ES Windows and ECO Window Systems, both of which make strong awning and hopper options. Our approach is simple enough to fit in one sentence: we give you a written price before any work starts, we show up in the window we gave you, we leave the job site cleaner than we found it, we hand you a written guarantee, and if the work fails we come back at no charge. That’s The Kingswell Way, and it applies to every window we install, including these.
Key Takeaways
- Awning windows hinge at the top and swing outward; hopper windows hinge at the bottom and tilt inward.
- Most awning and hopper window replacements in Dallas run between $450 and $1,200 per window installed, depending on size, frame material, and glass package.
- Both styles work well in tight or high spaces where a sliding or double-hung window is awkward or unsafe.
- Westlight Windows Dallas provides a written price before any work begins and backs every job with a written guarantee.
- Call (361) 441-0865 for a free estimate with no door-step price changes.
When You Need Awning & Hopper Windows
Homeowners don’t usually set out shopping for awning or hopper windows by name. They come looking for a fix to a problem. Here are the scenarios that lead Dallas homeowners to us most often:
- Your basement windows fog, rot, or let in pests. Older steel or single-pane hopper windows in homes around East Dallas and Mesquite rust along the bottom track and lose their seal. A vinyl hopper replacement with thermally broken glass stops drafts and keeps the creepy-crawlies out.
- High transom or gable windows are impossible to open safely. In two-story living rooms and entryways across Frisco and Plano, transoms sit above reachable height. An awning window with a crank or motorized operator makes ventilation possible without a ladder.
- You want fresh air during Dallas spring thunderstorms without rain blowing in. Awning windows open from the bottom and form a natural canopy. That matters more in Dallas than people realize, since spring storms can drop two inches of rain in an afternoon. You can leave an awning window open and not worry about a soaked windowsill.
- Bathrooms and kitchens need ventilation in a narrow opening. Many Dallas homes built in the 1950s and 1960s have short, wide window openings over a shower or sink. Casement windows won’t fit the shape, but an awning window often will. We see this a lot in the M Streets and Richardson.
- You want secure airflow while you’re gone. Because awning windows open only a few inches and lock in place, they’re a reasonable choice for ground-floor rooms facing an alley or side yard. You get circulation without giving a burglar an easy climb-in point.
One note specific to Dallas: clay soil and slab movement. Older homes here shift, and a window that fit ten years ago may now bind along the sash. Awning and hopper windows with compression seals tend to be more forgiving than sliding windows in openings that have drifted slightly out of square. We check the rough opening with a level before we recommend anything, and we’ll tell you honestly if a custom-size unit is required rather than forcing a stock size into an opening that has moved.
Our Awning & Hopper Windows Process
When you call Westlight Windows Dallas, you talk to a live person. Nobody routes you to a voicemail box. Here’s the sequence from first call to finished job:
- Call and schedule a measurement visit. When you call (361) 441-0865, we schedule a specific arrival window. Owen Satterfield or one of our background-checked, uniformed technicians comes to your home at that time, not a four-hour range that leaves you waiting all afternoon.
- We measure and talk through what you actually need. We measure the opening, check the condition of the surrounding frame, and show you options from our manufacturer lines. For awning and hopper windows specifically, we often spec vinyl or aluminum-clad frames from ECO Window Systems, which hold up well to Dallas humidity and heat.
- We write the price on paper before a single screw turns. No estimating games. You get a line-item written price that includes the window, the install, the cleanup, and the guarantee. That price does not change when we arrive. If we discover hidden damage behind the old frame, we stop and talk to you before spending a dollar more.
- Installation, usually in a half day or less. Awning and hopper replacements in standard openings typically take two to five hours per window. We protect the floor, remove the old window, insulate and seal the new unit, and clean up the work area before we leave. There’s no dumpster, no debris pile, no excuse.
- You get the written guarantee before we pull out of the driveway. The Kingswell Guarantee states what we installed, what it cost, and that if the work fails within the guarantee period, we come back and correct it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, in your hand.
We do not sub out the installation to a crew we’ve never met. The same people who quote the job are accountable for the finished product. That’s how an independently owned and operated Kingswell location has kept its reputation in Dallas since 2009.
Awning & Hopper Windows Pricing in Dallas
Most awning and hopper window replacements in Dallas run between $450 and $1,200 per window, installed. That range covers typical residential sizes from roughly 2 by 2 feet up to 4 by 3 feet. Specialty sizes, impact-rated glass, and high-end frame materials push the number higher. Here’s a clearer breakdown:
- Standard vinyl hopper window (basement or utility room): $450 to $650 installed for common sizes like 32 x 16 inches. Vinyl from ECO Window Systems in these sizes is cost-effective and holds up well in humid Dallas crawlspaces.
- Standard vinyl awning window (bathroom, kitchen, transom): $500 to $800 installed for sizes in the 24 to 48 inch width range. The crank hardware and multi-point locking add cost compared to a fixed window.
- Larger or custom awning window: $700 to $1,300 installed for widths beyond 48 inches or unusual aspect ratios. Custom sizing means a custom unit, and that’s a real line item.
- Impact-rated awning windows (ES Windows or similar): $950 to $1,900 per window, depending on size and design pressure rating. Dallas is not a coastal wind-borne debris zone like Houston or Corpus Christi, but some homeowners in exposed areas or with insurance incentives still choose impact glass.
What moves the price in Dallas specifically: the age and condition of your rough opening, whether the window is on the ground floor or requires ladder work, whether lead paint remediation applies in pre-1978 homes, and whether you’re replacing one window or eight. Multi-window projects spread the trip charge and setup time, so the per-window cost often drops when we install three or more units in a single visit.
Every quote from Westlight Windows Dallas is written before any work starts. The price we hand you is the price you pay, and there is no revised invoice at the door. If the repair or installation fails during the guarantee period, the return visit is free. Estimates are free. Call (361) 441-0865 for a number on your specific openings.
Awning vs. Hopper: Which One Fits Where?
The choice between awning and hopper comes down to where the window lives and what it needs to do. Here’s the practical split:
Awning windows
Awning windows hinge at the top and crank outward from the bottom, creating a sloped canopy when open. In Dallas, we recommend these for spaces where rain protection matters: over kitchen sinks, in bathrooms, above doors as transoms, and along ground-floor walls where security matters. The outward swing keeps water out even when the window is fully open. They also seal tightly because the sash compresses against the frame when closed, which helps in Dallas summers when the AC runs hard.
Hopper windows
Hopper windows hinge at the bottom and tilt inward from the top. We install more hoppers in basements, crawlspaces, utility rooms, and garage walls than anywhere else. Because the sash tilts into the room, they work in window wells where an outward-swinging window would hit dirt or a wall. They’re also common in Dallas mid-century homes with high utility-room windows that were originally steel-framed and are now rusted through.
What they share
Both styles use compression seals around the full sash perimeter, which generally means tighter air sealing than a double-hung in the same opening. Both are also available with low-e glass (a thin coating that reflects heat back into the room in winter and back outside in summer), which matters in Dallas where cooling costs dominate the utility bill. And both can be ordered with safety glass for code compliance in certain locations.
If you’re replacing five windows and two of them are in a basement, we’ll quote a mix of styles without padding the project. That’s normal work for us, not a special order.
Why Dallas Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows Dallas
Owen Satterfield built this company on a straightforward idea: homeowners in Dallas have been burned by contractors who quote low, show up late, and disappear when work fails. We think the answer is embarrassingly simple. Say the price before the work. Show up in the window we gave. Leave the place cleaner than we found it. Put the guarantee in writing. Come back if it fails. That’s The Kingswell Way, and we’ve run every job by those five rules since 2009.
We’re an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, which means we make our own calls and stand behind our own work. We stock eight manufacturer lines, including ES Windows and ECO Window Systems, both of which make awning and hopper windows we install regularly. We also carry Therma-Tru for entry doors, which matters if your window project aligns with a door replacement the same year.
Our technicians are background-checked and wear uniforms. When someone arrives at your door in Dallas, you know exactly who it is. And our phone lines are answered by a live person 24/7. If an installed window fails on a Sunday night and water is coming in, a human answers the phone and gets a technician scheduled. Not a chatbot. Not a callback in two business days.
The name lore, in case you’re curious: west light is the late-afternoon sun that pours through a good window, bright and warm and worth doing right. That’s the standard we built this company around.
What Makes Awning & Hopper Window Installation Different in Dallas
Dallas weather punishes windows in specific ways. Summer heat above 100°F with high UV exposure degrades old caulk and warps cheap vinyl. Spring storms dump rain fast enough to expose any window with a weak seal. Winter freezes, like the February 2021 event, cause thermal shock that cracks old glass and separates aging frames. A window that works fine in a mild climate may fail in two or three Dallas summers if it wasn’t sealed and flashed correctly.
We install these windows with that in mind: flashing tape at the sill and jambs, backer rod and high-grade sealant around the perimeter, and a sloped sill pan where the opening allows. These are not dramatic details. They’re the difference between a window that stays dry for thirty years and one that rots the sheathing in five. When we pull an old window in a Dallas home and find water damage, we show you the damage before we touch anything else. You get a repair quote, and the work stops until you approve it.
FAQs – Awning & Hopper Windows
How much does it cost to install awning or hopper windows in Dallas?
Most awning and hopper window replacements in Dallas run between $450 and $1,200 per window installed, with standard vinyl units in the $500 to $800 range. Larger custom sizes, impact-rated glass from ES Windows, and repair work to surrounding framing push the price higher. The best way to get a real number is to call (361) 441-0865 and schedule a free measurement visit. We give you a written price before any work starts, and that price does not change at the door.
Are awning windows more expensive than double-hung windows?
Awning windows in comparable sizes often run 10 to 20 percent more than a basic double-hung because the crank hardware and multi-point locking mechanisms cost more than a spring balance. However, awning windows seal more tightly for the same glass area, which can reduce cooling costs in Dallas summers and offset some of the price over time. Whether that trade-off makes sense depends on where the window sits and what it needs to do. We’ll walk through the math with you honestly.
Can you install awning or hopper windows in a basement with a window well?
Yes, and hopper windows are usually the better choice for basement window wells because they tilt inward instead of swinging into the well. We install hoppers in Dallas basements and crawlspaces regularly, often replacing rusted steel frames that have been in place since the original build. In-ground basements are less common in Dallas than in other parts of the country, but pier-and-beam homes across East Dallas and Oak Cliff frequently have above-ground crawlspace windows, much like Garden Windows, that benefit from the same style.
Can you come out same day if I have a broken awning window?
For true emergencies involving a hazard, we’ll do everything we can to get a technician to your Dallas home the same day. Our phone lines are staffed by a live person 24/7, so there is never a voicemail delay when you need help. If a broken window can be secured and scheduled within a day or two, we’ll explain the options honestly and let you decide. Call (361) 441-0865 and a real person will tell you exactly when we can be there.
Do you carry different brands of awning and hopper windows?
Yes. Westlight Windows Dallas installs from eight manufacturer lines, including ES Windows and ECO Window Systems for awning and hopper styles. Having multiple brands means we match the window to the opening and the budget rather than forcing a single product into every job. We also carry Therma-Tru for entry doors if you’re planning both window and door work in the same season. Your written quote specifies the exact brand, model, and glass package, so there’s no ambiguity about what you’re buying.
What happens if my awning or hopper window fails after installation?
If the window we installed fails within the guarantee period, we come back and correct it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and every customer receives it in writing at job completion. No negotiating, no proof-of-failure hearing, no fine print. Our reputation in Dallas has been built on that promise since 2009, and we don’t intend to break it over a window.
Contact Westlight Windows Dallas for Awning & Hopper Windows
If you’re in Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Mesquite, Addison, or anywhere in Dallas County, and you need awning or hopper windows priced honestly and installed cleanly, call us at (361) 441-0865. You’ll reach a live person. We’ll schedule a measurement visit. You’ll get a written price before any work begins, and a written guarantee when the work is done. That’s how home window projects should work.
Call (361) 441-0865 today for a free estimate on awning and hopper window installation in Dallas. Owen Satterfield and the team at Westlight Windows Dallas will give you a straight answer and a number you can plan around.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Dallas, serving Dallas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows Dallas
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.