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
Fast, Reliable Window Installation Across Arlington
Window installation in Arlington usually runs $650 – $1,400 per opening for a mid-grade vinyl retrofit, and $900 – $2,200 per opening when the job requires impact-rated glass, new framing, or a full-frame replacement. Most single-window installs finish in a day. For a whole-house job, plan on two to four days depending on how many openings need structural work. If you’re calling around Arlington right now, you’ve probably already heard a wide range of numbers and you’re trying to figure out what’s real. That’s exactly what this page is for. Call (361) 441-0865 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts, not a ballpark that moves at the door.
Why Westlight Windows Dallas Is Arlington’s Preferred Window Installation Company
We’ve been doing Window Installation work in Arlington long enough to know the difference between a 1960s ranch off Park Row and a 2000s production home in southeast Arlington. That matters because the two houses need very different things. A 1960s brick ranch usually has original aluminum single-panes with rotted wood jambs hiding behind the brick veneer. A 2000s home might have low-e vinyl that’s simply reached the end of its seal life. Knowing which one you’re standing in before we quote means the price we write down is the price we stand behind.
We’re an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, founded in 2009. Owen Satterfield leads our crews, and every job we run follows the same four rules: we say the price before the work, we show up in the window we gave, we leave the site cleaner than we found it, and we put the guarantee in writing. If a repair fails within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s handed to every Arlington customer in writing at job completion. No negotiating, no fine print. Just a phone number that a real person answers 24 hours a day.
Bay Window Installation in Arlington
Bay window installation in Arlington typically runs $3,200 – $6,800 for a three-panel unit with a new seat board, roof cap, and structural support, though a larger five-panel bay in a home near Lake Arlington or the Interlochen neighborhood can push toward $8,500. The first thing we check is what’s underneath the existing bay. On Arlington homes built before 1980, the original cantilever is often supported by nothing more than a few toenailed 2x4s and a prayer. The post-2010 Arlington code requires proper header support and, in many single-family zones, impact-rated glazing if the bay faces an exposure that the permit reviewer flags.
We install bay units from ES Windows and Mr-Glass, both of which offer laminated glass packages that meet Arlington’s stricter glazing requirements without making the window look like a storm shutter. The written quote you get covers the unit, the seat, the roof, and any framing correction we find during the pre-install inspection. If the inspector requires something beyond the original permit scope, we write a change order and you approve it before any additional work happens.
Structural Work, Written Beforehand
We don’t open a bay and hope for the best. Before we order the unit, we inspect the rough opening, the existing header, and the condition of the floor joists under the seat. If we find rot or undersized framing, we write that into the original quote as a line item, not a surprise. You’ll know the number before the first screw turns.
The Arlington Code Layer
Because Arlington enforces impact glazing requirements more strictly than Duncanville or Lancaster, a bay window quote that ignores the code check is a quote you’ll pay for twice. We pull the permit, we meet the inspector, and we make sure the installed unit passes final inspection the first time.
Window Contractor in Arlington
A window contractor in Arlington should be able to tell you, before you sign anything, whether your job is a three-day retrofit or a two-week structural project. That’s the difference between a contractor who’s done Arlington work and one who’s just running a national playbook. Most Arlington homes built between 1950 and 1990 have brick or brick-veneer exteriors, which means window replacement usually involves working from outside on a brick opening that may not be square, plumb, or structurally sound once the old unit comes out. We quote accordingly. A simple insert replacement into a sound frame runs $650 – $1,100 per opening for a mid-grade vinyl double-hung from ECO Window Systems.
When the frame is gone, the price moves honestly. A full-frame replacement with new jambs, flashing, and impact-rated PGT glass runs $1,400 – $2,200 per opening in Arlington. We tell you which category your house falls into before we quote, not after we open the wall.
What a Real Pre-Install Inspection Looks Like
We check the jambs, the header, the sill, and the condition of the exterior brick mold. We check for water intrusion at the corners. We look for signs the original window was never flashed properly. If we find problems, they go in the written price with an allowance figure, and you approve any overage before we proceed.
Why “Cheaper” Arlington Quotes Move
A quote that skips the structural inspection and ignores the impact glazing requirement will be lower on day one and higher by final inspection. We hear about these jobs all the time from Arlington homeowners who call us after another contractor’s permit failed. Our approach: inspection first, allowances written in, and no surprise pricing ever.
Trusted Brands We Service in Arlington
We carry and install products from eight manufacturer lines, including ECO Window Systems, ES Windows, and Therma-Tru entry doors. That means we don’t force your Arlington home to fit one brand’s spec sheet. If your 1970s ranch needs impact-rated double-hungs with a laminated interlayer, we quote PGT with a written wind mitigation credit note for your insurer. If you’re replacing a garden window over the kitchen sink in a newer Arlington build, we might spec an ES Windows unit with a tempered glass bottom. Parts and ordering for Arlington jobs are coordinated locally, so we’re not waiting on a warehouse three states away when a sash arrives damaged and needs a reorder.
Common Window Installation Problems We See in Arlington Homes
- Rotted wood jambs behind brick veneer. Decades of Arlington’s humid summers and driving rain work their way behind the brick and rot the original 1950s-70s wood framing. A quick insert replacement into that rot leaves the new window anchored to vermiculite and old caulk. We open the wall enough to verify the framing before we order the unit.
- Hail damage to builder-grade aluminum windows. Arlington gets direct hits from spring hailstorms, and a 1980s-90s aluminum window was never large-missile rated. When the glass fails, it fails inward. Impact-rated glass with a laminated interlayer doesn’t just meet code; it holds its shape when a storm throws debris at your house.
- Seal failure from intense UV exposure. The Texas sun is harder on insulated glass than most northern climates. A 15-year-old low-e unit in Arlington can have a failed seal and fogged glass while the frame still looks fine. We check every existing unit for argon loss and moisture between panes during the inspection, not after the install.
- Permit-triggered impact glazing requirements. An installer quotes a standard low-E insulated glass unit to keep the bid low, then the post-2010 Arlington code requires impact-rated glazing and the job fails final inspection. The homeowner pays for a second ordering and a second install. We check the code requirement for your zone before we write the quote.
Pricing for Window Installation in Arlington, TX
Here are honest numbers for the Arlington market. A single retrofit double-hung runs $650 – $1,100 installed. A full-frame replacement with new jambs and flashing runs $1,400 – $2,200. A three-panel sliding glass window runs $1,650 – $2,700. A bay window runs $3,200 – $6,800, and a casement or awning unit runs $800 – $1,400. Impact-rated glass adds roughly 35-50% to the glass package on most openings, and structural repairs like new LVL headers run $400 – $900 per opening when the permit review requires them. Every Arlington quote we write is a fixed number with allowances for any hidden framing issues, and you approve changes in writing before work proceeds. Call (361) 441-0865 for a free estimate. You’ll get the written price before any work starts, and it won’t change at the door.
We Also Serve Cities Near Arlington
Our crew runs jobs across the Arlington area every week, including Arlington proper, plus Duncanville, Grapevine, Red Oak, and Lancaster. If you’re just outside the city line, call us and we’ll tell you straight whether we can get a crew to your street, and when.
Serving Arlington, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arlington 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 About Window Installation in Arlington
Yes, in many cases it will. Arlington’s post-2010 building code requires impact-resistant glazing or shutters on replacement windows in many single-family zones, so the moment you pull a permit, that requirement applies. Call (361) 441-0865 and we’ll check your specific zone before we quote, so you’re not surprised at final inspection.
Because some contractors quote the retrofit price without checking the framing, the code, or the existing header. A real Arlington quote includes an inspection, the impact glazing the permit will require, and written allowances for hidden rot or structural issues. The lower quote often moves after the wall is open. Ours doesn’t. Call (361) 441-0865 for a written price that holds.
If your home was built between 1950 and 1980 and still has original windows, the wood jambs behind the brick are probably compromised. We found this on a 1972 brick ranch off Park Row Drive near Fielder Road not long ago, three original aluminum single-panes with rotted jambs and no header support at all. The pre-install inspection tells us what’s there before we write the quote, and any structural repair goes in writing before work begins. Call (361) 441-0865 to schedule an inspection.
Yes, because Arlington’s hail exposure is real and your insurance company knows it. Impact-rated glass holds its shape when a storm throws debris at the house, and many Arlington homeowners save on wind mitigation credits after upgrading. We quote PGT and other impact-rated lines standard when the code requires it, and we’ll show you the insurance paperwork you need to file the credit. Call (361) 441-0865 for exact pricing on your openings.
If the inspector finds a code issue we didn’t catch and correct, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, handed to you when the job is done. We don’t leave an Arlington homeowner holding a failed inspection and a contractor who won’t answer the phone. Call (361) 441-0865 if you’re dealing with a failed inspection from another company. We’ll tell you what it will take to make it right.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Dallas, serving Arlington and the surrounding area since 2009.
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.