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 Irving
Most window installation projects in Irving run $450 – $1,850 per opening depending on the window style, frame material, and whether the opening needs reframing or just a retrofit. A typical vinyl replacement window installed in a 1980s-era home near MacArthur Boulevard runs $550 – $950, while a large picture window with low-E glass in a Valley Ranch two-story will sit closer to $1,200 – $1,850. Westlight Windows Dallas installs across Irving every week, from Las Colinas high-rises to the single-family neighborhoods off Story Road and Belt Line. We know which homes have original single-pane aluminum frames, which west-facing patio doors warp in the afternoon sun, and what the Irving building code actually requires for wind-load ratings. Call (361) 441-0865 and we’ll send a technician who can measure, assess, and hand you a written price before any work starts.
Why Westlight Windows Dallas Is Irving’s Preferred Window Installation Company
Irving homeowners tend to ask the same three things: will my new windows pass the DP 35 wind-load inspection, will the crew clean up, and will the price change once the job starts. Those are fair questions, and they’re the questions we answer in writing before a single screw turns.
Our crews have replaced windows in homes throughout Irving, including the 1970s neighborhoods around Grauwyler Road, the newer builds in Valley Ranch, and the condominium towers off O’Connor. We’ve seen original aluminum frames that twist under wind pressure, patio doors that bind after two decades of Texas sun, and powder-coated steel frames that sweat in August humidity. We know what holds up here and what doesn’t.
Every Westlight job follows the Kingswell Guarantee: a written price before work begins, a committed arrival window, a clean job site when we leave, and a written guarantee on the completed work. If something fails after we’re gone, the 365-Day Done Right Promise means we come back and fix it at no charge. Owen Satterfield, our lead installer, insists on that standard on every Irving job. No revised invoices at the door. No “the permit pushed the price up” after the fact. You get your number upfront, and it holds.
Vinyl Windows in Irving
Vinyl windows in Irving are the workhorse of the retrofit market here and for good reason. A standard double-hung vinyl replacement in a 1970s ranch near Northgate runs $550 – $850 installed, and the material resists the humidity and UV exposure that destroy wood and aluminum frames quickly in this climate. Vinyl frames don’t twist like old aluminum, don’t rot like wood, and when paired with low-E glass, they cut heat gain through west- and south-facing openings. For most Irving homeowners with original single-pane units, vinyl is the fastest path to a code-compliant, energy-efficient upgrade.
Reinforced Vinyl For Wind-Load Compliance
Standard vinyl frames can twist under the sustained wind pressure common during Irving’s spring and fall severe thunderstorms. We specify fiberglass-reinforced vinyl sashes and frames for openings that must meet DP 35, particularly on second stories and large slider bays. The reinforcement is internal, so the window looks the same from the street. It tests higher, deflects less, and holds its seal longer than an unreinforced unit.
Multi-Point Locking Systems
Many of the older aluminum sliders in Irving homes have a single latch at the center, which is a weak point against wind-driven rain and forced entry. Our vinyl slider and casement options can include multi-point locking hardware that engages the frame at three or more points. It keeps the sash tight against the weatherstripping, reduces air leakage, and makes the window stiffer under load. It’s a cheap insurance policy against Irving’s storm season.
Picture Window in Irving
A picture window in Irving is usually the largest single pane of glass in the home, often facing the street or a back yard, and that means it takes the brunt of solar heat and wind pressure. Replacing a large fixed picture window in a Valley Ranch home typically runs $1,200 – $1,850 installed, depending on glass package and whether the frame needs a full tear-out versus a pocket replacement. Homeowners here often find that the original aluminum picture windows from the 1980s and 1990s have failed seals, fogged glass, and frames that flex under gusty conditions. The fix is not a bigger air conditioner. It’s a properly rated fixed unit with heat-rejecting glass.
Glass Packages That Work In Texas Sun
For west- and south-facing picture windows in Irving, we typically recommend low-E glass with an argon gas fill and a solar heat gain coefficient below 0.25. This cuts the solar load that bakes living rooms and fades furniture. For windows that take direct afternoon sun, a tinted or spectrally selective low-E coating makes a measurable difference in cooling cost. We’ll show you sample glass under a heat lamp before you commit.
When A “Fixed” Window Is Not Fixed
Some Irving homeowners request operable windows where a picture window currently sits, particularly when the original builder installed a fixed unit in a room with no cross-ventilation. That’s a bigger job because it changes the rough opening and sometimes the header. It also changes the structural load path, which is why we pull permits and have the opening inspected. We’d rather tell you that before you buy than rip out a wall and discover it mid-job.
Trusted Brands We Service in Irving
Westlight stocks and installs frames and glass from eight manufacturer lines, including PGT, Mr-Glass, and Therma-Tru. For Irving wind-load requirements, PGT’s reinforced vinyl lines are a common spec because they’re tested and labeled, which is exactly what an inspector wants to see. Mr-Glass gives us fast supply on insulated glass units for replacement work, which shortens turnaround on Irving jobs. And Therma-Tru covers the door side of the envelope for homeowners who are updating entry doors at the same time as their Window Installation work. We carry local parts and hardware for these brands near our Dallas-Fort Worth office, so most Irving homeowners can get parts or service within days rather than weeks.
Common Window Installation Problems We See in Irving Homes
- DP rating failures on original aluminum windows. Homes built in the 1970s through early 1990s, especially in Las Colinas and parts of Valley Ranch, frequently have original aluminum frames installed before Irving enforced the DP 35 requirement. These frames twist under severe thunderstorm winds, and the glass seals break. They leak air even when fully closed.
- West-facing warped patio doors. In Valley Ranch, original wood and aluminum patio doors that face west warp from years of afternoon sun. The sash binds in the jamb, the weatherstripping compresses unevenly, and humid air and dust push through the gap. We’ve pulled doors out of Irving homes where you could see daylight through the top corner.
- Hollow-core exterior doors on older brick veneer homes. Many 1970s and 1980s Irving homes have original hollow-core or thin metal exterior doors that were never meant for today’s energy standards. They sweat, they rust, they leak conditioned air. Replacing them with an insulated Therma-Tru or ViewLux door unit with proper flashing stops the condensation and mildew homeowners see around the jamb.
- Retrofit jobs done without flashing or flashing tape. Some previous installs in Irving we remove were set into the opening with caulk and a prayer. No flashing, no drip cap, no pan. Water finds its way behind the frame, rots the rough sill, and the homeowner only notices when drywall stains appear. A permit inspection catches this if the job is done right the first time.
Pricing for Window Installation in Irving, TX
Here’s what you can expect to pay in Irving for new windows, installed. Single-hung and double-hung vinyl replacements run $450 – $850 per opening. Horizontal roller and casement windows in reinforced vinyl run $600 – $1,100. Picture and fixed windows run $1,200 – $1,850 for large openings. Bay and bow window assemblies are the big-ticket items: $3,000 – $7,500 installed depending on size, seat board, and roof. Add $150 – $400 per opening if the existing frame has rot, requires full tear-out, or needs the rough opening squared and reflashed. Permits in Irving add about $100 – $250 per project depending on the number of openings. Every quote we write is a fixed price in writing. Call (361) 441-0865 to schedule a free estimate and get your number before any work begins.
We Also Serve Cities Near Irving
Westlight serves Irving and the surrounding metro. We run crews into Dallas, Hutchins, Mesquite, and Lancaster on the same schedule we run Irving routes, so you get the same written pricing and the same guarantee whether you’re off MacArthur Boulevard or the other side of the Trinity. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, and each crew works one city per day, which keeps our arrival windows tight. If your home is in a neighboring community, call (361) 441-0865 and we’ll tell you which day we’re in your area.
Serving Irving, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Irving 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 Irving
Irving building code requires window and door assemblies to meet a design pressure rating of at least DP 35 in wind-borne debris regions, which covers most of the city including Valley Ranch and Las Colinas. That means the window must resist 35 pounds of pressure per square foot without structural failure or dangerous air leakage. Many original 1970s – 1990s aluminum windows in Irving were installed before this standard, so a retrofit is a compliance upgrade, not just a cosmetic one. We’ll spec and install units labeled for DP 35 or higher, and we’ll show you the labels before they go in. Call (361) 441-0865 for a quote on compliant windows.
Yes, Irving requires a building permit for window replacement when the opening size changes, when structural headers are altered, or when the job involves full tear-out rather than pocket replacement. The inspector checks the rough opening, flashing, and the product labels to confirm the windows meet the DP 35 wind-load requirement. We pull the permit ourselves, meet the inspector at the job, and don’t close up the walls until the work is signed off. Call (361) 441-0865 and ask Owen Satterfield about the permit path on your specific home.
In many cases, yes. Insurers writing policies in Dallas County often discount premiums for documented wind-mitigation features, including impact-rated windows and reinforced door assemblies. What matters is paper documentation: the product label with the DP rating, the permit, and the inspection record. A window installed without a permit saves you money in the moment and costs you the discount later. We provide all documentation on every Irving job. Call (361) 441-0865 and we’ll connect you with what your insurer needs.
A DP rating measures how much wind pressure a window can take before failing; an HVHZ rating is a Miami-Dade County standard for hurricane-prone zones. Irving is not in an HVHZ jurisdiction, so you don’t need Miami-Dade certification. You need a product labeled for the DP 35 minimum that Irving code enforces. Buying an HVHZ-rated window is over-spec for this city and costs money you don’t need to spend. We’ll match the rating to the actual code requirement so you pay for what Irving demands, not what Miami demands. Call (361) 441-0865 if you’ve been quoted both and want a straight read on which one applies.
Because the frames have twisted over decades of North Texas wind and heat, and the compression weatherstripping has hardened and lost its shape. Aluminum expands and contracts dramatically in Irving’s summer heat, which slowly flexes the frame out of square. Once the frame is no longer square, the operable sash won’t seal. The permanent fix is replacement with a reinforced frame that holds its geometry. Caulking the outside won’t fix a moving frame. Call (361) 441-0865 for a free inspection and a written replacement price.
The Kingswell Way For Irving Homeowners
Every window and door installation we do in Irving, from a single picture window off Belt Line to a full-house replacement in Valley Ranch, runs on the same five promises. We say the price before the work. We show up in the window we gave. We leave the place cleaner than we found it. We put the guarantee in writing. We come back if it fails. That’s the Kingswell Guarantee, and it’s on paper at the end of every job. Owen Satterfield has been running jobs this way since 2009, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise means if something is not right, we fix it at no charge.
If you’re in Irving, Texas, and want window installation that meets the DP 35 code, lowers your cooling cost, and comes with a written price that does not move, call (361) 441-0865 today. A real person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and they can schedule your free estimate.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Dallas, serving Irving and surrounding communities 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.