Question 1

How much does basement window replacement cost?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the size of the opening, the condition of the existing frame, and how many windows you're replacing. Most homeowners replace all of them at once — the estimate is free, and there's no pressure attached to it.

Question 2

Can you replace just the glass on a basement window?

Accepted Answer

On an old steel or wood basement window, no — and you wouldn't want to. The frame is usually the bigger problem. Replacing the full unit costs more than a pane of glass but actually fixes the draft, the rust, and the leak.

Question 3

My basement windows are odd sizes. Is that a problem?

Accepted Answer

No. Every window we install is custom-made to your opening. Odd sizes are normal in basements, especially in older homes.

Question 4

Do you install basement windows in winter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, year-round. Each window is out and in quickly, so your basement isn't open to the weather for long.

Question 5

Will new basement windows help with dampness?

Accepted Answer

They stop water and air coming in through and around the window itself, and a hopper lets you ventilate properly. If water is coming through the foundation walls or floor, that's a separate waterproofing issue.

Question 6

Do hopper windows count as egress windows?

Accepted Answer

No. Egress windows require a much larger opening, usually cut into the foundation.

Basement Window Replacement in Utica & Central New York