Window Replacement in Austin, TX
Old windows let Texas heat in, drive up your energy bills, and stick, fog, or leak when you need them most. We replace them with energy-efficient units that fit your opening properly and are sealed to last. Free in-home estimate, no pressure.
Replacement Windows Built for Central Texas Heat
Austin asks a lot of a window. Long summers above 100 degrees, hard afternoon sun on west-facing walls, spring hail, and the constant expansion and contraction that comes with it. Builder-grade windows from the 1980s and 1990s were never designed for that, and after twenty or thirty years most of them are done.
Tex Land Construction installs replacement windows for homeowners across Austin and the surrounding communities. We measure every opening ourselves, order units built to those measurements, and install them with our own crew. No subcontractors, no guessing, and no leaving a hole in your wall overnight.
Most homeowners come to us for one of three reasons: their energy bills keep climbing, their windows have become difficult to open and close, or condensation has appeared between the panes. All three are fixable, and all three usually point to the same answer.
Full Window Replacement, Start to Finish
A proper window replacement is more than dropping a new unit into an old hole. The opening has to be square, the frame has to be sound, and the flashing and sealant have to keep water out for the next twenty years. Here is what our crew handles on every job.
Full-Frame Replacement
The entire window comes out, including the frame, so we can inspect and repair the opening before the new unit goes in.
Insert Replacement
When the existing frame is sound, we fit a new unit inside it. Faster, less invasive, and easier on the budget.
Rot & Water Damage Repair
We open the wall, find what the old window let in, and repair the sheathing and framing before installing.
Proper Flashing & Sealing
Head flashing, sill pan, and backer rod done to spec. This is what actually keeps water out of your wall.
Interior & Exterior Trim
We finish both sides so the job looks complete, with trim that matches your home instead of a bare caulk line.
Haul-Away & Cleanup
Old windows, glass, and debris leave with us. We clean up daily, not just at the end of the project.
Every window is different, and so is every wall behind it. During your free estimate we tell you which approach your home actually needs, and why. If an insert will do the job, we will not sell you a full-frame replacement.
Recent Austin Window Replacement Projects
These are real windows our in-house crew installed on Austin-area homes. Different styles, different wall types, same standard of installation.
Arch Transom & Double-Hung Units
New units set and squared on a gable wall, including a half-round transom above. Factory film stays on until the trim is finished.
The Same Home, Finished
Windows trimmed out and the exterior finished in dark green with white window trim. The arch transom carries the gable.
Original Ranch Windows
A painted brick ranch with its original single-pane windows and shutters, photographed at the start of the project.
New Units, Navy Trim
The same home once the new windows were in, wrapped with navy trim against the painted brick and new siding.
Twin Double-Hung Unit
Two double-hung windows mulled into a single unit, set in dark red trim with a clean sealant line all the way around.
Failing Bay Window
A weathered bay window with peeling paint and failing seals. Bay units take the worst of the afternoon sun.
Signs It Is Time to Replace Your Windows in Austin
Windows rarely fail all at once. They get harder to open, then draftier, then one summer you notice the room nearest the west wall never really cools down. Central Texas accelerates all of it. Here is what our crew looks for during a free estimate, and what each sign usually means.
Condensation Between the Panes
Moisture inside the glass means the sealed unit has failed. The insulating gas is gone and cannot be restored by cleaning or resealing.
Rooms That Never Cool Down
If one room runs hot no matter how long the AC works, single-pane or failed glass on a west or south wall is usually the reason.
Windows That Stick or Drop
Sashes that jam, drag, or will not stay up point to worn balances, swollen frames, or an opening that has shifted.
Drafts and Rattling
Air you can feel around a closed window means the weatherstrip has flattened or the sash no longer seats against the frame.
Soft or Rotting Sills
A sill that gives under thumb pressure means water has been sitting there for a while, and the damage is rarely limited to the sill.
Peeling Paint and Water Stains
Bubbling paint or staining on the interior trim below a window is water finding its way in around a failed seal or flashing.
One of these on a single window is often a repair. Several across the house usually means the windows have reached the end of their service life, and replacing them together costs less per window than doing them one at a time over several years.
Window Frame Replacement in Austin Homes
The glass usually gets the blame, but the frame is what fails first. Wood frames rot from the sill up once the paint film breaks and water gets behind it. Aluminum frames conduct heat straight into the room and sweat in summer. Older vinyl frames warp in Texas sun until the sash no longer seats.
Window frame replacement means taking the whole assembly out, down to the rough opening, and rebuilding from there. It is the only way to deal with rot, out-of-square openings, or a frame that has moved with the foundation.
We check the sill plate and studs behind every frame we pull. If we find damage, we repair the framing before the new window goes in, and we show you the photos rather than just adding a line to the invoice.
This is also the point where a lot of Austin homes reveal a second problem. Water that got past a failed window has often been running down inside the wall cavity for years, and the siding or sheathing below the sill has quietly gone soft. Because we handle siding and trim as well, we can open that section, repair it properly, and close it back up in the same visit instead of sending you to a second contractor.
- Rotted or soft wood sills
- Out-of-square openings
- Failed aluminum frames
- Warped vinyl frames
- Foundation-related movement
- Frames painted shut for years
Window Sash Replacement and Hardware Repair
The sash is the moving part that holds the glass. When a window will not stay up, will not lock, or drags every time you open it, the sash or its hardware is usually the culprit rather than the whole window. Window sash replacement is often the more sensible fix, and it costs a fraction of a full replacement.
Sash Will Not Stay Up
Broken balances or spiral tubes let the sash drop. We replace the balance hardware and rebalance the window.
Broken or Cracked Sash
A cracked sash frame lets air and water past the weatherstrip. We fit a replacement sash to your existing frame.
Locks & Latches
Failed cam locks, keepers, and tilt latches replaced so the window closes tight and actually secures.
Weatherstripping
Old weatherstrip goes brittle and flattens. Replacing it closes the draft you feel in January.
Crank & Operator Hardware
Casement and awning windows depend on the operator. We replace worn cranks, gears, and hinge arms.
Honest Repair or Replace
If a sash repair will hold, we say so. If the frame behind it is failing too, we tell you that instead.
Window Glass Replacement for Foggy and Broken Panes
That haze between the panes is a failed seal. The insulated glass unit has lost its argon fill and drawn moisture in, and no amount of cleaning will clear it. Once a unit fogs, its insulating value is largely gone, which you feel as a hot spot near the window in August.
Window glass replacement swaps the insulated glass unit while keeping your existing frame and sash. When the frame is sound, this is the fastest and least expensive way to restore both the view and the efficiency.
We also replace glass broken by hail, storm debris, or an unlucky afternoon in the backyard, and we can upgrade to Low-E coated glass at the same time so the new pane performs better than the one it replaces.
- Foggy or hazy sealed units
- Cracked or shattered panes
- Hail and storm damage
- Low-E and tinted upgrades
- Tempered glass where code requires
- Obscure glass for bathrooms
Historic Window Replacement in Central Austin
Older neighborhoods around Austin come with real constraints. Openings are rarely square, brick sills sit at odd heights, and the proportions of the original windows are a large part of what gives these homes their character. Dropping a stock unit into an old opening tends to look exactly like what it is.
Historic window replacement takes more measuring and more custom ordering. We match sight lines, grid patterns, and sash proportions so the new windows read correctly from the street, while giving you modern insulated glass and hardware that works.
If your property sits in a local historic district, there may be design review requirements covering materials, grid patterns, and profiles. We will tell you what we know from working on these homes, though the approval itself is between you and the review body.
Practically, the work also takes longer. Old openings often need the frame rebuilt before anything new can be set, plaster or original interior casing has to be protected, and lead-safe practices apply on homes built before 1978. We plan for that in the estimate rather than discovering it halfway through and revising the price. If we think a window can be restored rather than replaced, we will say so, even though it is the smaller job for us.
Why Austin Homeowners Choose Us for Window Replacement
Windows are one of the few upgrades you interact with every single day. Here is what you get working with our crew.
Our Own Crew
The people who measure your windows are the people who install them. Nothing is handed off to a subcontractor.
Measured, Not Estimated
Every opening is measured individually. Units are ordered to those numbers, which is why they fit and seal properly.
Lower Cooling Bills
Low-E insulated glass cuts the solar heat coming through west and south-facing windows during Austin summers.
Quieter Rooms
Modern insulated units dampen traffic and neighborhood noise noticeably compared with single-pane glass.
Whole-Exterior Crew
We also handle siding, trim, and paint, so the wall around your new window gets finished properly, not patched.
Financing Available
Replace the windows that need it now and pay over time. Ask about current plans during your free estimate.
How Our Window Replacement Process Works
Five steps, and you know what is happening at each one.
Free In-Home Estimate
We look at every window, discuss what is failing, and give you a straight recommendation.
Exact Measurements
Each opening is measured individually so your units are built to your home, not to a standard size.
Written Quote
An itemized estimate covering units, labor, trim, and disposal, with financing options laid out.
Installation
Old units out, openings inspected and repaired, new windows set, flashed, sealed, and trimmed.
Walkthrough
We open and close every window with you, review the warranty, and clear the site.
Window Replacement Across Greater Austin TX
Tex Land Construction replaces windows for homeowners throughout Austin and the surrounding communities.
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Replacement Window FAQs, Austin TX
How much do replacement windows cost in Austin TX?
Cost depends on the number of windows, the style and size of each opening, whether you need full-frame or insert replacement, and any rot repair we find behind the old frames. Most Austin homeowners land somewhere between $650 and $1,400 per window installed, with custom shapes and large picture units running higher. We give you an itemized written estimate after measuring, so you see the real number before anything is ordered.
Should I replace the whole window or just the glass?
If the frame and sash are sound and only the sealed unit has fogged, glass replacement is the faster and cheaper fix. If the frame is rotted, the sash no longer seats, or the window is single-pane, replacing the whole unit gives you a far better result. We tell you which one your window actually needs during the free estimate.
How long does window replacement take?
Installation itself is usually one to two days for a typical home, and most windows are opened and closed the same day they come out. The longer part is manufacturing, since units are built to your measurements. Expect a few weeks between signing and installation, and we confirm the timeline in writing.
Will new windows really lower my energy bill?
If you are replacing single-pane or failed insulated units, yes, and the difference is most noticeable on west and south-facing walls during Austin summers. Low-E coated insulated glass reflects a large share of the solar heat that older glass lets straight through. The exact saving depends on your home, your insulation, and how much glass you have.
Do you replace windows in older and historic homes?
Yes. Older openings are rarely square and the original proportions matter, so we measure each one individually and order units that match the sight lines and grid patterns. If your home sits in a local historic district, design review requirements may apply, and we will point you to what we know from working in these neighborhoods.
Do you clean up and take the old windows away?
Yes. Old units, glass, and debris leave with our crew, and we clean up at the end of every working day rather than only at the end of the project.
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