Single & Double Hung Windows in Houston, TX

Single & Double Hung Windows in Houston, TX

Single and double hung windows are the most common window style in Houston homes. A single hung window opens from the bottom only, while a double hung lets you open both the top and bottom sashes. Most Houston homeowners pay between $450 and $900 per window installed, depending on size, glass package, and the condition of the existing frame. If you’re weighing options, call Westlight Windows Houston at (325) 326-4211 and we’ll give you a written price before any work begins.

Hung windows are what most people picture when they think of a window: a rectangular opening with two sashes stacked vertically. What separates a good installation from a bad one in Houston isn’t the window itself, it’s the seal, the flashing, and how the frame is tied into the house. Houston’s climate punishes shortcuts. Humidity, hard rain, and the occasional hurricane-force gust find their way through gaps that looked fine on installation day. We’ve been installing windows in Houston since 2009, and we’ve learned exactly where those gaps show up years later. That’s why our window installation in Houston process includes a written guarantee on every job, handed to you at completion.

The late-afternoon sun through a good hung window is the whole reason our company is called Westlight, and why we specialize in Window Installation done right. That warm light is what a proper window earns. Owen Satterfield started this company with a simple rule: 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, and come back if it fails. We call it The Kingswell Way, and every single or double hung window we install in Houston follows it.

Key Takeaways

• Most single and double hung windows in Houston run $450 – $900 per window installed, with final pricing based on size, glass, and frame condition.
• Double hung windows cost 15 – 20% more than single hung but offer better ventilation and easier cleaning.
• We install windows from eight manufacturer lines, including energy-efficient ECO Window Systems and impact-rated PGT and CGI.
• Every job gets a written price before work starts, a committed arrival window, and a written guarantee at completion.
• Call (325) 326-4211 for a free estimate, answered by a live person 24/7.

When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows

Most Houston homeowners don’t think about their hung windows until one of them stops doing its job. Here are the situations where Window Installation Near Me in Houston, TX makes sense for replacing or installing new hung windows:

• Your sashes won’t stay up. If you prop a window open with a stick or a book, the spring balance system has failed. This is common in older Houston homes, especially in neighborhoods like Montrose, The Heights, and Meyerland where original wood windows from the 1950s and 60s are still in place.
• You feel a draft in winter. Houston gets only a few cold snaps a year, but when the January front comes through, a drafty hung window will make your heater work overtime. If you can feel air moving around a closed window, the weatherstripping or the seal between panes has failed.
• Condensation or fog between the panes. Double-pane windows that fog up on the inside have lost their seal. That trapped moisture means the insulating gas has escaped. In Houston’s humidity, a failed seal also invites mildew around the interior frame.
• The window is painted or caulked shut. In older Houston bungalows, we often see windows that haven’t opened in decades. A double hung replacement gives you ventilation back, which matters in a city where nine months a year you want cross-breezes.
• You’re upgrading before storm season. If your home is in a wind-borne debris zone and you want impact-rated glass, PGT and CGI make hung windows engineered for Houston’s storm profile.
• You want to cut cooling costs. Low-e glass, which is a thin coating that reflects heat back outside in summer, makes a measurable difference in Houston air-conditioning bills. We help you pick the right glass package for your home’s sun exposure, not just the window style.

If any of these sound familiar, call us at (325) 326-4211. We’ll schedule a time to measure and talk options. There’s no charge for the estimate and no pressure to sign that day.

Our Single & Double Hung Windows Process

Here’s how it works when you work with Westlight Windows Houston:

1. You call us. A live person picks up, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No phone tree, no voicemail box. We’ll ask about the windows you’re having trouble with and schedule a visit in a committed arrival window.
2. We measure and show you real options. Owen Satterfield’s team will come to your home, inspect the existing frames, and walk you through hung window styles from our eight manufacturer lines. We carry CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, PGT, CGI, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux. We’d rather match the product to the job than force the job into whatever’s in the warehouse.
3. You get a written price. Before any work starts, you receive an itemized quote in writing. That price doesn’t change at the door. No fuel surcharges, no “discovered damage” adjustments. The number we write down is the number on your invoice.
4. We install on schedule. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive in the window we promised. We pull permits when required, protect your floors and furniture, and respect your home while we work.
5. We clean up and hand you the guarantee. When the last screw is in and the caulk has set, we sweep, vacuum, and haul away debris. Then we hand you a written guarantee covering the work. If anything fails within the guarantee period under the 365-Day Done Right Promise, we return and fix it at no charge.

Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Houston

Here’s what you can expect to pay for hung windows in the Houston market, installed:

What moves the price:

• Single vs. double hung. A double hung has two operable sashes and more moving parts, so it costs 15 – 20% more. The tradeoff is real: you can open the top sash to release hot air while keeping the bottom closed, and you can clean both panes from inside your home.
• Insert vs. full-frame. If your existing frames are square and rot-free, an insert-style installation keeps costs down. If the frames have water damage, which is common in Houston’s older neighborhoods, a full-frame replacement adds labor and material.
• Glass package. Low-e and argon gas fills cost more up front and save on cooling bills over time. Impact-rated glass, like PGT or CGI, costs the most and is worth it if your home is in a wind-borne debris zone.
• Brand. CWS and Mr-Glass offer solid mid-range options. ES Windows and ECO Window Systems offer premium energy performance. We’ll quote the right product for your priorities, not the one with the highest margin.
• Quantity. Replacing one window costs more per unit than replacing ten. If you’re planning a full-home upgrade, ask us about phasing it across a year or two so the budget works.

We don’t revise prices at the door. When Owen hands you the written quote, that’s the price. Call (325) 326-4211 for a free estimate and we’ll tell you exactly what your hung window project costs in Houston before you spend a dime.

Why Houston Homeowners Choose Westlight for Hung Windows

We know there are plenty of window companies in Houston. We also know that a lot of our customers called us because someone else didn’t show up, or showed up late, or quoted one price and billed another. The reasons people stay with us are specific:

• The Kingswell Guarantee. Four promises written into every job: a written price before any work starts, a committed arrival window we actually honor, a clean job site when we leave, and a written guarantee on the completed work. Every single project, no exceptions.
• The 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right during the guarantee period, we come back and fix it. No charge, no negotiating, no “that’s not covered.” It’s covered.
• A real human answers the phone. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When a window breaks during a July thunderstorm at 9 p.m. and rain is pouring through it, you don’t want an answering service.
• We’re an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, founded in 2009. Owen Satterfield runs this company personally. He’s accountable in a way a national franchise sales rep simply isn’t.
• Eight manufacturer lines. PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux. That breadth matters because the right window for a 1930s bungalow in The Heights isn’t the right window for a 2005 tract home in Katy.
• Background-checked technicians in uniform. You know exactly who’s walking through your door. They’re our employees, not subcontractors we’ve never met.

FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows

How much does it cost to replace a double hung window in Houston?

A standard-size double hung window in Houston typically costs $550 to $800 installed. Larger or impact-rated models run $850 to $1,400. The biggest cost drivers are the glass package, whether you need a full-frame or insert installation, and the brand you choose. Call (325) 326-4211 and we’ll give you a written, itemized price for your exact windows before any work starts. Estimates are free.

Should I choose single hung or double hung windows?

For most Houston homes, double hung is worth the extra 15 – 20% upfront because you can open the top sash to vent hot air while keeping the bottom sash closed for privacy and child safety. Single hung makes sense for budget-conscious projects or windows that are hard to reach, like over a kitchen sink, while Awning & Hopper Windows work well for basements and tight spaces. If you’re not sure, we’ll walk you through the difference in your actual home so you can see how each one works before you commit.

Is it cheaper to repair or replace a hung window?

If the problem is a broken balance spring or worn weatherstripping, a repair usually runs $100 to $250, and that’s often the right call if the window is under 10 years old. But if the seal has failed between panes, the frame has rot, or the window is 20+ years old, replacement is almost always the better long-term value. In Houston’s humidity, failed seals and rotted frames don’t get better with patching. Call (325) 326-4211 and we’ll give you an honest read on whether repair or replacement makes sense, with no push toward the pricier option.

Can you install hung windows the same day?

Yes, in many cases. Standard-size single and double hung windows in vinyl or aluminum are often in stock or available within days from our manufacturers, and a single-window installation can usually be completed the same day. Impact-rated or custom-size orders typically take two to four weeks. Call (325) 326-4211 and tell us about your project. We’ll give you a realistic timeline, not a best-case guess.

Get a Written Price for Your Hung Windows in Houston

You don’t have to wonder what your single or double hung windows-or even 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows-will cost. You don’t have to wait for a callback. And you don’t have to worry about a price that changes when the crew arrives.

Call Westlight Windows Houston at (325) 326-4211. A live person will answer, take down the details, and schedule a time to visit your home. Owen Satterfield’s team will measure, show you real options from manufacturers like ECO Window Systems, CWS, and Mr-Glass, and hand you a written price before any work begins. The estimate is free, the guarantee is in writing, and the price doesn’t move.

Bright, warm, and worth doing right. That’s what a good window is. That’s how we do it.

Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Houston, serving Houston.