How Much Does Window Repair Cost?

Most homeowners spend an average of $405 for window repair, but prices can fall anywhere from $70 to $1,700, depending on factors like the type of repair, the window size, and the window type. In this guide, we’ll provide a breakdown of costs and influencing factors when planning a repair to help you budget accurately.

Window Repair Cost Factors

Window repair costs can depend on a number of different things, which is why the price range is so large. You may have different costs based on the number of panes in your window, the material of the frame, and some other factors.

Type of Repair

 7 common window repairs illustrated, including broken window seal, hardware issues, and damaged screen

Windows have a lot of moving parts and components that can get damaged or wear down over time. The type of repair you need will always factor into your total window repair cost. If you don’t know what the problem is, you can call a window repair company near you to determine the issue and implement a solution.

Fixing a drafty window is often going to be cheaper than repairing a window track, but costs depend on the contractor, the price of materials in your area, and how bad the issue is.

Check out some standard price ranges for different window repairs based on the issue you’re experiencing in the table below.

Cosmetic Frame Damage

Minor damage to the window frame costs an average of $75 to $200 to repair, depending on the extent and location of the damage and the frame material. 

Cracked or Broken Glass

Cracked or broken glass can cost $75 to $2,000 or more to repair or replace. The cost for glass repair is affected by the size and shape of the pane, how difficult the glass is to replace, and if the glass needs to be custom cut.

Difficult to Operate

Windows that are sticking or otherwise difficult to operate average about $100 to $500 to repair. Fixes for difficult-to-operate windows vary, ranging from track replacement to repairing swelling or warping material.

Drafty Window

A drafty window costs $100 to $400 to repair. Drafty windows may need new weatherstripping, caulk, or insulation, or they may need to be reglazed.

Foggy Window

Repairing foggy windows can cost $75 to $200 on average. Foggy windows may need window sash repair or replacement or new seals.

Leaking Window

Fixing a leaking window can cost $100 to $600, depending on the cause and location of the leak. Repairs for a leaking window can range from minor fixes like fresh caulk to major repairs or even replacement. 

Rotted Frame

A rotted frame will cost $250 to $800 to repair, on average. Rotted frames often need to be partially or fully replaced, so how much you pay will depend on how extensive the rotting is. 

Water Damage

Repairing water damage to a window costs an average of $150 to $600. Repair costs will be affected by where the water damage is and which parts of the window are damaged. 

Latch or Hardware Issues

Repairing window hardware can cost $25 to $150. A simple latch repair or replacement is a straightforward fix, while repairs to hinges, crank handles, and other hardware may be more complex—and more expensive. 

Repair or Replace Screen

Repairing or replacing a damaged window screen can cost between $25 and $100. Depending on the type of window and the extent of the damage, you may even be able to DIY screen repair, but call a pro for more complex repairs.

Type of Window

The type of window you need repaired will also play a part in your repair costs because each option has different standard sizing, a varying number of panes, and different structural components.

For example, you can expect to pay significantly more for a large bay window than you would for a small hopper or single casement window in virtually all instances.

The table below includes some window repair costs based on the window type, but again, remember that size and frame material can push these average costs up or down significantly.

Brand

The cost to repair or replace windows varies depending on the brand, as well. Here are some common window brands and their price ranges per window.

Number of Panes

There are many window types, and each type has a different number of window panels and panes. The average cost for glass repair per pane is around $200. Here is a breakdown of average repair costs based on the number of panes.

Window Material

The material your frames are made out of will have a major impact on window repair costs, much like they do on window replacement costs.

Some materials, like wood and aluminum, are easy to repair and cost less to fix a dent or scratch. Fiberglass and composite windows tend to be more difficult to repair because the work involves matching the material’s composition and more often requires replacing structural components rather than repairing them.

The table below includes typical window repair costs for a standard double-hung window, so keep in mind that prices can climb much higher for larger windows with additional panes of glass.

Window Size

The larger the window, the higher the repair cost is likely to be. This is because larger windows are more likely to sustain structural damage, which may require a partial replacement of components, and because larger windows will require more labor, time, and materials to repair. In most cases, you can expect to spend between $25 and $60 per square foot for window repairs.

Repairing a small hopper window may cost around $50 to $150, while fixing a large bay window could cost over $3,000, depending on the damage.

Window Accessibility

How accessible your window is will determine how much time and energy your window repair professional will need to put toward your repair, so it affects the labor cost.

Repairing a skylight in the ceiling or a window on the second story will cost extra if the repair person needs a ladder or roof access to repair the broken exterior window. You could spend $100 to $300 more in labor costs to repair windows that are difficult to access. The added fees are worth the added cost, though, since these jobs can be especially dangerous for people who aren’t trained to do the work safely.

Labor Costs

To repair a broken window, expect to pay between $30 to $90 per hour. Some factors that could increase the labor fees include asking for custom-made panes, special hardware, and repairing hard-to-reach windows.

In many cases, like replacing interior parts of the window or replacing glass panes, the labor cost will account for more than half of the total.

Emergency Window Repair

For a regular window repair, you’ll pay between $30 and $90 per hour. However, if you need an emergency repair, expect to pay the repairperson or glazier double or triple this rate per hour. This added fee is to account for the inconvenience of having to get to your property immediately or to come out on a weekend or holiday.

Window Repair vs. Replacement

In some cases, it may be more cost-effective to replace a window rather than repair it. This holds particularly true for older windows that may be likely to need further repairs in the near future. Have a window pro assess the extent of the damage and give a repair quote. If the repairs are extensive and the cost is nearing the price of a replacement window, a replacement may avoid future repair-related costs and headaches.