Drafty windows that make rooms unusable in winter
We replace the unit and air-seal the perimeter with expanding foam and caulk. New weatherstripping and low-E glass close the path. Most homeowners notice the difference on the first cold morning.
Statewide crews, energy-efficient glass, and a clean install on every opening.
Double Hung Window Installation in Ohio Done Right the First Time
Double hung window installation in Ohio is what we do across the state, from lake-effect towns to the Appalachian foothills. If your home has drafty sashes, foggy glass between panes, or frames you have to slam to close, we replace them with tilt-in double hungs that seal tight and clean easy. One crew, one day, no mess left behind.
Careful work. Honest options.
About this service
What Double Hung Window Installation in Ohio Actually Involves
Double hung window installation in Ohio means pulling the old sash, checking the rough opening for rot and square, then setting a new unit plumb and level with window setting blocks and shims. We insulate the gap with expanding foam, seal the exterior with flashing tape and caulk, and tune the balances so both sashes glide and tilt in for cleaning. Most single openings take two to three hours; a full floor of eight windows runs a full day.
Ohio homes need this work because our weather swings hard. A January morning in Dayton can hit 8 degrees, and a July afternoon in Fairfield pushes 92. That cycle works on weatherstripping and seal failure until you feel it as a cold draft across the floor. Homeowners searching for double hung window replacement Ohio usually tell us the same thing: the furnace runs nonstop and the front room still feels like a porch.
- ✓ Lower Energy Bills
- ✓ No More Drafty Rooms
- ✓ Easy Cleaning and Operation
- ✓ Better Curb Appeal
What's included
What Our Double Hung Window Installation Includes
Every double hung job we run covers the full opening, not just the unit. That means removal, framing check, flashing, insulation, trim, and cleanup. Here is what is standard on our quotes and what we price separately if your house needs it.
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Old Unit Removal
We pull the sash, balances, and stops, then cut the unit free with a utility knife and pry bar. Old windows leave the property the same day. No dumpster sitting in your driveway for a week.
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Rough Opening Check
We check for square, rot, and water damage before anything new goes in. Soft framing gets repaired and treated. Skipping this step is how a new window ends up leaking in year three.
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Flashing and Sill Pan
Flashing tape at the sill and jambs, plus a sill pan on exterior openings. This is the detail most cheap installs skip and the reason we get called to fix leaks on other companies' work.
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Insulation and Air Seal
Expanding foam at the perimeter gap, then caulk at the interior and exterior trim line. This closes the air path that made your old window feel like an open door in January.
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Trim and Cleanup
Interior casing reinstalled or replaced to match, exterior caulk tooled clean, and the whole room vacuumed. We walk the job with you before we load the truck.
How it works
Our Double Hung Window Installation Process
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Measure and Quote
We measure every opening inside and out with a tape measure, note sill height and frame depth, and check for rot with a pry bar. You get a written per-window price, not a ballpark. Most quotes go out same day, and there is no charge for the visit.
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Order and Confirm
We order your units from Andersen, Pella, Marvin, or Simonton based on your budget and frame type. Vinyl, wood, or fiberglass, all ENERGY STAR rated for our climate zone. Lead time runs two to four weeks. We call you when the truck date is locked.
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Protect and Remove
Crews lay drop cloths, pull interior trim, and cut the old unit out with a utility knife and pry bar. We check the rough opening for square and rot, then repair any soft framing before anything new goes in. Old windows leave the same day.
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Set and Seal
Each unit goes in level with setting blocks and shims, then gets expanding foam at the perimeter, flashing tape on the exterior, and a bead of caulk at the sill. We use a level and drill on every opening. This is the step that decides whether the window leaks in five years.
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Test and Walkthrough
We open and close every sash, check the locks, and confirm the tilt function. Then we walk the job with you, show you the warranty paperwork, and haul away all debris. Most installs finish in one day per floor.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use on Every Install
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Tape measure and level
Used to measure the rough opening and confirm the new unit sits plumb and level. Out-of-square openings get corrected with shims before anything is fastened.
Pry bar and utility knife
For pulling interior stops, cutting caulk lines, and freeing the old unit without cracking plaster or trim. Slow and controlled beats fast and destructive.
Caulking gun and insulation gun
Caulk seals the interior and exterior trim line. The insulation gun applies expanding foam at the perimeter gap to close the air path around the frame.
Window setting blocks and shims
These carry the weight of the sash and hold the unit square in the opening. Skipping them is why some windows bind after a season of temperature swing.
Drill and screwdriver set
For fastening the unit through the jambs and reinstalling trim. We use the manufacturer's specified fastener pattern on every opening.
Flashing tape and sill pan
Applied at the sill and jambs on exterior openings. This is the water-management layer that keeps rain out of the wall assembly.
Real results
Before and after.
1958 Dayton Ranch, Eight Front Windows
Before
Eight original single-pane double hungs with storm panels. Foggy glass on four, two sashes would not open, and the front room stayed cold all winter. Heating bill ran high every January.
After
Eight new vinyl double hungs with low-E glass and argon. All sashes tilt in and operate with two fingers. The front room held heat through the first cold snap, and the homeowner reported a noticeable drop on the next gas bill.
Solon Two-Story, Six Second-Floor Units
Before
Six tall second-floor double hungs with failed seals and foggy glass. Cleaning required a ladder, and two windows were painted shut from the previous owner. No flashing tape at the sills.
After
Six new tilt-in double hungs with flashing tape and sill pans at every opening. Both sashes clean from inside the house. Locks and balances tuned, and the exterior trim matched so the facade looks original.
Boardman Kitchen and Bath Windows
Before
Two shallow aluminum openings with rotted sill framing. Water stains on the interior wall below the kitchen window, and the bath window would not latch. Both leaked during heavy rain.
After
Framing cut out and treated, then two new double hungs installed with flashing tape and sill pans. No water intrusion through two spring storm seasons. Interior trim replaced to match the room.
Problems we solve
Window Problems We Solve Across Ohio
Most calls we get are one of these five. Each one has a fix, and none of them get better on their own.
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Foggy glass between panes
A failed seal means the unit is done. We measure the opening, order a matching double hung, and swap it in two to three hours. New low-E glass with argon restores the rating.
Sticking windows and broken balances
We replace the unit and tune the new balances so both sashes move with two fingers and tilt in for cleaning. No more slamming, no more cracked frames.
Rotted window frames and sill leaks
We cut out the rot, treat the framing, and install a new unit with flashing tape and a sill pan. That is the detail that stops the leak from coming back.
Proof you can check
Licensed, Insured, and Warrantied
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Ohio contractor licenseState of Ohio
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AAMA installation certificationAmerican Architectural Manufacturers Association
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ENERGY STAR partner standardsU.S. EPA
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OSHA safety certificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration
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ICC code complianceInternational Code Council
Customer reviews
Reviews From Ohio Window Replacement Jobs
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“We had eight double hungs on the front of a 1958 ranch, all foggy and drafty. Crew showed up at 8, had the old ones out by 10, and every unit was set and caulked by 4. They found soft framing under two sills and fixed it without a change order. First cold snap after, the front room held heat for the first time in years.”
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Marcus D.Homeowner, Dayton
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“I got three quotes for double hung window replacement. These guys were the only ones who talked about flashing tape and sill pans. Install took one day for six windows. They laid drop cloths everywhere, vacuumed the trim dust, and walked me through the tilt function on each sash. No surprises on the final invoice.”
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Renee P.Homeowner, Solon
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“Two windows in the back bedroom would not open at all, and one had a cracked balance. They matched the existing vinyl profile so you cannot tell which windows are new from the street. Took about three hours for both. Price came in right where the quote said, and they hauled the old units away the same day.”
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Tom W.Homeowner, Boardman
✓ VerifiedTypical 2026 pricing runs $450 to $1,100 per opening installed, with most Ohio homes landing near $650 for a standard vinyl double hung with low-E glass. Wood and fiberglass units push higher. Full-house jobs get a lower per-window rate because setup and travel spread across more openings. We quote per window in writing so you can compare line by line.
A single window takes two to three hours. A crew of two finishes eight to ten openings in one day, so most first floors are done before dinner. Full-house jobs run two to four days depending on count and whether we are repairing rotted framing. We give you a day-by-day schedule with the quote.
The best company is the one that flashes and air-seals every opening and puts the same crew on your job from measure to walkthrough. Ask any installer for their Ohio contractor license, their AAMA training, and a written labor warranty. We provide all three, plus a per-window price before you commit. Compare the flashing detail, not the sales pitch.
Most like-for-like replacements in Ohio do not require a permit when the opening size and egress stay the same. If you are enlarging an opening, changing egress, or altering structural framing, a local permit is usually required. We check the rules for your city before we order units and handle the paperwork when one is needed.
Where we deliver this service
Cities We Serve for Double Hung Window Installation in Ohio
We run double hung window installation crews across Ohio, from the Miami Valley to the Mahoning Valley and the Lake Erie shore. Whether you need one window or a full house, we schedule by region and keep travel time down. Call and we will tell you the next open date for your city. Every job gets the same flashing, sealing, and cleanup standard.
DaytonPre-war bungalows and 1990s subdivisions both need window work here. We measure frame depth on every opening and match trim so the exterior stays consistent.View area →Cuyahoga FallsOlder homes near the river have deep frames and original wood trim. We handle careful removal and matched casing, plus flashing tape at every sill.View area →FairfieldSuburban housing stock with standard double hungs. Most jobs here are full-floor replacements, and we can usually finish eight openings in one day.View area →Boardman1970s ranches with shallow aluminum openings are common. We use pocket replacement units and add sill pans these houses never had.View area →Garfield HeightsDense older neighborhoods with true divided-lite windows. We check for rot in the sill framing before ordering units, since leaks are common here.View area →MilfordRiver valley humidity shows up as condensation on older glass. We install low-E units with argon to reduce the surface temperature swing.View area →SolonTwo-story homes with tall second-floor windows. Tilt-in sashes are the main reason homeowners here replace, since ladder cleaning is not practical.View area →TrotwoodMid-century ranches with original single-pane units. We phase replacements by floor so the house stays livable during the job.View area →OxfordA mix of older homes and rental properties. We handle egress checks on bedroom windows and confirm clear opening dimensions before install.View area →BellefontaineCold winters and older housing stock. We check every perimeter joint and tool a fresh caulk bead before we leave the job.View area →PataskalaNewer construction with builder-grade windows reaching end of life. We match the existing profile and upgrade the glass package on replacement.View area →GreenvilleRural and small-town homes with a range of window types. We measure each opening and quote per window so the scope is clear.View area →CambridgeHilly terrain and older homes with deep frames. We handle rot repair and flashing detail on every exterior opening.View area →KentonSmall-city housing stock with a lot of original double hungs. Full-floor jobs are common, and we can usually start within two weeks.View area →Port ClintonLake Erie wind and moisture drive water against the glass. Sill pans and flashing tape are standard on every exterior opening here.View area →
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