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What drives a window replacement bid

Updated 2026-09-15 · Fact-checked educational article

Quick answer

Count, type, access, and trim — not just the glass SKU.

Openings are not identical

A first-floor double-hung and a third-story picture window do not share a unit price. Measure width, height, and how the crew reaches them.

Insert vs full-frame

Insert replacements keep the existing frame when it is sound. Full-frame work appears when the old frame is rotten or out of square.