How Much Does Window Replacement Cost in Arlington, VA? Real 2026 DreamHome window pricing for Lyon Village, Cherrydale, Westover, Lyon Park, and every Arlington neighborhood. ProVia ecoLite, ProVia ENDURE, and energy-rated vinyl replacements.
If you live in Arlington and you have asked three window companies for a quote, you have probably seen prices swing from $400 to $1,200 per window for the exact same opening. That gap is brand, install method, and frame material. This page is the honest pricing reference DreamHome uses on actual 2026 Arlington window jobs, organized by window count, material, and install method. The number on the page is the number on the contract.
The average cost of new windows in Arlington, VA is $500–$850 per ProVia ecoLite double-hung window installed and $750–$1,350 per ProVia ENDURE double-hung as of 2026. A Arlington colonial replacement of 12 to 15 windows runs $4,950–$9,500 for ecoLite and $8,800–$15,700 for ENDURE. Bay and bow windows run $15,400–$28,000. Picture and specialty geometric windows run $2,650–$7,600. All pricing includes interior trim, exterior wrap, foam insulation, and Arlington County permit fees.
Arlington VA Window Replacement Pricing by Material (2026)
Arlington’s bungalows, brick colonials, and Cape Cods sit on small lots with mature trees and tight access. Most Arlington window installations we work on are in their second or third lifecycle, which means the pricing below reflects what we actually quote on real Arlington homes in 2026.
Arlington permit fees through Arlington County run $110 to $295 depending on scope. All DreamHome estimates include the permit pull, the Arlington County inspection coordination, and the final sign-off paperwork. You do not coordinate the inspector. We do.
What Drives Windows Cost in Arlington, VA
Two identical-looking Arlington homes can quote $4,000 apart for legitimate reasons. Here is what actually moves the number.
Window Count and Size
Arlington ranches average 8 to 12 windows. Split-levels average 10 to 14. Arlington colonials average 12 to 18. Larger custom Arlington homes run 18 to 30. Standard openings (3’x5′) price per the table above. Oversize openings, picture windows, and geometric specialty shapes price separately.
Frame Material and Brand
ProVia ecoLite is the value tier — energy-rated vinyl with proper foam insulation and lifetime warranty. ProVia ENDURE is the premium tier — foam-filled frame, triple-pane glass option, and the highest impact and acoustic ratings available in vinyl. Wood-clad and fiberglass options run 40 to 80 percent above ENDURE pricing and are quoted on request for historic Arlington homes.
Install Method
Retrofit install (also called insert install) keeps the existing frame and inserts the new window into the opening. It is faster, cheaper, and works in most Arlington homes where the existing frame is sound. Full-frame install removes the old window down to the rough opening, replaces flashing, and rebuilds trim. It costs 30 to 50 percent more but is required when frames are rotted, the opening is being resized, or premium air sealing is the priority.
Trim Work and Wrap
Most Arlington window projects include new interior trim, exterior aluminum coil wrap on brickmold, and foam insulation around the new frame. We do not price these as add-ons. Painted hardwood interior trim (common in historic Arlington neighborhoods) adds $35 to $75 per window. Stained interior trim adds $60 to $120 per window.
Glass Package
Standard glass is Low-E with argon gas fill and meets ENERGY STAR for the VA climate zone. Triple-pane upgrade adds approximately $80 to $140 per window. Tempered glass (required in bathrooms and stair-adjacent openings under VA code) adds $60 to $110 per window. Obscure glass for privacy adds $35 to $75 per window.
Permits and Access
Arlington County permit fees for window replacement run $110 to $295, depending on how many openings are being modified vs. retrofit. Standard retrofit projects on Arlington homes are straightforward. Structural changes (combining two windows, enlarging an opening) require additional permitting and engineering review.
Windows Cost by Arlington Neighborhood
Arlington’s housing stock is not uniform. A 1925 brick bungalow does not cost the same to re-window as a 1965 brick townhome, even though the curb-appeal numbers look similar. Here is what we actually see on real Arlington jobs by neighborhood.
Lyon Village
Tight access and steep pitches add fall-protection labor. Many homes have been expanded with rear additions that bring complex roof tie-ins.
Cherrydale, Maywood
Original 1920s decking is often skip-sheathing that requires full replacement under modern code. Budget for decking is a real number, not a contingency.
Westover, Tara, Leeway
Cape Cod dormers and shed dormers make for complex flashing work. Kickout flashing is the single most common scope gap on cheaper estimates.
Lyon Park, Ashton Heights
Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration is the dominant spec. Designer Berkshire upgrades are common on the larger center-hall colonials.
Fairlington, Shirlington, Arlington Heights
Fairlington townhomes are typically re-roofed by HOA color match. Interior units run lower, end units run higher with additional gable detail.
“Window companies are the worst offenders on inflate-and-discount pricing in the DMV. The whole industry is built on buy-three-get-one-free promotions that have a $400 discount baked into a $1,600 inflated quote. The premium brands fly a salesperson out, run a four-hour presentation, and walk you down from $34,000 to $19,000. That spread is not a deal. It is the inflate-and-discount model. We do not work that way.”
“The two questions to ask every window contractor are: is this a retrofit or a full-frame install, and is the foam insulation around the frame included or excluded. Half of the cheaper quotes in the DMV skip the foam. A window installed without foam insulation around the frame leaks air and condenses moisture into the wall cavity. That is how rot starts behind the trim. The number on the page is the number on the invoice.”
Why DreamHome’s Arlington Pricing Looks Different
Included at No Upcharge
The Arlington price you see covers all of this:
- Removal and disposal of existing windows
- ProVia ecoLite or ENDURE replacement window (per quote)
- Low-E glass with argon gas fill
- Foam insulation around frame
- Exterior aluminum coil wrap on brickmold
- New interior trim (painted)
- Sealant and caulk at all transitions
- Arlington County permit and inspection coordination
- Property protection and daily site cleanup
- ProVia lifetime manufacturer warranty registration
- DreamHome workmanship warranty
- ENERGY STAR certification documentation
Fair Price Assurance
What you will not see on a DreamHome Arlington estimate:
- “Today only” closing discounts built into inflated base pricing
- “Buy three windows, get one free” promotions on inflated per-window pricing
- Large 30 to 50 percent deposit demands
- Headline pricing that excludes interior trim or exterior wrap
- Builder-grade vinyl disguised as premium
- Foam insulation excluded then added later
- Bait pricing that changes between quote and invoice
- Pressure to sign before another contractor estimates
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