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Replacement Window Contractor.
Northern Virginia & Maryland.

Owner-led since 1999. ProVia Aspect entry vinyl, ProVia Endure premium insulated vinyl, ProVia Aeris composite. ENERGY STAR + NFRC-rated glass. Two offices. Same crews every job.

ProVia Certified Dealer
ENERGY STAR Partner
BBB A+ since 2001
VA Class A · MHIC #86946
Springfield · NoVA(703) 650-9067 Hanover · MD(410) 324-7277
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Free in-person inspection

Get an honest read on your windows.

Full-home window inspection. Written findings within 24 hours. No high-pressure quote.

ProVia Certified Dealer
ProVia CertifiedManufacturer-vetted
HAAG Certified Inspector
HAAG CertifiedInspector on staff
BBB A+ Accredited
BBB A+Accredited since 2001
BPI Certified
BPI CertifiedBuilding science
DreamHome since 1999
Since 1999Owner-led
Lenny Scarola, DreamHome Remodeling founder, on the rooftop of the original Springfield Virginia office (1999)
25+Years Owner-Led
Who We Are

Family-led window installers,
still here in year 25.

Lenny Scarola started DreamHome in 1999 to combine connection with craftsmanship. He worked every role on the way up, from sales calls to crew supervision. Nish Patel joined in 2000 and rose from door-to-door sales to Vice President. Kevin Butler, our General Manager and HAAG Certified Inspector, joined in 2005 and has run every role in the company.

We install ProVia replacement windows across all three product tiers: Aspect entry vinyl, Endure premium insulated vinyl, and Aeris composite. Two offices, same crews, same standards. Our Springfield, VA office serves Northern Virginia; our Hanover, MD office serves Maryland.

Lenny Scarola
Lenny ScarolaFounder
Nish Patel
Nish PatelVice President
Kevin Butler
Kevin ButlerGM · HAAG Inspector
Same-crew installSpringfield, VA · ProVia Endure double-hung + Aeris composite system
How We Build

Window systems built for the Mid-Atlantic.

Northern Virginia and Maryland windows face IECC Climate Zone 4 mixed-humid extremes: 95 to 110 degree summers, single-digit winter mornings, summer hail, freeze-thaw cycles. We spec the glass package, frame tier, and install method to ZIP code, not assumption.

01 / FRAME

ProVia Aspect, Endure & Aeris frames

ProVia Aspect entry vinyl for budget-led replacements. Endure premium insulated vinyl with foam-filled chambers for the mid-tier majority of NoVA + MD homes. Aeris composite frame for steel-grade rigidity on large openings. We carry physical color and section samples to every estimate.

Aspect VinylEndure InsulatedAeris Composite
02 / GLASS

NFRC + ENERGY STAR glass tuned to Climate Zone 4

Double-pane Low-E argon-filled IGU on every install, triple-pane available. Warm-edge spacers (Intercept or Super Spacer) cut condensation at the perimeter. Glass package selected for the U-factor and SHGC ranges ENERGY STAR requires in Climate Zone 4 mixed-humid.

ENERGY STARLow-E argonWarm-edge
03 / INSTALL

Full-frame install, not pocket-only

The right install method depends on the existing frame. Sound wood frames take a pocket install. Aged, racked, or rotted frames take a full-frame replacement with new sill flashing and a fresh sill pan. We probe the rough opening with a moisture meter before quoting so the right method is priced from day one.

Full-frameSill panMoisture probe
04 / DIAGNOSIS

Hidden rot inspected before tear-out

Every window tear-out exposes the rough opening. We probe for rot, termite damage, and sill-flashing failure BEFORE quoting the install. Per-opening rot repair adders are disclosed up front, not as a surprise once the old window is on the lawn.

Moisture MeterRot DisclosureNo Surprises
Five Promises

What we put
in writing.

Customers tell us five things sealed the decision. Each one is a contract clause with a number. If we miss one, we make it right at our cost. Not a marketing line, a contract obligation.

01

Every opening, every day.

Drop cloths over flooring under every opening. Tarps over landscaping below ground-floor windows. Interior cleanup at end of every day, not “we’ll come back if you find anything.” Final walkthrough with the homeowner before the truck leaves.

02

HOA approval, handled.

Burke Centre Conservancy. Reston Association. Columbia Association. Greenbriar. We’ve filed window-style and grid-pattern applications hundreds of times, sample windows to the meeting, photos for the file. You sign once.

03

Hidden rot disclosed before we quote.

Every window tear-out exposes the rough opening. We probe with a moisture meter during the inspection for rot, termite damage, and sill-flashing failure. Per-opening rot repair adders are disclosed up front, not as a “that’s $1,200 per opening” surprise after the old window is out.

04

Neighbors, not storm chasers.

Springfield and Hanover are physical offices, not PO boxes. Same crews on every job. The workmanship warranty stays valid because we are still here in year 15. Storm chasers vanish; we do not.

05

25-year workmanship warranty.

Layered on top of ProVia’s lifetime limited product warranty (and the 10-year glass-seal warranty against IGU fogging). Transferable if you sell the home. The full document is in every contract, not a verbal promise.

Services

From a single opening to a full-home replacement.

Six service families. Inspection first. We tell you when a partial replacement will hold for another 5-10 years and when whole-home is the better economic call.

Whole-Home

Full-Home Window Replacement

Every opening replaced in one project. Pocket or full-frame install per opening. Color- and grid-matched ProVia tier across the elevation.

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Targeted

Targeted Window Replacement

1 to 6 openings. Failed seals, fogged IGUs, racked frames, hail-pitted sashes. Written findings before quote, no mid-job surprises.

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Premium

ProVia Endure Installation

Premium insulated vinyl with foam-filled chambers. ENERGY STAR-rated Low-E argon glass. Lifetime limited transferable warranty.

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Composite

ProVia Aeris Composite

Composite frame, steel-grade rigidity. Real-wood interior option. Triple-pane glass package available. The Aeris is the right call for large bay/bow openings and west-facing heat exposure.

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Bay + Bow

Bay + Bow Replacement

Engineered cable kits, head-board reinforcement, ProVia Aeris frame for the structural rigidity bay/bow openings demand. Insulated seat board included.

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Storm

Storm + Hail Damaged Windows

HAAG-certified documentation for insurance claims. Hail-pitted glass, wind-driven seal failure, impact damage. Same-day response.

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What to Expect

Inspection to install in seven steps.

Most homes complete install in 1 to 2 days once windows land. The longest stretches are HOA approval and ProVia manufacturing lead time, not the install itself.

01

Free Inspection

Moisture-probed visual + HAAG-certified eyes on every opening.

02

Findings Report

Written report with photos within 24 hours. Rot disclosed.

03

Kitchen Table

ProVia tier, frame color, grid pattern, glass package locked.

04

HOA + Permits

We file, you sign, we escort.

05

Manufacturing

ProVia manufacturing lead time 5-7 weeks. Install scheduled at order.

06

Install Days

Tear-out, sill-pan replacement, full system install, interior trim.

07

Walkthrough

Final walk + ProVia warranty registration in writing.

Credentials That Matter

ProVia Certified vs
ENERGY STAR Partner vs NFRC-rated.

Three credential programs vet contractors and the windows they install. ProVia Certified vets the dealer and the install method. ENERGY STAR vets the U-factor and SHGC against Climate Zone 4 thresholds. NFRC publishes the third-party performance label every window must carry. DreamHome is qualified or registered against all three. The right window depends on the home, the budget, and the HOA, not the manufacturer’s marketing.

CredentialWhat it vetsWhy it mattersDH carries?
What DH CarriesProVia Certified DealerDealer training + install method + warranty stewardshipProVia’s lifetime limited warranty is honored only on installs by certified dealersYes — across Aspect, Endure, Aeris
What DH CarriesENERGY STAR PartnerGlass package U-factor + SHGC + Climate Zone 4 thresholdsUnlocks the Section 25C federal tax credit when paired with ENERGY STAR Most Efficient unitsYes — registered partner
NFRC-rated productThird-party label: U-factor, SHGC, VT, air leakageThe label is the only apples-to-apples performance comparison across brandsYes — every ProVia unit carries a permanent NFRC label
HAAG Certified InspectorStorm-damage assessment to insurance-grade documentationUsed by adjusters directly on hail and wind-driven seal failure claimsYes — Kevin Butler on staff

DreamHome carries every credential because mid-Atlantic homes need different windows in different neighborhoods. Reston upscale with grid patterns the HOA dictates? Aeris composite. Burke mainstream colonial? Endure double-hung. Anne Arundel bayfront with salt-aerosol exposure? Aeris with marine-grade hardware. We choose the window to the home, not to the upsell.

Tier Choice

ProVia vs Builder-grade vinyl: which makes sense for your home?

Builder-grade vinyl (the windows your 1990s subdivision was built with) wins on upfront price and nothing else. ProVia Endure or Aeris wins on lifespan, energy performance, sash strength, and warranty depth. We install both honestly. The inspection tells us which fits, not our tier preference.

ProVia Endure double-hung window install detail
Premium, 25-30 year horizon

ProVia Endure

VS
Builder-grade vinyl window with single locking point
Budget, 20-25 year horizon

Builder-grade Vinyl

FactorProVia EndureBuilder-grade Vinyl
Cost per opening (installed)$1,100 to $1,500$400 to $700
Realistic lifespan in NoVA / MD25 to 30 years20 to 25 years
Frame wall thickness.063 wall + foam-filled chambers.045 wall, hollow chambers
Glass packageLow-E argon + warm-edge spacer (Intercept / Super Spacer)Stock Low-E argon + aluminum spacer
Locking + hardwareDual cam locks + tilt-in sashes for cleaningSingle cam lock + non-tilt sashes typical
ENERGY STAR + Section 25C eligibleYes — qualifying glass packages availableSometimes — depends on glass package upgrade
Manufacturer warrantyLifetime limited transferable + 10-year glass seal10 to 20 years, often non-transferable

Reston / McLean / Great Falls upscale or large openings: Aeris composite. Burke / Springfield / Annapolis mid-tier replacement: Endure double-hung. Tight-budget single-opening or rental property: Aspect vinyl. The inspection tells us which conversation to have.

Local Reality

What changes when you replace windows in a NoVA or MD home.

Five region-specific things that matter here and rarely show up on contractor websites that aren’t this local.

Northern Virginia

Fairfax County permits + HOA approval, handled.

Fairfax has the strictest permit enforcement in NoVA, and replacement windows usually need a permit when the rough opening is altered. Combine that with the most active HOAs in the metro and a window project becomes paperwork-heavy fast. We handle Fairfax PLUS permit applications, HOA architectural review submissions, and the frame-color + grid-pattern precision Reston and Burke Centre demand. You sign once.

Springfield OfficeKevin Butler, HAAG
Northern Virginia

Why Reston and Burke Centre windows aren’t simple.

Reston Association dictates frame color and grid pattern per village section. The manufacturer color name ProVia ships (“Sandalwood” or “Hunter Green”) does not always match what Reston calls the same shade on its palette. Burke Centre is similarly strict on grid pattern (6-over-6 vs 9-over-9 vs no-grid). We carry physical color and grid samples to the HOA review meeting and document for the file.

Replacement ProcessSpringfield Office
Maryland

Why Maryland coastal windows need different specs.

Anne Arundel sits in a different climate than Frederick or Carroll. Chesapeake Bay humidity drives condensation between IGU panes when the spacer is wrong, salt-aerosol exposure pits hardware that western Maryland never sees. ProVia Aeris composite with marine-grade hardware outperforms standard vinyl on bayfront homes. We spec the glass package and hardware to your ZIP code.

Hanover Office
Rough Opening

Hidden rot disclosed before we quote.

Every window tear-out exposes the rough opening. We probe with a moisture meter during the inspection for rot, termite damage, and sill-flashing failure. Per-opening rot repair adders are disclosed up front, not as a “that’s $1,200 per opening” surprise once the old window is out. The quote you sign is the price you pay, barring genuine discovery items called out in the contract.

Targeted ReplacementSpringfield OfficeHanover Office
Maryland

Verify your Maryland window contractor in 30 seconds.

Maryland uses an MHIC license, not a contractor tier like Virginia’s Class A. Verify a contractor’s MHIC at labor.maryland.gov/pq. Our MHIC is #86946. If a contractor can’t produce a current MHIC, walk away. If they say “we’re licensed in Virginia,” walk away faster. VA Class A doesn’t cover MD work.

Hanover Office
Cost Transparency

What replacement windows cost in NoVA and MD.

Whole-home window replacement (about 15 openings on a 2,000 sq ft two-story) typically runs $7,500 to $38,000 depending on the ProVia tier, glass package, and any bay/bow or specialty shapes. Single-opening replacements start at $700. Free inspection determines the right tier for your home.

Entry Vinyl

ProVia Aspect (whole-home)

$7,500–$10,500

About 15 openings, 2,000 sq ft home. Standard double-pane Low-E argon glass. Right for rental properties, single-opening targeted replacements, or tight-budget refreshes.

Premium Insulated

ProVia Endure (whole-home)

$14,500–$22,500

Foam-filled chambers + warm-edge spacer + ENERGY STAR-qualifying glass package. Lifetime limited transferable warranty. The right choice for most NoVA + MD homes.

Composite

ProVia Aeris (whole-home)

$25,000–$38,000

Composite frame, steel-grade rigidity. Triple-pane available. The right choice for large bay/bow openings, west-facing heat exposure, and Anne Arundel bayfront salt-aerosol environments.

Customer Reviews

What 2,492 customers say about DreamHome.

Cross-platform 4.9-star average. Real homeowners, real cities, real outcomes — including window installs across both regions.

★★★★★
4.9
2,492 verified reviews across four platforms

Google Business Profile (Springfield + Hanover) · Angi · GuildQuality · Better Business Bureau. Real customers, real cities, real outcomes. Combined cross-platform average.

GoogleAngiGuildQualityBBB
★★★★★

“They probed the rough openings during the inspection and called out two soft sills on the east side of the house. No surprises when they pulled the old windows, the quote was the price. ProVia Endure double-hung with the grid pattern Reston requires, no fight at all.”

Sarah K.Burke, VA
Google
★★★★★

“We went with ProVia Aeris on the front elevation for the bay window and Endure on the rest. Three months in, the west-facing rooms are noticeably cooler. Crew handled Reston Association ACC approval without our involvement. Best contractor experience we’ve had.”

Michael T.Reston, VA
Angi
★★★★★

“Helped me navigate Columbia Association ACC approval on the grid pattern. Brought ProVia color and section samples to the meeting. Endure in Sandalwood matched the trim exactly. Same family running it since 1999, you can tell.”

Patricia W.Annapolis, MD
GuildQuality
Window FAQ

Window questions NoVA and MD homeowners ask.

How long do replacement windows last in Northern Virginia or Maryland?
Realistic life of ProVia Aeris composite in NoVA + MD is 30 to 40 years. ProVia Endure insulated vinyl lasts 25 to 30 years. Builder-grade vinyl from a 1990s subdivision install is often at end-of-life now, condensation between the panes, sticky sashes, peeling seal beads, and rising power bills. If your windows show those signs, get a free inspection.
Is the free inspection really free?
Yes, 100% free with no obligation. We perform a full-home visual inspection covering frame condition, seal integrity, glass package, weatherstripping, sashes, sill flashing, and any rot or air leaks at the rough openings. Written findings report with photos within 24 hours. No invoice if you do not move forward.
What’s the difference between ProVia and a builder-grade replacement window?
Builder-grade vinyl uses thin .045 wall extrusions, a single locking point, and a stock Low-E glass package, 20-25 year lifespan. ProVia Endure uses .063 wall extrusions with foam-insulated chambers, dual cam locks, warm-edge spacers (Intercept or Super Spacer), and an ENERGY STAR-qualifying glass package, 25-30 year lifespan. ProVia Aeris adds a composite frame for steel-grade rigidity and a 30-40 year lifespan. The price gap reflects frame strength, seal longevity, and ENERGY STAR efficiency.
Do you handle hidden rot found behind the existing window during tear-out?
Yes. We probe the rough opening with a moisture meter during the inspection BEFORE quoting, so the typical “we found rot, that’s $1,200 per opening” surprise does not happen. If significant rot or out-of-square framing is discovered only after tear-out (rare with our probe-first process), the contract calls out the per-opening rate up front. The quote you sign is the price you pay, barring genuine discovery items disclosed in the contract.
Do you handle insurance claim documentation for storm-damaged windows?
Yes. Hail-pitted glass, wind-driven seal failure, and impact damage all qualify for insurance review. Our HAAG-certified inspector produces written findings adjusters use directly. We work alongside State Farm, Allstate, USAA, Erie, and Virginia Farm Bureau. We do not negotiate the claim itself, that requires a public adjuster license.
What credentials should a Northern Virginia or Maryland window contractor have?
Virginia: Class A Contractor License (verify on DPOR), liability insurance, workers compensation, manufacturer authorization (ProVia certified dealer, Pella Platinum, Marvin Authorized, Andersen Certified), ENERGY STAR Partner status, NFRC-rated product knowledge, and HAAG Certified Inspector for storm-damage work. Maryland: MHIC license (verify on labor.maryland.gov/pq), same insurance, same certifications. Any contractor that cannot produce a current state license number should be declined.
Do you serve my city?
Yes if you’re in our NoVA or MD service territory. NoVA (served from our Springfield, VA office): Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, Fauquier. MD (served from our Hanover, MD office): Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Baltimore, Frederick, Carroll counties. Full city list in the link cluster below.
Service Area

Window services in your area.

7 Virginia counties + 7 Maryland counties + 100+ cities served from two physical offices.

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Full-home window inspection. Written findings within 24 hours. No high-pressure quote. Same family running it since 1999.

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Springfield · NoVA(703) 650-9067 Hanover · Maryland(410) 324-7277