Window frame repair costs a published average of $200 per window (HomeAdvisor); Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings, so matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration.1,2 Fixr (updated August 2025) publishes separately, and the pages state no shared sourcing; it scopes its $300 average to resealing a mid-range aluminum unit, with a $250 – $500 range, a $75 low end (hardware repair), and a $1,000 high end (replacing a composite frame when repair isn’t possible).3 For full frame replacement, the siblings publish a matching $392 average and $184 – $616 range per window.1,2 Where publishers’ figures differ, they are presented separately below. Prices are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on the repair type, frame material, window size and style, accessibility, and local labor rates.
Lead paint in pre-1978 homes
Window frame repair often involves scraping, sanding, or cutting into old paint. The EPA reports that homes built before 1978 are more likely to have lead-based paint (24% of homes built 1960–1977, 69% built 1940–1959, and 87% before 1940), that worn lead-based paint on friction surfaces like window sills can produce hazardous chips and dust, and that renovation or repair activities that disturb painted surfaces in older homes may create large amounts of lead dust. The EPA advises hiring a lead-safe certified contractor for repair work that disturbs paint in pre-1978 homes.4
$200
average frame repair (HomeAdvisor)
$300
average frame repair (Fixr)
$392
average frame replacement (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$184 – $616
replacement range (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Sep 2026) | Frame replacement $392 average, $184 – $616 range | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor; matching figures don’t establish independent corroboration |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | Frame replacement $392 average, $184 – $616 range; frame repair $200 average | Corporate sibling of Angi; matching figures don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Aug 2025) | Frame repair $300 average scoped to resealing a mid-range aluminum unit; $250 – $500 range; low $75; high $1,000 | Separately published, pages state no shared sourcing |
| U.S. EPA | Lead-based paint likelihood by build era and renovation-dust hazard | Authority source for the safety note only |
Repair vs. replacement
HomeAdvisor publishes a $200 average for window frame repair, versus the siblings’ matching $392 average for full frame replacement.1,2 Angi’s page applies the same repair-cost range to two different scopes – overall frame repair and minor surface fixes – and the minor-fixes application conflicts with its own repair-type table; the discrepancy is unresolved, so Angi’s general repair span is omitted while its clearly scoped rows are kept.1 Fixr reports frame replacement runs $100 – $1,000 by material, and describes it as the fallback when damage is too extensive to repair.3 When the whole window must be replaced rather than re-framed, Angi and HomeAdvisor put full window replacement at a $750 average per window (matching sibling figure).1,2
Cost by repair type
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish matching repair-type pricing (matching sibling figures); labels are as published by each:1,2
| Repair type | Angi | HomeAdvisor |
|---|---|---|
| Small crack / crack and hole repair | $20 – $100 | $20 – $100 |
| Sash repair | $50 – $200 | $50 – $200 |
| Sash replacement | $80 – $250 | $80 – $250 |
| Recaulking (Angi) / caulking (HomeAdvisor) | $150 – $200 | $150 – $200 |
| Fin repair | $100 – $400 | $100 – $400 |
| Sill replacement (Angi) / windowsill replacement (HomeAdvisor) | $150 – $400 | $150 – $400 |
| Dry rot repair | $150 – $800 | $150 – $800 |
| Frame replacement | $200 – $1,000 | $200 – $1,000 |
| Lead paint removal | — | $8 – $17 per sq.ft. |
Angi lists small crack and small hole repair as separate rows at the same $20 – $100; HomeAdvisor lists a combined crack-and-hole row.1,2
Fixr publishes its own repair-type table with labor included:3
| Type of repair (Fixr) | Average cost (labor included) |
|---|---|
| Hardware | $75 – $200 |
| Hole | $100 – $150 |
| Fin | $100 – $150 |
| Rotted sash | $100 – $250 |
| Sash | $150 – $250 |
| Seal | $150 – $300 |
| Dry rot | $175 – $275 |
| Rotted sill | $200 – $300 |
| Rotted frame | $200 – $700 |
Fixr’s labels don’t line up one-to-one with the siblings’ rows (for example, Fixr’s “sash” versus the siblings’ separate “sash repair” and “sash replacement” rows), so the tables are presented separately and not compared row by row.1,2,3
Cost by frame material
The siblings publish identical material pricing (matching sibling figures), while Fixr publishes separate repair and replacement tables (labor included). The figures differ by scope and are kept in separate columns:1,2,3
| Frame material | Angi/HomeAdvisor (as published*) | Fixr repair | Fixr replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | $100 – $350 | $175 – $300 | $100 – $800 |
| Aluminum | $150 – $350 | $250 – $500 | $150 – $300 |
| Vinyl | $150 – $500 | $300 – $600 | $300 – $600 |
| Fiberglass | $300 – $600 | $300 – $600 | $100 – $300 |
| Composite | $400 – $800 | $400 – $650 | $800 – $1,000 |
*Angi labels its material table as replacement costs; HomeAdvisor’s identical figures carry mixed per-row scopes in its own prose (repair for wood, aluminum, and vinyl; installation for fiberglass; replacement for composite), so the shared column is presented as published without a single scope label.1,2
Replacement cost by window size
Angi prices full frame replacement by window dimensions, from $200 for a 1×2-foot window up to $1,100 for an 8×10-foot window, noting that large bay or oversized picture windows can reach $1,200 or more:1
| Window size (ft.) | Average frame replacement cost (Angi) |
|---|---|
| 1×2 | $200 |
| 2×3 | $250 |
| 2×4 | $300 |
| 3×4 | $380 |
| 4×5 | $600 |
| 4×6 | $650 |
| 5×7 | $750 |
| 6×8 | $850 |
| 6×10 | $950 |
| 8×10 | $1,100 |
Replacement cost by window style
Angi also prices frame replacement by window style; bay and bow windows are the most expensive because they require two or three laborers to remove and reinstall:1
| Window style | Average frame replacement cost (Angi) |
|---|---|
| Hopper | $180 |
| Transom | $180 |
| Double-hung | $380 |
| Single-hung | $380 |
| Sliding | $400 |
| Casement | $425 |
| Picture | $450 |
| Skylight | $600 |
| Bay or bow | $1,100 |
Labor costs
Angi and HomeAdvisor report window specialists charge $50 – $130 per hour, or $270 – $340 per window for frame work (matching sibling figures); Angi adds that labor accounts for 70% – 90% of a frame replacement total, that a full replacement generally takes 2 – 3 hours, and that minor repairs not requiring window removal can cost as little as $50 in labor.1,2 Fixr reports labor of about $65 per hour, roughly 75% of the total project cost (about $225 of its $300 average), and a typical repair time of 2 – 4 hours.3
For multiple windows, Angi reports per-frame replacement costs decline with volume: $380 for one window, $350 for two, $340 for three, $320 for five, and $300 for ten.1
Replacement cost by state
Because labor dominates frame replacement pricing, Angi publishes state-level averages, from $350 in Georgia, Michigan, and Texas up to $550 in California:1
| State | Average frame replacement cost (Angi) |
|---|---|
| California | $550 |
| New York | $470 |
| Florida | $390 |
| North Carolina | $370 |
| Illinois | $360 |
| Ohio | $360 |
| Pennsylvania | $360 |
| Georgia | $350 |
| Michigan | $350 |
| Texas | $350 |
Related and additional costs
HomeAdvisor prices lead paint removal at $8 – $17 per sq.ft. and a lead paint inspection at a $340 average for pre-1978 homes.2 Angi reports permits for window frame replacement run $50 – $150, most commonly for egress windows; requirements vary by municipality, so confirm with your local building department.1 For hard-to-reach windows, Angi reports skylight and second-floor work can push totals to $425 or more.1
Fixr prices related work on the same unit: frame painting at $35 – $50 per unit, weatherstripping at $5 – $10 per unit (about $350 for a full-home job), and glass-only replacement in a standard double-pane window at $300 – $880.3 HomeAdvisor prices single-pane glass replacement at $150 – $400; the two publishers’ glass figures cover different pane scopes and are not directly comparable.2,3
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair a window frame?
HomeAdvisor publishes a $200 per-window average.2 Fixr publishes a $300 average scoped to resealing a mid-range aluminum unit, with a $250 – $500 range.3
How much does it cost to replace a window frame?
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish a matching $392 average and $184 – $616 range per window (matching sibling figures).1,2 Fixr publishes replacement at $100 – $1,000 depending on frame material, labor included.3
How much does it cost to repair a rotted window frame?
Angi and HomeAdvisor price dry rot repair at $150 – $800 (matching sibling figures).1,2 Fixr prices dry rot at $175 – $275 and a rotted frame at $200 – $700, labor included; the publishers’ figures differ and are kept separate.3
Related guides
See our guides to window repair costs, window replacement costs, window glass replacement costs, and window trim installation costs.
Sources
- Angi – How Much Does Window Frame Replacement Cost? [2026 Data] (updated Sep 2026, accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor – How Much Does Window Frame Replacement Cost in 2026? (updated Jun 2026, accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- Fixr – Window Frame Repair Cost | Cost to Replace Rotted Window Frame (updated Aug 2025, accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- U.S. EPA – Protect Your Family from Sources of Lead (accessed Nov 3, 2026)