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Impact Window Pricing- Help Please

10 months ago

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Hello everyone,

I am nearing a decision on choosing a company for impact windows and doors.

I am in South FL

For one company using ES Windows Elite Collection- Total Cost was $38,270 including installation

The other company was using PGT Winguard Collection- Total Cost was $65,614 including installation

I have done an extensive comparison and cannot find something too compelling to pay 27k more for PGT although they appear to be more popular and a longer warranty but 27k more? Someone who knows this world please advise.

Thank you!

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oberon476

10 months ago

@K D, I would look into getting another bid from a different company who also installs the PGT windows to see how it compares to the first bid. That's a pretty significant difference.

@T B, impact windows will outperform a unit with one thick lite and one thin lite in sound performance, so really not necesary to offer that option.

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SafelyBuild
10 months ago
I’m certainly no expert, but have you tried watching some YouTube videos? I usually find some great information there.
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Susie .
10 months ago
Can you ask both places for references? Speaking with people who have chosen each one may help you understand the difference better. And you may find out if there have been any problems with either company. Also will your homeowners insurance give you a better credit for the most expensive one? Or do they care?
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K D
Original Author
10 months ago
Thanks for your responses! I do not have a HOA so no issues there. The insurance credit will be the same so i am just wondering if I am missing something to justify the steep difference. I know PGT is US based and ESW is headquartered in Columbia so they save there on lower costs.. I dont want to over pay but want quality too so just want to make sure I am not missing anything.
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How many windows?
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16 windows 5 doors
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We live in Southwest FL have PGT windows that were installed in 2020. The quality is exceptional. We noticed a big difference in noice reduction. We don’t hear the golf course lawn mower at 5 am any more!
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