window replacement in brookline, ma
Brookline's windows are older and more varied than almost anywhere we work: tall double-hungs on the Victorians around Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village, steel and wood casements on the brick apartment buildings along Beacon Street, divided-light windows on the colonials of Chestnut Hill and Fisher Hill, and a lot of original sash that has been painted shut for decades. Plum ProExteriors replaces windows across Brookline with an approach matched to the house, the historic district rules and, often, the condo association.
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Most Brookline replacements are either insert windows set inside a sound original frame, which keep the interior casing and the look from the street, or full-frame replacements where the frames have rotted or racked. We install Andersen and Harvey windows in wood, fiberglass, composite and vinyl, follow lead-safe practices on pre-1978 homes, and help with design review in Brookline's local historic districts. Most single-family homes take one to three days; multi-unit buildings are scheduled unit by unit.
what new windows cost
Window pricing depends on the frame material, the style, the glass and how the window is installed. Answer five quick questions for a standard, premium and deluxe range. Every project is quoted after we measure the openings, and financing is available on every service we offer.
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windows for brookline homes
Victorians and older single-families
Tall, narrow double-hungs with divided lights and wood interiors. Wood or fiberglass windows with exterior grilles that match the original pattern keep the look. Where the frames are sound, insert installation preserves the original casing inside.
Brick multi-families and condos
Many of Brookline's two- and three-family homes and brick apartment buildings have windows set into masonry openings. Replacement here is about the right unit for the opening, careful sealing to the brick and a schedule that works for every unit. We coordinate with associations and property managers and complete each opening the same day.
Chestnut Hill and South Brookline colonials
Larger homes with many windows, often with the original wood units and storms. These are good candidates for full-frame replacement with Andersen wood or composite windows that remove the storms and insulate the jamb pockets.
historic districts and design review
Brookline has several local historic districts, and exterior changes visible from the street in those districts, including replacement windows, are reviewed by the town's preservation commission. The usual expectations are a matching light pattern, proportion and material appearance. We have worked through this before: we recommend windows that will pass, prepare the drawings and photos the application needs, and build the review time into the schedule. Outside the districts, same-size replacement windows do not need design review.
what window replacement costs in brookline
Vinyl
Lowest cost, never needs paint
- Standard
- $998
- Premium
- $1,130
- Deluxe
- $1,285
Fiberglass
Holds its shape through New England winters
- Standard
- $1,210
- Premium
- $1,460
- Deluxe
- $1,680
Wood
The traditional choice for older homes
- Standard
- $1,560
- Premium
- $1,830
- Deluxe
- $2,110
Insert or full-frame?
An insert window fits inside the existing frame, keeps the interior trim and does not disturb the exterior, which matters on brick and on historic facades. A full-frame replacement removes everything to the rough opening when the frame is rotted, out of square or leaking air through old weight pockets, and gives the best seal. We check every opening during the estimate and often recommend a mix on the same house. See our window cost guide and our Andersen windows page. The calculator above gives a planning range; the free estimate turns it into a measured quote.
Lead-safe window replacement
Nearly every pre-1978 home in Brookline has lead paint, and window frames are where it wears. Plum ProExteriors holds a Lead-Safe Renovation Contractor certificate (license LR004195): contained work areas, wet methods and a cleanup that leaves no dust behind. On multi-unit buildings we schedule so occupied units are protected.
Andersen and Harvey windows
Andersen 400 Series wood windows and 100 Series composite windows, and Harvey vinyl and fiberglass windows made in New England. Insulated low-E glass with argon fill is standard, and triple glazing is available for rooms facing Beacon Street, Route 9 or the Green Line. See our Brookline roofing page for the rest of the exterior.
how plum proexteriors replaces windows
We measure every opening, check the frames and tell you which windows can take an insert and which need full-frame. You get a written quote by window, and we handle the historic district application where it applies. We finish each opening the same day it is started. Financing is available.
what our clients say
The owner is on site for every project, and when the job is done he asks every client the same question on camera: what do you think? These are their answers, at their own homes.
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serving all of brookline
We replace windows in Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village, Washington Square, Longwood, Cottage Farm, Fisher Hill, Chestnut Hill and South Brookline, and in Newton, Boston, Wellesley and Needham.
frequently asked questions
How much does window replacement cost in Brookline?
Vinyl starts at $998 per window installed, fiberglass at $1,210 and wood at $1,560, with inserts and styles as adjustments. The calculator gives a range for your house, and we quote exactly after a visit.
Do I need approval to replace windows in Brookline?
In a local historic district, exterior changes visible from a public way are reviewed by the preservation commission. Outside the districts, same-size replacements do not need design review, and a building permit is generally not required unless the opening changes.
Can you replace windows in a condo building?
Yes. We work with associations and property managers, replace windows unit by unit and finish each opening the same day.
Can you match the look of my original windows?
In most cases. Wood and fiberglass windows with exterior grilles can match the light pattern and proportions of the original sash.
How long does the job take?
One to three days for most single-family homes. Multi-unit buildings are scheduled around the residents.
What about lead paint?
We follow lead-safe practices on every pre-1978 home, which is nearly every home in Brookline.
book a free window estimate in brookline
Call us or send the estimate form. We will measure every opening, check the frames and give you a written quote.
Call (508) 266-5411 Send the estimate form