Richmond Metro · Virginia
Window & Door Companies in Richmond, VA
License-checked pros, shown in a neutral order. You do the hiring.
Looking for window & door companies in Richmond? Here is who serves the Richmond Metro area, which ones we have license-verified, and what the work runs in Virginia.
Old windows in a Virginia house leak air, fog up between the panes, and paint the summer power bill a shade higher than it needs to be. A windows and doors pro handles replacement and installation so the openings seal, latch, and hold up.
The work
What it covers
- Replacement windows, full-frame and insert
- Exterior and interior door installation
- Egress windows for basements and bedrooms
- Storm doors and patio and sliding doors
- Weatherstripping, flashing, and proper sealing
- Rotted sill and frame repair around the opening
The register
Window & Door Companies in Richmond
Ballpark
What it costs in Virginia
| Replacement window, per window installed | $400 to $1,200 |
| Exterior entry door, installed | $600 to $2,400 |
| Sliding or patio door, installed | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Basement egress window cut in | $3,000 to $6,500 |
| Interior door hung | $150 to $700 |
| Rotted sill or rough-opening repair | $500 to $1,200 |
Richmond prices track these statewide ranges. These are rough ranges, not quotes. What you actually pay swings with how many openings you are doing, the frame material you pick (vinyl runs cheaper than fiberglass or wood), and what the crew finds once the old unit is out and a rotted sill or an out-of-square opening shows itself. Our Virginia humidity is hard on wood, so budget a little slack in case the trim comes off and there is soft wood behind it. Get two or three written quotes before you commit.
Signs you might need to hire a pro
- Cold air pouring past the sash on a windy day, or a curtain that stirs with the window shut and latched
- Fog or moisture trapped between the two panes of glass that you cannot wipe off
- A door that sticks in summer and rattles loose in winter, or one you have to lean on to latch
- Soft, spongy wood at the bottom of a window frame or a door sill when you press a thumb into it
- A bedroom window painted or swollen shut that will not open, which matters if it is your way out in a fire
Before you sign
Licensing in Virginia
Any contracting job of 1,000 dollars or more has to go to a business licensed with the Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors, and under that none is required. The class on that license is a dollar ceiling, not a grade of quality. Class C covers single jobs under about 10,000 dollars, Class B under about 120,000, and Class A has no ceiling, so a small Class C outfit is not worse than a Class A, it just takes smaller work.
Window and door work in Virginia usually falls under a building contractor license. A legitimate pro will hold a Class A, B, or C license carrying a Residential Building Contractor (RBC), Commercial Building Contractor (CBC), or Home Improvement Contracting (HIC) specialty, and in Virginia any job of $1,000 or more has to go to a licensed contractor.
Verify it yourself. Look up any license at the Virginia DPOR lookup and ask for proof of insurance before you hire.
Facts on the table. You do the hiring. -M.H.
Good to know
Common questions about window & door companies in Richmond
What does it cost to replace all the windows in my house?
Depends on how many and what you put in. Installed, each window tends to run about $400 to $1,200, so a full house adds up fast. Vinyl sits at the cheaper end and fiberglass or wood costs more. Ask for the quote itemized per opening so you can actually compare crews.
Should I repair the old windows or just replace them?
If the frames are solid and it is only drafts or a busted balance, new weatherstripping and a tune-up often fixes it for a lot less. Fog stuck between the panes means the seal failed, and that glass unit gets swapped. Once the wood at the sill is soft and crumbling, you are usually into replacing the whole unit.
Does the installer have to be licensed?
In Virginia any job of $1,000 or more has to be done by a DPOR-licensed contractor, and most full window or door jobs clear that line easily. Ask to see the license and confirm the classification covers building work. A real one hands it over without a fuss.
Do I really need an egress window in a basement bedroom?
If you are finishing a basement room and calling it a bedroom, Virginia code wants a window big enough for a person to climb out and a firefighter to climb in, plus a window well sized to match. It means cutting the foundation, which is why that job costs what it does. An inspector will look for it, so it is not the corner to cut.
Is winter a bad time to replace windows or doors?
Not ideal, but it gets done all year. A decent crew pulls one opening at a time so the house is never standing wide open, and they button each one up before they move on. Cold weather does slow the caulk and sealant a bit, so it is fair to ask how they handle that.
