New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Los Angeles pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Single & Double Hung Windows in Los Angeles, CA
Single hung and double hung windows are the most common window styles in Los Angeles homes, and the difference is simple: a single hung window opens from the bottom sash only, while a double hung lets you open both the top and bottom sash. That top sash matters more than people think – it gives you cross-ventilation on hot Santa Ana days and makes cleaning second-story windows possible from inside the house. At Hale Windows Los Angeles, we install and replace both styles across LA, from Mid-Wilshire bungalows to Valley ranch homes, and we put the price in writing before any work starts. Call us at (213) 269-5559 for a free estimate, or read more about our broader Window Installation in Los Angeles services.
When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows
Most Los Angeles homeowners don’t think about their windows until something forces them to. Here’s what we see driving calls across the city:
- Stuck or painted-shut sashes. Older wood windows in neighborhoods like Hancock Park and West Adams often get painted over repeatedly until the bottom sash won’t budge. If you’re prying at the frame with a screwdriver, it’s time.
- Drafty rooms and sudden utility spikes. Single pane windows with failed seals let conditioned air escape. LADWP bills climb fast in July and August when your AC is fighting leaky fenestration.
- Visible rot, warping, or termite damage. Wood frames in coastal-adjacent neighborhoods like Playa del Rey pick up moisture damage faster than inland areas. Once the frame starts softening, the window’s structural integrity is compromised.
- Condensation or haze between glass panes. That fog means the seal failed and the insulating gas (usually argon) has leaked out. The glass unit needs replacement, not just cleaning.
- Noise complaints from outside. If you live near the 101, the 10, or a busy corridor like Wilshire or Sunset, upgrading to dual-pane hung windows with laminated glass can cut traffic noise substantially.
- Sash falls or won’t stay open. Broken counterbalance springs or worn sash cords are a safety hazard, especially for homeowners with kids or pets near open windows.
Single Hung vs. Double Hung: Which One Should You Choose?
The honest answer for most Los Angeles homes: double hung costs about 10 – 15% more than single hung, but you get more ventilation and far easier cleaning. Single hung remains a solid choice for ground-floor windows, rental properties, or anywhere budget is the primary concern. Let’s break down the trade-offs.
Double Hung Windows
Both sashes operate. That means you can open the top sash on warm nights to let heat escape while keeping the bottom closed – a feature parents of young children appreciate. It also means you can tilt the sashes inward and clean both sides of the glass from inside, which matters a lot on second-story windows in two-story homes in neighborhoods like Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Los Feliz. If you’ve ever balanced on a ladder against a hillside foundation to clean a window, you get it.
Single Hung Windows
The top sash is fixed. Only the bottom sash moves. You still get a clean, classic look at a lower price point. Single hung is common in post-war tract homes all over the San Fernando Valley – Encino, Sherman Oaks, Northridge – where original aluminum sliders are being replaced with vinyl or fiberglass hung units that match the home’s architectural vocabulary better.
Hale installs both styles in a range of materials, including vinyl, fiberglass, and aluminum-clad wood, depending on what fits your home and your budget. We carry ViewLux, PGT, CGI, and CWS product lines, and we’ll tell you honestly which one fits your project instead of pushing a single brand.
Our Single & Double Hung Windows Process
You’ll know exactly what’s happening at every step. Here’s how a typical replacement goes with Hale:
- You call, a person answers. No voicemail tree, no callback queue. We answer 24/7 at (213) 269-5559 and schedule a time that works for you.
- We measure and quote in writing. We measure the openings, check for square, inspect the surrounding frame and trim, and then we hand you a written price covering the full job – materials, labor, haul-away, and any trim work. That number doesn’t change unless you change the scope.
- You approve the product spec. We walk you through glass packages (low-E glass – a thin coating that blocks heat while letting light through – is standard in our LA installs), frame materials, grid patterns, and hardware finishes. You pick, we order.
- Your technician arrives announced. Before the truck pulls up, you get the technician’s name and photo. They arrive in uniform, with a visible ID badge, background-checked and identity-verified through our Threshold Standard process.
- We install, trim out, and seal. Old windows come out, new units go in, insulation is checked, and the interior and exterior trim is made right. We don’t caulk over gaps and call it done.
- We walk the job with you. You inspect the work before we leave. If something’s not right, we fix it then – and if anything comes up later, the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers it.
Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Los Angeles
Single and double hung window replacement in Los Angeles typically runs $350 to $900 per window for standard vinyl units including professional installation. Fiberglass and aluminum-clad wood units from lines like ViewLux and PGT run higher, typically $800 to $1,500 per window, depending on size, glass package, and installation complexity. Full-home projects (8 – 12 windows) in LA generally land between $4,000 and $12,000.
Here’s how the line items typically break down:
| Cost Factor | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard vinyl single hung window (installed) | $350 – $600 per window | Mid-range brand, dual pane, low-E glass |
| Standard vinyl double hung window (installed) | $400 – $700 per window | Same spec, operable top sash |
| Fiberglass or aluminum-clad wood double hung | $800 – $1,500 per window | ViewLux, PGT, CWS product lines; longer lifespan, better thermal performance |
| Impact-rated or laminated glass upgrade | $150 – $450 per window | Common for noise reduction near freeways or wildfire-adjacent zones |
| Full-frame replacement vs. insert | + $150 – $350 per window | Full-frame needed when existing frames are rotted or out of square |
| Disposal and haul-away of old windows | Included | We don’t charge separately for this |
What actually moves the price in LA? A few things. Frame condition is the big one – if the original wood frame in a 1920s Spanish Revival in West Adams has rot, you’re looking at full-frame replacement rather than a pocket insert. Window size and shape matters too: large picture windows or custom sizes cost more than standard 36″ x 60″ openings. Glass upgrades – impact-rated for wildfire zones in the hills, or laminated for noise reduction along major thoroughfares – add cost but deliver real performance. And access is a factor: second-story windows on steep hillside lots in Mount Washington or Baldwin Hills require more equipment and time.
We give you a written price before any work starts, so you’ll know the exact number before you commit. No surprise line items, no “we found an issue” calls after we open the wall. If you want to know what your specific project will cost, call (213) 269-5559 for a free estimate – we’ll measure, quote, and you decide with zero pressure.
What to Look for in a Hung Window
Not all hung windows are built the same, and the differences show up in the first Los Angeles heat wave or the first heavy winter rain. Here’s what we check for – and what we recommend you check for:
- Frame material and wall thickness. Vinyl frames with multi-chamber construction insulate better and resist warping. Cheap, thin vinyl flexes in direct sun – a real consideration in LA, where windows face intense UV exposure year-round.
- Glass package. Dual pane is the floor in Southern California. Low-E coating – a thin metallic layer that reflects heat while letting visible light through – should be standard, not an upsell. It keeps your home cooler in July and cuts UV damage to furniture and flooring.
- Hardware quality. The tilt latches, lock mechanisms, and balance springs on a hung window should operate smoothly for the life of the unit. Cheap hardware fails fast, and then you’re buying replacement parts on top of repair labor.
- Sash travel and balance. A properly balanced double hung window stays open where you put it. If the sash creeps up or slams down, the counterbalance system is wrong or worn.
- Warranty terms. Read them closely. Some manufacturers cover the glass but not the frame. Some cover the frame but not the labor to replace it. We install from lines like ViewLux, PGT, and CWS because their warranty terms are transparent and they stand behind glass, frame, and hardware.
And beyond the product itself, our work is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. No argument, no fine print, no chasing a warranty department. That’s the whole promise.
Los Angeles-Specific Considerations for Hung Windows
LA isn’t one climate. It’s several, sometimes in the same day. That affects window selection more than most homeowners realize.
Coastal Zones: Salt Air and Moisture
Homes in Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, and Playa del Rey sit in a salt-laden marine layer for much of the year. Aluminum frames that haven’t been properly anodized or powder-coated will corrode. Wood frames absorb moisture and swell. We spec vinyl or fiberglass frames for these neighborhoods, with stainless steel hardware where possible.
Inland Valley Heat
The San Fernando Valley – Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Encino, Northridge – routinely hits 100°F in summer, and those windows take direct sun for hours. This is where low-E glass and argon-filled dual panes earn their keep. Single pane aluminum frames in a Valley home are basically transparent heating elements. Replacing them with dual-pane low-E hung windows cuts solar heat gain measurably.
Hillside and Wildfire-Adjacent Zones
Neighborhoods along the Santa Monica Mountains, from Hollywood Hills to Brentwood and Pacific Palisades, fall into wildfire hazard zones where building codes and insurance requirements increasingly demand impact-rated or ember-resistant openings. PGT and CGI manufacture impact-rated hung windows that meet these codes, and we install them regularly in these areas.
Historic Districts and Architectural Review
If your home is in an HPOZ (Historic Preservation Overlay Zone) – parts of Angelino Heights, Whitley Heights, or Carthay Circle – there are design review requirements for window replacements. Wood windows are usually required, or wood-look alternatives that match the original fenestration pattern. We’ve navigated the HPOZ process before and can help you put together a compliant submittal.
Why Los Angeles Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Los Angeles
Plenty of window companies will write you a quote. What’s different about us comes down to how we treat you before, during, and after the install.
You know who’s coming before they ring the bell. Our Threshold Standard isn’t a marketing slogan – it’s a five-step process. Every technician is background-checked, identity-verified, uniformed, photo-badged, and pre-announced to you by name and photo before they arrive. If the person at your door doesn’t match the photo we sent, don’t open the door. That’s the standard we set for ourselves.
The price is in writing before we start. No estimates with “allowances” that balloon. No “we’ll see once we get in there” pricing. We give you a written number covering the complete job, and we honor it.
Our guarantee has teeth. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every installation. If the work isn’t right – a draft, a sticky sash, a trim gap, anything – we come back and make it right. And every window repair carries a written guarantee too; if that repair fails within the guarantee period, your second visit is free.
A person answers the phone. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. You call (213) 269-5559 and a human being picks up. No call center scripts. No “press 2 for new installations.” That matters at 9pm when a window sash just fell and you can’t secure the house.
Hale Windows Los Angeles was founded in 2009 and is independently owned and operated, part of the Threshold Group family of home-service brands. We work with eight professional window and door lines – PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux – so we match the right product to your home rather than selling you whatever we have sitting in a warehouse.
FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows
How much does it cost to replace single or double hung windows in Los Angeles?
Standard vinyl single hung windows in LA cost $350 – $600 per window installed, and double hung runs $400 – $700 per window installed. Upgraded fiberglass or aluminum-clad wood double hung windows from manufacturers like ViewLux, PGT, and CWS typically run $800 – $1,500 per window, depending on size, glass package, and whether it’s a full-frame replacement or a pocket insert. For an exact quote in writing, call (213) 269-5559 – estimates are free.
Should I repair or replace my hung windows?
If the frame is solid and the sash is simply stuck, off-balance, or drafty at the weatherstripping, a repair is usually the right call and costs significantly less. If the frame shows rot, the glass seal has failed, or the window is more than 25 – 30 years old and single-pane, replacement is almost always the better long-term value. We’ll tell you honestly which path makes sense for your specific windows.
Can you install single or double hung windows same-day in Los Angeles?
We stock common sizes and can often handle urgent installations within 24 – 48 hours, especially when a window is broken or won’t secure. Same-day service depends on product availability and your location in LA. Call (213) 269-5559 and we’ll tell you exactly what’s possible.
Are double hung windows worth the extra cost over single hung?
For most Los Angeles homes, yes – double hung windows open from both the top and bottom for better ventilation, and the tilt-in sashes let you clean both sides of the glass from inside your home, which is a real benefit for second-story windows. Single hung windows cost about 10 – 15% less and remain a good choice for ground-floor openings or budget-sensitive projects. We’ll quote both options for your project so you can decide with real numbers in hand.
What brands of single and double hung windows do you install?
Hale installs windows from eight professional-grade product lines, including PGT, CGI, CWS, and ViewLux. We match the right brand to your home’s architecture, climate zone, and budget rather than pushing one manufacturer’s lineup on every job.
Do you offer a warranty on window installation in LA?
Every installation is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work isn’t right, we make it right, no argument needed. Every repair carries a written guarantee as well, and if a repair fails within the guarantee period, your second visit is free. Plus, the manufacturers we install from – ViewLux, PGT, CGI, and CWS among them – carry their own product warranties on glass, frames, and hardware.
Get Your Written Estimate Today
If your single or double hung windows are sticking, leaking, fogging, or just showing their age, we’ll measure, spec the right replacement for your home, and hand you a written price before you commit to anything. Call Hale Windows Los Angeles at (213) 269-5559 for a free estimate. A person answers, day or night. We’ll schedule a visit, send you the name and photo of your technician before they arrive, and walk you through exactly what your project will cost. No surprises, no pressure, just straight answers from a team that’s been doing windows in Los Angeles since 2009.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Los Angeles, serving Los Angeles.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Los Angeles
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.