Window replacement contractors in Ames, IA
A typical window replacement project runs $5,000 to $20,000. Tell us about yours and compare bids from local pros.
How Much Does Window Replacement Cost in Ames, IA?
Typical Range
$5,000 to $20,000
The typical Window Replacement project range is $5,000 to $20,000, a general range for the service. Mid-range projects in this region recoup about 71% at resale (Cost vs Value data).
Window Replacement cost figures for Ames
| Figure | Amount and source |
|---|---|
| Typical project range | $5,000 to $20,000Typical project range from our service pricing data. |
| Average job cost (city data) | $20,688Remodeling Cost vs Value data, city figure. |
| Average resale value (city data) | $14,691Remodeling Cost vs Value data, city figure. |
Window Replacement ROI Trend
Regional ROI by year
| Year | ROI |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 73.4% |
| 2020 | 72.3% |
| 2021 | 68.6% |
| 2022 | 67.5% |
| 2023 | 70.3% |
| 2024 | 64.8% |
| 2025 | 69.9% |
Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2019 to 2025.
What affects window replacement in Ames?
Storm history
From 2016 through 2025, Story County recorded 98 hail events of 1 inch or larger, 18 severe hail events of 1.75 inches or larger, 78 damaging-wind events of 58 mph or stronger, and 10 tornado events, per NOAA Storm Events data.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2016-2025
Climate zone
Ames sits in IECC climate zone 5A, per the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code climate zone map.
Source: 2021 International Energy Conservation Code climate zone map
Licensing
Iowa requires a Contractor Registration from Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL). Look up any contractor here: https://laborportal.iwd.iowa.gov/iwd_portal/dashboards/contractor-home.
About Ames, IA
- Population
- 67,669
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024
- Median household income bracket
- $60,000-$74,999
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024
- Median annual property tax bracket
- $3,000 or More
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024
- Climate zone
- IECC climate zone 5A
- Source: 2021 International Energy Conservation Code climate zone map
- Storm history
- From 2016 through 2025, Story County recorded 98 hail events of 1 inch or larger, 18 severe hail events of 1.75 inches or larger, 78 damaging-wind events of 58 mph or stronger, and 10 tornado events, per NOAA Storm Events data.
- Source: NOAA Storm Events Database
ZIP codes in Ames
50010, 50012, 50013, 50014, 50201
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Window Replacement in Ames: common questions
How much does window replacement cost in Ames, IA?
A typical window replacement project runs $5,000 to $20,000. That is a general range for the service, not a quote for Ames, IA. Your price depends on size, materials and access, so compare bids for your specific project.
How does the local climate affect window replacement in Ames, IA?
Ames sits in IECC climate zone 5A, per the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code climate zone map.
How do I get bids for window replacement in Ames, IA?
Describe your project in the bid form on this page. Companies that take this kind of work may contact you with bids. There is no obligation to hire anyone.