Midtown Home Improvements
Midtown Home Improvements has a 4.6 Google rating from 567 reviews.Last checked October 2026
- License checked in state records
- Insurance document checked
- Warranty offered
- BBB accredited
- 36 Years in Business
- Wood Dale, IL
Window replacement contractors in Chicago, IL
A typical window replacement project runs $5,000 to $20,000. Tell us about yours and compare bids from local pros.
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- 4 Chicago window replacement pros listed
- 4.7 average Google rating, weighted by review count, across 4 pros with reviews
How Much Does Window Replacement Cost in Chicago, IL?
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. The average quoted price through our platform here is $28,600, based on 3 priced quote requests. Mid-range projects in this region recoup about 82% at resale (Cost vs Value data).
Window Replacement cost figures for Chicago
| Figure | Amount and source |
|---|---|
| Typical project range | $5,000 to $20,000Typical project range from our service pricing data. |
| Average of 3 local project requests | $28,600Priced project requests from Chicago homeowners on Above Board Pros. |
| Average job cost (city data) | $21,941Remodeling Cost vs Value data, city figure. |
| Average resale value (city data) | $17,992Remodeling Cost vs Value data, city figure. |
Window Replacement ROI Trend
Chicago ROI by year
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82%
| Year | ROI |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 69.7% |
| 2020 | 71.6% |
| 2021 | 70.1% |
| 2022 | 69.1% |
| 2023 | 59.8% |
| 2024 | 73.6% |
| 2025 | 82.0% |
Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2019 to 2025.
What affects window replacement in Chicago?
Storm history
From 2016 through 2025, Cook County recorded 147 hail events of 1 inch or larger, 15 severe hail events of 1.75 inches or larger, 620 damaging-wind events of 58 mph or stronger, and 33 tornado events, per NOAA Storm Events data.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2016-2025
Climate zone
Chicago 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
Permits
Check with Chicago Department of Buildings before starting.
Source: Chicago Department of Buildings, checked September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Licensing
Chicago requires a General Contractor License from City of Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB).
Source: City of Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB), checked September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Window Replacement companies listed for Chicago
4 window replacement companies are listed for Chicago. They come from public business records and our own checks. Each one shows what we checked and the date where we have one. Listing is not a recommendation.
Assembly Squad Remodeling Chicago
Assembly Squad Remodeling Chicago has a 4.9 Google rating from 83 reviews.Last checked June 2026
- License mentioned on its website
- Insurance mentioned on its website
- Warranty offered
- BBB accredited
- 13 Years in Business
- Chicago, IL
Green Attic Insulation
Green Attic Insulation has a 4.8 Google rating from 919 reviews.Last checked October 2026
- License mentioned on its website
- Insurance mentioned on its website
- Warranty offered
- BBB accredited
- 17 Years in Business
- Mt Prospect, IL
Patio Enclosures Sunrooms
Patio Enclosures Sunrooms has a 4.6 Google rating from 226 reviews.- Warranty offered
- BBB accredited
- 32 Years in Business
- Burr Ridge, IL
About Chicago, IL
- Population
- 2,711,226
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024
- Median household income bracket
- $75,000-$99,999
- 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, Cook County recorded 147 hail events of 1 inch or larger, 15 severe hail events of 1.75 inches or larger, 620 damaging-wind events of 58 mph or stronger, and 33 tornado events, per NOAA Storm Events data.
- Source: NOAA Storm Events Database
ZIP codes in Chicago
, 60007, 60018, 60106, 60131, 60176, 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60605, 60606, 60607, 60608, 60609, 60610, 60611, 60612, 60613, 60614, 60615, 60616, 60617, 60618, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60622, 60623, 60624, and 35 more
From our guides
Your window replacement budget is window count times price per window. A 2,000 sq ft house with about 13 windows lands near $6,100 to $10,400 in standard vinyl, using an average of $472 to a top-of-range $800 per window.
From Window Replacement Cost by House Size (2026) Chicago windows face a harder working life than almost anywhere in the Midwest: -20°F wind chills in January, 95°F heat index in August, ice, wind off the lake, and freeze-thaw cycles that stress frames and seals year after year.
From Window Replacement Cost in Chicago: What Homeowners Pay in 2026 Condensation forms when air carrying moisture touches a surface colder than its dew point and can no longer hold that moisture, so it drops out as liquid water, or as ice once the surface sits below freezing.
From Window Condensation in Winter: Humidity or Bad Seal?
Window Replacement in Chicago: common questions
How much does window replacement cost in Chicago, IL?
A typical window replacement project runs $5,000 to $20,000. That is a general range for the service, not a quote for Chicago, IL. Your price depends on size, materials and access, so compare bids for your specific project.
How many window replacement companies are listed for Chicago, IL?
We list 4 window replacement companies that serve Chicago, IL. They come from public business records and our own checks, and each listing shows what we checked, with the date where we have one. A listing is not a recommendation.
Do I need a permit for window replacement in Chicago, IL?
Check with Chicago Department of Buildings before starting.
How does the local climate affect window replacement in Chicago, IL?
Chicago 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 Chicago, IL?
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