New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows San Antonio 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 homeowners arrive naming - the most impact certifications in the industry$$$
- More impact certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built to strict wind codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Factory-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Fast, Reliable Window Replacement Across Windcrest
Window replacement in Windcrest usually runs $700 to $1,900 per window for a standard retrofit, and $1,200 to $3,200 for a full-frame replacement with impact-rated glass. Those numbers cover the window itself plus labor, sealing, and cleanup. Most jobs wrap in a day or two depending on how many openings we’re replacing. If you’re looking at original crank-out casements from the 1960s with hardware that doesn’t exist anymore, you’re looking at custom retrofit work, not an off-the-shelf swap. Call (903) 488-7019 for a written estimate before any work starts.
Why Juniper Windows San Antonio Is Windcrest’s Preferred Window Replacement Company
Our crews know Windcrest’s housing stock before they ever pull up to the curb. The mid-century brick ranches off Crestway and Windsor Hill have a rhythm: original aluminum frames, failed seals, crank-out casements with stripped hardware, and jamb dimensions that don’t match anything at a big-box store. That familiarity matters when you’re quoting a retrofit rather than showing up with a tape measure and hope.
Sean Mackey, who leads the team, has built Juniper Windows San Antonio around one standard: every job gets a written price before a single screw turns. No estimate that morphs into a surprise invoice at the door. The Relay Visibility Guarantee backs that with a live arrival time you can track, before-and-after photos of the work, and a digital invoice you can pay from your phone. You’ll know exactly who’s walking through your door – background-checked, uniformed technicians. And when you call, a real person answers. 24/7.
Windcrest homeowners who’ve hired us tend to say the same thing: the quote held, the crew showed up when they said they would, and the windows actually fit the openings. That last part matters more than you’d think with 1960s casements.
Window Replacement Company in Windcrest
As a Window Replacement Company serving Windcrest, we do one thing: remove old, failing windows and install new ones correctly. That starts with understanding what’s in your walls right now. In Windcrest, that’s often original aluminum-framed single-pane units or early double-panes with blown seals showing condensation between the glass. The job involves pulling the old sash and frame, correcting the opening dimensions, setting the new unit, insulating the gap, and sealing against wind-driven rain. A typical insert replacement in Windcrest runs $700 to $1,500 per window. Full-frame replacements, which we recommend when rot or water intrusion has damaged the framing, run $1,200 to $3,200 per opening depending on glass ratings and frame material.
Vinyl Retrofit Systems for 1960s Ranches
Most Windcrest ranch homes have brick veneer exteriors, which means we can’t just hack out the frame and start fresh without disturbing the brick line. Inserts solve that. We set a new vinyl frame inside the existing opening, keeping the brick work intact. The result is a tighter seal and better glass without touching your exterior.
Full-Frame Replacement When the Opening Is Compromised
When water has gotten behind the frame, or when the original casement hardware has warped the jamb, an insert isn’t enough. Full-frame replacement removes everything down to the rough opening. We rebuild the jamb, flash it properly, and set a new window that actually seals. This is the right fix for the crank-out casements Windcrest is full of – the hardware is obsolete, so the opening has to be rebuilt around a modern unit.
Window Glass Replacement in Windcrest
Window Glass Replacement in Windcrest means replacing the insulated glass unit, or IGU, inside an existing frame rather than the whole window. When the seal fails and you get fog or condensation between the panes, the frame is often still fine. Replacing just the glass runs $350 to $900 per window in this market, depending on the glass package. For original casement windows with proprietary frames, glass replacement is sometimes the only option that doesn’t require rebuilding the jamb. But that comes with a trade-off we’ll walk through honestly: the frame’s weatherstripping isn’t new just because the glass is.
Low-E and Impact-Rated Glass Packages
Windcrest’s climate punishes glass. Hot, humid summers bake the exterior pane while the interior runs air-conditioned, and that thermal stress breaks seals early. We spec low-E coatings that reflect heat back out, keeping rooms cooler and reducing the load on your AC. In hail-prone areas near the golf course and along Crestway, we recommend impact-rated laminated glass that passes large-missile testing. It costs more upfront, but it’s the difference between a cracked pane and a shattered window when a hailstorm rolls through.
When Glass Replacement Makes Sense Over Full Replacement
If the frame is square and the hardware works, glass replacement is the cheaper fix. But on original Windcrest casements, the hardware usually doesn’t work anymore. Before we quote glass-only, we check the operator arms, the hinges, and the jamb dimensions. If the frame is beyond saving, a new glass pack is money wasted.
Trusted Brands We Service in Windcrest
We install and service windows from PGT, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux, along with five other product lines. For Windcrest specifically, PGT’s impact-rated casement and picture windows carry the design pressure ratings this area’s storm code requires, and we can get custom sizes that fit 1960s openings without compromising the brick veneer. Therma-Tru handles entry systems when a door replacement is part of your project. Because we work across eight product lines, the right window for your home is never a compromise between what’s in stock and what actually fits.
Common Window Replacement Problems We See in Windcrest Homes
- Failed seals on original double-panes. The heat and humidity accelerate seal failure, and once the argon or krypton gas escapes, the window loses its insulating value. You’ll see fog or condensation between the panes that won’t wipe off.
- Obsolete crank-out casement hardware. The original operators and hinges on 1960s and 70s casements haven’t been manufactured in decades. When the crank strips or the arm bends, there’s no replacement part – the whole unit has to be retrofitted.
- Air leaks where the jamb meets the brick. Original aluminum frames were set directly into the brick opening without modern flashing or insulation. Wind-driven rain during thunderstorms finds its way in around the jamb.
- Non-impact glass in hail-prone areas. Standard annealed glass shatters under large hail. Windcrest sits in a hail corridor, and unprotected glass leaves your interior exposed and can void insurance claims if the damage wasn’t properly rated.
Pricing for Window Replacement in Windcrest, TX
Here’s what we quote in Windcrest right now. Glass-only replacement runs $350 to $900 per window. A standard vinyl insert replacement runs $700 to $1,500 per opening. Full-frame replacement with impact-rated glass runs $1,200 to $3,200 per window. Custom retrofits for original casements land at the higher end because the jamb has to be rebuilt around modern hardware. Every job gets a written price before work starts – no change orders, no surprise line items. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers parts and labor for a full year after installation. If the work isn’t right, we make it right. Call (903) 488-7019 for a free estimate and a line-by-line quote you can look over before you commit.
We Also Serve Cities Near Windcrest
If you’re outside Windcrest proper, we cover Windcrest and the surrounding communities including San Antonio, Fair Oaks Ranch, Leon Valley, and Castle Hills. Our Window Replacement team dispatches from the San Antonio office and schedules jobs throughout the northeast metro area. Same written pricing standard, same 365-Day Done Right Promise, no matter which side of the city you’re on.
Serving Windcrest, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Windcrest area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Window Replacement in Windcrest
No. Original 1960s casement windows are an architectural feature, but a well-executed replacement that preserves the sightlines and brick exterior adds more value than failing originals with stripped hardware and fogged glass. What matters is that the replacement fits the opening correctly and doesn’t alter the brick veneer. Modern casement windows from PGT and Eco Window Systems can match the original proportions while adding impact resistance and low-E glass. Call (903) 488-7019 to talk through what fits your specific home.
Replacement windows in Windcrest need to meet the design pressure ratings specified by the current International Residential Code for the Texas wind zone, which for this area typically requires a DP 40 to DP 50 rating depending on exact exposure. Impact-rated windows are required in some designated areas and strongly recommended everywhere else in the hail corridor. Our written quotes include the specific design pressure rating for each unit so you can verify compliance. Call us and we’ll walk you through what your home needs.
Impact-rated windows can reduce your homeowners insurance premium in Windcrest, but only if the installation is documented with a permit and the correct product approval numbers. Insurers want proof: the DP rating, the impact test certification, and the permit record. A compliant installation from Juniper includes all of that paperwork. A cheap quote that skips the permit leaves you with no documentation and no premium credit. That’s one of the biggest differences between us and a contractor who works without paperwork.
A compliant quote includes the design pressure rating for each window, the impact test certification if you’re going with protected glass, permit fees, and a line item for wind-load verification. Cheap quotes leave out the permit, skip the structural attachment details, and don’t specify glass ratings. That’s not savings – it’s an unfinished job that can’t be documented for insurance and may not meet current code. We write every quote with those line items visible before you sign anything.
Yes. Low-E coatings and impact-rated laminated glass are available in custom casement configurations sized for original Windcrest openings. We specify the glass package to match the frame dimensions, so you get the energy performance and the storm protection in one unit. The retrofit work happens around the glass – new jambs, new hardware, new flashing – not the other way around. That’s what makes the difference on a 1960s casement versus a standard double-hung swap.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows San Antonio, serving Windcrest and the surrounding communities.
Ready to get a written price on your window replacement in Windcrest? Call (903) 488-7019 and we’ll schedule a free estimate. A real person answers, every time.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows San Antonio
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.