New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Westlight Windows Austin pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
Fast, Reliable Window Installation Across Taylor
Window installation in Taylor, TX means working with homes that were built long before standard sizing existed. If you own a bungalow near downtown or a mid-century ranch off Carlos G. Parker Boulevard, you’ve likely discovered that a trip to a big-box store doesn’t solve your window problem. The rough openings are a half-inch off in every direction, the sills have settled, and the original sashes are beautiful but drafty. We know because we measure them every week. Westlight Windows Austin serves Taylor homeowners with custom window installation built around your home’s actual dimensions, not a catalog number. Call (254) 322-3468 and we’ll start with a written price before any work begins.
Why Westlight Windows Austin Is Taylor’s Preferred Window Installation Company
Taylor homeowners have a different set of expectations than buyers in new subdivisions. Your house has history. Our job is to improve it without erasing what makes it yours. We’re an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, founded in 2009, and our Window Installation team works on pre-1960 Taylor homes more than any other housing type. That means we’ve rebuilt jambs on Davis Street bungalows, matched trim profiles on Moody Street Victorians, and ordered custom glass to replace fogged sashes on Mallard Lane ranches. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Austin office, but the crews who show up in Taylor know the difference between a 1920s Craftsman frame and a 1970s tract build.
The Kingswell Guarantee applies to every job we do in Taylor. You get a written price before any work starts, a real arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee on the completed work. If something fails within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. No negotiating, no revised invoices. Owen Satterfield leads our team, and he’s the one who put that promise in writing and hands it to every customer at job completion. We answer our phones with a live person 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so when you call (254) 322-3468, you talk to a human who can actually schedule your estimate.
Casement Windows in Taylor
Casement windows in Taylor are the right answer for older homes where side-hinged operation gives you full ventilation without fighting a double-hung sash that’s been painted shut since 1972. These windows crank outward, sealing tight against the frame, which matters in Taylor’s humid summers when air leaks drive up cooling costs and let moisture into the jamb. A typical casement window installation in Taylor runs $850 to $1,650 per opening installed, depending on size, glass package, and whether we’re rebuilding the rough opening or working with the existing frame. That price is fixed in writing before we order anything.
Architectural Casements for Historic Homes
Many Taylor bungalows and Victorians have narrow, tall window openings that standard casement sizes don’t fit. We order from ES Windows and ECO Window Systems, both of which build to custom dimensions with low-E glass and laminated interlayers. The glass coating reflects heat back into the room in winter and out in summer, keeping the original proportions while meeting today’s energy standards.
Impact-Rated Glazing for Taylor Storms
Taylor sits in a wind zone where severe thunderstorms can drive debris through a non-rated sash. We carry PGT and CGI impact-rated casement windows with Florida Product Approval, which means they’ve been tested to withstand wind-driven projectiles. For homeowners near Murphy Park or along Highway 79, that rating is the difference between a broken window and a soaked interior during spring storms.
Double Hung Windows in Taylor
Double hung windows in Taylor are the classic replacement choice, but they’re rarely a drop-in job on this housing stock. A 1920s bungalow on the north side of downtown typically has original sashes with unusual widths, weight pockets, and trim profiles that a standard vinyl unit won’t match. Our Taylor window installation crew measures each rough opening individually because even a half-inch discrepancy means cutting into original plaster. Most double hung window installations in Taylor run $790 to $1,550 per opening installed, with the final number depending on custom sizing, glass selection, and jamb reconstruction.
Preserving the Original Look
Some Taylor homeowners want their new double hungs to look like they’ve been there since the house was built. We can specify wood interior finishes, custom jamb extensions, and hardware that matches the home’s existing millwork. On a Craftsman bungalow on Davis Street, our crew pulled the original single-pane double-hung sashes and rebuilt the jambs to accept custom ES Windows double-hung inserts with laminated glass interlayers and low-E glass tuned to a 0.25 SHGC. The homeowner kept the original wavy glass in a fixed transom over the front door, and we coordinated the template and hardware finish with the cabinetmaker on site so the new jamb profiles matched the home’s existing millwork.
Moisture and Wood Rot Concerns
Taylor’s high humidity means the sill under an old double hung is often holding 10% moisture or more. Installing a new jamb against that rot leads to premature seal failure and callbacks. Before any double hung installation, we inspect the sill and sub-sill for decay and replace what’s compromised. That’s not an add-on we spring on you later; it’s part of the written price.
Trusted Brands We Service in Taylor
We stock and install products from eight manufacturer lines, which means we match the window to your Taylor home rather than forcing one brand onto every job. For impact-rated protection against severe thunderstorms, we use PGT and CGI. For custom architectural sizing on historic bungalows, ES Windows and ECO Window Systems give us the millwork and glass options that standard manufacturers won’t build. CWS rounds out the high-performance line for energy efficiency. Because we carry local inventory and have established ordering channels with each manufacturer, Taylor customers aren’t waiting on a distributor three states away. Your written price covers the specific brand we specify, and it’s fixed before the order goes in.
Common Window Installation Problems We See in Taylor Homes
- Standard-size windows ordered without measuring each opening. Most pre-1960 Taylor homes have settled frames and non-standard rough openings. A unit that’s even a half-inch off requires cutting into original plaster and trim, which destroys the historic character you bought the house for. We measure every opening before a single window is ordered.
- Annealed glass instead of impact-rated glazing. Taylor’s severe thunderstorm wind zones make non-rated glass a liability. A wind-driven limb through a standard double-pane soaks the interior and costs more than the upgrade would have. We specify impact-rated glass with Florida Product Approval for homes in exposed areas.
- New jambs installed over rotting sills. The humidity and occasional flooding around Taylor means old wood sills often hold moisture long after the visible surface looks fine. Installing a jamb against a sill with 10% moisture content leads to seal failure within a season. We replace compromised wood before the new window goes in.
- Replacing original wavy glass with a generic double-pane. Many Taylor homeowners want the character of their original glass but need better insulation. The answer isn’t always full replacement. Custom double-pane inserts can preserve the look while adding a thermal barrier, and we can recommend restoration options when the sash is sound.
Pricing for Window Installation in Taylor, TX
A standard single-window replacement in Taylor runs $790 to $1,650 per opening installed, and most full-home projects on bungalows or mid-century ranches fall between $9,000 and $28,000 depending on window count, custom sizing, and glass package. Custom casements for historic homes typically run $1,100 to $2,400 per opening, and impact-rated double hungs from PGT or CGI add $300 to $600 per window over standard glass. The largest variable on this tier isn’t labor; it’s lead time. Custom architectural windows from ES Windows or ECO Window Systems can take six to ten weeks from order to delivery, which means your schedule is set by the manufacturer, not our crew’s availability. We give you that timeline in writing before you commit, and the price is fixed before ordering. Call (254) 322-3468 for a free estimate with line-item pricing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Taylor
Our window installation service covers Taylor and the surrounding communities in Williamson County. We work in Pflugerville, Georgetown, Elgin, and Leander, bringing the same written-price guarantee and pre-1960 housing expertise to each job. If you’re in one of those cities and dealing with the same non-standard openings and humidity-related sill rot we see in Taylor, call us at (254) 322-3468 and we’ll schedule your free estimate.
Serving Taylor, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Taylor 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 Installation in Taylor
Yes, in most cases you’ll need a permit, and if your home is within Taylor’s designated historic district, the replacement must meet specific design review standards for window profile, material, and sightlines. We pull permits for every window installation job in Taylor and coordinate with the city on historic review when it applies. Our written price includes permit costs, so there’s no surprise line item halfway through the project. Call (254) 322-3468 and we’ll check your property’s status before we bid the job.
Yes. Original wavy glass in Taylor homes is often in better condition than the frame around it, and it can be preserved in custom double-pane inserts that add a low-E coating and argon fill without removing the historic glass. We’ve done this on Craftsman bungalows where the homeowner wanted the character of the original panes but needed relief from August heat gain. The insert sits inside the existing sash, so the look from the street doesn’t change. Exact pricing depends on sash condition and whether the frame needs rebuilding, and we’ll give you a written quote before you decide.
Impact-rated windows from PGT and CGI use laminated glass with an interlayer that holds the pane together when struck by flying debris, which is the failure mode that soaks interiors during Taylor’s spring storm season. Standard double-panes shatter on impact, and wind-driven rain comes in behind them. Impact-rated units are tested to Florida Product Approval standards, meaning they withstand direct hits from windborne objects. For Taylor homes with large glass exposures along Highway 79 or unprotected east-facing walls, we recommend impact-rated glazing as the starting point.
Custom casements from ES Windows or ECO Window Systems typically take six to ten weeks from order to delivery, and that timeline is set by the manufacturer, not our installation crew. We order after you’ve approved the written price and we’ve confirmed your rough openings with field measurements. Once the windows arrive, installation on a typical Taylor bungalow takes one to three days per opening, depending on jamb reconstruction and trim work. We give you the full schedule in writing before you sign anything, and the price does not change while we wait on the manufacturer.
Many Texas insurers offer premium discounts for impact-rated windows, and Taylor homeowners can often recoup part of the upgrade cost through reduced windstorm or hail coverage premiums. The discount amount depends on your carrier, your policy, and whether the windows carry a Florida Product Approval or similar impact rating. We’ll provide the documentation and product specs your insurer needs to evaluate the discount. Call (254) 322-3468 and we’ll walk you through what to ask your agent.
If you’re ready to replace the windows in your Taylor home with units that fit the openings and stand up to the weather, call Westlight Windows Austin at (254) 322-3468. We’ll schedule a free estimate, measure every opening, and hand you a written price before any work begins. Owen Satterfield and the rest of our team answer the phone themselves, and we’ll be in the window we gave you, with the guarantee in writing.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Austin, serving Taylor and Williamson County since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows Austin
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
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.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.