New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Austin 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
Windows & Doors Before & After in Austin, TX
A photo of a completed window or door job tells you more in five seconds than a page of promises ever could. Below are representative transformations from our work across Austin. The problems are real ones we see in this city all the time: sun-baked frames, fogged glass, doors that rattle when the wind picks up off the Balcones Escarpment. We don’t stage these photos or dress them up. This is what the work looks like when it’s done right, and what it looked like before we started. No customer names or addresses, just jobs we’ve actually done.
Recent Transformations
Full-Home Window Replacement in Mueller
Before
AfterThese 2007-era aluminum frames had baked in the Mueller sun for 18 years. The seals were shot, half the sashes dragged in their tracks, and the west-facing rooms ran ten degrees hotter than the rest of the house during July. We pulled every window and replaced the full run with PGT vinyl units, using low-E glass (a thin coating that blocks heat while letting light through) rated for central Texas exposure. The written price was in the owner’s hands before we ordered a single window, and the whole job took four working days. The difference in afternoon heat gain in those west bedrooms was noticeable by the first weekend.
Fogged Double-Pane Glass Repair in Barton Hills
Before
AfterA failed seal between two panes in a Barton Hills living-room window had gone full cloudy. You couldn’t see the greenbelt from the couch anymore, which is about half the reason you buy a house in Barton Hills. Rather than rip out the whole frame, we measured and replaced just the insulated glass unit with Mr-Glass double-pane glass, keeping the original wood interior intact. A single-pane swap like this usually runs $200 to $450, which is a fraction of a full window replacement. The repair carries a written guarantee, and if it ever fogs again, the second visit is free.
Front Door Replacement in Crestview
Before
AfterThis Crestview bungalow still had its original 1950s front door, and it showed. The frame had sagged enough that you could see daylight around the latch side, and every north wind pushed a draft straight through the living room. We pulled the old door and jamb, re-framed the rough opening square, and installed a Therma-Tru fiberglass entry door with new weatherstripping and threshold. Fiberglass doesn’t warp like wood and doesn’t dent like steel, which matters when a Texas thunderstorm drives rain sideways at your front entry. A front door replacement like this usually lands between $1,800 and $4,200 depending on glass options and hardware.
French Door Glass Insert Swap in Tarrytown
Beautiful house, terrible glass. The French doors off this Tarrytown dining room had single-pane glass that turned the room into a greenhouse by 3 p.m. and a meat locker by January. We replaced the glass inserts with CWS insulated units that block a substantial share of solar heat while keeping the original door slabs and hardware. The owner didn’t want to lose the look of the original doors, and they didn’t have to. Glass-only projects like this typically cost $400 to $900 per door leaf, and the work is done without tearing out the frame.
Hard-to-Open Window Repair in Hyde Park
Sash springs in double-hung windows give out after enough years of Austin humidity cycling, and these Hyde Park windows had hit their limit. The sashes either wouldn’t stay up or wouldn’t move at all. We replaced the balance springs and pivot bars inside the ECO Window Systems frames rather than replacing entire windows the owners didn’t need to replace. Typical repair cost is $150 to $350 per window, and the fix is usually done same day. If you’re holding a window open with a stick or a book, it’s a cheap fix compared to what you think it might cost.
Impact-Rated Window Install in Westlake
A Westlake homeowner with a south-facing wall of glass asked what we’d do differently from the last crew. The answer was CGI impact-rated windows built for hail and windborne debris, because that elevation catches the worst of every spring storm that rolls through. We removed the old single-pane monsters, re-flashed every opening to keep water out of the wall assembly, and set the new units. Impact-rated windows run $1,200 to $2,800 per opening installed depending on size and glass spec, and they’re written into the quote line by line before the job starts. No drop-in upgrade surprises later.
Want Results Like These?
Every job above started the same way: a homeowner called (254) 736-6486, described what was wrong, and got a written price before any work began. You’ll get the same. Spencer Odell and the crew at Hale Windows Austin install and service windows and doors from eight professional lines: PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux. Call (254) 736-6486 and we’ll come look at what you’ve got.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Austin, serving Austin since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Austin
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.