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
ES Windows Window Replacement: The Austin Owner’s Guide
We install ES Windows-compatible replacement windows throughout Austin, and most single-window swaps run between $850 and $1,900 installed, depending on size, glass package, and frame condition. We keep common ES Windows replacement parts on our service trucks, so many jobs are finished the same day we arrive. The typical call we get starts with a window that won’t lock, a sash that falls when you raise it, or a frame that’s started pulling away from the brick on the west side of the house after a few Austin summers.
Which ES Windows Models This Applies To
ES Windows (a Colombian manufacturer, Escobar y Seguí, that’s been making aluminum windows since the 1960s) builds product lines that show up all over Austin in both mid-century remodels and newer custom homes. The replacement parts you need depend on which series you have: the ES-40 line uses narrower aluminum profiles with a slimmer sightline, while the ES-70 and ES-80 series have thicker frames and heavier glass packages. The easiest way to identify yours is to check the spacer bar between the glass panes or the frame corner for a small white or silver label with the series number.
One compatibility gotcha we see regularly: ES Windows hardware from their South American distribution channel doesn’t always match the hardware on ES Windows sold through U.S. dealers. The profile dimensions are the same, but lock sets and roller assemblies can differ by a few millimeters. If you bought your windows through a U.S. dealer, you need the U.S.-market hardware kit, not the import version. We stock both and match them by measuring the old part, not by guessing from the series number alone.
We recommend OEM ES Windows replacement hardware when it’s available, because the lock alignment and roller tolerances are exact. For older ES-40 windows where the OEM parts are discontinued, we use quality aftermarket equivalents from U.S. hardware suppliers, and we test the operation before we leave. We’re an independent Austin service provider, not affiliated with ES Windows, which means we’re free to tell you when an aftermarket part is the honest better choice.
Signs Your ES Windows Window Replacement Is Failing
- The window won’t stay up (or won’t stay closed). The roller assemblies or the block-and-tackle balances are worn out. On aluminum ES Windows frames, the rollers eat through their own housing after years of Austin dust and grit working into the track.
- You feel air coming through the edges when the window is locked. The weatherstripping has compressed permanently, or the lock isn’t pulling the sash tight against the frame because the lock’s strike plate has worn down. A window that locks but still leaks is usually a strike plate adjustment, not a full replacement.
- Condensation between the glass panes. The insulated glass unit has lost its seal. The desiccant inside the spacer bar is saturated, and no repair will fix it; the glass unit has to be replaced. In Austin’s humidity swings, a failed seal shows up fast.
- The frame corners are separating or you can see daylight through the corner joint. Aluminum windows flex with thermal expansion, and over 20 or 30 Texas summers the corner keys can crack. If water has been getting in, you may also have rot in the wood buck behind the flange.
- The sliding panel grinds or seizes in the track. The bottom rollers are seized or the track is packed with hardened dirt and oxidation. Some people keep forcing it, which bends the roller brackets and turns a $40 roller swap into a full sash replacement.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
Here’s what we charge in Austin for ES Windows-compatible window replacement, installed:
- Roller assembly replacement: $95 – $160 per sash, including cleaning and lubricating the track.
- Lock set replacement (OEM): $45 – $110 per lock, including strike plate adjustment.
- Weatherstripping replacement: $90 – $180 per window, all four sides.
- Insulated glass unit replacement: $280 – $750 per sash, depending on size, tint, and low-E coating (a thin coating that blocks heat while letting light through).
- Full replacement window (ES Windows-compatible, installed): $850 – $1,900 per opening, including haul-away and exterior trim.
The range depends on the size of the window, whether it’s a fixed panel or an operable sash, and whether the existing frame can be reused or has to be rebuilt. Every quote is written before we start work, and the price on that sheet is the price you pay. If the repair fails within the written guarantee period, the second visit is free.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely check some things yourself. Look at the lock to see if it’s just loose. Look at the track to see if it’s packed with dirt. If the window is fogged between the panes, that’s a sealed glass unit that needs replacement, period. What you shouldn’t try on your own is forcing an aluminum sash out of its frame without releasing the balance mechanism. Aluminum windows don’t have the dangerous high-tension coil springs you find in some older steel windows, but the sashes are heavy, the edges are sharp, and dropping one on its corner means buying a whole new sash. Austin windows we’ve seen with bent frames are almost always from a homeowner who got it halfway out and then pried.
Our technicians identify the part by measurement, not by guessing, and they carry both U.S.-market and import ES Windows hardware on the truck. Call (254) 736-6486 and describe what the window is doing. We’ll tell you over the phone whether it’s a $40 lock or a $1,900 full replacement, and we’ll put the written price in your hands before we open the tool bag.
FAQs
We see 20 to 30 years out of the aluminum frames themselves, but the moving parts like rollers, locks, and weatherstripping need replacement every 5 to 10 years in Austin’s heat, dust, and humidity. The sealed glass units often fail before the frames do, especially on west-facing walls that take direct afternoon sun.
Yes, and most of what fails on ES Windows can be repaired: rollers, locks, balances, and weatherstripping are all stock items for us. If the glass seal has failed or the frame is cracked or corroded through, replacement is the honest fix. Call (254) 736-6486 and we’ll tell you which one you’re looking at.
A single sash swap or hardware replacement is typically done in one visit, usually an hour or two. A full window replacement including frame and trim is usually a single day from tear-out to final caulking. We’ll give you a written timeline with the quote.
Yes. We stock common ES Windows parts including rollers, lock sets, and weatherstripping in both U.S.-market and import specs. We also work with PGT, CGI, and CWS windows for homeowners who have mixed-brand homes and need one service provider for all of it.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner, Hale Windows Austin at Hale Windows Austin, serving Austin and nearby areas.
Call (254) 736-6486 for a free estimate. You’ll get a written price before any work begins, and every repair comes with a written guarantee. A window that almost fits is a window that leaks.
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.