Homeowners begin Googling “cost to replace basement window” the moment they spot drafts, rot, or cracked glass below grade. Yet the answers they find are often decades old or wildly generic. At CountBricks, we generate live material pricing and labor data every time a customer speaks with our AI estimator, so today’s figures come straight from the marketplace—not last year’s catalog.
• Energy efficiency: Up to 20 % of conditioned air can leak from an unsealed basement opening
• Moisture control: Modern vinyl or fiberglass units include welded corners and integrated wells that keep groundwater out
• Safety & code: Egress-size replacements increase home value and meet current residential building codes
Using CountBricks.com/services, our AI reviewed more than 2,000 recent Midwestern projects and found the median cost to replace a standard 32-inch x 15-inch hopper style basement window is $870 – $1,350. That number assumes vinyl, dual-pane glass, and a block foundation opening in good condition. Below is the full breakdown homeowners actually see inside a CountBricks quote.
• Vinyl hopper window, dual-pane Low-E: $185 – $310 each
• Perimeter sealant & foam backer rod: $18 – $32
• PT lumber or PVC buck for out-of-square openings: $26 – $54
• Exterior acrylic masonry caulk & touch-up paint: $14 – $22
• Demolition of existing sash and frame: 0.75 hrs @ $62/hr = $47
• Surface prep & buck installation: 0.5 hrs @ $62/hr = $31
• Window set, level, shim & fasten: 0.9 hrs @ $62/hr = $56
• Insulate, seal, clean site: 0.6 hrs @ $62/hr = $37
Total labor: $171
1. Window Size Upgrade – Expanding to egress (minimum 5.7 sq ft) can add $1,500 – $4,000 for concrete cutting and a code-compliant well.
2. Foundation Type – Poured concrete cuts faster than fieldstone, changing labor by up to 40 %.
3. Access & Excavation – Tight side yards or deep wells require hand digging and disposal fees.
4. Interior Finish Repair – If drywall, paneling, or insulation must be removed, budget another $200 – $600 per opening.
5. Permit & Inspection – Municipal fees range $45 – $180, plus time for inspector coordination.
Traditional contractors walk the site, scribble notes, and email a quote days later. CountBricks compresses that workflow into an AI-guided voice call.
• You narrate your project while streaming smartphone video of the existing window.
• Our engine captures dimensions, detects wall material, and pulls itemized material pricing from live supplier feeds.
• Labor is auto-adjusted using our regional productivity database calibrated daily by verified field reports.
• A branded PDF estimate, payment schedule, and contract arrive in your inbox before you hang up.
Learn more at CountBricks.com/consultation.
1. Site protection: Cover flooring, isolate dust.
2. Remove sash, frame, and deteriorated mortar.
3. Dry fit new unit, adjust opening with PVC buck if required.
4. Apply sealant, set window, confirm plumb and square.
5. Insulate cavity with low-expansion foam, tool exterior caulk bead.
6. Reinstall interior trim or install new jamb extensions.
7. Clean glass, haul debris, capture project photos for the CountBricks client portal.
Energy auditors attach a 14 % average annual ROI to basement window upgrades thanks to utility savings and improved moisture control. Appraisers in our CountBricks/portfolio database record a $3,000-$6,000 resale bump when non-egress units are replaced with code-approved alternatives.
• 0 % same-as-cash for 6 months on projects over $2,500
• Payments split 30/40/30 and managed through the CountBricks client dashboard
• Most installs scheduled within 10 business days after material confirmation
The fastest way to discover your personal cost to replace basement window is a five-minute chat with our AI estimator. Visit CountBricks.com/services, tap “Start Voice Estimate,” and watch your custom numbers populate in real time. No pressure, no house visit, just data you can build on.
When the Morales family bought their 1920s bungalow in Akron, every basement window whistled like a tea kettle. They contacted three local contractors and received quotes ranging from $9,400 to $12,100 for six vinyl hoppers—numbers that felt arbitrary and opaque.
• A video chat walkthrough allowed our AI to capture each opening and detect block foundation construction.
• Live supplier feeds priced the chosen ENERGY STAR-rated units at $248 each—$37 less than the lowest contractor catalog cost.
• Labor hours were benchmarked against 300 similar CountBricks installations in Summit County, eliminating padded “just-in-case” time.
The final CountBricks estimate landed at $7,695—an 18 % savings compared to the median third-party quote. Installation wrapped in two days, the city inspector approved on first visit, and blower-door testing recorded a 6 % overall air leakage reduction.
• Photograph the exterior window well at three angles; our AI uses these images to flag drainage issues before the crew arrives.
• Choose windows with integral nail fins when replacing wood-framed units—labor drops by about 12 % in most regions.
• Schedule projects between April and October to avoid cold-weather sealant cure delays.
If an aging basement window is hurting comfort or home value, book a free voice estimate at CountBricks.com/consultation. In under ten minutes you’ll have a line-item proposal, a target start date, and the confidence of data-backed pricing.
