Single & Double Hung Windows in Los Angeles, CA

Single & Double Hung Windows in Los Angeles, CA

Single hung and double hung windows are the two most common window styles in Los Angeles homes, and for good reason. A single hung window has a fixed top sash and a bottom sash that slides up to open. A double hung window lets both sashes move, so you can open the top, the bottom, or both at once. At Westlight Windows Los Angeles, we install both styles across the city, and most single-window replacements run $650 – $1,400 installed depending on size, brand, and glass package. Call (213) 810-3461 any time, and a real person will answer.

These windows fit the way Los Angeles actually works. In older neighborhoods like Silver Lake, Echo Park, and West Adams, double hung windows are often the historically correct choice, the kind of window that matches the bones of a 1920s bungalow or a 1950s ranch. In newer builds and remodels, single hung windows give you the same clean vertical lines at a slightly lower cost. Owen Satterfield and the team at Westlight have been installing both since 2009, and we carry lines like ViewLux, PGT, and CWS so the glass and frame are matched to your house rather than the other way around. If you’re planning a full Window Installation project or just replacing one failed unit, this page covers what you need to know before you call.

Key Takeaways

• Most single and double hung window replacements in Los Angeles run $650 – $1,400 per window installed, with premium glass and custom sizes at the higher end.
• Single hung windows are the more affordable option; double hung windows offer top-and-bottom ventilation and easier cleaning.
• We install single and double hung windows from ViewLux, PGT, and CWS, among eight manufacturer lines we stock.
• Every job gets a written price before any work starts, a committed arrival window, and a written guarantee on completion.
• Phone lines are answered by a live person 24/7 at (213) 810-3461.

When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows

Most people don’t wake up thinking about window styles. They notice a problem first, and the style question comes second. Here are the situations we see most often in Window Installation Near Me in Los Angeles, CA, and they’re almost always a stronger signal than people realize.

• Your old windows are painted shut or the sash won’t stay up. This is the classic double hung failure. The counterbalance system wears out, and suddenly the window slams down when you let go. In homes across Los Feliz and Eagle Rock, we routinely see original wood windows from the 1940s and 1950s where the sash cords have rotted and the window simply doesn’t function anymore.
• You feel a draft even when the window is closed. Single and double hung windows have a sliding track, and over time that track wears. Air moves through the gap between the sash and the frame. If you stand near the window on a December evening in the Valley and feel cold air moving, that’s not the window doing its job.
• You’re planning a remodel and need to match the existing style. If your house has double hung windows and you’re adding a room or replacing a failed unit, you can’t drop in a casement window without it looking odd. We help homeowners in Culver City, Pasadena, and South LA match the style and proportion of their existing windows so the house reads as one piece.
• Your energy bills have climbed and the windows are original to the house. Single pane glass and worn weatherstripping let conditioned air escape. Replacing them with dual pane, low-e units (a thin coating that reflects heat back into the room in winter and out in summer) makes a measurable difference in a Los Angeles summer when the AC runs all afternoon.
• You’re tired of cleaning the outside of the glass from a ladder. Double hung windows tilt inward, which means you can clean both the interior and exterior glass from inside the house. For two-story homes in neighborhoods like Mount Washington or Baldwin Hills, that’s a real safety advantage. Nobody should be balancing on a ladder to clean a window.
• The window leaks during winter rain. Los Angeles doesn’t get a lot of rain, but when it comes, a failed window seal or worn track lets water in. We see this in older homes all over the city after the first good storm of the season spares no weakness.

If any of these sound familiar, the next step is a free estimate. Call (213) 810-3461 and we’ll set a time that works for you. We show up when we say we will.

Our Single & Double Hung Windows Process

The Kingswell Way is how we work, and it applies to every single and double hung window job we take in Los Angeles. It’s five commitments: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it, put the guarantee in writing, and come back if it fails. Here’s what that looks like step by step.

1. Call and talk to a live person. When you call (213) 810-3461, a real human picks up, day or night. No chatbot, no voicemail maze. We’ll ask about your windows, your neighborhood, and what’s going wrong, then schedule a site visit at a time that works for you.
2. In-home measurement and assessment. We come out, measure each opening precisely, and look at the condition of the existing frames, sills, and surrounding trim. In older Los Angeles homes, we’re also checking for anything unusual: settled frames, out-of-square openings, or water damage that needs to be addressed before new windows go in.
3. Written price before any work starts. After the measurements, we give you a detailed written price for the full job. That price doesn’t change at the door. If we find something unexpected during installation, we stop and talk to you first. There are no revised invoices slid across the table after the fact.
4. Installation by background-checked, uniformed technicians. On install day, the crew arrives in the window we committed to. They’re background-checked and uniformed, so you know exactly who is walking through your door. We remove the old windows carefully, install the new units, insulate and seal properly, and clean as we go.
5. Walkthrough and written guarantee. Before we leave, we walk the job with you and hand you a written guarantee covering the work. If anything fails within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s on every single job.

If you’d like to see the process in action or have questions about a specific brand, call us at (213) 810-3461. Owen Satterfield is happy to walk you through what makes sense for your house.

Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Los Angeles

Single and double hung window replacement in Los Angeles typically costs between $650 and $1,400 per window installed. That range covers standard sizes with dual pane glass. Larger openings, custom sizing, impact-rated glass, or higher-end frame materials push the number higher. Here’s how the pricing breaks down in the LA market right now.

Several things move the price. The size of the opening is the biggest factor. A standard 36-by-60 double hung costs less than a custom 48-by-72 unit simply because the larger window requires more glass and frame material. Glass packages matter too. Low-e coatings and argon gas fill add cost but improve thermal performance, which matters when the August sun is beating on the west side of your house. Frame material is another variable: vinyl is the most cost-effective, while composite and wood-clad options cost more.

We also see location-specific factors in Los Angeles. Hillside homes in areas like Hollywood Hills or the Santa Monica Mountains often require impact-rated windows or Awning & Hopper Windows under current building codes, and those carry a higher price. Older homes with original wood frames may need additional trim or sill repair before new windows can be installed. And if the job involves second-story windows, the crew needs appropriate ladder and safety setup, which adds labor time.

Every estimate we give includes the full installed price: window, installation, trim work, haul-away of the old units, and cleanup. There’s no separate surprise line item for disposal or trim. The written price you get is the price you pay.

For an exact quote on your home, call (213) 810-3461. Estimates are free, and there’s no obligation.

Why Choose Westlight Windows Los Angeles

We’re an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, and we’ve been installing windows in Los Angeles since 2009. That’s sixteen years of summers, winters, and everything in between. Owen Satterfield runs the company the way he’d want a contractor to treat his own house: straight answers, written promises, and a real person on the other end of the phone.

The name Westlight comes from the late-afternoon sun that pours through a good window: bright, warm, and worth doing right. That’s not just a nice thought. It’s the standard we build to on every job. When we install a double hung window in a craftsman bungalow in Highland Park, we want the light coming through it to feel like it belongs there.

We carry eight manufacturer lines: PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux. That matters because no two Los Angeles houses are the same. A Mid-Century in the hills needs different glass than a Spanish Revival in the flats, whether that’s 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows or another style entirely. Having eight lines means we can match the right product to the job instead of forcing the job to fit one brand.

Every single and double hung window project includes the Kingswell Guarantee: a written price before any work starts, a committed arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee on the completed work. If a repair fails within the guarantee period, we return and correct it at no charge. There’s also a Free Second Visit included automatically: if the fix doesn’t hold, we come back on our dime, no negotiating required.

FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows

What’s the difference between single hung and double hung windows?

A single hung window has one movable sash (the bottom one) and one fixed sash (the top one). A double hung window has two movable sashes, so both the top and bottom can slide up and down. Double hung windows cost about $100 – $200 more per window on average in Los Angeles, and they offer better ventilation and much easier cleaning since both sashes tilt inward. For most two-story homes, that cleaning advantage alone justifies the difference. Call (213) 810-3461 if you’d like help deciding which style fits your house.

How much does it cost to replace a double hung window in Los Angeles?

A standard double hung window replacement in Los Angeles typically runs $750 – $1,100 per window installed, with larger sizes, impact-rated glass, and premium frame materials pushing the cost to $1,200 – $1,800 or more. The final number depends on window size, glass package, and the condition of your existing framing. Our written estimate includes everything: window, installation, trim, haul-away, and cleanup. For an exact quote, call (213) 810-3461, and we’ll come out and measure for free.

Can you install single or double hung windows the same week I call?

In most cases, yes. Once we measure and you approve the written price, standard size windows are typically installed within 5 – 10 business days depending on the manufacturer’s lead time and the size of the job. Custom sizes and impact-rated glass take longer. When you call (213) 810-3461, we’ll tell you the current timeline for the specific windows you need.

Do double hung windows help with energy bills in Los Angeles?

Yes, when they’re built with dual pane glass and low-e coatings. Low-e glass has a thin coating that reflects heat back into the room in winter and out in summer, which reduces the load on your AC during Los Angeles summers. Replacing failed single pane windows with dual pane low-e units typically improves thermal performance measurably. The actual savings depend on your home’s orientation, insulation, and existing windows. Call (213) 810-3461 for an honest assessment of what to expect.

Is it cheaper to repair a broken sash cord or replace the whole window?

For a single failed sash cord or worn balance, repair can cost $150 – $300 and make sense if the window is otherwise in good shape. But if the window is original to the house, has a failed seal, or the frame shows signs of rot or water damage, replacement is usually the better long-term investment. We’ll tell you straight which path makes sense for your specific window. Call (213) 810-3461 and we’ll take a look.

Do I need a permit to replace windows in Los Angeles?

In most cases, replacing an existing window with a new window of the same size does not require a permit in the City of Los Angeles, though there are exceptions for historic districts, certain hillside areas, and when the opening size changes. We’ll check the requirements for your specific property before any work begins. If a permit is needed, we handle it and include the cost in your written estimate. Call (213) 810-3461 with your address and we’ll let you know what applies.

What brands of single and double hung windows do you install?

We install single and double hung windows from eight manufacturer lines, including ViewLux, PGT, CWS, and CGI. PGT and CGI are known for impact-rated products that meet stricter building codes in hillside and fire-prone areas of Los Angeles. ViewLux offers clean-profile vinyl windows that work well in contemporary remodels, and CWS has strong mid-range options for standard replacements. We’ll help you pick the right brand and glass package for your specific house, not just push whatever is in the warehouse. Call (213) 810-3461 to talk through the options.

Get a Free Estimate for Single & Double Hung Windows in Los Angeles

If your windows are drafty, painted shut, leaking, or just past their best years, we’d like to help. Call (213) 810-3461 any time, day or night. A real person will answer, ask about your windows, and schedule a free in-home estimate. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, a committed arrival window, and the full Kingswell Guarantee on the completed job. That’s how we’ve worked since 2009, and it’s how Owen Satterfield intends to keep working.

You can also explore our home page to learn more about the company or read our Window Installation in Los Angeles page for a broader look at all the styles we install.

Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Los Angeles, serving Los Angeles.