Single & Double Hung Windows in Dallas, TX

Single & Double Hung Windows in Dallas, TX

Single hung and double hung windows are the most common window styles in Dallas 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 the top and bottom sashes slide, which gives you better airflow control and easier cleaning. At Hale Windows Dallas, we install both styles from pro-grade product lines like ES Windows and Mr-Glass, and every job starts with a written price in your hands before we pick up a single tool. Call (361) 203-9040 to talk through your options. If you’re weighing window styles, our Window Installation in Dallas page walks through the full range of what we do.

When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows

Most Dallas homeowners don’t replace windows because they want a style change. They replace them because something has stopped working, and it’s costing them money or comfort. Here’s what we hear most often in this market:

• The sash won’t stay up. If the bottom sash slides down on its own, the balance system (the spring or block-and-tackle mechanism inside the frame that counterweights the sash) has failed. This is common in older Dallas homes, especially in neighborhoods like Lakewood and Casa View, where original window hardware has been through 20-plus Texas summers.
• You can feel air moving around the closed window. Dallas gets triple-digit heat in July and August. If you can feel heat radiating through the glass or a draft around the frame, the seal is gone. Your HVAC is fighting a losing battle, and your electric bill shows it.
• The window is stuck shut or won’t open. Paint buildup, warped wood, or a broken sash cord can freeze a window in place. In an older Dallas home, that’s more than an annoyance. It’s a safety concern if that window is part of your family’s fire escape plan.
• Condensation between the glass panes. If there’s fog or moisture trapped between the two layers of glass, the insulated glass unit (IGU) has lost its seal. The window is no longer insulating. You’re looking at replacement, not repair.
• Rooms on the west side of your house won’t cool down. Dallas west-facing windows take brutal afternoon sun. If the glass is original single-pane, swapping to double hung with low-E coatings (a thin layer that blocks heat while letting light through) can make a measurable difference in room temperature.
• The frames are rotted or soft at the corners. North Texas gets heavy spring storms and high humidity. Wood frames that weren’t maintained will rot, especially at the bottom corners where water collects. If the frame is compromised, the window has to come out.

None of these problems fix themselves. And in Dallas’s climate, they tend to get worse fast. Heat expands materials, humidity swells wood, and a window that’s already failing will be further along by the time the next season rolls around.

Our Single & Double Hung Windows Process

We run a tight process because we know what’s at stake when a stranger comes to your home. You should know exactly what to expect before you schedule the appointment, and then again before the technician rings your doorbell. Here’s how it works:

1. You call, a live person answers. Not a voicemail, not an answering service that promises a callback. Someone answers on our end, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We ask about the window or windows that are giving you trouble, and we schedule a visit at a time that works for you.
2. You get a name and a photo before the visit. This is our Threshold Standard, and it’s non-negotiable. The technician who will stand at your door is background-checked, identity-verified, uniformed, and photo-badged. We send you their name and photo before they arrive, so you know exactly who to expect. If you’re home alone, or a parent with young kids, or an older homeowner who’s cautious about strangers, this matters.
3. The technician does a full assessment. They’ll inspect the current windows: the frame condition, the sash operation, the glass, the weatherstripping, and the rough opening dimensions. They’ll talk through what they’re seeing in plain language, and answer your questions on the spot.
4. You get a written price, in your hands, before any work starts. No verbal estimate that shifts later. No “we’ll have to see once we get in there.” The number we give you is the number you pay. If the scope changes (say, we find rotted framing behind the old window), we stop, explain it, and give you an updated written price before we proceed. You’re never committed to surprise costs.
5. Installation day. We remove the old window, prep the opening, install the new unit with proper flashing and insulation, and trim out the exterior and interior as needed. We follow the manufacturer’s installation specs for whichever product line we’re installing: ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, or Therma-Tru.
6. The 365-Day Done Right Promise. If anything about the installation isn’t right, you call us and we make it right. No argument, no fight, no “that’s not covered.” The promise is documented and named on every job we do. If a repair fails, a second visit is free.

Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Dallas

Single hung window replacement in Dallas typically costs between $350 and $700 per window, installed. Double hung windows run higher, generally $450 to $900 per window, because the hardware is more complex and both sashes are operable. These are mid-market numbers for professional-grade vinyl and fiberglass frames, not builder-grade product from big-box stores.

What moves the price:

• Window size. A standard bedroom window is one thing. A large living room window is another. Bigger openings need more glass, bigger frames, and sometimes a second set of hands for installation.
• Frame material. Vinyl is the most affordable and the most common in Dallas. Fiberglass and wood-clad frames cost more but have different performance and aesthetic characteristics.
• Glass package. Low-E coatings, argon gas fill, impact-rated glass (common in areas that see hail and high wind), and triple-pane options all add cost per window. Dallas storms make impact-rated glass worth considering, especially if your home faces open exposure north of I-635.
• Condition of the opening. If the existing frame is rotted or out of square, we’ll need to repair or reframe the rough opening before the new window goes in. That adds labor and material.
• Single hung vs. double hung. Double hung runs about 25-35% more than single hung, all else equal. The second operable sash means more moving parts and more hardware.
• Number of windows. Replacing one window is straightforward. Replacing ten is a different job. Per-window pricing often comes down when we’re already mobilized with a full crew and equipment.

Every estimate is free, and every price is delivered in writing before you approve anything. Call (361) 203-9040 and we’ll schedule a visit, send you the technician’s name and photo ahead of time, and put a written price in your hands before any work begins.

FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows

How much does it cost to replace a single hung window in Dallas?

A single hung window replacement in Dallas typically costs between $350 and $700 per window installed, depending on size, frame material, and glass package. Double hung windows run $450 to $900 per window. The only way to get an exact number is an on-site assessment, which is free. Call (361) 203-9040 and we’ll put a written price in your hands before any work starts.

Can you replace one window, or do I have to do the whole house?

You can replace one window. There’s no minimum job size at Hale Windows Dallas. We’ll replace a single failed window if that’s what the problem requires, and we’ll match the new window to your existing frames as closely as the product line allows. That said, if windows were all installed at the same time, others are likely approaching the same failure point. We’ll give you a straight assessment and let you decide.

How long does it take to install single or double hung windows?

Most single window replacements are done in one visit, usually 1-2 hours per window once the old unit is out and the opening is prepped. A full-house replacement with 10 or more windows may run 1-2 days depending on the condition of the openings and whether any reframing is needed. Before we start, you’ll have a written price and a timeline, so there’s no guessing.

Are double hung windows worth the extra cost over single hung?

In Dallas, double hung windows are worth it if you want air circulation from both the top and bottom of the window, and if you want to be able to clean both sashes from inside the house. The top sash on a double hung tilts inward, which matters if you have a two-story home or windows that are hard to reach from outside. Both styles perform similarly in terms of insulation when they’re built with the same glass package, so the decision comes down to function and convenience rather than energy savings. Call (361) 203-9040 for a straight comparison based on your actual windows.

What to Know Before You Call

Here’s the short version of everything above:

• Written price before work starts. On every job, no exceptions.
• You’ll know who’s coming. Background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged, and pre-announced by name and photo. That’s our Threshold Standard.
• 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we make it right. Documented and named on every job.
• Pro-grade product lines only. We install and service ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, and Therma-Tru, among eight professional lines total. We’ll match the right product to your home, not push one brand.
• Free estimates. Always. And someone answers the phone 24/7.

If you’ve got a single hung or double hung window that’s failing, stuck, drafty, or fogged between the panes, don’t wait for the next Dallas heat wave or storm season to make it worse. Call Hale Windows Dallas at (361) 203-9040 for a free estimate. A live person answers, we’ll put a name and photo in front of you before the visit, and you’ll get a written price before any work begins. We’ve been doing it this way since 2009, and we’re not about to change.

Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Dallas, serving Dallas.