Try before you buy
Open every style, feel three kinds of glass in the cold box, and try every door handle. Saturdays too.
Rochester, NY · Since 2011
Better windows. Honest numbers.
Replacement windows and doors for Rochester homes. Every price published, every quote in writing, every install done by our own crew.
Double-hung window
Both sashes slide and tilt in for cleaning. The look most Rochester homes were built with.
Explore double-hungs- Installed, vinyl
- $650+
- U-factor, standard glass
- 0.27
- Windows per crew
- 8–10/day
Casement window
Cranks open like a door and seals tight when it closes. Best for catching a breeze.
Explore casements- Installed, vinyl
- $800+
- U-factor, standard glass
- 0.26
- Opens wide for air
- 90°
Sliding window
One sash glides sideways. Simple, budget-friendly and great for wide, short openings.
Explore sliders- Installed, vinyl
- $600+
- U-factor, standard glass
- 0.27
- Best for wide, short openings
- Wide
Bay window
Three windows set at an angle, with a real insulated seat and support underneath.
Explore bays- Installed, vinyl
- $3,800+
- Or 45° side angles
- 30°
- Typical install
- 1–2days
Entry door
Steel, fiberglass or wood, with sidelites if you want more light in the hall.
Explore entry doors- Installed, steel
- $1,900+
- Typical install
- 1day
- Multi-point lock option
- 3pt
Sliding patio door
Glides on steel rollers, locks properly and seals the drafty gap at the floor.
Explore patio doors- Installed, vinyl
- $2,200+
- Common widths
- 6–8ft
- Typical install
- 1day
- Our own crews Every installer is on our payroll.
- 60-day quotes Written, itemized, no deadline.
- 10-year labor warranty In writing, on every install.
- 4.8 from 186 reviews Including the less happy ones.
The line-up
Which one fits the room?
- Replacement windows From $650 installed Double-hung, casement, slider, awning and picture windows, built to your openings in vinyl, fiberglass or wood-clad. Learn more
- Entry doors From $1,900 installed Steel, fiberglass and wood front doors, with sidelites and transoms, fitted, weather-sealed and hung in one day. Learn more
- Patio doors From $2,200 installed Sliding and hinged patio doors that glide, lock and seal properly, in vinyl, fiberglass or wood-clad. Learn more
- Energy-efficient windows Included in every window price Glass packages explained in plain words: what U-factor means, when triple pane is worth it, and what to expect on your bills. Learn more
- Bay and bow windows From $3,800 installed A bay or bow adds light, a seat and a little floor space. Built with real support underneath and an insulated seat. Learn more
- Window installation Included in every window price Insert or full-frame, done by our own crews: old window out, opening checked, new unit set level, insulated, sealed and trimmed. Learn more
What you're paying for
Most of a good window is invisible.
A coating thinner than a hair, a gas you can't see, and the strip that holds the panes apart. Here is what each part does, in plain words.
- 1 Low-E coating A see-through metal layer, thinner than a hair, that bounces heat back toward the room in winter and keeps some summer sun out.
- 2 Argon gas A heavy, harmless gas between the panes. It slows heat moving across the gap better than air does.
- 3 Warm-edge spacer The strip that holds the panes apart. Ours is mostly foam and plastic instead of aluminum, so the edge of the glass stays warmer and fogs less.
- 4 Two panes of glass Two layers of glass with a sealed space between. Triple pane adds a third layer and a second gas space.
- 5 Insulated frame Hollow chambers in the frame trap air, so the frame isn't the cold spot once the glass is good.
What it won't do: pay for itself in one winter. Good glass makes rooms comfortable and trims your heating bill. How much depends on what you have now.
Energy and glass, explained
One opening at a time: each room is open to the weather for 30 to 45 minutes.
How a job runs
One crew, start to finish.
The installer who measures your home has done the work for years. The crew that installs it works for us, not for a subcontractor paid by the window.
- 01 Measure An installer measures each opening at the top, middle and bottom, checks it for square, and looks at the sills for rot. About an hour for most homes.
- 02 Written quote Every window on its own line: style, size, glass, install type and trim. Good for 60 days. No price that changes if you wait.
- 03 Order Your windows are built to size. Four to eight weeks for most lines. We confirm the install date as soon as they ship.
- 04 Install day One opening at a time: old window out, opening checked, new unit set level and square, insulated, flashed and sealed.
- 05 Trim and clean Interior and exterior trim finished, floors vacuumed, old windows hauled away for recycling.
- 06 Walkthrough We open, close and lock every window with you, and leave the rating labels on until you've seen them. Then you pay the balance.
Comfort first
What you'll notice the first winter.
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Fewer drafts
New sashes seal tight and the gaps around the frame get foam and sealant, so the cold strip along the sill is gone.
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Warmer glass
Low-E glass stays close to room temperature. Sitting next to a window in January stops feeling like sitting next to a fridge.
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Quieter rooms
Two or three panes and tight seals cut street noise. Laminated glass cuts it more for busy roads.
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Lower bills, honestly
Usually some savings, more if you have single pane now. Rarely enough to pay for the windows alone. We won't promise a percentage.
Rebates and tax credits for efficient windows come and go. We print the product ratings on your invoice so you can claim anything that applies, and we never count a rebate in your price.
Published prices
The price is on the page.
Installed prices per window, with our standard double-pane Low-E glass and an insert install. Your written quote lists every window on its own line.
- Bedroom refresh: $2,600–$4,400 4 vinyl double-hungs, standard glass, insert install
- Whole-house, starter: $7,600–$12,800 12 vinyl double-hungs and sliders, standard glass
| Style | Vinyl | Fiberglass | Wood-clad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double-hung | $650–$1,100 | $1,050–$1,600 | $1,300–$2,100 |
| Casement | $800–$1,350 | $1,200–$1,900 | $1,500–$2,400 |
| Slider | $600–$1,000 | $950–$1,450 | $1,250–$1,900 |
| Awning | $700–$1,200 | $1,100–$1,700 | $1,400–$2,200 |
| Picture | $550–$1,200 | $900–$1,800 | $1,200–$2,400 |
USD, per window, installed. Sizes, colors, grids and rot repair move the number.
Reviews
What homeowners say.
4.8
186 reviews (sample)
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“Theo measured every window himself and didn't try to upsell us once. The quote matched the invoice to the dollar. Our upstairs bedroom is finally comfortable in the morning.”
Karen M. · Brighton · 14 windows, Series V
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“Two other companies wanted me to sign that night for a "special." Lakelight gave me a written price good for 60 days and left. Easy decision.”
Alicia R. · Greece · 9 windows, Series V
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“We have a 1920s colonial and were worried about losing the look. The wood-clad windows with real-looking grids are perfect. Our heating bill dropped some, and the house is quieter on the main road side.”
Tom and Ellen K. · Penfield · 22 windows, Series W
Spread it out, honestly
Fixed monthly payments through a lending partner, or pay as you go. Same price either way, and the fine print explained.
Where we work
Rochester and the towns around it.
- Rochester
- Brighton
- Pittsford
- Penfield
- Webster
- Irondequoit
- Greece
- Fairport
- Henrietta
- Victor
Outside these towns? Call us. If the drive means we can't give you good service later, we'll say so and suggest someone who can.
Free, in writing, no pressure
Start with a free in-home quote.
An installer measures every opening and you get every window priced on its own line, in writing, good for 60 days. No pitch, no deadline.
Rather talk? (585) 555-0136, weekdays 8 to 5:30.