Help with estimates in Northern New Jersey

[jericoholics]

I have spent hours reading up on posts here regarding reviews and experiences and now I am ready to undergo my experience in this.

I am in the process of changing out all but 2 of my windows in my home. I've initially got estimates from contractors via my neighbors and now have ventured more into the name brands. Here is what I currently need

22 DH approx 32x41
1 Awning window 32x41
1 Bay window 2 casement 3 picture - approx 32x50
1 Casement fix - 2 casement 3 picture - approx 32x50

I'm still getting estimates from other companies. But I wanted to get someone's opinion as to see if I'm getting the right quotes.

So far I got a quote for Eclipse windows for 15k installed. I received referral for this company from my neighborhood and they seems quite knowledgable.

I got a quote for Starmark for 24k installed. It's from a long standing company and the company seems reputable.

Are these typical quotes? The Okna seems a bit high based on what I read on the forums. I do understand the bay windows can be labor intensive to install. I still have other contractors coming today and next week.


Thank You in advance for any help anyone can provide.,

[buddy110]

The Okna price seems way out of whack to me. Don't get me wrong, it's a good window but 24K is very high for this area. Look at Gorell, Sunrise and Softlite

[jericoholics]

That's what I thought also. I have soft lite coming this afternoon.

What would you consider to be the target range for the Starmark?

[ranger]

I am also in Northern New Jersey ( Livingston) and I am in a similar position. I recently received pricing for 20 DH windows with grids between the glass and one bow window.
OKNA -STARMARK - $ 17, 880.00

I Also received quotes from Dream House Windows, Gorell, Softlite, & Andersen- Renewal. I am now pretty much sold on the

Starmark , my question is : for $50.00 per window extra is it worth upgrading to triple pane glass ?.

[buddy110]

I am also in Northern New Jersey ( Livingston) and I am in a similar position. I recently received pricing for 20 DH windows with grids between the glass and one bow window.
OKNA -STARMARK - $ 17, 880.00

I Also received quotes from Dream House Windows, Gorell, Softlite, & Andersen- Renewal. I am now pretty much sold on the

Starmark , my question is : for $50.00 per window extra is it worth upgrading to triple pane glass ?.

In northern NJ I'd say go for the TP.

[jericoholics]

Ranger - may I ask who is the contractor?

[ranger]

I will consider triple then.
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[ZAPAS]

DO NOT GET FOOLED.
Stramark..... way too much for vinyl "composite" window.
For that price you can have Pella or Marvin installed.

[TheWindowNerd]

Do you mean the Pella that I replace after they rot in 9 or just after the 10 year warranty is up??

[ZAPAS]

I meant Marvin INFINITY for example.

[toddinmn]

What Pella were you referring to?