Window & Door Installers — National Directory (1,740 verified pros across 31 states)
What they do
Replacement window and exterior-door installation.
When to call
- Replacement of single-pane or fogged-seal windows with Energy Star units.
- Exterior door, patio slider, or French-door install.
- Storm window, retrofit, or full-frame install per AAMA InstallationMaster.
- Energy Star install (note: the federal §25C credit ended after December 31, 2025; check current utility rebates).
- Egress window install for basement bedroom code compliance.
Typical cost range (national)
Cost-guide coverage for window & door installers is still being aggregated; check the per-state pages for local pricing once your state launches.
License expectations
This trade is rarely state-licensed; rely on insurance, manufacturer authorization, and written warranty as the trust signals.
Top states by pro count
- 1.Washington666
- 2.California312
- 3.Ohio227
- 4.Arkansas139
- 5.Nevada128
- 6.New York71
- 7.Oregon53
- 8.Iowa43
- 9.Minnesota13
- 10.Idaho12
Emergency / 24-hour availability
1 window & door installers across the ProFix national directory publish 24-hour emergency availability. Filter by state to find emergency pros near you.
Browse window & door installers by state
Every state below has a live ProFix hub. Open it to drill into metros and cities, see license-linked pros, and — where the board check is wired — confirm active license status. Counts are verified window & door installers from the national gold-tier roster.
These are the top 10 of 31 states with verified window & door installers. Want every state? See the national coverage matrix for per-state pro counts and data depth, pick any state on the find-a-pro-near-you page, or describe your job to get matched from any state.
Ohio worked example: Window & Door Installers in Ohio
Ohio is our launch state, so it's the one place where we can show the full depth — a ranked Ohio pro list, a public-permit leaderboard, state-licensing detail, and real Ohio cost guides. Treat everything in this section as an Ohio example of how ProFix verifies a trade, not as a national claim. We're building this same depth out state by state.
Hiring checks for Ohio window & door installers
- Window and door installation is not state-licensed in Ohio. The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (section 25C) ended under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21) for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so it can no longer be claimed for 2026 and later replacements — check current Ohio utility and state energy programs instead.
- NFRC U-factor and SHGC ratings matter for Ohio climate zone 5; keep the manufacturer label and the paid invoice for your records and for any current state or utility program.
- AAMA InstallationMaster plus a manufacturer cert (Pella Certified Installer, Andersen Certified, Marvin Authorized) is the strongest credential stack.
- Retrofit (insert) replacement is cheaper; full-frame replacement is required when the existing frame is rotted, racked, or out of square.
Top 10 verified window & door installer contractors in Ohio
Our Ohio launch-state pros, sorted by ProFix Trust Score, which weighs verification tier, license evidence, permit-pull signals, and recency. Trust Score is not paid placement — read the methodology before hiring. For another state, use “Browse window & door installers by state” above.
- 1. Mighty Dog Roofing of Columbus EastPickerington, OH25
- 2. Urban Exterior CoGahanna, OH20
- 3. C & A Construction, LLCMilford, OH15
- 4. A Glass Block VisionMedina, OH10
- 5. Advance Glass Sales & Services LLCCleveland, OH10
- 6. Advanced Property Services, LLCWhitehouse, OH10
- 7. Akron Canton Awning, LLCAkron, OH10
- 8. All Basement WindowsMount Gilead, OH10
- 9. All-Phase Construction L.L.C.Fremont, OH10
- 10. All-Seal Home Improvement, LLCDayton, OH10
Permit-pull leaderboard
ProFix ranks Ohio window & door installers by the number of public building permits pulled in the last 365 days. This is a proof-of-work trust signal that no other directory exposes. Sourced from Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton County permit data — real public-record permits only, with coverage of additional counties in progress.
Buyer's guide
The ProFix Editorial Team published a long-form Ohio buyer's guide for this trade. It covers the full hiring process — license check, written scope, permit responsibility, payment schedule, change-order rules, warranty terms, and red flags.
How to choose a window and door installer in OhioVinyl vs fiberglass vs wood-clad replacement windows; entry and patio doors; Energy Star and NFRC ratings; why the federal §25C energy-efficiency tax credit no longer applies (it ended after December 31, 2025); AAMA InstallationMaster; Pella, Andersen, Marvin certification; and pricing.1,798 words · Published 2026-05-25What's licensed in Ohio for this trade
Ohio does not state-license window and door installers. Substitute trust signals are AAMA InstallationMaster, manufacturer cert (Pella Certified Installer, Andersen Certified, Marvin Authorized), Energy Star Most Efficient ratings, and NFRC U-factor and SHGC values for Ohio climate zone 5. Note: the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (section 25C) ended under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21) for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so it can no longer be claimed for 2026 and later installs — check current Ohio utility and state energy programs instead.
Pricing in Ohio
Aggregated from ProFix Ohio cost guides for this trade. Range covers the lowest typical job start ($400) through the highest typical premium job ($5,000). Always confirm scope-by-scope before signing.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| How much does a vinyl replacement window cost installed in Toledo? | $400 | $650 | $900 |
| How much does a fiberglass replacement window cost installed in Toledo? | $600 | $950 | $1,400 |
| How much does a wood-clad (Pella, Andersen, Marvin) window cost installed in Toledo? | $800 | $1,300 | $2,000 |
| How much does entry door replacement cost in Toledo? | $1,500 | $2,800 | $5,000 |
| How much does a sliding patio door cost installed in Toledo? | $2,000 | $3,200 | $5,000 |
AI-agent endpoints
ProFix exposes machine-readable endpoints for AI agents, journalists, and partner integrations. These three feeds are scoped to this trade and are CC-BY-4.0 with 1-hour cache.
- /api/embed/window-door-installer-toledo.jsonTop 5 verified window & door installers for toledo. Swap the metro slug for any other Ohio metro.
- /api/permit-leaderboard.json?trade=window-door-installerPermit-pull leaderboard scoped to window & door installers, last 365 days, across all four ProFix permit-data counties.
- /api/jsonld/faq-trade-window-door-installerSchema.org FAQPage graph for this trade — same questions as below, ready for grounding in an AI search index.
- /api/mcpStreamable-HTTP MCP server — 46 tools including find_pros, get_pro, list_taxonomy, and triage_symptom. Use from Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT desktop, Perplexity, or a custom agent.
Frequently asked: Ohio window & door installers
Are window and door installers state-licensed in Ohio?
No. AAMA InstallationMaster and manufacturer cert (Pella Certified Installer, Andersen Certified, Marvin Authorized) are the trust signals.
Can I still claim a federal tax credit for window and door replacement?
No. The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (section 25C) ended under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21) for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so it can no longer be claimed for 2026 and later window and door replacements. Check current Ohio utility and state energy programs instead, and keep the NFRC manufacturer labels and a paid invoice for any program that requires them.
Retrofit vs full-frame replacement?
Retrofit (insert) replacement reuses the existing frame and trim and costs less ($400-$900 per vinyl window). Full-frame replacement removes the old frame down to the rough opening and is required when the existing frame is rotted, racked, or out of square. Full-frame costs $800-$2,000 per window but lasts longer.
Vinyl vs fiberglass vs wood-clad?
Vinyl is cheapest ($400-$900 per window) and lasts 20-25 years. Fiberglass ($600-$1,400) is stronger, takes paint, and lasts 30-40 years. Wood-clad (Pella, Andersen, Marvin) costs $800-$2,000 per window, looks the best, and lasts 30+ years with maintenance. Ohio climate punishes cheap windows; pick for the long horizon.
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Related
Primary metro
Compare ProFix-verified window & door installers mapped to the strongest metro for this trade.
/metro/toledoTrust Score explainer
Long-form, homeowner-friendly walkthrough of the 0-100 ProFix Trust Score.
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