New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Woodland Hills pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Window Installation Van Nuys Homeowners Can Count On
Window installation in Van Nuys runs $450 – $1,400 per window for standard replacement, and $900 – $2,800 per window when framing repairs or stucco work are involved. Most mid-century homes in Van Nuys need a full retrofit rather than a simple sash swap because the original aluminum frames have warped and the surrounding stucco reveals hidden dry rot once we open the wall. Our crews work Van Nuys every week, and we know what sits behind those 1940s – 1960s stucco exteriors better than most. Call (831) 508-3441 to schedule a free estimate, and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Van Nuys isn’t Sherman Oaks or Studio City when it comes to windows. The housing stock here is older, the heat is relentless, and the original windows were never built for what the San Fernando Valley dishes out. We plan every Van Nuys job around what we actually find when the old window comes out, not what the brochure says.
What Makes Van Nuys Window Installation Different
Van Nuys is dominated by 1940s – 1960s ranch and minimal traditional homes with wood-framed stucco exteriors. Most still have their original single-pane aluminum sliders or wood double-hungs. After sixty to eighty years of Valley summers, those frames are warped, the caulking has turned to powder, and the weatherstripping has disintegrated. That’s why a straight swap is rarely the right fix for Van Nuys window installation. The opening itself usually needs work before the new window goes in.
Our crew knows the streets here. From the alphabet streets off Van Nuys Blvd to the pockets around Sepulveda Basin and the neighborhoods west toward the 405, we’ve pulled windows out of just about every era of home Van Nuys has. We plan for what we’ll find. Dry rot in the sill. Undersized headers. Failed waterproofing behind stucco. It’s not a surprise to us, and because we write allowances into the contract before demo, it won’t be a surprise to you either.
Sean Mackey leads our window installation team, and the standard is simple: a written price before any work starts, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise behind every install. If it’s not right, we make it right, for a full year, parts and labor, in writing.
Picture Window in Van Nuys
A Picture Window in Van Nuys is one of the most dramatic upgrades you can make to a ranch home, but it’s also the job most likely to uncover framing problems. These are large fixed panes, usually 4 to 8 feet wide, installed to capture light and open up a view. In Van Nuys, homeowners often put them in living rooms or dining rooms where an old aluminum slider used to sit. The glass itself typically runs $600 – $2,400 installed, depending on size and whether you choose dual-pane low-E or impact-rated glazing. If the opening needs reframing or stucco repair, the total can climb to $3,500 or more.
What makes a picture window worth it in Van Nuys is the light and the view, but what makes it a smart investment is the glass package. Dual-pane low-E cuts the solar heat gain that drives up AC costs from June through October. With Van Nuys summers regularly exceeding 100°F, that adds up fast.
Framing surprises behind the stucco
We tell every Van Nuys customer the same thing before we cut into the wall: the window opening was framed in the 1950s, and it may not be square, may not be flashed correctly, and may have dry rot hiding behind the stucco. On a 1954 ranch near Van Nuys Blvd, our crew opened the wall for a picture window replacement and found original single-pane aluminum sliders with the jamb screws pulled loose from dry rot in the framing. We’d written an allowance into the contract before demolition, so when we discovered undersized headers and failed waterproofing, the upgrade to dual-pane low-E glass and new pressure-treated framing was priced and approved in writing before we touched anything else.
What the estimate covers
Every picture window estimate in Van Nuys includes the glass, the frame, the labor, the permit, the stucco patch, and the interior trim. We don’t quote the window and then bill for the opening. If we find something behind the wall that wasn’t in the original scope, it’s priced in writing and you approve it before we proceed. That’s how Juniper has handled Window Installation from the start.
Bay Window Installation in Van Nuys
Bay Window Installation in Van Nuys adds a three-dimensional projection that creates a reading nook, a plant shelf, or just more breathing room in a compact 1950s living room. A standard three-panel bay window with dual-pane low-E glass runs $2,800 – $6,500 installed in Van Nuys, depending on width, roof, and seat construction. That’s a project, not a swap. The old window comes out, the opening gets reframed to support the projection, and the new bay gets its own roof, seat, and stucco work to match the house.
Bays are popular in the ranch homes that dominate Van Nuys because they break up the long, flat front elevations those houses are known for. But they also create structural demands the original framing wasn’t designed for. The seat has to be cantilevered and supported correctly, or the whole assembly will sag within a few years.
Roof and seat construction
A bay window in Van Nuys needs a roof that can shed rain and hold up to the occasional Santa Ana wind gust, plus a seat that’s insulated and sealed at the underside. Most original ranch homes have no overhang at the bay location, so we build the roof into the plan from day one. The materials get included in the written price, not added later.
Condition of the original opening
Homes in the older neighborhoods west of Van Nuys Blvd often have more than just tired old windows behind the wall. We regularly find rusted steel casements or failed aluminum sliders that were caulked over instead of replaced decades ago. When we open the wall for a bay, we’re looking at the framing, the flashing, and the waterproofing. If any of it fails inspection, the repair is priced and approved in writing before we continue. You never get a change order you didn’t sign off on.
Trusted Brands We Service in Van Nuys
We install and service windows from PGT, CGI, and ES Windows across Van Nuys, which gives us access to impact-rated and high-efficiency glass packages without the markup you see at big-box retailers. Because our Van Nuys crews stock common replacement parts locally, we can get sashes, balances, and hardware for these brands faster than shops that have to order everything from a warehouse. If you already have PGT or CGI windows and one has failed, we can typically source the replacement part within days, not weeks.
We also carry Therma-Tru for doors and ViewLux for specialty glazing, but the three brands above cover most of what Van Nuys homes actually need. Every installation is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Common Window Installation Problems We See in Van Nuys Homes
- Warped aluminum frames from Valley heat. Original single-pane aluminum sliders flex and bind when temperatures pass 100°F, which happens every summer in Van Nuys. The sashes stick, the corners pull apart, and air gaps open up that rattle during Santa Ana winds.
- Dry rot hidden behind stucco. Wood-framed ranch homes from the 1940s – 1960s are notorious for concealed dry rot around window openings. Water wicks in through cracked stucco, sits against the framing, and the damage isn’t visible until a permit inspection after the wall is opened.
- Rusted steel casements west of Van Nuys Blvd. The older neighborhoods west of Van Nuys Blvd have a lot of original steel casement windows that have rusted shut from decades of Valley heat and smog. They’re heavy, they don’t operate, and replacing them without losing the mid-century character takes real retrofitting skill.
- Failed weatherstripping and caulking. Intense UV exposure breaks down caulking and weatherstripping faster in Van Nuys than in coastal parts of LA. Once the seals go, dust and heat pour in, and the AC has to work harder all summer.
Pricing for Window Installation in Van Nuys, CA
Standard single and double hung replacement windows in Van Nuys run $450 – $1,200 per window installed. Horizontal roller windows sit in the $500 – $1,300 range. Casement windows run $700 – $1,800. Picture windows start around $600 and climb to $2,400 or more depending on size and glass package. Bay and bow windows are the big-ticket items at $2,800 – $6,500. When the opening needs reframing, stucco repair, or new waterproofing, add $400 – $1,200 per window. Every quote is written and line-itemed. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying before we start. Call (831) 508-3441 to schedule a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Van Nuys
Juniper Windows Woodland Hills covers Van Nuys and the surrounding communities, including Encino, Reseda, Tarzana, and Winnetka. Our crews work these neighborhoods weekly, so scheduling is fast and we know the housing stock. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the brand’s Los Angeles office; crews serve Van Nuys locally.
Serving Van Nuys, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Van Nuys area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Window Installation in Van Nuys
The most common code issues are undersized headers, failed waterproofing, and missing fire blocking around the window opening. Once a permit is pulled and the wall is opened, the inspector will flag anything that doesn’t meet current code, which is why we write allowances into the contract before demolition and price any surprise in writing before we proceed. Call (831) 508-3441 to have us inspect your specific openings.
Yes. For the original steel casement windows found west of Van Nuys Blvd, we perform specialized retrofits that preserve the mid-century sightlines and hardware while replacing the glazing and restoring operability. This is a repair scenario rare in neighboring communities with different housing stock, and it’s work we do regularly in Van Nuys.
Impact-rated glass (built to resist wind-borne debris without shattering) isn’t required by code in Van Nuys, but it makes sense if you’re in an area exposed to Santa Ana winds or if you want the added security and noise reduction. It adds about 20 – 35% to the glass cost, and for many Van Nuys homeowners, the sound deadening along busy arterials like Van Nuys Blvd is worth it on its own.
We write an allowance into the contract before demolition, and if dry rot is found, we price the framing repair in writing before touching anything else. The rot is cut out, the sill and jambs are rebuilt with pressure-treated lumber, and the stucco is patched to match. You approve the number before we proceed, so the final bill never comes as a shock.
SHGC stands for Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, and it measures how much solar heat passes through the glass. In Van Nuys, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, a low SHGC of 0.25 or less means your windows are blocking most of that heat, which directly lowers cooling costs. A window with a high SHGC will cook the room, no matter how good the insulation is. Call (831) 508-3441 for an exact quote on low-SHGC glass for your home.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner at Juniper Windows Woodland Hills, serving Van Nuys since 2001.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Woodland Hills
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.