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Portes et fenêtres Verdun — par Nordik (Gatineau)
- Remplacement de fenêtres en PVC / mPVC RevoCell
- Fenêtres à battant (casement)
- Fenêtres à auvent (awning)
- Fenêtres coulissantes
- Fenêtres à guillotine double
- Fenêtres en baie et en arc
- Fenêtres architecturales / fixes sur mesure
- Portes d'entrée extérieures
- Portes-patio coulissantes (PVC et aluminium)
- Fabrication sur mesure en usine
- Installation professionnelle
- Service après-vente et garantie 25 ans transférable
- Estimation gratuite à domicile
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FenXtra Portes et Fenêtres
- Window replacement (PVC, hybrid, aluminum and wood)
- Casement, awning, single/double-hung, sliding and architectural windows
- Bay and bow windows
- Basement and egress windows
- Double- and triple-glazed Low-E units
- Sealed thermal unit (thermos) replacement, any brand
- Window repair, hardware, weatherstripping and screen work
- Window opening reconfiguration and enlargement
- Steel and fiberglass entry door installation
- Sliding patio door installation and replacement
- French and garden door installation
- Door hardware and decorative glass/stained-glass inserts
- Exterior caulking and joint sealing
- Custom aluminum capping for doors and windows
- Interior trim and molding replacement
- Free in-home estimates and showroom consultations
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Portes et Fenêtres SK3
- Casement windows
- Awning windows
- Sliding windows
- Single/double-hung (guillotine) windows
- Tilt-and-turn windows
- Aluminum windows
- Wood windows
- Vinyl (PVC) window installation & replacement
- Double-pane / thermos glass units
- Entry doors
- Patio and sliding glass doors
- Wood doors
- Door glass inserts
- Window and door hardware
- Custom-sized window and door orders
- Professional installation
- Window and door repair (frames, screens, glass)
- Skylight installation and repair
- Free on-site estimates
- ENERGY STAR-qualified product options
- Financing through iFinance
Windows & Doors in Gatineau: A Local Buyer's Guide
Gatineau's housing stock has an unusual centre of gravity: the 1970s, the decade the federal government built out its Hull office complexes and subdivisions filled in behind them. Roughly 16% of the city's ~133,000 private dwellings date from that single decade — more than any other — and close to 40% predate 1980, which in practice means thermally unbroken aluminum sliders and first-generation sealed units that are decades past their service life. Two later events reshaped the replacement market on top of that: the September 2018 Mont-Bleu tornado and the 2019 Ottawa River flood, which put 39 km² of the city under water and now governs what you're allowed to do at basement level in several sectors.
🌡️ Climate & what to buy
Start with how the window opens, not with the glass. Gatineau's winter design temperature sits near -25°C, but the complaint that actually brings people to a showroom is frost on the frame and a draft you can feel from the couch — Hydro-Québec's Rate D first tier is about 6.76¢/kWh in 2026, so energy savings alone repay slowly and comfort is the real return. Crank casements and awnings compress against their weatherstripping when you latch them; horizontal sliders seal by brushing past it, which is why so many 1970s Gatineau sliders leak badly at -20°C. Next, insist on a thermally broken frame — hybrid units (PVC or wood inside, extruded aluminum outside) are the dominant Quebec choice and handle the freeze-thaw swings of the Ottawa Valley without the chalking that plain white PVC shows on south walls. Warm-edge spacers matter more here than in most cities because a large share of Gatineau homes heat with electric baseboards and have no ducted air movement to dry the glass perimeter in January; condensation collects at the sightline and rots the sill. For a target, ask for ENERGY STAR certified units: U-factor 1.22 W/m²·K or better (ER 34+). That is also the eligibility bar for Rénoclimat, so there's no reason to go under it. Finally, Gatineau sits in an active severe-wind corridor — the EF-3 tornado of 21 September 2018 brought 265 km/h winds and damaged 212 buildings in Mont-Bleu — so confirm your installer anchors into framing rather than relying on shims and low-expansion foam.
📋 Permits & bylaws
Gatineau's trigger is a dollar figure, not a work type. Renovation work on an existing building costing under $26,000 before taxes generally does not require a permit, so a like-for-like replacement of windows and doors in their existing openings usually proceeds without one. You do need a permit or certificat d'autorisation regardless of cost if the job adds or removes an opening — widening for a basement egress window, cutting in a new patio door — or if you replace exterior wall cladding at the same time. Heritage rules override the threshold entirely. Any work subject to a plan d'implantation et d'intégration architecturale (PIIA) or to a municipal citation requires approval no matter how little it costs. That captures Vieux-Aylmer along Rue Principale, Vieux-Hull, and Vieux-Buckingham, and the city cautions that these files go to committee and council and can take several months. Check your specific address in the city's URBAIN online tool before you sign or order anything. Flood-mapped sectors add a second layer. Under Quebec's immunization requirements, basement windows and doors must sit at least 30 cm above the 100-year flood level, habitable rooms are not permitted below that line, and Gatineau does not accept berms or fill as a workaround — relevant in Pointe-Gatineau, along the Aylmer shoreline, and on Île Kettle. Two province-wide rules worth knowing before you sign: your contractor must hold a valid RBQ licence (verifiable free on the Régie du bâtiment du Québec site), and under the Consumer Protection Act a door-and-window contract concluded at your home is an itinerant-merchant contract by definition — even when you invited the salesperson. That means an OPC permit number must appear on the contract, no deposit may be taken for 10 days, no installation may begin for 10 days, and you may cancel without penalty inside that period.
💰 Rebates & incentives
The programs below are commonly available to Gatineau homeowners; amounts and deadlines change, so verify current details with each administrator before budgeting. Rénoclimat (Quebec, via Transition énergétique) is the main door for windows: about $150 per existing rough opening replaced with an ENERGY STAR certified window or exterior door, capped within a whole-home envelope reported at up to $10,000. It requires a pre-work and a post-work ÉnerGuide evaluation by a certified advisor, only full replacements count, and the work must actually improve your ÉnerGuide rating. Book the pre-evaluation before demolition — retroactive files are refused. Hydro-Québec's LogisVert does not cover windows or doors. It has absorbed Chauffez vert and focuses on heat pumps and insulation, so don't count on it in your window budget. Federally, the original Canada Greener Homes Grant closed to new applicants in February 2024 and the Greener Homes Loan stopped accepting applications on 1 October 2025. Its successor, the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program, is income-tested and delivers retrofits — windows among them — at no cost to qualifying low-to-median-income owners and tenants; Quebec is among the provinces being brought into the rollout, so confirm current status with Natural Resources Canada. Gatineau's own Programme d'aide financière pour la mise en valeur du patrimoine bâti is the one most owners miss. For eligible heritage properties it reimburses 75% of doors, windows and roofing work up to $60,000, with a $5,000 minimum project cost. The catch is material: PVC, vinyl and aluminum imitation products are excluded — the replacement must use traditional materials or close equivalents. It runs first-come, first-served with no waiting list, so apply early in the fiscal year.
📅 Best time to install
In Gatineau, paperwork sets the calendar more often than weather does. If your house is in a PIIA sector or a flood-mapped zone, start the file in January or February: council-level PIIA reviews can run several months, and Ottawa River high water from late March through May makes shoreline and basement-level work impractical in Pointe-Gatineau and along the Aylmer waterfront. For everyone else, order in late winter and install between late August and mid-October — frames go in on dry, above-freezing days, sealants cure properly, and you're testing the result before the first hard freeze. Build the Quebec construction holiday into your lead time: in 2026 it runs 19 July to 1 August, and while residential renovation crews may keep working, most Quebec window plants close, which pushes fabrication out two to three weeks for anything ordered in June or July. Add the mandatory 10-day cooling-off period on top, and a realistic first-call-to-installed timeline is six to ten weeks.
Serving neighbourhoods across Gatineau: Vieux-Aylmer — the city's oldest stock along Rue Principale, under PIIA review; expect wood or wood-clad units and a longer approval path, but it is also where the 75% heritage grant applies · Val-Tétreau — 1940s–60s Hull housing on tight lots near the Ottawa River; common jobs are replacing painted-shut wood double-hungs with casements without altering the opening · Mont-Bleu — hit by the EF-3 tornado of 21 September 2018; a mix of post-storm rebuilt units and untouched 1960s–70s originals on the same street · Touraine — dense 1960s–70s bungalows and semis, the epicentre of the thermally unbroken aluminum slider problem in Gatineau · Le Plateau — largely built since the mid-1990s; here the work is usually failed sealed units and worn hardware rather than whole-frame replacement · Pointe-Gatineau — at the Gatineau and Ottawa river confluence and repeatedly flooded in 2017 and 2019; basement openings are governed by the 30 cm immunization rule
Why Hire a Local Window & Door Expert in Gatineau?
Working with a local professional in Gatineau means faster service, climate-right materials, and someone who knows Quebec building codes and stands behind the work.
- ✅ Faster response times — local crews schedule estimates and installs quicker than out-of-town providers.
- 🌡️ Climate-specific advice — they know which materials perform best in Gatineau.
- 📋 Permits & bylaws — avoid delays or fines with a contractor who knows the local rules.
- 🔧 Reliable aftercare — if an issue arises, your contractor is a call away, not in another city.
- ⭐ Trusted reputation — local businesses live and die by word-of-mouth and reviews.
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Common Window & Door Services in Gatineau
Local pros in Gatineau handle everything from energy-efficient upgrades to full entryway transformations. The most-requested services:
Window Replacement & Installation
Upgrade old or damaged windows with energy-efficient double-pane, triple-pane, or low-E glass units.
Door Replacement & Installation
Improve curb appeal and security with quality front doors, patio sliders, and custom entry systems.
Sliding & French Patio Doors
Add functionality and natural light with space-saving sliding doors or elegant French doors.
Custom Window Solutions
Bay windows, bow windows, or oversized picture windows for unique architectural needs.
Energy-Efficient Upgrades
ENERGY STAR® certified windows and insulated doors built for Gatineau's climate.
Window & Door Repairs
Fix cracked frames, foggy glass, faulty locks, and weather stripping — without full replacement.
Retrofit & Full-Frame Installation
Choose retrofit (keeping the existing frame) or full-frame installation for a complete upgrade.
Condensation & Draft Solutions
Resolve air leaks, poor sealing, and moisture build-up for better indoor comfort.
Average Cost of Windows & Doors in Gatineau, Quebec
Costs vary by material, size, style, and installation method. Typical Gatineau price ranges:
| Service Type | Average Cost (Installed) |
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| Standard Vinyl Window (per unit) | $450 – $900 |
| Triple-Pane Window (per unit) | $700 – $1,200 |
| Bay or Bow Window | $2,000 – $4,000+ |
| Entry Steel Door | $1,000 – $1,800 |
| Fiberglass Entry Door | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Sliding Patio Door | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| French Door (Double) | $1,800 – $3,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Mullions choose the top 3 companies in Gatineau?
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Do I need a permit to replace windows or doors in Gatineau?
Gatineau's trigger is a dollar figure, not a work type. Renovation work on an existing building costing under $26,000 before taxes generally does not require a permit, so a like-for-like replacement of windows and doors in their existing openings usually proceeds without one. You do need a permit or certificat d'autorisation regardless of cost if the job adds or removes an opening — widening for a basement egress window, cutting in a new patio door — or if you replace exterior wall cladding at the same time. Heritage rules override the threshold entirely. Any work subject to a plan d'implantation et d'intégration architecturale (PIIA) or to a municipal citation requires approval no matter how little it costs. That captures Vieux-Aylmer along Rue Principale, Vieux-Hull, and Vieux-Buckingham, and the city cautions that these files go to committee and council and can take several months. Check your specific address in the city's URBAIN online tool before you sign or order anything. Flood-mapped sectors add a second layer. Under Quebec's immunization requirements, basement windows and doors must sit at least 30 cm above the 100-year flood level, habitable rooms are not permitted below that line, and Gatineau does not accept berms or fill as a workaround — relevant in Pointe-Gatineau, along the Aylmer shoreline, and on Île Kettle. Two province-wide rules worth knowing before you sign: your contractor must hold a valid RBQ licence (verifiable free on the Régie du bâtiment du Québec site), and under the Consumer Protection Act a door-and-window contract concluded at your home is an itinerant-merchant contract by definition — even when you invited the salesperson. That means an OPC permit number must appear on the contract, no deposit may be taken for 10 days, no installation may begin for 10 days, and you may cancel without penalty inside that period.
What does it cost to replace windows in Gatineau?
Most windows run $450–$1,200 per unit installed depending on material and glass; a full-home project is typically $8,000–$18,000. See the price table below.
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Most featured local companies respond within one business day.
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