The short answer

In 2026, most Canadian homeowners pay $450 to $1,200 per window installed, and $8,000 to $18,000 to do a whole home. The range is wide because three things move the price more than anything else: the frame material, the glass package, and whether it's a retrofit or a full-frame install.

Cost by window material

Vinyl is the value pick and the most popular choice in Canada. Fiberglass costs more but handles freeze-thaw cycles with less expansion. Wood and aluminum-clad sit at the premium end.

  • Vinyl: $450–$900 per unit installed
  • Fiberglass: $700–$1,400 per unit installed
  • Wood / aluminum-clad: $1,000–$2,500+ per unit installed

Why your city matters

Labour rates, permit rules, and climate-driven glass requirements all shift the final number. We break costs down city by city — see the local price tables for Toronto, Edmonton, and Montreal.

Where the hidden costs hide

  • Enlarging or adding an opening (may trigger a permit)
  • Rotted framing discovered on removal
  • Custom shapes and colours
  • Disposal of old units and interior/exterior trim finishing

How to get an accurate number

The only reliable way is a few in-home quotes from vetted local installers. That's exactly what Mullions is for: find your city, and one form sends your project to the top three companies at once — free.

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