Window frame replacement costs and quote examples
See clearly scoped cost examples for new frames with insulated glazing, what a quote should include, and when replacing glass alone is enough.
By Arek
Updated September 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Published cost examples: insulated wooden frame with glazing
| Item | Price range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 m² window, triple glazing | €1,800 | Milieu Centraal: specific example, not a market average |
| 6 m² window, triple glazing | €5,500 | Milieu Centraal: specific example, not a quote |
| 2 m² window, HR++ glazing | €1,700 | Milieu Centraal: wooden frame, specific example |
What do new window frames cost?
A quote depends on size, frame material, glazing, opening sections and installation. There is no dependable price for a ‘standard window’ without dimensions and scope. As specific published examples, Milieu Centraal lists €1,800 for an insulated wooden frame with triple glazing in a 2 m² window and €5,500 for a 6 m² window. These illustrate those exact combinations; they are neither SkilledContractors prices nor an average quote for your home. Request a measured proposal for your chosen frame, glass and full installation.
What belongs in the total price?
Ask each provider to separate measuring, frame and glass, opening sections and hardware, old-frame removal and disposal, installation, sealing and interior and exterior finishing. Check whether reveal repairs, sills, ventilation grilles and access equipment are included. A frame-only figure cannot be compared directly with a fully installed price. Record the dimensions and glazing specification for every opening.
Wood, uPVC or aluminium
Material affects purchase price, maintenance and appearance. Wood needs periodic care; uPVC is generally low maintenance; aluminium offers a different set of profiles and finishes. Milieu Centraal's examples refer to wooden frames with specified glazing and window area. Do not transfer those figures directly to uPVC or aluminium. Compare profiles, finishing, insulation and warranties on the same scope.
Replace the glass or the entire frame?
If the existing frame is sound and suitable for the chosen glazing, replacing glass alone is a smaller project. Damage, decay or an unsuitable profile can make full replacement necessary. Vereniging Eigen Huis notes that in some cases only the opening parts need replacing. Have the existing frame assessed before ordering a complete replacement.
Is there a subsidy for frames?
Do not subtract an assumed frame subsidy from the quote. The Dutch ISDE scheme applies to qualifying insulation work and glazing conditions; RVO requires insulating frames alongside triple glazing for the higher triple-glazing amount. Eligible area, work and other conditions matter. Check the current rules before ordering and request an itemised invoice. SkilledContractors does not determine eligibility.
How should you compare quotes?
Send each provider the same dimensions, frame material, glazing, colour, opening direction, ventilation and finishing requirements. Compare VAT treatment, removal, installation, sealing, repairs and warranty terms. Ask which items are missing from an unusually low quote. SkilledContractors is a marketplace for comparing offers; the contractor sets the actual price.
When should you involve a specialist?
Have the structure and the connection to the wall assessed for larger openings, leaks or damage. Proper sealing and continuity with wall insulation matter, as Milieu Centraal explains. For changes to the exterior or a protected building, check local rules through the official planning portal. Include safe installation and access equipment in the work specification.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions.
How much does one new frame cost?
Without size, material and glazing there is no reliable single-frame price. Milieu Centraal publishes a €1,800 example for a wooden frame with triple glazing in a 2 m² window. Request a quote for your actual opening.
What does replacing a whole house of frames cost?
Do not simply multiply a price per window. Count, dimensions, glazing, openings, access and finishing vary by home. Have all openings measured and request one itemised whole-house quote.
Is replacing glass alone cheaper?
It is a different scope with fewer components if the current frames are sound and suitable. Request separate quotes for glazing alone and full frame replacement.
Can I get a grant for new frames?
There is no automatic grant for a frame alone. ISDE support for insulating glazing has conditions; the higher triple-glazing amount also requires new insulating frames. Check current RVO rules.
Which items should a quote list?
Ask for measuring, frame and glazing, removal, disposal, installation, sealing, interior and exterior finishing, ventilation, VAT and warranty. This lets you compare the same job.
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