Single hung
Double hung
Horizontal roller
Casement
Bay & bow
Sliding glass doors
Entry doors
Impact garage doors
PGT
CGIFree in-home measure and quote - PGT, CGI and CWS impact lines compared on your actual openings, style by style
Get your free estimateStyles & brands we work with
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterSingle & Double Hung Windows in Ventura, CA
Single hung and double hung windows are the two most common window styles in Ventura homes, and the difference comes down to one thing: how many sashes move. A single hung window has a fixed top sash and a bottom sash that slides up. A double hung window lets both the top and bottom sashes slide, which gives you ventilation from either end and makes cleaning far easier, especially on a second story. At Lightwell Windows Ventura, we handle Window Installation for both styles across Ventura, Midtown, Montalvo, and the Keys, and we carry them in vinyl, aluminum, and wood-clad options from ViewLux, PGT, and CWS so the frame matches the home rather than the other way around.
If you have an older Ventura house with original wood windows that stick, rattle, or let the marine layer chill seep in, a hung window replacement is usually the most straightforward fix. Most single and double hung window replacements in Ventura run between $650 and $1,400 per opening installed, depending on frame material, glass package, and whether the existing frame needs repair work. Call us at (559) 257-2350 and we’ll walk through your windows, your budget, and which style actually fits. You can also read more about the full scope of what we do on our Window Installation in Ventura page.
Key Takeaways
- Single hung windows cost slightly less than double hung windows, typically $50 to $150 less per opening, but double hung windows are easier to clean from inside and give you better airflow on Ventura’s mild days.
- Most hung window replacements in Ventura take one day per four to six openings, and we clean up before we leave. Every time.
- We carry hung windows from ViewLux, PGT, and CWS, with the right pick depending on your exposure, noise concerns, and whether you’re in a coastal salt-air zone.
- You’ll get a written price before any work starts. No numbers change at the end.
When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows
Some window problems announce themselves loudly. Others are quieter and get ignored for years. Here are the situations we see most often in Ventura homes, from the beach flats near the fairgrounds to the hillside streets above Ventura College.
- Your sashes stick, jam, or won’t stay open. Wood frames swell with coastal moisture, and after years of that cycle, they stop cooperating. If you’re propping a window open with a book or a block of wood, the balance system is done.
- You feel a draft even when the window is closed. Old single pane hung windows leak air constantly. In Midtown and downtown Ventura, where many homes date back to the 1940s and 50s, we regularly find gaps around the meeting rail big enough to feel with a hand.
- Condensation builds up between the glass panes. That means the seal has failed. The window is no longer doing its thermal job, and no amount of wiping helps.
- Outdoor noise is getting through. If you live near the 101, the train corridor, or a busy cross street like Main or Thompson, a sound-reduction glass package in new double hung windows can make a real difference. We spec PGT’s sound-control options for exactly this.
- You’re painting or restaining the exterior and the windows need to go anyway. If the trim is being scraped and the sashes are already tired, doing the windows at the same time saves on scaffolding, prep, and disruption.
- You want to clean the outside glass without a ladder. This is the double hung advantage. Both sashes tilt in, so upper-floor windows get cleaned from inside the room. Parents with young kids, this matters more than you’d think.
Not every failing window needs replacement. Sometimes a balance repair or new weatherstripping is enough. We’ll tell you the truth either way and put a written price on whichever path you choose.
Our Single & Double Hung Windows Process
Here’s how a Window Installation Near Me in Ventura, CA goes with our crew, start to finish. Calm, orderly, and with no surprises at the end.
- Measure and assess. One of our techs comes to your Ventura home, and we measure each opening, look at the frame condition, check for dry rot or termite damage, and note which windows are original versus retrofit candidates. This visit is free.
- Written proposal with every line item. Before anything is ordered, you get a written price. It lists each window, the frame material, the glass package, the hardware finish, and the labor. If our crew needs to protect a floor or move a piece of furniture, we ask first. This is where the C.A.R.E. values start: Ask before we move or touch anything.
- Order and schedule. Once you approve the proposal, we place the order with the manufacturer. Lead times run two to six weeks depending on the brand and glass package. We’ll give you a firm install date and a window of arrival time.
- Install day. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive with drop cloths and shoe covers before anything comes through the door. Floors, furniture, and pets are protected from the first step. If your kids nap in the afternoon, tell us, and we’ll plan the noisiest cuts around that. This is Respect the family’s time and quiet hours.
- Cleanup and walkthrough. Before we leave, the crew cleans up like it’s their own home. That’s Clean up like it is our own home, and we take a photo of the finished cleanup before we go. Then we walk each window with you, show you how the sashes tilt, and confirm you’re happy with the operation and the look.
- Follow-up on our promise. Every job is stamped with the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something isn’t right within the first year, we make it right. No debate, no countdown.
The last step in the process before any of this begins: you call (559) 257-2350 and a live person answers. No phone tree, no voicemail maze. That’s true at 9 a.m. on a Tuesday and at 2 a.m. if you’re up worrying about a window that won’t close.
Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Ventura
Most hung window replacements in Ventura run between $650 and $1,400 per opening installed. Single hung windows sit at the lower end of that range, double hung windows at the middle to upper end. Here’s a closer breakdown of what drives the number.
| Variable | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl single hung, standard glass | $650 – $850 per opening | Most common choice for Ventura ranch-style homes. |
| Vinyl double hung, standard glass | $750 – $950 per opening | Tilt-in sashes for easy cleaning. |
| Vinyl double hung, low-E / sound-reduction glass | $900 – $1,200 per opening | Good for homes near the 101 or train line. |
| Wood-clad or fiberglass double hung | $1,100 – $1,400 per opening | Often spec’d for Midtown and historic-district homes. |
| Rotted frame repair before install | $150 – $400 per opening | We show you photos before adding this to the job. |
What pushes a window toward the top of that range: a second-floor install that needs ladder work, custom sizing for older Ventura openings, sound-control glazing, or a switch from aluminum to wood-clad. What keeps it low: standard sizing, ground-floor access, and vinyl frames with basic low-E glass.
We never hand you a low number to get the job and then “discover” costs on install day. The price we put in writing is the price you pay. That’s the whole point of the no-hassle upfront pricing rule we operate by. If you want a firm, line-by-line quote for your specific windows, call (559) 257-2350. The estimate is free, and you’ll have the number in hand before you decide anything.
Why Ventura Homes Do Well With Hung Windows
Ventura’s climate is kind to windows in a lot of ways. We don’t get the extreme freeze-thaw cycles of the Midwest or the brutal desert sun of the Inland Empire. But we do have salt air near the coast, strong afternoon winds down the Santa Clara River valley, and a marine layer that hangs over the Avenue and the Keys for weeks at a time in June and July.
That coastal moisture is the quiet killer of old aluminum and wood hung windows. We regularly see aluminum frames with pitted, corroded tracks in homes within a mile of the beach. And we see wood sashes in Midtown that have swollen, sticking, and painted themselves shut over two or three decades of damp air. When we spec a replacement, we’re thinking about where your house sits, not just what standard stock size will fit. A PGT vinyl hung window or Awning & Hopper Windows with a good seal package is a smart choice for salt-air exposure. A ViewLux wood-clad double hung fits better when the look of the house matters and the exposure is more protected.
A light well is what brings daylight deep into a building. That’s what a well-installed window should do for your home. In Ventura, where the light changes all day long, that means sashes that open easily when the afternoon breeze picks up, and seal up tight when the fog rolls in.
Kids, Pets, and Quiet Hours
We know a lot of our Ventura customers have young kids and pets, and window replacement is one of those jobs that can feel disruptive to the whole household. Here’s what we do differently.
If your kids nap in the early afternoon, tell us. We’ll organize the cutting and hammering around that window of quiet, or at least keep it as far from the nursery as possible. If you have a dog who hates strangers, tell us that too. We’ll work with you on where the dog stays and how we enter the home. Drop cloths go down on every job, shoe covers on every foot, and pet-safe sealants and caulks get used wherever there’s a product choice to make. If there’s a specific floor you’re worried about, say so, and we’ll cover it twice.
These are not extras we upsell. They’re the C.A.R.E. values in practice: Clean up like it is our own home; Ask before we move or touch anything; Respect the family’s time and quiet hours; Explain the price before the work. We follow them because that’s how the company has operated under the Cedarwell Care Promise since 2010, and because a house with kids and pets is a home first.
FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows
How much does it cost to replace single and double hung windows in Ventura?
Most hung window replacements in Ventura cost between $650 and $1,400 per opening installed. Single hung vinyl windows start around $650, double hung vinyl windows run $750 to $950, and wood-clad or fiberglass double hung windows reach $1,100 to $1,400. Call (559) 257-2350 for a free written estimate on your specific windows.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a hung window?
If the problem is a broken balance, worn weatherstripping, or a failed lock, repair is often cheaper and we’ll tell you that directly. If the glass seal has failed, the frame is rotting, or the sash won’t stay open, replacement is usually the better long-term value. We quote both when we assess your windows, so you can decide with real numbers in front of you.
Can you replace hung windows the same day?
The install itself usually takes one day for four to six openings. But windows are custom ordered to your measurements, so there’s a lead time of two to six weeks between the order and the install date. If you have a window that won’t close or lock right now, call us and we’ll talk through temporary fixes while your new windows are on order.
What’s better for a Ventura house, single hung or double hung windows?
For most Ventura homes, double hung windows are worth the extra $50 to $150 per opening. Both sashes tilt in, so you can clean the exterior glass from inside, and you get airflow from the top and bottom, which matters on warm afternoons when the wind picks up off the ocean. 3-Panel Sliding (3-Lite Roller) Windows are another option, while single hung windows are perfectly good when budget is the priority and the window is on a ground floor that’s easy to reach.
Do you offer a warranty on hung window installations?
Yes. Every Lightwell Windows Ventura installation is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the finished work isn’t right within the first year, we make it right. No debate. The manufacturer warranties on the windows themselves range from 10 years to limited lifetime depending on the brand and line you choose.
Call for a Free Hung Window Estimate in Ventura
If you’re tired of fighting a window that sticks in the summer and whistles in the winter, let’s get you a number. Call (559) 257-2350 and a real person will answer, day or night. We’ll schedule a free in-home assessment, measure your openings, and put a written price in your hands before you commit to anything. Keith Yamada leads our Ventura team, and he’s the one who makes sure every job finishes the way it started: with floors protected, kids undisturbed, and a window that opens like it should.
You can also visit our home page to see the full range of what we install, or our Window Installation in Ventura page for a broader look at how we work.
Written by Keith Yamada, Owner at Lightwell Windows Ventura, serving Ventura.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Lightwell Windows Ventura
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.