Quick Answer

Window Replacement Cost in Montreal (2026)

Average cost in Montreal

$12,988avg

$8,000 — $22,000

$500 — $2,000 per sq ft

+4.2% YoY
9 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Quebec

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Windows, frames, and hardware

$4,400 — $12,100

55%

Labor

Professional installation and sealing

$2,800 — $7,700

35%

Finishing & Trim

Interior/exterior molding and caulking

$400 — $1,100

5%

Disposal & Cleanup

Removal of old units and debris

$240 — $660

3%

Permits

Montreal municipal permit fees

$167 — $440

2%

🧾GST+QST (14.98%) — Quebec
Base cost + $1,946 tax$14,934

GST+QST at 14.98%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Standard vinyl double-hung windows
  • Removal of old windows
  • Installation & insulation
  • Interior trim
  • Cleanup

Typically Excludes

  • Custom or specialty shapes
  • Triple-pane or premium glass
  • Exterior trim or cladding
  • Structural modifications
  • Bay or bow windows

Based on replacing 10 standard-size windows with vinyl double-hung.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$4,900

$3,920 — $5,880

Based on 9 sources and market data for Montreal. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$12,464

Today

$12,988

Window Replacement in Montreal is 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $523 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Window Replace Contractors in Montreal

Verified providers
🔨

ÉLIT TECH Portes Et Fenêtres

6500 Rte Transcanadienne, Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1X4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

328 reviews

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Innovation Portes et Fenêtres

2113 St Regis Blvd #200, Dollard-Des Ormeaux, QC H9B 2M9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

116 reviews

🔨

Vitrerie Starlight

651 Rue McCaffrey, Montréal, QC H4T 1A6, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

450 reviews

🔨

Portes et Fenêtres Factory Direct Montréal Windows & Doors

1190 Rue Bégin, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 1X1, Canada

4.5
★★★★½

457 reviews

🔨

GIT Portes et Fenêtres Montréal

8645 Boul Langelier, Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 2C6, Canada

4.5
★★★★½

317 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

Montreal charges $9.80 for every $1,000 of work value, with a mandatory minimum fee of $167.40 for residential buildings. For a typical $12,500 project, the permit would cost approximately $167.40.

Retrofit (insert) installations in Montreal cost between $300 and $850 per unit, while full-frame replacements, which involve removing the entire frame to the brick, range from $500 to $1,500 per unit.

Yes, the Rénoclimat program offers up to $5,625 for window replacements, and the LogisVert program provides $60 to $120 per opening for Energy Star 'Most Efficient' 2026 certified models.

Triple-glazed windows typically cost $200 to $400 more per unit than double-glazed options, with total installed prices ranging from $800 to $1,500 per window in 2026.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 4 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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