How Much Do Hurricane Windows Cost?
Consumers and homeowners can expect hurricane windows cost to range from $1500 to $2500 fully installed. These window units are not cheap, they require testing and certification, use special glass technology, employ high quality extrusions, hardware and parts that must be able to stand up to storms and, well, hurricanes. For more pricing estimates, check out our impact windows cost calculator page.
Consumers will pay for this durability and craftsmanship, however check out our best value windows to see where you can find quality impact windows at a price that won't break the bank.
-- Hurricane Windows Cost --
$1500 to $2,500 installed
Entry level hurricane options are often not technically impact windows at all. In order to get the label, manufacturers must subject the unit to significant testing and certification that is then built into the cost. Unlike most window categories, homeowners can go with our "budget recommendations" and still get a good quality product. In order for us to recommend the series below, they need an upgrade on the glass package and perhaps a sill reinforement in order to get them into "impact status."
-- Price Range: $1500 to $1800 installed --
Budget Hurricane Windows Cost
The following are our picks for budget hurricane window brands and series. While we use the word budget, these are still quite good impact windows, fyi. However, they are less expensive than alternative impact window brands and series.
Simonton Stormbreaker
Recommended Budget Series
Viwinco OceanView Series
PGT 400 Series
ViWinTech Shoreline Coastal Series
Mid range hurricane series should be certified as an impact window. In order to get the label, the unit must have a design pressure rating of 45 or higher. A 45 DP rated window with good quality installation should be durable enough to stand up to some pretty significant storms.
-- Price Range: $1800 to $2250 installed --
Average Hurricane Windows Cost
Some of the features that come with a hurricane window include a beefed up frame with good corner welds, high end double pane glass (there are a number of different systems that manufacturers use for hurricane or impact glass), multichambered and foam filled extrusions and perhaps an aluminum sill reinforcement.
The following impact window options are our recommended picks for those mid range price points. Often times, these mid range options will provide the most overall value for consumers.
Stanek Ultra Extreme
Recommended Mid Range Manufacturers
PGT WinGuard Series
CWS Windpact Series
Wincore 8800 Series
Premium series will combine a durable and strong impact window with a great looking interior (or should since you are paying in the 1K per window installed range) that will have vinyl, fiberglass or aluminum exterior cladding, reinforced sill, maybe use laminated glass, upgraded hardware, spacers, fills etc. Different manufacturers use different wood species, but these high end manufacturers usually produce windows that look great and offer excellent craftsmanship and design.
-- Price Range: $2250 to $2500 installed --
Premium Hurricane Windows Cost
The following are our picks for premium hurricane window brands and series. These are the best of the bunch when it comes to impact windows - and also the most expensive.
Soft-Lite Barcelona Impact Series
Explore our consumer questions and answers section below. All have to do with impact window price quotes so do pay close attention to the year of the bid. Unfortunately, pricing for these units has skyrocketed since 2020 and so you should factor this in when trying to suss out whether the bid you received is fair or not. If you have any questions on this, don't hesitate to reach out.
John, I'm watching your youtube offering on Pella vs Anderson windows. Question: you mention impact resistant windows and that you could recommend a list that was 'better than Pella's offering'? Could you amplify for me? I'm in Honolulu in Impact Zone 3/4 and there is a new 'protected openings' schedule for all new construction modeled after Florida's requirement. Any help appreciated.
Hal, I can send you my list of impact windows, but I would doubt they would apply to Hawaii. And you are correct that the series in Lowes is the 150 series - not the 250. I totally screwed that up. Pella does sell two impact vinyl windows that might be available in Hawaii. The Ali'i Extreme Series should be available - it's made by Anlin Windows and is quite a good window series.
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Also, I wondered about your comment on Lowe's offering for Pella. I went a day ago here to the local Honolulu store, and they only offer "in the store"; the 150 line, not the Pella 250 Series. Did you mean that you could order it as a custom option, or is this a Lowes mainland thing, do you think? Thanks for you help
Hal - Homeowner - April, 2025
Website Editor's Answer
Editor John M. - April, 2025
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