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How To Find the Best Window Contractors in Los Angeles County

Few projects have as much impact on the beauty and energy efficiency of your home as new windows. Window replacement companies supply popular window brands like Pella Windows, Milgard Windows and Andersen Windows. Window contractors can install double-paned windows and tinted windows for reduced energy bills, acrylic windows, vinyl windows, and more.

The following research by The Prime Buyer's Report identifies the best window contractors in Los Angeles County and issues related to new windows and window replacement.

Updated May 7, 2013

Top 10 Window Contractors & Replacement Windows in Los Angeles County

Braathen Construction
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(949) 548-1200
776 W 16th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
State Contractor's License #326357
   Prime Buyer's Report TOP 10 RRP Certified (Lead-Safe Renovator)

Areas Served: South Los Angeles County incl. Long Beach CA
Services: replacement windows, new windows

Malibu Windows & Mirror
(424) 781-8373
3547 Winter Canyon Rd
Malibu, CA 90265

Areas Served: Malibu CA, Long Beach CA, Whittier CA, Culver City CA, West Los Angeles CA

Broadway Windows & Mirror Inc
(562) 434-8405
2523 East Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803

Areas Served: Downey CA, Los Angeles, Norwalk CA, Long Beach CA, Malibu, Glendale CA

Main Glass and Windows
(323) 754-7156
10516 S Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90003

Areas Served: Glendale CA, Long Beach CA, Whittier CA, Malibu CA, West Hollywood CA ...

California Windows & Mirror
(562) 595-0814
3654 Long Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90807

Areas Served: Long Beach CA, Beverly Hills CA, Whittier CA, Los Angeles CA, Santa Monica CA

Beverly Hills Windows Inc
(323) 938-1256
6004 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Areas Served: Beverly Hills CA, Los Angeles CA, Whittier CA, Long Beach CA, Glendale CA

Lion Windows
(310) 800-1585
2828 Anchor Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Areas Served: Malibu CA, Long Beach CA, West LA CA, Los Angeles CA, West Hollywood CA

South Bay Window
(310) 372-3667
732 North Catalina Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Areas Served: Torrance CA, Redondo Beach CA, Long Beach CA, Beverly Hills CA, West LA CA

Economy Windows Co.
(310) 396-2000
1601 Olympic Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Areas Served: Torrance CA, Los Angeles CA, West LA CA, Long Beach CA, Malibu CA ...

How To Find the Best Window Contractors in Los Angeles County 

Window contractors in Los Angeles County are legally required to have a state contractor's license, and this is for your protection. Window replacement can be done legally under various contractor license categories as there is no specialty license category specifically for window replacement.

If window installers in Los Angeles County have employees, they're required to have workers' compensation insurance for your protection because if a worker is injured on your property and the company doesn't have worker's comp, you could be liable to pay for the injury. 

Window contractors in Los Angeles County are not required by law to have general liability insurance; however, all those bearing The Prime Buyer's Report—TOP 10 designation have general liability insurance coverage which reimburses their client in the event of any damages, in addition to passing all other requirements for certification as Prime Buyer's Report—TOP 10  such as our research phone calls to their previous clients, hiring only documented workers, verified license and workers' comp insurance, clean complaint record, and more.

 

In addition to saving you money on utility bills due to the improved insulating properties of new windows, window replacement is one of the few things that freshen the look of both the inside and outside of your home at the same time. There are dozens of choices of new window styles and window brands from which to choose and good window replacement companies in Los Angeles County can help guide that choice. The Prime Buyer's Report offers these tips to help you find your way through your choices for new window sales and window installers.

Window Contractors in Los Angeles County Offer Many Types of New Windows and Window Services
In addition to carrying the most popular new windows for commercial and residential windows, many choices for custom windows are available from local window contractors. The window installers industry has recently focused on energy efficient windows, so many products offered can reduce your heating and cooling costs.

If you haven't yet decided what kind of new windows you're looking for, good window contractors will point you in the right direction once they hear your ideas and goals, and some will give a free window replacement estimate. From new construction to window replacement for existing buildings, the best window contractors will have options in new windows that you can be satisfied with.

That said, some older homes have beautifully-made custom windows with intricate designs which may make you may think twice about window replacement. A number of window contractors in Los Angeles County can instead do window restoration, preservation of aging materials (such as rubber window seals or wood window frames), custom-cut replacement window glass and custom-designed glass for a classic or contemporary look.

Some of the most popular searches for windows in Los Angeles County are for discount windows, fogged glass windows, dual pane windows, store front windows and mirrors, Oriel windows, circle bay windows, box bay windows, ribbon windows, label mold windows, round top windows, paired windows, Palladian windows, Jalousie windows, awning windows, bow windows, half round windows, louvered windows, tilt-turn windows, picture windows, double hung windows, slider windows, wood frame windows, vinyl frame windows, energy efficient windows, and basement hopper windows.

Style options of window glass include patterned window glass, stained window glass, etched glass windows, beveled glass windows, textured glass windows, framed mirrors, and mirrored walls. Window materials are available as well, such as aluminum, wood, fiberglass, block, vinyl, aluminum collapsed frame, and insulated glass, screens and casements.

For window replacements or updates, many windows installers offer custom shower doors and enclosures, mirrors, and tub enclosures for the bathroom. Some window contractors can custom fabricate your new windows for you aside from the popular window brands of pre-manufactured windows. 

Not All Window Contractors in Los Angeles County Are The Same
The Prime Buyer's Report lists these window contractors and window installation companies in Los Angeles County: Braathen Construction, Beverly Hills Windows Inc, Lion Windows, Main Glass and Windows, Economy Windows Co., Malibu Windows & Mirror, California Windows & Mirror, Broadway Windows & Mirror Inc, South Bay Window. Other window contractors that might still serve Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, Long Beach and Redondo Beach include: .

 

 

 

Questions To Ask About New Windows in Los Angeles County 

 

When choosing which window contractors to hire, ask these questions about their experience, range of services, credentials, and methods and materials before deciding:




• How long have they been doing windows in Los Angeles County specifically? (Different regions have their own unique weather  that will effect choices in materials, window options and installation method. The length of experience doing windows in your location specifically shows familiarity with these aspects.)

 
• How many installations have they done similar to yours, in terms of size of job, residential versus commercial, wood versus vinyl, custom fabricated windows versus pre-manufactured, energy efficient windows, etc.?

• Can the window replacement company give you names and numbers of customers who had a similar kind of installation done who you can call as references? (All window contractors bearing the Prime Buyer's Report—TOP 10 symbol have already had their customer references called by our research staff so you don't have to.)


• Will they provide a written estimate that is detailed, including brand names and product numbers of the windows, as well as the type of material and amount used for installation?  (This is key because cheap window contractors in Los Angeles County often only seem cheaper because they are using less material, or inferior quality windows compared to others which will not last and require expensive repairs and maintenance later.)

 
• How long will it take them to complete the work?



• What are the manufacturer warranties on the new windows to be installed?



• Do they provide a written warranty for their labor, aside from manufacturer warranties?



• Will permits be needed? If so, will the contractors be responsible for getting them or do they leave that up to you?



• Can the company vouch that all employees sent to your property are legal to work in the U.S.? (All window contractors in Los Angeles County bearing The Prime Buyer's Report—TOP 10 symbol have already signed an agreement to only hire documented workers.)

• Will they show you proof of active workers' compensation and liability insurance? (All window replacement companies bearing the Prime Buyer's Report—TOP 10 symbol have already had proof of insurance verified by our research staff so you don't have to.)

• Do they use only their own employees, or do they hire subcontractors, and if so, what are the names of those companies?




When you've chosen the best window contractors in Los Angeles County for your specific needs, make sure they are properly licensed by the State of California. (All window contractors bearing the Prime Buyer's Report—TOP 10 symbol have already had their license verified by our research staff so you don't have to.)
   

 

 

Types of New Windows 

Know some of these window type names and part names when discussing options with window contractors in Los Angeles County:






































































 

 

Resources for the Best New Windows in Los Angeles County 

Licensing & Trade Associations Related to Replacement Windows in Los Angeles County
AWDI American Window and Door Institute (http://www.awdi.com/)
BBB Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.com/)
DCA California Department of Consumer Affairs (www.dca.ca.gov)
EWC Efficient Windows Collaborative (http://www.efficientwindows.org/)
WDMA Window & Door Manufacturers Association (http://www.wdma.com/)

Media & Web Publications About Windows in Los Angeles County
Door and Window Manufacturer Magazine
Window and Door Magazine
Window World

 

The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the TOP 10 Windows in Los Angeles County within the following zip codes:

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The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the TOP 10 Replacement Windows in Los Angeles County within the following cities:

Alondra Park, Atwater Village, Bel Air, Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Beverly Crest, Beverly Hills, Beverlywood, Boyle Heights, Brentwood, Carson, Catalina Island / Avalon, Century City, Cerritos, Cheviot Hills, Compton, Crenshaw, Culver City, Del Rey, Downey, Eagle Rock, East Hollywood, East La Mirada, East Los Angeles, East Whittier, Echo Park, El Segundo, El Sereno, Gardena, Glassell Park, Glendale, Hancock Park, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, Harvard Heights, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Highland Park, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Koreatown, La Mirada, Ladera Heights, Lakewood, Larchmont Village, Lawndale, Lomita, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Los Feliz, Lynwood, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Mar Vista, Marina del Rey, Maywood, Mid-Wilshire, Montebello, Montecito Heights, North Whittier, Norwalk, Pacific Palisades, Palms, Palos Verdes Estates, Paramount, Pico Rivera, Pico-Robertson, Pico-Union, Playa Vista, Rancho Dominguez, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, San Pedro, Santa Monica, Sawtelle, Signal Hill, Silver Lake, South Central L.A., South Gate, Torrance, Venice, Watts, West Carson, West Hollywood, West L.A., Westchester, Westlake, Westwood, Whittier and Wilmington