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★★★★★ 4.9· 145+ reviews· 20-yr glass warranty
Based in Lake in the Hills · 40+ towns served

Window Repair in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs. Don't Replace — Repair.

Foggy glass, rotted wood, stuck sashes, broken hardware — fixed for up to 75% less than replacement. Send a photo and get a price range before anyone visits.

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  • All window types & brands
  • Fully insured
  • Price match
BeforeDouble-hung windows with fogged, streaked glass from failed seals, before repair
AfterThe same double-hung windows with new clear glass units after repair
A real repair: failed glass units replaced — same windows, clear view.
Up to 75% lessthan full replacement
20-yr / 3-yrglass / wood warranty
Price matchon comparable quotes
Free quotessend photos, skip the visit
What We Fix

Window Repair Services

From foggy thermopane glass and broken window seals to rotted sills, stuck sashes and broken cranks — residential window repair for every major brand. Pick a service for details and typical prices.

Fog and condensation between the panes of an arched double-pane windowMost requested

Foggy Window Repair

Cloudy glass from a failed seal — we replace the sealed glass unit, not the window.

Learn more Cracked and broken window pane with glass shards along the bottom of the frame

Glass Replacement

Cracked or broken panes replaced to exact size in your existing frame.

Learn more Rotted wood exposed along the bottom of a casement window frame

Rotted Wood Repair

Rot cut out, matched wood spliced in, reshaped and painted to match.

Learn more Old wood windows with peeling paint and weathered, rotted wood

Window Restoration

Worn wood windows rebuilt to full function and original appearance.

Learn more Rotted bottom rail of a clad casement sash

Sash Repair

Stuck, sagging or loose sashes on every window type; balances and cords.

Learn more Rotted, peeling window sill at the corner of the frame

Sill Repair

The sill rots first. We rebuild or replace it before water reaches the wall.

Learn more Rotted window frame and sash wood on an upper-floor window

Frame Repair

Warped, cracked, or out-of-square frames restored so windows seal and lock.

Learn more Casement window crank operator and arm, close-up

Hardware & Locks

Cranks, balances, latches, and locks repaired or replaced.

Learn more Moisture residue along the bottom of the glass on a wood casement window

Leaks & Drafts

Weatherstripping, caulking, and insulation that stop air and water.

Learn more New made-to-fit window screens, ready to install

Screen Repair

Torn or sagging screens rescreened; missing screens made to fit.

Learn more Broken window with shattered glass, before it was secured

Emergency & Board-Up

Broken window right now? We secure the opening, then replace the glass.

Learn more Crack in the glass of an entry door with blinds between the glass

Door Glass & Wood

Door glass, patio door glass, and rotted door wood — same skills.

Learn more
Recent Work

Real Repairs. Same Windows.

Drag the slider to compare before and after — photos from our own jobs.

The same double-hung windows with new clear glass units after repair
Double-hung windows with fogged, streaked glass from failed seals, before repair
BeforeAfter

Foggy glass units replaced. The fogged, streaked glass units were replaced; the frames and sashes stayed. How we fix this →

Reviews

Rated 4.9 by 145+ Homeowners

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4.9★★★★★145+ verified reviews
Google4.9★★★★★74 reviews Thumbtack4.8★★★★★35 reviews Angi4.8★★★★★28 reviews Yelp5.0★★★★★8 reviews
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How It Works

A Price Range Before Anyone Visits

Most window problems are easy to read from a photo. Start there and skip the wait.

Send photos

Snap the problem up close and the whole window from a step back. Upload them, or text them to (224) 209-0862.

Get a price range

We tell you what's wrong, whether it's repairable, and roughly what it costs.

We confirm & repair

A quick on-site look confirms the details and the price. Many repairs are finished the same visit.

Covered by warranty

3 years on our woodwork, 20 years on glass units from the manufacturer.

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Why Homeowners Choose Us

We'd Rather Fix It Than Sell You a Window

An honest answer first

If a window isn't worth repairing, we'll say so. If it only needs one part, that's all we replace.

Up to 75% less

Fixing the failed part costs a fraction of a new unit — and keeps your trim and walls intact.

Real warranties

3 years on the wood we rebuild. 20-year manufacturer warranty on glass units. See details.

Restoration, not patching

Rot is cut out and replaced with matched wood, reshaped to the original profile, and painted to blend.

4.9 from 145+ reviews

Rated across Google, Thumbtack, Angi, and Yelp by homeowners who've used us.

Price match

Have a lower written quote for the same repair? Show us — we'll match it. How it works.

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Repair vs. Replace

Most Windows Don't Need Replacing

Replacement companies quote a whole new window for a problem that usually lives in one part. Here's what that difference looks like.

Replacing the window

$800–$2,500+

typical installed cost, per window

  • Whole unit removed, even the parts that work
  • Interior & exterior trim often redone
  • Weeks of lead time on custom sizes
  • Original wood & character lost
Save up to 75%

Repairing what failed

From $75

most repairs $150–$700 — see table below

  • Only the broken part is fixed
  • Trim, paint, and frame left untouched
  • Many repairs done in a single visit
  • 20-year glass / 3-year wood warranty

Typical repair prices

Per window · typical local prices
Alignment & sticking windows$50 – $500
Hardware repair (latches, locks, cranks)$75 – $500
Double-hung balance / counterbalance$150 – $350
Casement crank operator$150 – $450
Sill repair or rebuild$200 – $700
Glass replacement — standard shapes$300 – $800
Sash repair & restoration$400 – $700
Glass replacement — custom shapes$500 – $1,500
Why the final price can differ: ranges are typical, not quotes. The exact price is confirmed after we see the window. What moves it: size of the glass, glass type (tempered, low-E, triple-pane, decorative), how far rot has spread once the wood is opened up, access (second-story or ladder work), parts availability on discontinued brands, and how many windows are done in the same visit (multi-window jobs cost less per window). Minimum service visit: $150. We agree the price with you before starting.

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Got a quote to replace your windows?

Send it to us before you sign. We'll tell you — free — whether those windows actually need replacing or just need repair. Often, they don't.

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Every Window

All Window Types & Brands

Wood is our specialty, but we repair vinyl, aluminum, and every common style — from 1920s double-hungs to 2010s casements.

WoodOur specialty VinylSash, glass, hardware AluminumTracks & rollers Double-HungBalances & cords CasementCranks & hinges BasementHopper & awning

Brands we repair

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Andersen Pella Marvin Hurd Norco Kolbe Weather Shield JELD-WEN + most other makes
Service Area

Window Repair Near You

Based in Lake in the Hills, serving homes within about 40 miles. Each town has its own housing stock — and its own window problems.

Lake in the Hills

Our home base. 1980s–2000s subdivisions where original double-pane seals are now failing.

Window repair in Lake in the Hills →

Crystal Lake

Older downtown homes with original wood sashes, and lakeside humidity that speeds up rot.

Window repair in Crystal Lake →

Algonquin

Fox River moisture on the older east side; 1990s vinyl and wood-clad windows to the west.

Window repair in Algonquin →

Cary & Fox River Grove

Riverfront and hillside homes where original wood windows are worth restoring.

Window repair in Cary →

Huntley

2000s-era homes, including Sun City — worn balances, cranks, and first seal failures.

Window repair in Huntley →

Carpentersville

The area's oldest housing: pre-war wood sashes, sash cords, and rotted sills.

Window repair in Carpentersville →

Also serving

WoodstockMcHenryMarengoJohnsburgIsland LakeLakewoodFox River GroveWonder LakeSpring GroveHarvardRichmondPrairie GroveElginSouth ElginWest DundeeEast DundeeSleepy HollowGilbertsWaucondaLake ZurichBarringtonFox LakeHoffman EstatesPalatineArlington HeightsSchaumburgMount ProspectDes PlainesPark RidgeRolling Meadows

Don't see your town? If you're within about 40 miles of Lake in the Hills, call us — we likely cover it.

Landlords & property managers

Multiple units, turnovers, or a backlog of broken windows? One call, one schedule, one invoice — and repair costs that make sense for rentals.

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FAQ

Window Repair FAQ

Yes. Local Window Service is based in Lake in the Hills and repairs windows in 40+ towns within about 40 miles — including Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Cary, Huntley, Carpentersville, Woodstock, McHenry, Elgin, Barrington, and Lake Zurich. Call or text (224) 209-0862, or request a free quote online.
In most cases, yes — often by up to 75%. A replacement window typically costs $800–$2,500+ installed, while most repairs fall between $150 and $700 because only the failed part is fixed: a glass unit, a sill, a balance, a crank. Replacement makes sense when the frame, sash, and glass have all failed at once. If that's your situation, we'll tell you.
Typical ranges per window: hardware repairs $75–$500, balances $150–$350, sill repair $200–$700, standard glass replacement $300–$800, and sash restoration $400–$700. The final price depends on glass size and type, how far any rot has spread, access, and how many windows are done together. Our minimum service visit is $150, and we agree the price with you before starting.
Usually, yes. Text or upload one close-up of the problem and one photo of the whole window, and we'll tell you what's likely wrong, whether it's repairable, and a price range. We confirm the exact price on site, because some things — like how deep rot goes — only show once the wood is opened up.
Wood we rebuild or replace is covered for 3 years — if it rots, we replace it. Insulated glass units carry the manufacturer's 20-year warranty. If we install hardware incorrectly, we redo it. Parts we don't make — cranks, balances, locks — are covered only by whatever warranty their supplier offers. Leaks coming from the roof, flashing, or siding around a window aren't window defects and aren't covered. Full warranty terms.
Wood, vinyl, aluminum, and clad windows in every common style — double-hung, casement, sliding, awning, and basement hopper windows. We work on Andersen, Pella, Marvin, Hurd, Norco, Kolbe, Weather Shield, JELD-WEN, and most other makes, including discontinued ones. For ornate carved millwork or historic art glass, we'll point you to a specialist conservator.
Yes, and it's free. Send us the quote along with photos of the windows. We'll tell you honestly whether they need replacing or whether a repair would solve the problem for less. Get a second opinion.

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Fix the Window. Keep the Money.

Call, text, or send a photo. You'll know what's wrong and roughly what it costs — before anyone comes out.

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★★★★★ 4.9 from 145+ reviews · 20-year glass warranty · Price match