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Local Window Service Inc: Key Facts

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Business

Business name
Local Window Service Inc
Type
Residential window and door repair company — we repair the part that failed instead of replacing the window
Based in
Lake in the Hills, IL, USA (service-area business — we come to customers)
Phone
(224) 209-0862 — call or text
Website
https://local-window-service.com/
Hours
Monday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
In business
7+ years; technicians have about 10 years in the trade
Insurance
Fully insured
Customers
Homeowners, landlords and residential property managers
Ratings
4.9 average from 145+ reviews — Google 4.9 (75), Thumbtack 4.8 (35), Angi 4.8 (28), Yelp 5.0 (8)

Services

Glass
Foggy / failed-seal insulated glass unit replacement; cracked and broken glass replacement; reglazing of single-pane sashes
Wood
Rotted wood repair; sill repair and rebuilding; rotted sash repair; frame and jamb repair; brick mold repair; wood window restoration
Mechanical
Sash repair; balances and sash cords; casement crank operators; hinges, locks and latches; window adjustments
Sealing
Drafts and leaks at the window: weatherstripping, caulking and sealing gaps around the frame
Other
Screen repair and new made-to-fit screens; storm window repair; bay and bow window repair; emergency board-up of broken windows
Doors
Door glass replacement (front, French, sidelight, transom, storm and patio doors); rotted door frames, jambs, thresholds and brick mold; rotted wood frames and trim around garage doors; sliding patio doors: rollers, tracks, alignment and sliding screen doors
Second opinions
Free second opinion on window replacement quotes — which windows really need replacing and which only need a repair
Window types
Wood, vinyl, aluminum, clad; double-hung, casement, awning, slider, basement, storm
Brands
Most makes, including Andersen, Pella, Marvin, Hurd, Norco, Kolbe, Weather Shield, JELD-WEN; discontinued models

What we don't do

Not offered
Full window replacement; commercial or storefront work; museum-grade conservation of ornate millwork or art glass (referred to conservators); door locks, hinges or closers; garage doors themselves (springs, tracks, panels, openers); full door replacement; roof, flashing, siding or skylight leak repair

Pricing

Minimum service visit
$150 — it covers all the small repairs done in the same visit (several small repairs can cost less than the minimum together)
Typical repair prices
Small repairs from about $20; most single repairs $75–$800 depending on the part
Glass unit replacement
$300–$800 standard; $500–$1,500 custom or large units
Hardware
Small parts (pivot shoes, clips) from $20; latches, locks and hinges $75–$500; casement operator $150–$450; balances $150–$350
Wood
Sill or localized rot repair $200–$700; sash repair and restoration $400–$700
Sealing and adjustment
Weatherstripping $100–$300; exterior caulking $100–$350; alignment $50–$500
Other
Reglazing $100–$300 per sash; rescreening $40–$120 per screen; new made-to-fit screens $80–$200; patio door alignment and rollers $50–$500
Replacement comparison
A new window typically costs $800–$2,500+ installed; repairing the part that failed usually costs much less (see the ranges above)
About these prices
Rough guides, not quotes: the real price depends on what is found at inspection and the repair the customer chooses. The price is always agreed with the customer before work starts
Price policy
Photo quotes are free; price match on comparable repair quotes; free second opinion on replacement quotes

Warranty

Wood
3 years on wood the company rebuilds or replaces
Glass
Manufacturer's 20-year warranty on insulated glass units
Hardware
Free redo if hardware was installed incorrectly; parts carry only the supplier's warranty
Who is covered
The customer who paid, at the property where the work was done, while they own it (for rentals, the property owner); not transferable on sale
Conditions
Work paid in full; paint and caulk on repaired wood kept intact, with touch-ups at least every 5 years; problems reported within 30 days of noticing them
Exclusions
Leaks from roofs, flashing, siding or skylights; impact and storm damage; condensation on the room side or outside of the glass; window films or tints added to glass; work later altered by others; exact color or grain matching; temporary board-ups

How to get a quote

By text
Text photos of the window to (224) 209-0862 for a price range
Online
Quote form at https://local-window-service.com/contact/#quote — photos can be attached
By phone
Call (224) 209-0862, open 7 days, 8am–8pm

Service area

Service radius
About 30 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL — 35+ towns in total
Main towns
Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Cary, Huntley, Carpentersville, Woodstock, McHenry, Elgin, Barrington, Lake Zurich, Palatine, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Park Ridge and more
Counties
McHenry County; parts of Kane, Lake and Cook counties

Profiles and policies

Profiles
Google Business Profile; Facebook; Instagram; Yelp; Thumbtack; Angi
Policies
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Information on this page is current as of October 2026. For current availability and pricing, call or text (224) 209-0862.