New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
2. Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
3. Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Awning & Hopper Windows in Dallas, TX
Awning windows hinge at the top and open outward from the bottom, while hopper windows hinge at the bottom and open inward from the top. Both are compact, functional windows that work well in Dallas homes where full-size double-hung or Casement Windows don’t fit: basement egress wells, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and mid-century ranches built with high horizontal openings. Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas installs and replaces both styles, with written pricing before work starts and a 365-day guarantee on every job. Call (325) 309-2639 to talk through what your home needs.
This page covers what awning and hopper windows cost in Dallas, which situations call for one over the other, and how our installation process runs from first measurement to final caulk line. If you’re weighing a broader project, start with our Window Installation page for context on full-home replacement, frame materials, and glass packages.
When You Need Awning & Hopper Windows
Most Dallas homeowners don’t go shopping for awning or hopper windows by name. They find out they need one because an existing window has failed in a specific spot, or because a room never had the right window in the first place. Here are the situations we see most often across Dallas neighborhoods from Lake Highlands to Bishop Arts to Preston Hollow:
- Basement and utility-room windows that have rotted out. Dallas clay soil holds moisture against foundation walls, and below-grade hopper windows catch the worst of it. We regularly replace rusted steel hoppers in older Oak Cliff and East Dallas homes where the original frames date to the 1950s and 60s.
- Bathroom windows that need ventilation plus privacy. An awning window placed high on the wall opens outward to vent steam while keeping sightlines blocked. Frosted glass is standard on these installs, and the top-hinge design means you can leave it cracked open during a Dallas downpour without water pouring in.
- Kitchens with windows above the counter or sink. Crank-out casements work, but an awning window sits flush above a counter without intruding into the workspace. The crank mechanism is easier to reach over a sink than a sash you have to lift.
- Mid-century modern and ranch homes with horizontal window banks. Homes in areas like Casa View and Midway Hollow were built with wide, short openings that double-hungs can’t fill. Awning windows match the original proportions while giving you modern glass coatings and weatherstripping.
- Windows that leak during Dallas spring storms. Awning windows seal tighter against wind-driven rain than most sliding or double-hung designs from the same era. The sash presses into the frame when closed, and the top hinge keeps the opening angled down and out.
- Egress compliance in finished basements. Some Dallas basement remodels require an operable window that meets minimum opening dimensions. Hopper windows are a common solution for below-grade rooms, but sizing has to be exact. We measure against code requirements, not just the existing hole.
How Much Do Awning & Hopper Windows Cost in Dallas?
Most awning and hopper window replacements in Dallas run $450 to $900 per window installed, including the window, labor, trim work, and disposal of the old unit. Smaller basement hoppers with standard glass land at the lower end. Larger custom awning windows with low-E coatings, impact-rated glass, or premium frame materials push toward the higher end or slightly above. The exact price depends on frame material (vinyl, aluminum, or wood-clad), glass package, size, and how much trim or drywall repair the opening needs.
| Window Type | Typical Installed Price Range (Dallas) | What Affects the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basement hopper, vinyl, standard glass, up to 24″ x 18″ | $450 – $600 | Frame condition, below-grade access, concrete or masonry cuts |
| Bathroom awning, vinyl, frosted glass, up to 30″ x 24″ | $500 – $700 | Tile or drywall repair around the opening, moisture damage |
| Kitchen awning, vinyl, low-E glass, up to 36″ x 24″ | $600 – $850 | Crank hardware, low-E coating, interior wood or clad trim |
| Custom-size awning or hopper, aluminum or wood-clad | $750 – $1,100 | Non-standard dimensions, premium frame, impact glazing |
These are honest ranges based on what we see across Dallas, not teaser numbers. We write the full price down before any work starts, and that number does not move when the crew arrives. If the job requires more than what was scoped, we stop and re-quote before touching anything. No one on a Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas job gets surprised by a bill.
We carry awning and hopper lines from ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, and Therma-Tru, among the eight manufacturers in our portfolio. That matters because a $500 vinyl hopper from one line and a $900 wood-clad awning from another are not interchangeable. We spec the window for the opening, the exposure, and how the room gets used, and we show you the options and their prices side by side before you commit.
Our Awning & Hopper Windows Process
Every installation follows the same sequence, whether it’s one basement hopper or six awning windows across a back elevation. The steps are written down, the price is written down, and the guarantee is written down. Elliot Vance and the team run the same process on every job in Dallas.
- Measure and inspect the opening. We measure the rough opening in three places for both width and height, check the framing for rot or termite damage, and look at how the exterior cladding meets the window. Dallas homes with brick veneer often have openings that shifted over decades of soil movement. We account for that before ordering the window.
- Written quote with exact product and price. You get a line-item price that names the window model, glass package, frame color, hardware finish, and labor. The number on that page is the number you pay. We don’t do allowance games or “unforeseen conditions” upcharges after the fact.
- Order and schedule. Lead times run 2 to 4 weeks for most awning and hopper windows from ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, and Therma-Tru. We give you a firm install date when we place the order, not a two-week window of “someone might show up.”
- Remove the old window and prep the opening. The old unit comes out whole where possible. We cut back any rotted framing, flash the opening with tape and sealant, and set the new window plumb and square. On Dallas brick exteriors, we match the existing mortar profile where the trim meets masonry.
- Insulate, seal, and trim. We insulate the gap between the window frame and the rough opening, caulk the exterior perimeter, and install interior trim. The job site gets swept and the old window gets hauled away. Nothing is left for you to clean up.
- Walkthrough and written guarantee. We show you how the crank works, how to clean the glass, and what the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers. If anything fails within a year, we come back at no charge. That’s in writing on every job.
Awning vs. Hopper: Which One Does Your Dallas Home Need?
The choice comes down to where the window sits and what it needs to do, not a style preference. Awning windows hinge at the top and push outward. They work above counters, under cabinetry, and on upper floors where you want ventilation that sheds rain. Hopper windows hinge at the bottom and tilt inward. They work below grade, in basements, and in foundation-level rooms where an outward-swinging window would hit soil, plantings, or a walkway.
Both styles deliver the same core benefit: a tight compression seal when closed. In Dallas, that matters during spring storm season when wind-driven rain finds every gap in an old window. An awning window with a properly seated sash and modern weatherstripping will outperform a 30-year-old double-hung in the same opening. We say that as installers who replace both, not as salespeople pushing one product line.
Hopper windows in Dallas basements deserve a warning: if the existing window sits at grade or below, water management is the whole job. The window itself is the last line of defense, not the first. We check the window well, the surrounding grade, and the drainage path before we install. Put a $900 hopper in a well that fills with water and you’ll be back in the same spot in three years. We’d rather tell you that up front than sell a window that fails.
Glass Packages and Frame Materials for Dallas Weather
Dallas gets 230-plus days of sunshine a year and summers that push attic temperatures past 140°F. The glass package on an awning or hopper window matters more here than it does in most markets. Low-E glass (a thin coating that reflects heat while letting light through) is standard on our installations, not an upgrade. We quote it in the base price because a window in Dallas without low-E is a window that fights your air conditioner from April through October.
Frame materials break down like this for the Dallas climate:
- Vinyl is the most common choice for awning and hopper windows. It handles Dallas heat and humidity well, requires no painting, and costs the least. We stock vinyl units from Mr-Glass and ECO Window Systems for most standard-size openings.
- Aluminum is what most older Dallas homes already have, particularly in mid-century neighborhoods. Modern aluminum windows from ES Windows are thermally broken (the inside and outside metal are separated to stop heat transfer), which fixes the condensation and heat-gain problems of old aluminum frames.
- Wood-clad gives you a real wood interior with an extruded aluminum or vinyl exterior. It costs more and is worth it when an awning window sits in a finished space where the trim is part of the room. Therma-Tru and ES Windows both offer clad lines we install regularly.
Impact-rated glass is available for all three frame types. It’s not required for most Dallas homes outside of specific coastal-mapped zones, but if you want the added storm protection or want to quiet street noise, we can quote it. The price difference is real, so we show you both options and let the numbers do the talking.
What The Garrison Code Means on an Awning or Hopper Install
Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas is part of the Garrison Partners family, and every job runs to The Garrison Standard, a set of site rules that has governed our work since 2009. The Garrison Code is the short version of it: show up when you said you would, protect the homeowner’s floors and furniture, keep the site clean at the end of every day, and never leave an opening unsealed overnight. If you’ve been burned by a contractor before, those four rules are what you actually want. They’re what we enforce.
Background-checked, uniformed technicians handle every installation and repair. The person who shows up at your door in Dallas is the person whose name you got when you scheduled. The phone is answered by a live person, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. No voicemail loops, no “we’ll get back to you Tuesday.” If a window fails at 9 p.m. on a Saturday in August, a human picks up the phone.
A meridian is a fixed line you measure everything against. That’s what the name means and how we run every install. The line is the written price and the written guarantee. The work either measures up to what we put on paper, or we make it right.
Awning and Hopper Window Replacement vs. Repair in Dallas
Some awning and hopper windows can be repaired: a crank mechanism that stripped, a hinge that loosened, weatherstripping that compressed. We do repair work, and we’ll tell you honestly when a repair makes more sense than a replacement. Here’s the test we run on every call:
- If the frame is solid and the glass is intact, repair is usually the right call. Crank replacement on an awning window runs $120 to $250 in Dallas, and hinge or hardware replacement is often under $200.
- If the frame is rotted, the glass is fogged, or the window no longer seals, replacement is almost always cheaper over three to five years than repeated repairs. A fogged double-pane unit has a failed seal, and no repair brings back the insulating value.
- If the window is original to a home built before 1980, replacement gets you modern low-E glass, current weatherstripping, and a warranty. Repairing a 50-year-old hopper in a Dallas basement is usually money spent delaying the inevitable.
We don’t sell replacements to people who need repairs. The repair call pays us, too. The principle is simpler: we give you the straight answer and let you decide. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to repairs and replacements alike. If a repair fails within a year, the second visit is free.
Dallas-Specific Installation Notes
Dallas building stock varies block to block, and an installer who treats every awning window the same is going to make mistakes. Here’s what we account for on Dallas jobs specifically:
- Brick veneer and soldier courses. Most Dallas homes built between 1920 and 1980 have brick exteriors. Cutting into brick or matching trim to a soldier course takes care and a mason’s eye. We’ve installed in Lakewood, Oak Lawn, and Preston Hollow where original brickwork dates back decades, and we match the opening, not fight it.
- Foundation movement. Dallas sits on expansive clay that shifts with moisture. Window openings that were square in 1975 are often out of square by half an inch today. We shim and level the window to the opening as it exists now, not as the blueprint says it should be.
- Heat and direct sun on west-facing walls. An awning window on a west-facing Dallas elevation takes brutal afternoon sun from June through September. We spec glass coatings accordingly, and we check that the frame material is rated for the exposure. Cheap vinyl on a west wall will warp. We don’t install it.
- Storm-season water management. Dallas spring storms deliver horizontal rain. Awning windows handle it well when installed correctly, but flashing details matter. We tape and seal every opening to shed water away from the rough opening, not just around the visible trim.
FAQs – Awning & Hopper Windows
How much does it cost to replace an awning window in Dallas?
An awning window replacement in Dallas typically costs $500 to $900 installed, including the window, labor, trim, and disposal. The exact price depends on size, frame material, and glass package. Call (325) 309-2639 for a written quote on your specific window, no obligation and no pressure.
Are hopper windows good for Dallas basements?
Hopper windows are the standard choice for Dallas basement and below-grade openings because they tilt inward and don’t require exterior clearance. The critical factor is drainage around the window well, which we inspect before recommending any install. A properly flashed hopper with modern weatherstripping will last decades if the surrounding grade drains correctly.
Can you install awning windows in a brick house?
Yes, we install awning windows in brick-veneer homes throughout Dallas every week. The process requires careful measurement of the existing opening, matching trim to the brick profile, and flashing that sheds water away from the rough opening. We’ve done this on homes in Lakewood, Preston Hollow, and East Dallas, and the written guarantee covers the full installation, just as it does for our Garden Windows.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a hopper window?
A hopper window with a stripped crank or loose hinge is usually worth repairing for $120 to $250 in Dallas. If the frame is rotted, the glass is fogged, or the window no longer seals, replacement is the better long-term value. We’ll inspect the window and tell you which path makes sense before quoting either option.
How long does awning window installation take?
Most single awning or hopper window installations take 2 to 4 hours from arrival to final caulk line. Larger multi-window jobs are typically completed in a single day. The old window is hauled away and the site is left clean, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation in writing.
Can you match my existing windows?
In most cases, yes. We carry awning and hopper lines from ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, and Therma-Tru, and we can match frame color, grid pattern, and glass tint to the windows you already have. Bring us a photo and the rough dimensions, and we’ll tell you what’s available and what it costs before you commit to anything.
Get a Written Price on Awning or Hopper Windows in Dallas
If you have a basement hopper that’s rusted out, a bathroom window that won’t vent, or a mid-century awning bank that’s overdue for replacement, call (325) 309-2639. We’ll schedule a measurement, walk the opening with you, and hand you a written price. The number on that page is the number you pay, and the work is covered for 365 days in writing. No pressure, no games, no surprises. That’s how we’ve run every Dallas install since 2009.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner at Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas, serving Dallas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.