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Window installation in Burbank almost always involves more than swapping glass. Because so much of the city’s housing stock predates 1978, most jobs require a lead-safe work-practice plan and a Title 24 energy compliance path on top of the actual install. That combination changes the timeline, the permit process, and the price. We handle all of it. If you’re planning window work on a Burbank home, call (817) 686-2228 and we’ll walk you through exactly what your house needs before you spend a dollar.
We’re the Window Installation team at Meridian Windows & Doors, and we work in Burbank every week. From the Magnolia Park ranch houses to the hillside homes off Olive Avenue, we know the framing, the stucco reveals, and the inspection process here. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, and it does not move at the door.
Why Meridian Windows & Doors Is Burbank’s Preferred Window Installation Company
Burbank homeowners tend to ask hard questions before signing anything, and we respect that. Elliot Vance, who leads our team, built the company on a simple rule: the price goes on paper before the first screw turns. Every quote is a fixed, written line-item price. If something changes mid-job that we didn’t anticipate at the walkthrough, we eat it, not you. That’s The Garrison Code our crews operate under, and it’s been that way since 2009.
Our technicians arrive in uniform, background-checked, and on time. Call any hour and a live person answers. Not a voicemail loop. Not a call center that takes a message. One of our people picks up. For a city like Burbank where homeowners have been burned by no-show contractors before, that detail matters more than any slogan.
And we stock eight manufacturer lines: PGT, CGI, CWS, ViewLux, and more. That means if your Burbank home needs a specific frame depth, a particular U-factor for a Title 24 performance path, or a custom size to fit a 1950s rough opening, we spec the right product instead of forcing whatever is in the warehouse. Your guarantee is written for 365 days from completion. If the work fails within that year, we return at no charge. That’s the Done Right Promise, on paper, every job.
Window Installers in Burbank
Window installers in Burbank do the work of taking your existing windows out cleanly, preparing the rough opening, setting the new unit level and square, sealing the perimeter, and trimming out the interior and exterior. In a city with as many pre-1978 homes as Burbank, a proper installer also manages the lead-safe containment setup, the Title 24 documentation, and the Burbank Building & Safety inspection once the job is complete. We handle all three so the project doesn’t stall.
Pricing for this work in Burbank typically runs $450 to $1,100 per window installed, depending on the unit and the framing condition. Standard single or double hung replacements in a newer tract home fall toward the lower end. Custom casement units in an original 1950s stucco opening, where we rebuild the jamb and replace the sill pan, run higher.
What the Crew Actually Does
The crew protects the floor and the work area before cutting anything. On pre-1978 homes, that means plastic containment barriers and a HEPA vacuum on site. We remove the old sash and frame, square up the opening with new wood bucks where needed, set a sill pan, install the new unit, foam and seal the perimeter, and reinstall trim. Then we walk you through the work before we clean up and leave.
When a Burbank Homeowner Needs It
You know it’s time when windows rattle in the frame, condensation builds between the panes, or the room won’t hold temperature between HVAC cycles. Burbank summers hit the high 90s, and old single-pane aluminum frames leak heat into the house all afternoon. If the original windows date to the 1960s or earlier, a full replacement usually returns more comfort per dollar than a repair.
Casement Windows in Burbank
Casement windows in Burbank are one of the more common upgrades we install in older ranch and hillside homes, because they crank outward and seal tight against the frame when closed. That compression seal makes them a strong choice for blocking the dry heat and the occasional Santa Ana wind gusts that push dust and hot air against window openings all over the city. For a pre-1978 home with original sliders, swapping to casements usually delivers the most noticeable difference in comfort and noise reduction.
Expect to pay $650 to $1,400 per casement window installed in Burbank, depending on size, frame material, and whether the rough opening needs re-squaring. A standard 24-by-48 inch vinyl casement in good framing sits at the lower end. A larger three-foot unit with low-E glass and a custom sill pan in a stucco wall runs higher. Every estimate is written and fixed before work begins.
Why the Seal Matters Here
Casements seal on all four sides with a compression gasket when the sash locks. Slide-by windows, which are common in Burbank’s mid-century homes, leave small air gaps even when fully closed. In August, those gaps add up. Casements close against the frame like a door against a weatherstrip, which is why we recommend them so often for west-facing bedrooms in the Magnolia Park and Rancho areas.
Where They Fit a Burbank Ranch
Burbank ranch homes often have wide window banks that look good with picture windows, but the operable units on either side should seal hard. A common layout we install is a fixed picture window flanked by two casements. It gives you the view without the air leakage, and the operable units actually open far enough to catch the evening breeze that comes down from the Verdugo Mountains.
Trusted Brands We Service in Burbank
We’re authorized to install and replace products from PGT, CGI, CWS, and ViewLux, among the eight manufacturer lines in our portfolio. For Burbank specifically, that means we can order impact-rated frames from PGT or CGI when a hillside home wants extra wind protection, and we can spec ViewLux vinyl units when the priority is value without losing the low-E coating. Because we work with these manufacturers directly, we aren’t locked into a single brand’s lead time or a single frame profile. If your home’s rough opening is out of square, we order the custom size from the right manufacturer instead of shimming whatever stock unit is fastest.
Common Window Installation Problems We See in Burbank Homes
- Original stucco reveals that aren’t square. Burbank’s 1950s and 60s construction was often framed fast, and after 60 years the rough openings have settled. Standard stock units don’t fit, and a homeowner who ordered them before demo gets stuck with a two-week re-order delay. We measure every opening before ordering anything.
- Lead-paint containment skipped on pre-1978 homes. Most of Burbank’s housing stock falls under the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. If a contractor skips the containment plan and Burbank Building & Safety flags it, the job stops until clearance testing is done. We file the lead-safe plan with the permit before demo day.
- Title 24 energy compliance missing from the permit application. Burbank enforces California’s energy code, and the plan-check desk rejects permits without documented U-factor and SHGC values for the new glass. We handle the Title 24 prescriptive path or performance calculation as part of the job, before the first inspection.
- Failed sill pans on sliders and casements. Burbank gets a real rainy season, and many original installs never had a proper pan flashing under the window. Water finds the seam, runs into the wall cavity, and rots the framing below the window. We set every new unit on a fresh sill pan and seal the perimeter top and sides.
Pricing for Window Installation in Burbank, CA
Most full window installation projects in Burbank run $450 to $1,400 per window installed, with the total depending on window style, frame material, and the condition of the existing openings. A basic single-hung vinyl replacement in a newer home sits at the lower end. A custom casement with low-E glass in a 1950s stucco opening, where we rebuild the jamb and file a Title 24 package, sits at the upper end. If your home was built before 1978, add $150 to $400 per job for the lead-safe containment and clearance process.
What changes the price at the walkthrough? Out-of-square openings that need re-framing. Rotted sills that must be rebuilt. Two-story access that requires scaffolding. We spell all of that out in the written estimate, so there’s no surprise line item after demo. Call (817) 686-2228 and we’ll give you a fixed written price for your specific house.
We Also Serve Cities Near Burbank
Our team covers Window Installation in Burbank and the surrounding communities, including Glendale, West Hollywood, Altadena, and Beverly Hills. Each of those cities has its own permit desk and its own housing mix, and we handle the local requirements for all of them. If you’re in a neighboring city and planning window work, the same written-price rule and 365-day guarantee apply.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Window Installation in Burbank
Yes. Burbank Building & Safety requires a permit for window replacement when the opening is being altered or when the home falls under pre-1978 lead regulations. The permit application includes a Title 24 energy compliance package, either prescriptive or performance-based, showing that the new glass meets California’s U-factor and SHGC standards. We handle the permit paperwork, the Title 24 documentation, and the scheduling of inspections as part of the job. Call (817) 686-2228 and we’ll tell you exactly what your house triggers before anything is filed.
Almost certainly yes. Homes built before 1978 in Burbank fall under the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, which requires a certified firm to use lead-safe work practices on any window replacement that disturbs painted surfaces. That means plastic containment, HEPA vacuuming, and clearance testing after the work is done. If a contractor skips this step and Burbank Building & Safety catches it, the job stops until containment is redone. We file the lead-safe plan with the permit before demo day, and the clearance test is part of our standard pre-1978 scope. Call (817) 686-2228 to get a written scope for your specific home.
Plan on three to six weeks from signed contract to final sign-off. The first week covers measuring, ordering, and pulling the permit. Custom-sized units for older Burbank homes typically take two to three weeks to arrive from the manufacturer. Installation itself is usually one to three days for a full house, depending on how many windows and how much jamb rebuilding the openings need. Add a day or two for the Burbank inspection and any correction items. We sequence the permit filing, the order, and the inspection together so the project doesn’t stall between phases.
They will, but the honest answer is that window replacement alone rarely delivers the 40-to-50-percent savings some sales pitches claim. What new low-E units do well in Burbank’s summer heat is cut the direct solar gain through the glass and stop the air leakage around old, worn frames. A typical single-story ranch with original single-pane aluminum sliders can expect a measurable reduction in cooling load, especially on west-facing walls that take the full afternoon sun. The comfort difference is usually immediate and obvious. The payback on energy savings alone is more modest. For exact numbers on your house, call (817) 686-2228 and we’ll walk through it at the estimate.
Almost nothing, if the walkthrough was done right. The three things that genuinely change scope mid-job are rotted framing hidden behind the old window, out-of-square rough openings that need re-framing, and two-story access that requires scaffolding. In Burbank, rotted sills are the most common surprise, especially on homes where the original install never had sill pan flashing. Our written price includes the work we can see and inspect at the walkthrough. If we open a wall and find rot that was impossible to detect from the outside, we show it to you, photograph it, and give you a written change order before any additional work proceeds. We don’t do handshake change orders, and we don’t bill for surprises we should have caught at the estimate. The free estimate is the time to ask every question you have. Call (817) 686-2228 to schedule yours.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner at Meridian Windows & Doors, part of the Garrison Partners family. We install and replace windows throughout Burbank and the surrounding Los Angeles communities, with a written price and a 365-day guarantee on every job.