5 Best Window Companies in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Chicago winters are hard on old windows, and choosing a window company in Chicago usually comes down to trusting a stranger with a full-day job in your home. Review counts on this page run from 120 to 407, and the ratings are not all the same story: the most-reviewed name sits at 4.2 while the top-rated names hold 4.9 or better.

Short answer: GALRON SLIDING DOORS leads on rating, 4.9 across 270 reviews, though it specializes in sliding and patio doors more than full window replacement. For whole-home window installation specifically, HomeBuild Windows, Doors & Siding (4.9, 202 reviews) is Andersen and Pella certified. Expect a free in-home estimate before any project starts.

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The Chicago Window Company Shortlist, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	GALRON SLIDING DOORS	4.9 ★	270	Sliding and patio door repair	View ›
2	HomeBuild Windows, Doors & Siding	4.9 ★	202	Full window and siding replacement	View ›
3	ClimateGuard Windows & Doors - Factory Showroom	4.2 ★	407	Manufacturer-direct windows since 1975	View ›
4	Midwest Windows, Siding & Doors	4.5 ★	255	Custom window and door replacement	View ›
5	Tints of Chicago	5.0 ★	120	Window tinting, residential and auto	View ›

5 Best Window Companies in Chicago (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

GALRON SLIDING DOORS

4.9270 Google reviews

Galron Sliding Doors is a Chicago-based team that specializes in sliding and patio door repair and replacement, along with window screens and interior sliding doors like bifolds and closets. The company runs a 24/7 call center and often repairs a door rather than pushing a full replacement, which reviewers say saves real money.

What people praise

Repairs doors instead of defaulting to a costly replacement
Fast, professional installation reviewers call thorough
Available around the clock for scheduling
Handles pet-resistant screen mesh and specialty repairs

Worth knowing

One reviewer flagged a surprise cost added mid-job, worth confirming the quote in writing upfront

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Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume270 · 92th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown93% 5-star

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Our take: The highest rating on this page and the deepest review base among the door-focused specialists, though it is worth noting this company's core work is sliding doors and screens rather than standard window replacement.

Website +1773-985-4579 Directions

2811 N Pine Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

HomeBuild Windows, Doors & Siding

4.9202 Google reviews

HomeBuild Windows, Doors & Siding installs premium windows, entry doors and siding across Chicago and its suburbs, and holds Andersen Premier Certified Contractor and Elite Platinum Pella Certified status. The company also handles storm-damage repairs and exterior renovation work, with a no-pressure consultation process reviewers mention repeatedly.

What people praise

Andersen and Pella certified, a real manufacturer credential
Reviewers praise careful, damage-free installation crews
Clear, no-pressure sales process with upfront pricing
Handles multi-day, whole-building projects

Worth knowing

Saturday hours are limited to the morning

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume202 · 82th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

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Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick for anyone replacing multiple windows or doing an exterior renovation, backed by both manufacturer certification and a near-perfect rating across 202 reviews.

Website +1224-580-1405 Directions

1830 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

ClimateGuard Windows & Doors - Factory Showroom

4.2407 Google reviews

ClimateGuard Windows & Doors has manufactured replacement windows and doors in Chicago since 1975 and sells direct from a factory showroom, offering a price match guarantee and financing. The company runs an in-home consultation and measurement process before building windows to the homeowner's exact specifications.

What people praise

Decades of local manufacturing history
Price match guarantee and financing options
Sales staff reviewers describe as knowledgeable and helpful
Handles delivery logistics carefully, per reviewers

Worth knowing

Rating trails the rest of the page at 4.2, so read recent reviews closely before booking

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume407 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown70% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed name here by a wide margin and a legitimate manufacturer with real history, but the lower rating means it ranks behind smaller, more consistently praised competitors.

Website +1773-278-3600 Directions

2622 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60639

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Midwest Windows, Siding & Doors

4.5255 Google reviews

Midwest Windows, Siding & Doors is a locally owned Chicago contractor offering custom window, door and siding replacement, including energy-efficient and privacy-focused window solutions. Reviewers mention full-home projects like replacing 14 windows in a single job, along with storm door installation and siding work.

What people praise

AMMA-certified installers trained by the manufacturer
Full warranty covering the installed area
Handles custom privacy and ventilation solutions
Locally owned, which some reviewers specifically value

Worth knowing

A reviewer described a pushy follow-up call after declining a quote, worth setting expectations early on contact preferences

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume255 · 87th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

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Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: A solid mid-pack choice for custom or full-home replacement jobs, with a rating of 4.5 across 255 reviews that reflects mostly strong work alongside a few sales-process complaints.

Website +1773-900-6418 Directions

3256 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Tints of Chicago

5.0120 Google reviews

Tints of Chicago is a mobile window tinting company covering commercial, auto and residential tinting with ceramic film, and comes to the customer's home, office or vehicle rather than requiring a shop visit. The company has over 30 years of combined team experience and offers a lifetime warranty on its ceramic tint work.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across every review on file
Mobile service, no need to visit a shop
Lifetime warranty on ceramic tint
Fast turnaround, often a few hours per job

Worth knowing

Tinting only, not a fit for anyone needing new windows installed

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume120 · 76th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: The only pure tinting specialist on this page, and worth calling specifically for glare, heat or privacy tinting rather than window replacement. The perfect rating across 120 reviews is genuinely rare.

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Mobile Window Tinting, Chicago, IL 60604

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume tracks how many customers rated the business, weighted against the others here. Confidence combines both, so a company with hundreds of reviews outweighs one with a handful at the same rating. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much do windows cost in Chicago? (2026)

Window pricing in Chicago depends heavily on the number of windows, the material (vinyl versus wood-clad), and whether it is a repair, a single replacement, or a whole-home project. Most companies on this page offer a free in-home estimate before quoting a firm price.

Serving all of Chicago

These companies cover Chicago proper along with the surrounding suburbs, from Ukrainian Village to Oak Park and the Chicagoland area more broadly. If you are searching for a window company near me, the companies on this page take calls for in-home visits across the metro.

What to ask before you hire a window company

Is this a repair or a full replacement, and which does my situation actually need?
What window brands and materials do you install, and what’s the warranty?
Can I get a written, itemized quote before work begins?
How long will the installation take, and will you protect flooring and furniture?
Are your installers certified by the manufacturer?
Do you offer financing or a price match guarantee?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these window companies?

We pulled real Google Business listings for window companies in Chicago, then ranked them on rating, review volume, and how recently customers were still leaving reviews.

How often is this list updated?

We refresh the data periodically. This page was last verified in August 2026.

Should I repair or replace an old window in Chicago?

It depends on the damage. Several companies on this page, including Galron Sliding Doors, note that a repair is often cheaper and just as effective as a full replacement for doors and screens.

Do window companies in Chicago offer financing?

Some do. ClimateGuard, for example, advertises financing options and a price match guarantee on its own site.

The bottom line

For a full window or siding replacement, HomeBuild Windows, Doors & Siding is the safest default given its manufacturer certifications and near-perfect rating. If the job is a sliding or patio door, call Galron instead. Get more than one in-home estimate before you sign.

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