Whole-house window replacement in Olympia typically costs $8,000 to $28,000, depending on the number of openings and whether you choose vinyl, fiberglass, or wood-clad frames. PrimeGuard Exteriors installs energy-efficient replacement windows across Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater — flashed and sealed for one of the wettest corners of the South Sound, and backed by a 2-year workmanship warranty plus the manufacturer’s warranty.
Olympia’s housing stock is older than most of the region — craftsman and mid-century homes near South Capitol, Bigelow, and the Eastside still carry original wood or single-pane aluminum windows, and even 1980s homes around the westside are on their second or third decade of builder-grade glass. In a city that sees some of the heaviest rain in the Sound, tired windows do not just leak heat — they let moisture into the wall.
Vinyl windows deliver the best value: low-E double-pane glass, no painting, excellent performance for the price. Fiberglass windows add stiffness, slimmer frames, and a longer life. Wood-clad windows keep the interior character that matters in Olympia’s older neighborhoods while putting weatherproof cladding on the outside. For historic districts we help you pick profiles that respect the original look.
Plan on $8,000 to $28,000 for a whole house, driven by opening count, frame material, glass package, and insert versus full-frame installation. Because rot is common in older Olympia homes, we inspect every opening at the estimate — if a frame needs full-frame replacement instead of a cheaper insert, you will know before you sign, with photos and an itemized written quote.
Like-for-like replacements in the existing opening generally do not need a permit in Olympia. Changing an opening size or egress requirements does. We confirm with the city before starting, and rules differ slightly in Lacey and Tumwater.
Yes. Wood-clad and select vinyl lines offer grid patterns and profiles that keep the period look while upgrading to insulated low-E glass. We will help you choose units that fit the neighborhood.
Manufacturing usually takes three to six weeks after final measurement; installation itself is one to three days for most Olympia homes.
We document it with photos and price the repair before proceeding. Catching rot at the window opening is far cheaper than letting it spread into sheathing and framing.
Yes — warm-edge double-pane glass keeps the interior surface warmer, which is what stops the morning sweat common in Olympia’s damp climate. Persistent whole-house humidity may also need ventilation improvements, and we will tell you honestly which is which.
The manufacturer’s product warranty on the windows themselves, plus PrimeGuard’s 2-year workmanship warranty on the installation. Exact terms are confirmed in your written proposal.
South Capitol, Bigelow, the Eastside and Westside, plus Lacey, Tumwater, and north Thurston County. Family-owned, second-generation, and we answer the phone — every time. Call (253) 365-9322 or use the form below for a free estimate.
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We are family-owned and second generation. Our owner’s father ran a siding crew for 14 years, and he started on the jobsite himself at 15. Today PrimeGuard runs two crews across the South Sound — siding, replacement windows, doors, trim and exterior paint.
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PrimeGuard Exteriors LLC · 10710 Sierra Dr E, Puyallup, WA 98374 · (253) 365-9322 · WA UBI 606223270
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