How Much Does a Window & Door Replacement Cost in Canada?
Replacing windows and exterior doors is one of the highest-ROI improvements for Canadian homeowners — reducing energy bills, improving comfort, and qualifying for rebates under federal and provincial programs.
National Average Range (2026)
$5,000 – $25,000
Your actual cost depends on city, scope, materials, and contractor. Scroll down for city-specific estimates.
Project Timeline
1–3 weeks
Typical window & door replacement timeline
Permit Required?
Usually Not
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Cost Breakdown
Approximate budget allocation for a typical window & door replacement.
| Cost Category | % of Budget |
|---|---|
| Window Units | 55% |
| Labour (Removal & Install) | 25% |
| Exterior Capping & Trim | 10% |
| Interior Trim & Paint Touch-up | 7% |
| Disposal & Contingency | 3% |
What Affects the Cost?
- ✓ Number of windows — most quotes are per-unit; average home has 10–15 windows
- ✓ Window style — fixed vs. casement vs. double-hung vs. slider
- ✓ Glass package — double vs. triple pane; low-E coating; argon fill
- ✓ Frame material — vinyl (most affordable) vs. fibreglass vs. aluminum-clad wood
- ✓ Canada Greener Homes Grant — up to $5,600 in rebates for qualifying energy-efficient windows
Window & Door Replacement Cost by Canadian City
Renovation costs vary significantly by city. Select your market for a detailed guide.
Toronto, ON
$7,000 – $33,000
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Mississauga, ON
$6,000 – $31,000
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Brampton, ON
$6,000 – $31,000
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Vaughan, ON
$6,000 – $31,000
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Markham, ON
$6,000 – $31,000
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Richmond Hill, ON
$6,000 – $31,000
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Oakville, ON
$7,000 – $33,000
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Burlington, ON
$6,000 – $30,000
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Hamilton, ON
$5,000 – $26,000
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Barrie, ON
$5,000 – $26,000
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Guelph, ON
$5,000 – $26,000
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Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
$5,000 – $25,000
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London, ON
$5,000 – $24,000
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Oshawa, ON
$5,000 – $27,000
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Whitby, ON
$6,000 – $28,000
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Ajax, ON
$5,000 – $27,000
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Peterborough, ON
$5,000 – $23,000
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Kingston, ON
$5,000 – $23,000
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Belleville, ON
$4,000 – $21,000
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Trenton, ON
$4,000 – $21,000
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Picton, ON
$4,000 – $22,000
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Brantford, ON
$4,000 – $22,000
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St. Catharines, ON
$5,000 – $23,000
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Niagara Falls, ON
$5,000 – $23,000
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Windsor, ON
$4,000 – $21,000
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Greater Sudbury, ON
$4,000 – $22,000
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Thunder Bay, ON
$4,000 – $21,000
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Cobourg, ON
$4,000 – $22,000
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Brockville, ON
$4,000 – $21,000
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Cornwall, ON
$4,000 – $20,000
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Ottawa, ON
$5,000 – $26,000
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Vancouver, BC
$7,000 – $35,000
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Burnaby, BC
$7,000 – $34,000
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Surrey, BC
$7,000 – $33,000
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Kelowna, BC
$6,000 – $30,000
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Abbotsford, BC
$6,000 – $29,000
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Victoria, BC
$7,000 – $33,000
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Calgary, AB
$6,000 – $28,000
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Edmonton, AB
$5,000 – $26,000
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Winnipeg, MB
$5,000 – $23,000
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Montréal, QC
$5,000 – $25,000
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Halifax, NS
$4,000 – $22,000
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Saskatoon, SK
$5,000 – $23,000
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Regina, SK
$5,000 – $23,000
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