Window Replacement Nashville: $300 to $1,650 + Metro Codes
Window replacement in Nashville costs $300 to $1,650 per window installed in HomeAdvisor's 2026 national range, and HomeGuide's national average is $900.
Metro Codes requires a permit when a window changes style or size, but not for glass or storm windows in one- and two-family homes.
Key numbers
- $300 to $1,650 per windowReplacement window, bought and installedHomeAdvisor, Jun 2026
- $900 (low $300, high $8,000)Average per window, installedHomeGuide, Feb 2026
- $517 a windowSurvey of 1,000 homeownersThis Old House, Aug 2026
New windows for a Nashville house? Call the window line and say whether you are keeping the same sizes or changing them.
| Job (national figures) | Published cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement window, bought and installed | $300 to $1,650 per window | HomeAdvisor, Jun 2026 |
| Average per window, installed | $900 (low $300, high $8,000) | HomeGuide, Feb 2026 |
| Survey of 1,000 homeowners | $517 a window; $7,183 for about 7 windows | This Old House, Aug 2026 |
| Labor only | $100 to $500 per window | HomeGuide, Feb 2026 |
| Single-hung window, installed | $450 to $1,500 | HomeGuide, Feb 2026 |
| Replace only the glass, double pane | $300 to $800 | HomeGuide, Feb 2026 |
| Whole house, 8 to 12 windows | $6,000 to $9,000 | HomeAdvisor, Jun 2026 |
National figures; we found no Nashville-specific window price.
Window replacement in Nashville is installing new windows in place of old ones; Metro Codes requires a permit when a window's style or size changes, and HomeAdvisor's 2026 national range is $300 to $1,650 per window.
Do you need a permit to replace windows in Nashville?
When the window changes: Metro Nashville Codes' permit list says a one- or two-family home needs a permit for windows that change style or size, and for glass that makes a window opening smaller or larger. Glass replacement, storm doors and storm windows, and new window screens need no permit in one- and two-family homes. Window guards do need one. Every one of those items needs a permit on other buildings. The list has no line for a same-size, same-style replacement and was last revised in 2011, so confirm with Metro Codes at 615-862-6500 before work starts.
That rule shapes the quote. A same-size, same-style window does not trigger the style-or-size line. Switching a double-hung to a casement, or widening an opening, does not. HomeGuide prices reframing for a size change at $50 to $200 a window on top of the window itself.
Windows for Nashville's hot summers and freezing nights
Nashville International averages 54.1 days a year at or above 90 F and 66.3 nights at or below 32 F (NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals). A window has to handle both, so read the U-factor and the solar heat gain coefficient on the NFRC label, and look for the ENERGY STAR label for your climate zone. ENERGY STAR says certified windows lower energy bills by up to 13% on average when they replace single-pane windows. The IRS window credit ended with 2025 installs.
Lead paint in older Nashville houses
The Census Bureau puts Nashville-Davidson's median year built at 1987, but 40.8% of its housing units were built before 1980. In those older neighborhoods, EPA's RRP rule requires a lead-safe certified firm for any paid window replacement in a home built before 1978. Its exemption for small paint jobs does not apply to windows. Ask for the firm's certificate with the quote.
| What | Nashville | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit needed | Windows changing style or size; glass changing the window area; window guards | Metro Nashville Codes (2011 list) |
| No permit | Glass replacement, storm windows and doors, new screens (1 to 2 family homes) | Metro Nashville Codes (2011 list) |
| Contact | Metro Codes 615-862-6500 | Metro Nashville Codes |
| Housing age | Median year built 1987; 40.8% built before 1980 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020 to 2024 |
| Climate | 54.1 days at or above 90 F; 66.3 nights at or below 32 F | NOAA normals |
Window rules and local conditions for Nashville, from official city, county, state, Census and NOAA pages.
Questions to ask a Nashville window company
- Are the new windows the same size and style as the old ones? If not, who pulls the Metro permit?
- Insert or full-frame installation, and why for my house?
- What are the U-factor and solar heat gain numbers on each window?
- For a pre-1978 house, can I see your EPA RRP firm certificate?
- What does the warranty cover: glass seal, frame, labor?
Fogged glass only? Ask the window line about replacing the glass unit, which Nashville's permit list treats as no-permit work.
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Questions people ask
How much does window replacement cost in Nashville?
We found no Nashville-specific price. HomeAdvisor's 2026 national range is $300 to $1,650 per window installed; HomeGuide averages $900.
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Nashville?
Metro Codes' list requires a permit when windows change style or size in one- and two-family homes; glass replacement and storm windows do not. Confirm with Metro Codes at 615-862-6500.
Do storm windows need a permit in Nashville?
Not in one- and two-family homes, per Metro Codes' permit list. Other buildings need one.
Does the lead paint rule apply in Nashville?
Yes for homes built before 1978. The Census says 40.8% of Nashville housing was built before 1980, and EPA's RRP rule covers window replacement.
Can I replace just the fogged glass?
Often. HomeGuide prices double-pane glass replacement at $300 to $800 per window (2026).
Pricing windows in Nashville? Call the window line and say whether sizes will change.
- 1Call the line
- 2It rings a local company
- 3They give you the price
Before you book
- License numberAsk for it, then check it with the state board.
- Written priceGet the visit fee and the job price in writing before work starts.
- Proof of insuranceAsk for the certificate, especially for roof, tree and electrical work.
Sources (13)
- HomeAdvisor: Window Installation Cost (2026-06-17)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Window Replacement Cost? (2026) (2026-02-05)
- This Old House: Window Replacement Cost (2026-08-11)
- HomeGuide: Window Glass Replacement Cost (2026) (2026-02-03)
- Metro Nashville Codes: List of building projects which may or may not require a permit (revised 2011) (2011-04-04)
- Metro Nashville Codes (checked 2026-10-11)
- U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2020 to 2024, Table B25035 Median year structure built, Nashville-Davidson (balance) (checked 2026-10-11)
- U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2020 to 2024, Table B25034 Year structure built, Nashville-Davidson (balance) (checked 2026-10-11)
- NOAA NCEI: U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020 (Nashville International, USW00013897) (checked 2026-10-11)
- ENERGY STAR: Residential Windows, Doors and Skylights (checked 2026-10-11)
- IRS: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (checked 2026-10-11)
- EPA: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (checked 2026-10-11)
- 40 CFR 745.83: Definitions (eCFR) (checked 2026-10-11)
Call the window line in Nashville
Have the address, how many windows, roughly what size, what frame material you want and whether any are on upper floors. The company will set up a measure and quote before anything is ordered.
Free call to an independent company in your area that takes this kind of work.