Window Replacement Cost in Maryland: 2026 Eastern Shore Prices
Window replacement on Maryland's Eastern Shore costs $400 to $1,200 per window installed in 2026, and $4,500 to $8,500 or more for a typical whole-house job of 8 to 10 windows. A vinyl double-hung with Low-E glass and argon fill runs $500 to $700 installed. To get your exact number, book a free in-home estimate and we'll measure every opening.
Updated October 2026 by the Precision Exteriors team, Cambridge and Salisbury. MHIC #166640.
What each window style costs installed
All prices include removing the old window, installation, trim and cleanup.
| Style | Installed price per window | Where it makes sense |
|---|---|---|
| Double-hung | $450 to $700 | Most rooms; both sashes tilt in for cleaning |
| Casement | $500 to $900 | Storm-facing walls; tightest seal when closed |
| Sliding | $400 to $650 | Wide openings next to walkways and decks |
| Awning | $450 to $750 | Above or below a picture window for airflow |
| Picture (fixed) | $300 to $800 | Views and light, no ventilation |
| Bay | $1,500 to $3,500 | Living rooms and kitchens, adds a seat or shelf |
| Bow | $2,000 to $4,500 | Wide water views |
| Specialty shapes | $500 to $1,500+ | Arched, round, octagonal, triangular |
For how each style works and opens, see our window types guide.
Frame material changes the price more than anything else
Vinyl ($400 to $800 per window) is what we put in most Eastern Shore homes. It doesn't need paint, it won't rot, and salt air doesn't corrode it. ProVia Endure is the vinyl window we install most, and the vinyl replacement windows page covers the lines we carry.
Fiberglass ($600 to $1,200) moves less with temperature than vinyl, so the seals stay tighter through hot summers and cold snaps. It's the upgrade for homeowners who want the longest-lasting frame and are willing to pay for it.
Wood ($800 to $1,500) looks right on older and historic houses, but in Bay humidity it needs paint or stain on a schedule or it swells and rots. We recommend it mainly where a historic designation calls for real wood.
Aluminum ($400 to $700) is the one we steer people away from near the water. It corrodes in salt air and conducts heat, so it sweats in winter.
Four things that move your quote up or down
Insert or full-frame. An insert (pocket) window goes into the existing frame and costs less. Full-frame replacement strips the opening down to the framing so rot can be repaired and the opening flashed properly. It costs more, and it's the right call when the old frame is soft or out of square. We tell you which one each opening needs after we look at it.
Odd sizes. Every window we order is built to that opening's measurements. Older Shore houses rarely have two openings the same size, which is why we measure each one instead of ordering to a single dimension.
Glass package. Low-E coating and argon fill are standard on the prices above. Impact-rated glass for exposed waterfront walls adds cost. Look for the ENERGY STAR label rated for your climate zone, which you can check on ENERGY STAR's windows criteria page.
House age. In homes built before 1978, federal rules treat every window replacement as lead-paint work, no matter how small. The contractor has to be certified under the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule and follow lead-safe practices on the job. The EPA's RRP page for contractors explains what that means for you. If your house was built before 1978, ask every contractor you're comparing for their RRP firm certification.
What a real whole-house job looks like
On Taylors Island we replaced 14 windows on a waterfront home with ProVia Endure vinyl units, ENERGY STAR certified, Low-E glass with argon fill. Every opening was measured on its own, the perimeters were foam-insulated and air-sealed instead of stuffed with fiberglass, and sills and heads were flashed before the exterior trim went on. See the Taylors Island window project for the full scope.
2026 change: the federal window tax credit is gone
Through 2025, qualifying windows could earn up to $600 a year under the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. The IRS says the credit covers property placed in service before December 31, 2025, so windows installed in 2026 no longer qualify. Older cost guides that subtract the credit from the price are out of date. The IRS credit page has the current wording.
Will new windows lower my energy bill?
It depends on what you have now, and we won't put a savings percentage on your house without seeing it. Going from single-pane wood to insulated vinyl is a big step. Replacing ten-year-old double-pane vinyl is a small one. Fogged double-pane units, where the seal has failed, fall in between. If you're replacing in phases, start with the north- and west-facing windows and any with fogged glass.
Timeline and payment
Custom windows usually take 4 to 6 weeks to arrive after you approve the estimate. Installation runs 30 to 60 minutes per window, so most 8 to 10 window homes are done in 1 to 2 days, room by room. Financing is available with up to 24 months at no interest and payments from $99 a month, subject to credit approval. See financing options.
Window replacement cost FAQs
Get your exact price: book a free window estimate or call (443) 675-6485.