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Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 870,000 people

Window replacement cost in Charleston, SC

Most homeowners pay $2,500 – $4,150 (mid-range, typical $3,200, before sales tax), 3% below the national average and in line with the South Carolina average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,500 – $4,150Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 6 · before sales tax
Typical: $3,200
Labour $1,040Materials $2,153Work hours: 21.4

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Price levels in Charleston, SC

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$2,900
$2,250 – $3,750
$950$1,949
Mid-range$3,200
$2,500 – $4,150
$1,040$2,153
Premium$8,250
$6,450 – $10,700
$2,278$5,989

Why prices in Charleston, SC are different

Labor is about 33% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Charleston, SC area cost about 10% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 3% below the national figure and in line with the South Carolina average.

Charleston, SC ranks 85 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does window replacement cost in Charleston, SC?

A mid-range job typically costs $3,200 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,500 – $4,150. Basic is about $2,900 and premium about $8,250.

Is window replacement more expensive in Charleston, SC than elsewhere in South Carolina?

Charleston, SC: in line with the South Carolina average of $3,200. Labor is about 33% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Charleston, SC area cost about 10% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 3% below the national figure and in line with the South Carolina average.

How does Charleston, SC compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Charleston, SC ranks 85 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,300.

How much of the price is labor in Charleston, SC?

About 33% at the mid-range level, around 21 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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