Sealed Tight, Hung
Right, Lasting Decades
Doors and windows that don't close right, leak air, or stick are draining your energy bill and frustrating your daily life. RO replaces failed units with properly sized, properly sealed, and properly insulated installs — interior doors, exterior doors, single windows, or whole-house replacements.
Door & Window Replacement
Guide
What It Is
Door and window work covers new installations, replacements, and repairs. Includes interior doors (hollow or solid core), exterior doors (steel, fiberglass, wood), French and patio doors, sliding glass doors, single-hung and double-hung windows, casement and awning windows, and bay/bow windows. Installation is everything — the best window on the truck still leaks if the opening isn't flashed and sealed correctly.
When You Need It
Common triggers: drafty windows, condensation between panes (seal failed), windows that won't open or close, doors sticking or not latching, rotting frames, broken glass, security upgrades (impact-rated for storms), or aesthetic upgrades. Old single-pane windows can lose 25–35% of a home's heating/cooling — replacement pays back over years in energy savings.
Cost Drivers & Lead Times
The unit is only part of it. An insert replacement — new window dropped into the existing frame — goes fast. A full-frame replacement, where we take the opening back to studs and re-flash it, is a much longer job, and it's the honest answer when the sill or jamb is rotted. What we find behind the trim decides which one you get, and we'd rather show you the rot and re-quote than trim over it. After that, anything non-standard moves the number: odd sizes, arched and specialty shapes, custom colors, and impact-rated glass all cost more and take longer to arrive. Exterior doors add threshold, jamb, and hardware work on top of the slab itself. Plan on 2–4 weeks lead time for stock units and 6–12 weeks for custom — that's calendar, not labor, and it's usually the longest stretch of the project. A single replacement is 2–4 hours on site; a whole-house window job runs 2–5 days, and that is enough work to justify the drive — we take window jobs across South Carolina and into North Carolina and Georgia.
Why It Matters Here
Humid summers and hard cold snaps both work on a window, and the swing gets wider the further up into the foothills you go. Dual-pane low-E units, installed correctly, hold their efficiency for 20–30 years. Cheap units or a sloppy install lose it in 5–8, and you feel that in comfort before you see it on the bill. We install with foam insulation around the frame, proper flashing tape, and silicone caulk inside and out — not just nailed in and trimmed over.
Door & Window Replacement Gallery
Warning
Signs
Condensation between window panes
The seal between panes has failed and moisture is inside. The window is no longer insulating properly. Replacement is the only fix — the seal can't be repaired.
Drafts felt around windows or doors
Air is leaking through the frame, weatherstripping, or improperly installed insulation. New weatherstripping fixes minor leaks; major drafts often mean the unit needs replacement or reinstallation.
Windows or doors hard to open or close
Frame has shifted (settling), hardware is failing, or the unit has swelled with humidity. Sometimes a simple adjustment fixes it; sometimes the unit needs full replacement.
Visible rot at frame or sill
Water has been getting into the frame structure. Once rot is visible, surrounding framing is also likely affected. Replacement and re-flashing prevent further damage.
Cracked, broken, or fogged glass
Single broken pane in a dual-pane unit means the whole unit needs replacement (you can't just replace one pane). Cracks let in water and air.
Locks don't engage properly
Door has shifted out of square, hardware is failing, or strike plate is misaligned. Adjustments often fix it; sometimes a new door is needed if the existing one is beyond adjustment.
Energy bills suddenly higher
Failing windows are often the cause. Compare your bill to last year — a sudden jump with no other changes points to envelope problems (windows, doors, insulation, or roof leaks).
Maintenance
Tips
Our
Process
Measure & Order
Existing units measured precisely (rough opening, not just visible glass). Replacement units ordered to fit — typically 2–4 weeks lead time for stock items, 6–12 weeks for custom.
Remove Old Unit
Trim removed carefully (saved for reuse if good condition). Old unit cut free and removed without damaging surrounding wall. Existing flashing and underlayment inspected for hidden water damage.
Prep Opening
Rough opening cleaned and squared. New flashing tape installed at sill and jambs to direct any future water away from the framing. Insulation around opening checked.
Install & Seal
New unit set into opening, plumbed and squared, fastened per manufacturer specs. Foam insulation around frame (not just fiberglass batt — foam seals air better). Caulked inside and out with quality silicone.
Trim & Test
Interior trim reinstalled or replaced. Exterior trim caulked at all joints. Locking mechanism, weatherstripping, and operation all tested. Cleanup includes removing old unit and any debris.
What Drives the Number
Prices are estimates for Upstate SC — get a real quote for your project.
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