How much does a PVC window cost in 2026 (prices by size)

“How much does a PVC window cost?” is a different question from “how much does it cost to redo all the windows and doors in a house”. Here we’re not talking about a quote for the whole home, but about the unit price of a single window: a bedroom window to replace, a broken window, a single unit to swap out. It’s a legitimate, specific question, and it deserves a concrete answer.

In this article you’ll find indicative ranges updated for 2026 for PVC windows, broken down by size and type, plus an honest explanation of what makes the price go up or down. A necessary premise: every figure you read is an order of magnitude and a market range, not a quote. The real price depends on the exact configuration, the area and the timing. No serious supplier will give you a price to the last penny without seeing the opening.

Why a PVC window doesn’t have “a price”

A PVC window is a composite product: profile, glazing unit, hardware, seals, any colour or wood-effect foil, and — where applicable — installation. Each of these items carries weight. Two windows of the same size can cost twice as much as each other depending on how they’re made.

That’s why, when you search “how much does a PVC window cost”, the useful answer isn’t a flat figure but a range by product band and size. Serious windows and doors comply with the product standard EN 14351-1 (mandatory CE marking) and, if installed to a proper standard, with UNI 11673 on qualified installation. These are the references that separate a certified product from an impulse purchase.

If you want to understand what’s inside a PVC window before thinking about price, we have a complete guide to PVC windows and doors that explains chambers, profile and glazing without unnecessary jargon.

Indicative ranges by size and type (window only)

The table below shows 2026 market ranges, given as an example, for the window only, supplied (profile + glazing + hardware + seals), white, installation excluded. Sizes are given as width x height (cm) and are among the most common.

Type and size	Sashes	Standard band (indicative)	Upper band / triple glazing (indicative)
Window 60x120	1 sash	€220-340	€340-480
Window 80x120	1 sash	€260-400	€400-560
Window 100x120	2 sashes	€360-520	€520-720
Window 120x140	2 sashes	€430-620	€620-850
Window 140x140	2 sashes	€500-700	€700-950
French window 80x230	1 sash	€420-600	€600-820
French window 120x230	2 sashes	€600-880	€880-1,200

These figures are orders of magnitude, VAT and installation excluded, referring to a PVC window with tilt-and-turn opening, a multi-chamber profile and low-E glazing. The low end of the range corresponds to basic products made correctly; the high end to full configurations (higher-performance profile, triple glazing, better hardware). Below the stated minimums, something is usually being cut.

An important note: the price per unit grows less than proportionally with size, but grows a lot with the number of sashes and the glazing quality. A 2-sash window doesn’t cost double a 1-sash window of the same surface area: the extra workmanship on the central joint and the additional hardware add to the cost, but don’t double the base.

What raises or lowers the price of a single window

Here are the items that genuinely move the price of a window, from the most to the least impactful.

Item	Effect on price (indicative)	Notes
Profile (70 / 76 / 82 mm)	From base to +30-50%	More chambers and greater depth = more insulation and more cost
Double vs triple glazing	+15-30%	Triple weighs more and needs suitable hardware
Colour / wood effect	+8-20%	Foil or coloured mass finish; white is the base
Hardware (security, tilt-and-turn)	+5-20%	Locking points, basic or higher anti-intrusion level
Special glazing (acoustic, satin, safety)	+10-40%	Depends on type and thickness
Qualified installation (UNI 11673)	Separate item	Not included in the table ranges; costed separately

The profile: 70, 76 or 82 mm

The profile is the “skeleton” of the window. A 70 mm profile is the entry level, a 76 mm is the very common mid-range band, an 82 mm is the choice for high thermal performance. The more the depth and number of chambers increase, the better the insulation and the higher the price. If you want to see the concrete differences between systems, our comparison of Salamander profiles goes into detail on the German systems we use.

The glazing: double or triple

The glazing is often more than 80% of the window’s surface area, so it matters a great deal. A double low-E glazing unit with argon fill is the honest 2026 standard. Triple glazing makes sense in cold climate zones or for those aiming for maximum comfort, but it raises the price and the weight. It isn’t automatically “better” everywhere: it depends on the zone and exposure. We’ve written a dedicated guide on the relationship between thermal insulation, the Uw value and climate zones.

Colour and wood effect

White is the base. A coloured window or one with a wood-effect foil (oak, walnut, anthracite) costs more because it adds a process and a material. It’s an indicative premium in the order of +8-20%, varying by colour and by side (exterior only or both sides).

The hardware

The hardware determines opening, tightness and security. Tilt-and-turn is now the standard. The locking points and any basic anti-intrusion level have a contained but real impact on the final price.

A single window: how much installation really weighs

If you’re buying just one window, installation weighs proportionally more than on a batch. Bringing in an installer for a single opening means paying for the callout, removal of the old unit, fixing and sealing on a single piece: the fixed cost isn’t “spread” over several windows.

Installation is a cost item in its own right, not included in the table ranges. Installation to UNI 11673 ensures air and water tightness and protects your investment; a rushed installation undermines even the best window. Here we’re simply flagging it as an item: this isn’t an installation guide, but it’s worth knowing it exists and that it matters.

Indicative example: a bedroom window

For a concrete idea, let’s take a 100x120 cm, 2-sash window, mid-range configuration (76 mm profile, double low-E argon glazing, tilt-and-turn hardware, white):

• Window only, supplied: order of magnitude €360-520 (indicative, VAT and installation excluded)
• Same window with triple glazing and anthracite exterior colour: €520-720 (indicative)
• Installation of the single unit: a separate item, to be costed in the quote

These are 2026 market ranges, given as an example, not a guaranteed price. They help you understand the order of magnitude before asking for a real quote.

PVC, and the other materials?

PVC is often the choice with the best price-to-performance ratio for a single window, but it isn’t the only option. If you’re also considering wood for aesthetic reasons, our honest comparison of PVC and wood for windows helps you understand where one or the other makes more sense. If instead you want to see our range, you’ll find everything on the PVC windows and doors page and in the general overview of our windows and doors.

When it’s NOT worth buying a single window

Buying a single unit makes sense in many cases, but in some it’s an inefficient choice. Here’s when it’s worth stopping to think.

• When you’ll need other windows soon anyway. If you’re going to replace 4-5 units within a year, ordering them as a single batch reduces the weight of fixed costs (callout, management, installation) compared with buying them one at a time. We have a dedicated article on the quote for the whole home: how much it costs to replace all the windows and doors in a house.
• When a very low price is hiding cuts. An offer well below market minimums for a window almost always means something’s been sacrificed: non-low-E glazing, basic hardware, a profile with unclear marking, minimal installation. Be wary of “too good to be true”: a window is a technical product, not a discount bargain.
• When the existing window is still recent and sound. If the frame is recent and still performs well, sometimes a targeted intervention (seals, adjustment, glazing replacement only) makes more sense than a whole new window. “New” isn’t always the right answer.
• When the aesthetics need to stay consistent with the rest. Replacing a single window on a façade with old windows can create inconsistency. In that case, consider whether a coherent phased plan makes more sense.

How to get a reliable price

To turn the indicative ranges in this article into a reliable figure, you need a few pieces of data: exact opening measurements (width x height), number of sashes and opening type, desired profile, type of glazing, colour, and whether installation is included or not. With these elements, a quote becomes genuinely comparable.

If you want to know what to check to avoid being caught out, read our guide on what to check in a windows and doors quote: it helps you distinguish a serious offer from one written to look cheap.

FAQ

How much does a 1-sash PVC window cost? For small sizes such as 60x120 or 80x120, the indicative order of magnitude for 2026 is €220-400 for the window only, standard configuration, VAT and installation excluded. With triple glazing or colour, the price rises. These are market ranges, not guaranteed prices.

How much does a 2-sash PVC window cost? A 2-sash window such as 100x120 or 120x140 sits, as an example, between €360 and €850 depending on profile, glazing and colour, always window only and installation excluded. Size and glazing move the price more than the number of sashes on their own.

Is triple glazing worth it on a single window? It depends on the climate zone and exposure. In cold areas and for acoustic comfort it can be worthwhile; elsewhere, double low-E glazing is already an excellent standard. Triple glazing raises the price by roughly 15-30%. We go into this in Uw and climate zones.

Is installation included in these prices? No. The ranges in the table are for the window only, supplied. Installation is a separate item and, on a single unit, weighs proportionally more than on a batch. It’s worth asking about it explicitly when comparing quotes.

Why do two identical-looking windows cost different amounts? Because “identical” to the eye doesn’t mean identical inside: profile, glazing, hardware and seals all vary. A much lower price almost always corresponds to one of these items being cut. Compliance with EN 14351-1 and CE marking are the first things to check.

Can I buy just the window and have someone else install it? Technically yes, but be careful: an unqualified installation can compromise tightness and performance, and complicate warranties. If you separate supply and installation, make sure whoever installs it works to UNI 11673.

In summary

A PVC window doesn’t have “a price”, it has a range that depends on size, profile, glazing, colour and hardware. For the window alone, the 2026 orders of magnitude range indicatively from a few hundred euros for a small 1-sash unit to over a thousand for a triple-glazed French window — always as a market range, installation excluded, and never as a certain price.

Want a real number for your window, not a range? Send us the measurements and configuration: request a quote and get a price built around your window, with certified CE German Salamander profiles and fully Italian-run management.