Van Window Installation Cost: 5 Owners Reveal Actual Costs
Key takeaways
The average cost to have a window professionally installed in a van is $300 to $1,200. The price variation comes from the installer labor fees which range from $75 to $125 per hour on average.
Here are quotes directly from van owners and installers discussing the specific costs associated with van window install projects.
What Two Professional Window Installers Say
“We charge $300 per window.” – Jostalli
“One of my Transit customers was at the shop yesterday. She did her own roof fan cut out / install but hired out windows in the rear doors and I think one other window. She is a very nice person, definitely not at all wealthy – and she felt that $1200 was a very good price for the work.” – HarryN
What Two Van Owners Were Quoted for Professional Window Installs
“The only local installer I’ve been able to find (I’m in Vermont) estimated $1000 – $1200 for the two windows” – Stargazer
“Quoted $800 per window by one installer and $700-1000 (depending) by another. I have Motion Windows: passenger and driver T-sliders, plus two rear windows.” – Sarah-C
What Two Van Owners Paid for Professional Window Installs
“I had three windows installed (two MB OE fixed rear and one CR Lawrence T-vent in slider) for $1800 total including materials, tinting, and sales tax.” – Robert-NE
“I had a local RV shop place the 2 bunk windows… They quoted me $1200, based on the amount of hours they estimated it would take. When I picked the van up it was $800 total for both. $100/hr.” – Ytirach C.
How Many Hours of Labor Can You Really Expect to Pay for a Window Installation?
Price for Standard Windows
Standard-style windows like those available from the factory (that do not require additional framing) cost much less to install.
Labor Cost Breakdown
- Time to template, mark, cut, and clean edges – 2-4 hours
- Time to fit & install the window – 30 minutes to an hour
- Total hours – 2.5 to 5 hours
- Total cost – $187.5 (2.5/hrs @ $75/hr) to $625 (5/hrs @ $125/hr)
Price for Aftermarket Windows
Aftermarket windows with multi-layer glass or plastic like those from Arctic Tern provide better insulation and features than standard van windows but often require additional framing to be added to the interior of the van to accompany the added thickness of the window.
Labor Cost Breakdown
- Time to template, mark, cut, and clean edges – 2-4 hours
- Time to frame interior of window – 1-2 hours
- Time to fit & install the window – 30 minutes to an hour
- Total hours – 3.5 to 7 hours
- Total cost – $262.5 (3.5/hrs @ $75/hr) to $875 (7/hrs @ $125/hr)
Van Window Installation Cost Expectations
Expect to pay between $300 to $1,200 per window. The key factors are the hourly rate charged by the window shop and how efficient and experienced the installers are.
To avoid spending upwards of a thousand dollars, find a shop on the lower end of the hourly rate range (can be difficult depending on where you live), and ask the shop for a breakdown of the expected time based on tasks before agreeing to the project.