A Pella quote can come in at a few hundred dollars a window or at more than $3,000, and both numbers can be right. Pella sells five main window lines, in vinyl, fiberglass and wood, through showrooms, in-home consultations, Lowe’s and lumberyards. This guide lays out what each line costs installed, what Pella’s own prices leave out, what the warranty covers today, and what reviewers say, so you can judge a Pella quote on its merits.
The short answer: Pella windows cost about $300 to $3,500 per window installed on average, according to HomeGuide’s cost guide. Pella’s own replacement cost page puts installed prices at $800 to $1,600 per window for vinyl, $1,100 to $2,200 for fiberglass, and $1,100 to $2,200 and up for wood. The line you choose sets the price more than anything else: Encompass and the 250 Series are vinyl, Impervia is fiberglass, and Lifestyle and Reserve are wood.
Forshaw of St. Louis is a Marvin dealer. We don’t sell Pella, which gives us a stake in this question. Pella is a well-known, respected window maker, and for plenty of homes one of its lines is a good fit. We’ll show you what Pella costs, where each line fits, and which Marvin line to price beside it.
Have a Pella quote in hand? Bring it to our Frontenac or Ellisville showroom, and we’ll price the matching Marvin windows for the same openings so you can compare them line by line. Call (314) 993-5570.
Pella windows cost by series
Pella’s product line sets the price first. Encompass and the 250 Series are the vinyl lines, Impervia is fiberglass, Lifestyle is the mid-range wood line, and Reserve is the custom wood line. HomeGuide’s cost guide gives these prices per window for each line, with and without installation:
| Pella line | What it’s made of | Window only | Installed cost per window |
| Encompass | Vinyl | $200–$900 | $300–$1,400 |
| 250 Series | Vinyl | $350–$850 | $450–$1,350 |
| Impervia | Duracast fiberglass | $300–$1,700 | $400–$2,200 |
| Lifestyle Series | Wood interior, aluminum-clad exterior | $300–$1,500 | $400–$2,000 |
| Reserve (Traditional and Contemporary) | Wood and aluminum-clad wood | $1,300–$3,000 | $1,400–$3,500 |
The materials column comes from Pella’s own product pages and warranty documents. What each line is built for:
- Encompass. HomeGuide calls it a budget-friendly vinyl line. Pella says it’s made from high-grade vinyl with a precision welding process “to help it resist warping and twisting.”
- 250 Series. A step up in vinyl. Pella calls it “a great-looking vinyl window that’s stronger and more energy efficient than ordinary vinyl.” Our guide to fiberglass vs. vinyl windows covers how vinyl compares with other materials.
- Impervia. Pella’s fiberglass line, made from a material Pella calls Duracast. Fiberglass costs more than vinyl and is chosen for strength and low upkeep.
- Lifestyle Series. Pella’s mid-range wood line. The frame is softwood treated with Pella’s EnduraGuard wood protection, and the exterior is clad with aluminum. Pella offers triple-pane glass, sound-control glass, its patented Rolscreen retractable screen, and blinds and shades built into the glass. For energy efficiency, Pella says the line meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR guidelines in all 50 states, and its tagline calls Lifestyle the “#1 Performing Wood Window and Patio Door for the combination of energy, sound and value.”
- Reserve. The top of Pella’s wood lineup, in a Traditional style and a Contemporary style. Pella says “custom sizes, grille patterns and designs, finishes, wood types and glass options are available.”
Pella’s own replacement cost page, updated in May 2026, runs higher at the low end: $800 to $1,600 per window installed for vinyl and $1,100 to $2,200 for fiberglass and for wood, with wood going higher. Modernize’s 2026 guide runs lower. Different guides, different samples. The only number that counts for your home is a written quote for your openings.
What Pella’s online prices leave out
Pella shows an “Online Price” on some of its shop pages, and those numbers look low beside the ranges above. On Pella’s wood window page, a Lifestyle Series double-hung window is listed at $647.16, an awning window at $653.65 and a picture window at $528.23. Reserve windows show no price.
Those are prices for the window alone. Pella’s product pages say so directly: “Product only. When you purchase a window, door or replacement part online, your order will arrive with the product only. Installation is not included.” Installation, removal of the old window, trim and finishing all come on top.
Pella window prices by window type
Window style is the second big price driver. Picture windows don’t open, so they cost the least to build, while bay and bow windows join three or more units and cost the most. HomeGuide’s installed prices by style, across Pella’s lines:
| Style | Installed price per window, depending on size |
| Sliding | $300–$1,500 |
| Double-hung | $500–$2,500 |
| Picture | $500–$2,000 |
| Casement | $500–$3,000 |
| Bay or bow | $600–$3,500+ |
Not every window type comes in every line, and the top of each range is where the larger sizes and the wood lines sit. Ask which line each quoted window belongs to.
What a whole house of Pella windows costs
A typical home has about 10 to 12 windows, according to ConsumerAffairs. Multiply HomeGuide’s installed ranges by 12 and the totals look like this:
| Pella line | 12 windows installed |
| 250 Series | $5,400–$16,200 |
| Impervia | $4,800–$26,400 |
| Lifestyle Series | $4,800–$24,000 |
| Reserve | $16,800–$42,000 |
The ranges are wide because they run from small standard windows to large, custom ones with upgraded glass. Most projects land somewhere in the middle. The line you pick is the biggest lever you control, and the mix of window types is the second. Our St. Louis replacement window cost guide compares brands and materials for local projects.
What moves a Pella quote up or down
Two Pella quotes for the “same” windows can land far apart, and neither has to be wrong. The difference is usually in what the quote includes:
- The line, type and size of each opening. A large Reserve casement and a small 250 Series slider are different products at different prices. A quote is a list of windows, not one price times a count.
- Glass and options. Triple-pane glass, sound-control glass, built-in blinds or shades, the Rolscreen screen, exterior colors, interior finishes, grilles and hardware all add to the price.
- Insert or full-frame. With an insert, the new window goes into the existing frame. A full-frame replacement takes the old window out down to the rough opening. Pella’s own cost page says full-frame “generally costs more due to additional labor and materials.” Our guide to insert vs. full-frame replacement explains how to tell which you need.
- Installation labor. According to HomeGuide, installation runs $100 to $500 per window, based on two installers spending about an hour per window on the ground level. Second-story openings, tight access and repairs add time.
- Who sells and installs it. Pella’s cost page says quotes typically include “labor, removal of existing windows and installation of new units,” but the scope “can vary based on factors like finish work, repairs or permit requirements.” Compare what each quote covers, not only the total.
Where Pella windows are sold
Pella sells its windows several ways. According to Pella’s where-to-buy page, you can book a free 90-minute in-home consultation, talk to a specialist “at a Pella showroom, Lowe’s store or lumberyard,” hire a Pella Certified Contractor, or order online to “measure, select, order and install yourself.” Pella says it has “over 200 showrooms across North America.”
The channel affects both the price and the job. You’ll find different installation terms, labor warranties and service after the sale depending on where you buy. Whichever route you take, ask each seller to name the exact line on the quote, who installs the windows, and who stands behind the installation.
What Pella’s warranty covers
Pella’s warranty is one of its main selling points, and it’s worth reading closely because the terms change when a home is sold. For Pella wood windows bought on or after December 1, 2020, which covers Lifestyle and Reserve, Pella’s written warranty works like this in an owner-occupied single-family home:
| What’s covered | While the original buyer owns and lives in the home | After the home is sold |
| Wood, cladding paint crack or peel (away from the coast), non-laminated glass | Limited lifetime | Transferable 10 years from the original sale date |
| Hardware, screens, blinds and shades | 10 years, transferable | Remainder of the 10 years |
| EnduraClad exterior paint, chalk or fade | 10 years, transferable | Remainder of the 10 years |
| EnduraClad Plus exterior paint, chalk or fade | 20 years | Transferable 10 years from the original sale date |
| Labor for repair or replacement | 2 years | Remainder of the 2 years |
Pella defines “limited lifetime” as “for as long as the original purchaser of the Pella Wood Product owns and occupies the home.” Rental homes are treated as commercial and get 10 years of basic coverage. Pella’s warranty page also says product warranties “cover the cost of labor for the first two (2) years.”
The other lines follow the same pattern. Pella’s Impervia warranty covers the Duracast frame “for as long as you own your home,” with the paint finish and other non-glass parts at 10 years. Pella’s vinyl warranty for the 250 Series and Encompass covers non-glass parts for as long as the original buyer owns and lives in the home, with the glass at 20 years, transferable. In each case, the lifetime coverage becomes a 10-year warranty from the original sale date once the home changes hands.
What this means in practice: if you plan to stay in your home for the long haul, Pella’s lifetime coverage is a real benefit. If you might sell within 10 years, the next owner inherits what’s left of 10 years. Read the warranty for the exact line on your quote, and ask the seller who covers the installation work. Pella’s warranties are posted on its warranties page.
What Pella reviews say
Pella gets strong marks from product testers and mixed marks from customer review sites, and most of the difference comes down to the buying and installation experience rather than the window.
- Product testing. Consumer Reports calls Pella “one of the leading manufacturers and marketers,” with windows in “multiple replacement and new construction lines” in double-hung, casement, awning and bay styles, and it tests several Pella lines in its replacement window ratings.
- Customer reviews. On ConsumerAffairs, the subjects reviewers mention most are staff, customer service, price, punctuality and speed, and installation and setup. The site’s editor lists nationwide availability, custom and specialty windows, and financing as pros, and price and limited online availability as cons.
- Installation. Consumer Reports makes the point that applies to every brand: “Even the best windows won’t deliver the look or comfort you expect if they’re installed incorrectly.” It also notes that buying and installing through the same company makes it clear who’s responsible if a problem comes up later.
When you read Pella reviews, separate comments about the window from comments about the sale, the schedule and the crew. The second group depends on who sold and installed the windows, so choose your seller and your window installers as carefully as you choose the line.
Are Pella windows worth it?
Pella windows are worth it when the line fits the home and the plan. Here is where each line tends to fit:
- Encompass and 250 Series fit a budget-driven project, a rental or a home you plan to sell in a few years, where vinyl’s lower price matters most.
- Impervia fits a buyer who wants a strong, low-upkeep fiberglass window without wood inside.
- Lifestyle Series fits a buyer who wants a real wood interior at a mid-range price, and who values features like the Rolscreen screen or blinds built into the glass. See how it compares in our Marvin Elevate vs. Pella Lifestyle comparison.
- Reserve fits custom and historic work where sizes, wood species, grilles and detailing matter. Our Marvin Ultimate vs. Pella Reserve comparison goes through it in detail.
It’s worth pricing an alternative when the lifetime warranty is the main reason you’re choosing Pella but you may sell within 10 years, when the quote is for a line you didn’t ask for, or when two Pella quotes for the same openings are far apart. In each case, a second quote for a comparable line from another maker shows you what the Pella price is buying.
How to read a Pella quote
Before you compare Pella quotes, or put one next to another brand, check that each one spells out:
- The exact line and window type for every opening, such as “Lifestyle Series double-hung,” not just “Pella windows.”
- Insert or full-frame replacement, opening by opening.
- The glass package: double- or triple-pane, Low-E coatings, sound-control glass.
- Options: blinds or shades between the glass, the Rolscreen screen, exterior color and finish (EnduraClad or EnduraClad Plus), interior finish, grilles and hardware.
- Installation: removal of the old windows, trim, interior and exterior finishing, and haul-away.
- Warranty: which Pella warranty applies to the line, and who covers the installation work and for how long.
- Timeline from order to install.
If two quotes match on all of these points, you can compare them fairly. If they don’t, they’re pricing different jobs.
What to price beside each Pella line
Every Pella line except the vinyl ones has a Marvin counterpart built for the same buyer. Since Marvin is what we sell, our ask is simple: price both. The pairings below match on construction:
| Pella line on your quote | Marvin line to compare | What they share |
| Pella Encompass or 250 Series (vinyl) | Marvin Essential | Marvin makes no vinyl window. Essential is Ultrex fiberglass inside and out, a step up in material and in price |
| Pella Impervia | Marvin Essential | Both are fiberglass inside and out |
| Pella Lifestyle Series | Marvin Elevate | Both put wood on the inside with a low-maintenance exterior: aluminum cladding for Pella, Ultrex fiberglass for Marvin |
| Pella Reserve Traditional | Marvin Ultimate | Wood interiors with clad or wood exteriors, the widest custom range in each brand |
| Pella Reserve Contemporary | Marvin Ultimate or Marvin Modern | Contemporary profiles, large glass and narrow frames |
For a clean, modern look, Marvin’s newest collection is also worth seeing. Vivid combines an Ultrex fiberglass exterior with a fiberglass-reinforced composite interior, in casement, awning and direct-glaze windows.
This Old House’s 2024 survey of window buyers puts Marvin at $400 to $1,925 per window installed, a range that overlaps Pella’s wood and fiberglass lines. The way to know which is the better value for your home is two written quotes for the same openings. That’s what we’ll give you. For the full brand-to-brand picture, see our Marvin vs. Pella comparison and are Marvin windows worth it?
Why price your windows with Forshaw
Forshaw of St. Louis has been family-owned since 1871, and we sell and install Marvin windows and doors across the St. Louis area.
- See the windows working. Our Frontenac showroom (825 S. Lindbergh Blvd) and Ellisville showroom (15977 Manchester Rd) have Marvin Essential, Elevate and Ultimate windows you can open and close side by side.
- An itemized, written quote to take home. Every opening, every option and the installation, line by line.
- One company from measuring to trim. We install the Marvin windows we sell, insert or full-frame, and our own team finishes the trim.
- Bring your Pella quote. We’ll walk through it with you and price the matching Marvin line for the same openings.
Compare Pella and Marvin in person. Visit our Frontenac or Ellisville showroom, or call (314) 993-5570 to set up a free consultation. Learn more about Marvin windows in St. Louis.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Pella windows cost installed?
Pella windows cost about $300 to $3,500 per window installed, according to HomeGuide. The window alone runs about $200 to $3,000, and installation adds about $100 to $500 per window. Pella’s own replacement cost page gives installed ranges of $800 to $1,600 for vinyl, $1,100 to $2,200 for fiberglass, and $1,100 to $2,200 and up for wood. The vinyl lines sit at the low end and Reserve at the top.
Which is more expensive, Pella or Andersen?
Andersen runs slightly higher, but the two overlap. HomeGuide puts Pella at $300 to $3,500 per window installed and Andersen at $400 to $4,000, and calls Andersen “just slightly more expensive than the Pella brand.” The line you choose matters far more than the brand. Our guide to Andersen windows cost breaks down Andersen’s series the same way.
Do Pella windows cost less than Renewal by Andersen?
Pella’s range starts lower. HomeGuide puts Pella at $300 to $3,500 per window installed and Renewal by Andersen at $1,500 to $5,000, with Renewal sold as a full-service package. A Pella Reserve quote can overlap Renewal’s range. Our article on why Renewal by Andersen windows cost what they do explains Renewal’s pricing.
How much are windows for a 2,000 square foot home?
Expect about 10 to 12 windows in a home that size, based on ConsumerAffairs’ count. At HomeGuide’s installed range for Pella’s Lifestyle Series, 12 windows would come to roughly $4,800 to $24,000. The line, the window types, and whether you need insert or full-frame replacement decide where your project lands.
Should I buy Pella windows at Lowe’s or from Pella?
Pella sells through its own showrooms and in-home consultations, through Lowe’s stores and lumberyards, through Pella Certified Contractors, and online. Whichever you use, compare quotes for the same line with the same options, and check who installs the windows and who covers the labor. The installation terms can differ more than the window price.
Do Pella windows have a lifetime warranty?
Yes, for the original buyer who owns and lives in the home. Pella’s wood, fiberglass and vinyl warranties give limited lifetime coverage on the main parts in an owner-occupied single-family home. When the home is sold, that coverage becomes a transferable 10-year warranty counted from the original sale date. Labor is covered for 2 years.
What’s the difference between Pella Lifestyle and Reserve?
Reserve is Pella’s custom wood line, with more sizes, wood types, grilles and finishes, and it costs more: about $1,400 to $3,500 per window installed, against $400 to $2,000 for Lifestyle, according to HomeGuide. Lifestyle is Pella’s mid-range wood line with an aluminum-clad exterior. Our Marvin Ultimate vs. Pella Reserve and Marvin Elevate vs. Pella Lifestyle comparisons cover each line in depth.
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