Window Installation Staten Island, NY — Worry-Free, Anti-Caulk & Walk Done Right
Window Installation Staten Island, NY — Worry-Free, Anti-Caulk & Walk Done Right
Our Exclusive Thermal Break 60 Installation System, High-End Materials and Elite Installers Guarantee a Flawless Outcome
For many Staten Island & New Jersey window companies, the name of the game is speed. Their goal is to install your windows as fast as possible, so they can collect the check and move on to the next job.
To race through your window installation project as quickly as they can, these companies utilize what’s called a Caulk & Walk installation
Here are the steps for Caulk & Walk window installation:
1. The installer removes your old window from the frame.
2. He slaps your new window into the frame.
3. He secures it with a few screws and cheap caulk.
4. Wash, rinse, and repeat for your remaining windows.
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Caulk & Walk is the “lazy man’s” window installation – anyone who watches a 10-minute YouTube video could perform the same level of window installation. As a result, Caulk & Walk can (and 100% will) lead to HUGE issues like poor energy efficiency, leakage, and premature window replacement.
It’s no wonder Caulk & Walk window companies advertise $189 windows. It’s easy to quote a dirt-cheap price if you skip 90% of the proper window installation steps!
At Windows And Doors By The Men With Tools, this kind of corner cutting is a cardinal sin. That’s why we’re Staten Island & New Jersey’s only Worry-Free, Anti-Caulk & Walk window-installation company.
When you hire a window installer, you’re paying good money to improve your home. We consider your business an honor and a privilege. As such, we’ve taken EVERY possible action to guarantee you a flawless window installation.
Exclusive Thermal Break 60 Installation System
Windows And Doors By The Men With Tools owner, John Kolbaska, has over 25 years of industry experience, with 18 of those years coming as a professional window installer. Tapping into his vast experience and knowledge, he distilled his exact step-by-step process into a comprehensive 60-point checklist that we utilize on each and every window we install.
We don’t simply remove your old window and stick a new one in the existing frame. We meticulously strip the entire window cavity bare, reconstruct where necessary, apply proper insulation and flashing, and utilize a precise replacement method that ensures the tightest and straightest fit.
Example: Most window companies let windows free float within the rough opening. This can create crooked installation and gaps. We, however, install wood shims in at least six separate points between the window and opening (Step 34). This makes make for a perfectly level, airtight window.
Here’s another example: Steps 44-48 involve our drip-cap installation process. A drip cap goes over the top piece of trim on a window to prevent moisture. A lot of window companies consider drip caps optional – but not Windows And Doors By The Men With Tools. We install them on every single window to keep water away.
Other steps in our window installation process:
- Complete removal of existing frames and moldings (Step 22)
- Full inspection of opening for water and termite damage (Steps 26)
- Secure screws every 4” to 6” (Step 33)
- Insert spray foam insulation in the space between the window and framing cavity 1-1/2′′ deep (Step 35)
- Fill all nail holes in molding and extension jambs (Step 39)
- Install flashing tape over flange on the side jambs and header (Step 42)
As you can see, we mean it when we say we follow an EXACT step-by-step installation process on every window. It’s how we GUARANTEE the tightest, straightest, and longest-lasting fit.
We Have Deep Pockets for the “Little” Details
The small details make a HUGE difference in the overall quality of your window installation. That’s why we pay two to four times more for the “little things,” such as higher-quality screws and caulk.
Here’s a comparison of what we pay versus what other window companies pay (based on industry averages) for three “small” yet vital materials…
Screws
What They Use: Drywall Screws
- Cost: $6.97 per 1lb box
What We Use: Stainless Steel Screws
- Cost: $16.84 per 1lb box
- Price Difference: 2.4x more
Why We Pay More: Drywall screws are meant for interior usage and rust when exposed to water. Using them to install windows is a recipe for a loose fit and leaks – we’ve even seen windows fall out of the frame due to flimsy and rusty drywall screws! Stainless steel screws, however, are heavy duty, never rust, and FIRMLY secure your windows in place – for life.
Spray Foam
What They Use: Off-the-shelf spray foam, fiberglass insulation, or NOTHING at all
- Cost: $3.98 per can
- $1.00 (fiberglass insulation)
- Cost: $0.00 (no insulation)
What We Use: OSI QUAD® Foam
- Cost: $11.98 per can
- Price Difference: 3x more
Why We Pay More: Cheap spray foam typically has low insulating properties, can absorb moisture, and may break down over time. Fiberglass insulation stuffed into the cracks is even less effective, and it also absorbs water like a sponge. OSI QUAD Foam has an incredible R-Value and is a closed-cell material that does not absorb moisture. It’s also extremely flexible and will not crack or dry out.
Exterior Caulk
What They Use: Cheap sealant meant for home interiors
- Cost: $2.58 per tube
What We Use: OSI QUAD® Max Window Sealant
- Cost: $9.28 per tube
- Price Difference: 3.5x more
Why We Pay More: A dirty industry secret is that some window companies use cheap bathroom silicone during window installation. This can cause many problems, since bathroom silicone is not meant for exterior use. OSI QUAD Max Window Sealant is made specifically to handle the harsh outdoor elements windows are exposed to, so it’s all we use.
At Windows And Doors By The Men With Tools, no detail gets left behind. We consider everything. And we do it because when you sweat the “small stuff,” it leads to BIG results.
What Does Window Installation Cost in Staten Island, NY?
Most homeowners ask this question first, so here is the honest picture. When the window purchase is bundled with labor, window installation in Staten Island usually runs about $150 to $300 per window. Labor-only retrofits on older homes typically run $250 to $500 per window, depending on framing, trim and accessibility. Your final installation cost depends less on the brand sticker and more on what our crew finds inside the opening.
Several factors move your installation cost up or down:
Insert versus full-frame installation (full frame handles rot but takes longer)
Condition of the rough opening: water damage, termite damage, out-of-square frames
Interior trim and casing: plaster walls in older Staten Island homes need extra care
Second-story or hard-to-reach openings that require additional setup
Glass package and energy upgrades you select for the new windows
Our window installation Staten Island NY crews measure every opening, walk you through the options, and hand you a written price on the first visit — window, labor, trim and cleanup bundled together, with financing available. Many a windows installation service quotes a low headline number, then bills trim, hauling and cleanup as extras. We bundle everything into one written price so the number you see is the number you pay.
Still choosing windows? Browse the replacement windows we hand-selected for Staten Island and New Jersey homes — and pair them with the installation system they were built for.
Ready for real numbers? Request your free window installation estimate and we will bring samples, measure every opening and price the whole job in writing.
We Pay Our Window Installers Top Dollar, Too
Companies that Caulk & Walk typically hire out inexperienced subcontractors and pay them a dirt-cheap wage per window installed. That only adds to the corner cutting, since the subcontractor must install as many windows as fast as possible just to put food on his family’s table.
That’s just not fair – to you or the window installer.
At Windows And Doors By The Men With Tools, we employ top talent and pay them their worth. Each of our lead window mechanics has over 10 years of installation experience (our most experienced lead has almost 30 years!). They’re passionate about the craft, and they are absolutely meticulous in their work.
Our wages are 33-50% higher than the industry average. We also provide excellent benefits and payout big bonuses to those who go above and beyond. In short, we ensure our installers are well-compensated, so they can take the time to perform your installation perfectly.
A True DOUBLE Lifetime Warranty
We stand behind our work. It’s that simple.
This is why your window installation comes with a lifetime guarantee on labor, materials, and homeowner mishaps. No matter what the problem is – and no matter when it occurs – you can trust that we will take care of everything for you… always at a cost of $0.00.
Because when you choose Windows And Doors By The Men With Tools, you aren’t just a one-off customer… you’re a lifelong member of our Windows And Doors By The Men With Tools family. As such, we ensure you’re taken care of for LIFE.
Bottom Line: We Do Window Installation RIGHT
Here’s the truth: The best windows in the world – even Andersen, Pella, and our own line of ThermaLast Windows – will perform terribly if they’re installed using Caulk & Walk tactics.
With our Exclusive Thermal Break 60 Installation System, higher-quality “small” materials, and exceptional installers, Windows And Doors By The Men With Tools is Staten Island & New Jersey’s Worry-Free, Anti-Caulk & Walk window-installation company. Sure, that might not make us the cheapest. And it might not make us the fastest, either. But it absolutely makes us the company that can perform your replacement window installation 100% RIGHT the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Window installation labor in Staten Island usually runs about $150-$300 per window when bundled with the window purchase, or $250-$500 per window as a labor-only retrofit depending on the age of the home. Home Exteriors by The Men With Tools bundles the window, labor, trim, and cleanup into one written price on the first visit, with financing available. Older Staten Island homes with wood frames or plaster may need additional trim work, which the installer can flag during the free estimate.
Most window installations take 30-60 minutes per window for the install itself, plus 10-15 minutes per window for inside trim and cleanup. A crew of two from Home Exteriors by The Men With Tools can typically install 6-10 windows in a single day. The company uses its own employees rather than subcontractors, so the crew that measures your windows is the same crew that installs them - a key quality advantage.
In Staten Island (New York City), a permit is generally not required for like-for-like window replacement where the size and style of the opening are not changing, but a permit is required if you are enlarging the opening or changing the window style. Home Exteriors by The Men With Tools handles permit paperwork as part of the project when one is needed. The NYC Department of Buildings requires that all window installations meet the energy code even when no permit is pulled.
Home Exteriors by The Men With Tools is among the highest-rated window installation companies in Staten Island, with a 4.9 Google rating and more than 15,000 installations completed since 2013. The company uses its own crews (not subcontractors), installs premium brands including Andersen, Pella, and Marvin, and stands behind the work with its Worry-Free Guarantee. The owner is the President of the Home Improvement Contractors Association of Staten Island.
Look for a window installer who uses their own employees (not subcontractors), is licensed and insured, offers a written warranty on both the product and the labor, and gives you a written price on the first visit. Home Exteriors by The Men With Tools meets all of these criteria and is licensed in New Jersey (license #2010105-DCA) and rated A+ by the BBB. Asking for local references in your specific Staten Island neighborhood is also a good idea.
Insert installation fits the new window inside your existing frame, which is faster and more affordable when the frame is square, dry and solid. Full-frame installation removes everything down to the rough opening so the crew can repair rot, re-insulate and rebuild the trim — the right choice when a frame is water-damaged or you are changing the window’s size or style. Keep in mind that enlarging an opening in Staten Island requires a permit, which we handle for you when one is needed.
We install premium brands including Andersen, Pella and Marvin, our exclusive ThermaLast line built for efficiency, and value-oriented vinyl options. Each brand has strengths: Andersen and Marvin lead in material quality, Pella offers a wide style range, and ThermaLast delivers standout thermal performance for the price. During your free estimate we compare brands side by side for your openings, your budget and your efficiency goals, and the written price covers everything.
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On time, courteous, respectful and friendly crew. Addressed any concerns that I had in a professional manner. Great price. Quality product and high quality clean workmanship. This is the type of service that is very hard to come by today. Highly recommended!
Finally, a company I can trust! Thank you so much for your impeccable work and awesome attitude. It’s so greatly appreciated. One thing I can say with certainty, you can sleep well knowing that your job will be handled by professionals. John, you rock!
From the getgo the salesperson was on time, knowledgeable and friendly. The crew who came to put in my new window were professional and cleaned up before they left. The window I chose is beautiful. No hot or cold air penetrating this window.
Yes! Found exactly what I was looking for. Needed it very quickly. They were very cooperative and helpful even with my immediate need. The product was promised and delivered on time! I found their selection terrific and their customer service top notch.
John and his crew were absolutely amazing. You always have reservations when hiring someone but those concerns were quickly allayed once I met John. I had two entry doors changed and I couldn't be happier with the work. I intend to use them again...
This company is amazing. I searched all of NJ for a replacement window company and got three quotes which were ridiculous. I found The Men With Tools on Google and gave it a shot. Not only were they cheaper but their work was amazing. Highly recommend.
On more than one occasion, members of their staff have gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional customer service, from rushing a re-order to providing product samples. Their work ethics are outstanding and I highly recommend them to all our clients.
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