How much do window frames cost in 2026?
A uPVC frame with HR++ glass and installation costs €800 to €950 per piece in 2026. Per square metre you end up at €750 to €1,400, depending on the material and the glass. A door frame is more expensive (€1,500 to €2,200) and a sliding patio door is a category of its own (€3,500 to €10,000). For a terraced house where everything is replaced, the total price is usually between €9,000 and €13,000. These are guide prices: the real price depends on custom work, the type of glass and accessibility, and you only know it for sure with a tailored quote.
What does a window frame specialist cost per hour and per m2?
Guide prices per type of job. What you pay follows from the quote; the condition of the work decides most of it.
| Type of job | Guide price 2026 | What makes the difference |
|---|---|---|
| uPVC window frame with HR++ glass | €800 - €950 per piece | standard white, including installation and VAT |
| uPVC frame in wood look or with triple glazing | €950 - €1.100 per piece | |
| Large window frame made to measure | €950 - €2.500 per piece | the price rises steeply with the size |
| Door frame with front door | €1.500 - €2.200 per piece | |
| Sliding patio door | €3.500 - €10.000 per piece | depending on width, number of sections and whether it is lift-and-slide |
| Frames per square metre | €750 - €1.400 per m² | including HR++ glass, installation and VAT; the lower bound is standard white uPVC |
| All frames of a terraced house | €9.000 - €13.000 total | including front door, sometimes a sliding patio door |
Hourly rate
€45 - €75per hour
Call-out charge
€0 - €75
with a complete frame job, travel is almost always in the project price; it is only charged separately for a loose repair or measuring visit
What makes up the price?
Labour
roughly 25 to 35% of the quote, including measuring and finishing inside and outside
Materials
roughly 60 to 70%; the glass is the largest part of that
Call-out charge
usually 0%, included in the project price
This falls under the standard VAT rate of 21%, on both labour and materials. The reduced rate of 9% only applies to painting, plastering, wallpapering and the insulation of floors, walls and roofs in a home older than 2 years, plus cleaning work inside the home. If that kind of work is part of the same job, only that part is charged at 9%. The Dutch tax authority publishes the conditions that apply.
What determines the price?
- Material: uPVC is the cheapest, aluminium and hardwood are clearly higher
- Type of glass: HR++ is the standard, triple glazing costs more but insulates better
- Size and shape: a large or non-rectangular frame is custom work and weighs heavily
- A tilt-and-turn window or a door in the frame is more expensive than a fixed window
- Accessibility: frames on an upper floor or at the back require scaffolding or a ladder lift
- Finishing: is the plastering or panelling inside and outside repaired, or do you do that yourself
- Removing the old frames, and for homes from before 1994 the chance of asbestos in the sealant or panelling
What will your job cost exactly?
These are indicative market prices, not a quote. Post your job for free and get replies from window frame specialists near you, so you know exactly where you stand.
Post your job for freeFrequently asked questions
How much does one uPVC frame cost including installation?
Expect €800 to €950 for a regular window frame in standard white, including HR++ glass, installation and VAT. If you choose a wood look or triple glazing, that comes to about €1,100 per piece. Large made-to-measure frames go up to €2,500.
Is uPVC or wood cheaper?
uPVC is cheaper to buy and needs no repainting afterwards. Wood is more expensive and must be painted every five to eight years, but it can be repaired and suits an older or protected facade better. With wood, count a few painting rounds over twenty years before comparing the two.
Do I get a subsidy on new window frames?
Not on the frame itself, but on the glass. HR++ and triple glazing qualify for ISDE subsidy, provided you combine it with at least one other insulation measure and reach the minimum surface area. Do the subsidy check on your own address first, then you know where you stand before requesting quotes.
How long does replacing window frames take?
The installation itself goes quickly: an experienced crew usually does the frames of a terraced house in one to two days. The lead time is the long part. Frames are made to measure, and between measuring and installation there are in practice six to twelve weeks.
Can I have my frames renovated instead of replaced?
Often yes. For wood rot in a few spots, a timber repair or replacing only the bottom sill is much cheaper than a new frame. Ask about it explicitly when requesting quotes, because a company that only supplies new frames will not suggest it on its own.
Does the reduced 9% VAT rate apply to installing window frames?
No, you pay 21% VAT on this, on labour as well as materials. The reduced 9% rate is limited to painting, plastering, wallpapering and the insulation of floors, walls and roofs in a home older than 2 years, plus cleaning work inside the home. If the same professional also does that kind of work as part of your job, that part may be charged at 9%. Ask for a quote that lists the parts separately, so you can see which rate applies to what.
Where these amounts come from
The amounts on this page come from the Dutch price guides below and from the Belastingdienst, accessed on 11 August 2026. Prices go up, so check at the source before you decide anything. Spotted something that is out of date? Email info@jouwpro.nl and we will fix it.
Do you work as a window frame specialist yourself?
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