GOLDEN VALLEY, MN — WINDOW REPLACEMENT & INSTALLATION
Window Replacement for Golden Valley's Mid-Century Homes
Most Golden Valley homes went up between 1950 and 1970, the ramblers near Sweeney Lake and Theodore Wirth Park, the split-levels in Brookview and Winnetka Heights, the Tyrol Hills classics, and most still have windows from that era, or cheap inserts dropped into failing frames. Lakeside Exteriors is an owner-led, Minnesota-licensed contractor (#CR807029) and certified installer for Pella and Andersen, with 15+ years of exterior experience.
Zero pressure, no obligation
Proudly Serving
Minnetonka | Plymouth | Maple Grove | St Louis Park | Chaska | Hopkins |
and surrounding areas
Get Your Free Window Replacement Estimate
Drafty rooms? Foggy glass? Windows that stick, leak, or no longer look right for your home?
Let’s take a look.
Lakeside Exteriors will assess your existing windows, listen to the problems you are experiencing, help you compare Andersen, Marvin, Pella, and ProVia window options, and prepare a clear written estimate for your home.
Full-frame replacement. Clear answers. Professional installation.
WINDOW REPLACEMENT — GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Sixty-Year-Old Windows Meet Minnesota Winter. Winter Wins.
Golden Valley's ramblers and split-levels near Sweeney Lake, Twin Lake, and Theodore Wirth Park were built with single-pane wood windows or early aluminum frames, fine for 1958, brutal on a heating bill in 2026. Aluminum conducts cold straight through the frame, so it frosts on the inside. Original wood sills have had six decades of freeze-thaw cycles and snow sitting against them. And many homes have already had one cheap insert replacement in the 1990s — a new window dropped into a frame that was already failing, which is why those 'new' windows are drafty again.
That's why we quote full-frame replacement for most Golden Valley homes: the old window comes out down to the rough opening, hidden rot and air leaks get corrected, insulation and flashing get done right, and the new window is set square in a sound opening. In Tyrol Hills and other homes with distinctive trim, we match interior and exterior profiles so the new windows look like they belong. If a repair or an insert is honestly the smarter buy for your home, we'll tell you at the inspection — the estimate is free either way.
Serving Golden Valley Neighborhoods and Nearby West Metro Communities
Lakeside Exteriors helps homeowners across Golden Valley, including Brookview, Winnetka Heights, Sweeney Lake, North Tyrol, Bassett Creek, and homes near Theodore Wirth Park. We replace aging windows in ramblers, split-levels, two-story homes, and older homes near Highway 100, Glenwood Avenue, Duluth Street, and Winnetka Avenue. We also serve nearby homeowners looking for window installation in St Louis Park, Window Installation in Plymouth, Window Installation in Hopkins, and window installation in New Hope. Get your free, no obligation estimate today.
REPLACEMENT WINDOW BRANDS
Choose the Right Window for Your Home, Style, and Budget
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There is no single window brand or product line that is right for every home.
Lakeside Exteriors helps homeowners compare window materials, styles, glass packages, warranties, and price points before making a decision.
The right window matters. The quality of the installation matters just as much.
WINDOW STYLES
Replacement Window Styles for Golden Valley Homes
Choose replacement windows that fit your home’s architecture, improve ventilation, bring in more natural light, and perform well through Minnesota’s changing seasons. Our team can help you compare popular window styles and select the best options for each room.
What Golden Valley Homeowners Actually Pay
Window replacement in Golden Valley typically runs $900 to $2,000 per window installed. A whole-home project on a typical rambler or split-level usually lands between $18,000 and $40,000, depending on window count, style, brand, glass package, and what we find in the frames. You get an itemized written quote — product, labor, disposal, finishing — so you can compare it line by line against any other bid. No ballpark numbers, no surprise charges after work starts. Financing is available with 18 months no interest for qualifying homeowners.
Three Types of Homes in Golden Valley. Each Needs a Different Window.
Golden Valley isn't one housing market — it's three. A tract rambler in North Tyrol Park needs a different window than a lake home on Sweeney Lake or a newer build in Hidden Lakes. Getting it wrong is obvious. Getting it right means a window that looks and performs like it was always supposed to be there.
1945 – 1969
Tyrol Hills, North Tyrol Park & Brookview
The bulk of Golden Valley went up during this stretch — architect-designed mid-century moderns in Tyrol Hills with their low-pitched roofs and walls of glass, alongside the more modest tract ramblers and split-levels built across North Tyrol Park, Brookview, and Lions Park. Builder-grade aluminum and early insulated glass from this era are commonly at or past their useful life.
Best fit: Andersen 400 · Pella 250
Lake Homes
Sweeney Lake & Twin Lake
Homes along Sweeney Lake and Twin Lake range from updated mid-century cabins to larger executive builds, and make up some of Golden Valley's more expensive housing stock. These properties need larger picture window openings for the lake view, products rated for shoreline humidity, and custom sizing for openings that don't match standard dimensions.
Best fit: Marvin Ultimate · Andersen E-Series
2000 – Present
Hidden Lakes & New Construction
Newer subdivisions like Hidden Lakes and infill construction in North Tyrol Hills bring bigger openings, more glass per wall, and modern profiles built to more recent energy codes. Insulated glass seals in this era fail quietly — fog builds slowly while energy costs climb before most homeowners connect the two.
Best fit: Andersen E-Series · Pella 350
Our Process
Our Golden Valley Window Installation Process
No pressure, no guessing, and no surprise costs. Here is what working with Lakeside Exteriors looks like.
Our Process
01
Window Inspection & Exact Measurements
We inspect your current windows, review frame condition, check for drafts or moisture damage, and measure every opening. You get a clear recommendation before anything is ordered.
02
Behind the Scenes
Permits, scheduling, material ordering — we take care of all of it. You don't have to chase anyone down or figure out what comes next.
03
Installation
Our installers remove the old windows, install your new windows, seal each opening, clean the job site, and walk through the finished work with you.
Why Golden Valley Homeowners Choose Lakeside for Window Installation
Replacing windows in a Golden Valley home takes careful planning. Many homes here have older openings, detailed trim, settled framing, stucco or brick exteriors, painted woodwork, and window styles that affect the look of the whole house. Lakeside helps Golden Valley homeowners replace drafty, foggy, damaged or inefficient windows with trusted products and clean installation. The team focuses on comfort, appearance, air sealing, water management and a finished result that fits the home.
What You Can Expect
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Free window inspection and written estimate
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Licensed and insured contractor, MN #CR807029
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Pella, Andersen, Marvin and ProVia window options
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5-year Workmanship Warranty
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Full-frame replacement for a cleaner, longer-lasting installation
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Local Twin Cities company
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Careful review of older openings, trim, stucco, brick and siding
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Clear written statements, no hidden charges
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Clean interior and exterior trim work
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Jobsite cleanup and final walkthrough
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One team for windows, siding, roofing, doors and exterior updates
"I started Lakeside after years at large nationwide contractors because I wanted to do this the right way — where the homeowner actually knows what's happening, the crew shows up when they say they will, and nobody cuts corners because they're rushing to the next job. That's still how we operate on every single project."
-Freddie Macalus, Owner, Lakeside Exteriors
SERVICE AREA
Golden Valley & Nearby West Metro Communities We Serve
Lakeside Exteriors serves homeowners across Golden Valley and the West Metro with window installation, window replacement, siding, roofing, doors, exterior painting, gutters and storm damage repair.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Homeowners Ask.
We Answer.
Questions Golden Valley homeowners ask before replacing their windows.
Who installs replacement windows in Golden Valley, MN?
Lakeside Exteriors installs full-frame replacement windows in Golden Valley, MN — Pella, Andersen, Marvin, and ProVia — from its headquarters 15 minutes away on County Rd 101 in Minnetonka. The team works throughout Golden Valley, from Tyrol Hills and Brookview to the Sweeney Lake and Twin Lake neighborhoods.
Are original 1950s and 1960s windows worth replacing?
Usually, yes. Most of Golden Valley's housing stock went up in the 1950s and 1960s, and original single-pane wood windows and early aluminum frames lose heat fast, frost over in January, and often hide rot in the sill. Full-frame replacement corrects the opening itself — insulation, flashing, and trim — instead of covering the problem. If a window is genuinely sound and repair makes more sense, we say so at the inspection.
Is full-frame or insert replacement better for a mid-century rambler?
Full-frame replacement is usually the better fit for Golden Valley ramblers and split-levels. Sixty-plus years of Minnesota freeze-thaw cycles are hard on original frames, and an insert window set into a rotted or out-of-square frame inherits every one of those problems. Full-frame installation opens the rough opening, corrects hidden rot and air leaks, and sets the new window properly. Inserts work when the existing frame is still solid, we check before quoting either one.
Is Lakeside Exteriors licensed and insured in Minnesota?
Yes. Lakeside Exteriors holds Minnesota Contractor License #CR807029 and carries full insurance coverage. Homeowners can verify the license through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
How much does window replacement cost in Golden Valley?
Window replacement in Golden Valley typically runs $900 to $2,000+ per window installed, and a wholehome project on a typical rambler or split-level usually lands between $18,000 and $40,000. Cost depends on the number of windows, style, brand, glass package, and frame condition. Every Lakeside estimate is itemized — product, labor, disposal, and finishing — so you can compare line by line.
Can Lakeside handle windows along with roofing or siding at the same time?
Yes. Combining a window replacement with a siding or roofing project on the same Golden Valley home saves time and usually reduces the total cost compared to separate projects. One crew, one schedule, one cleanup. We handle all three exterior services and can sequence the work efficiently.
More questions? Visit our full FAQ page or contact our office directly.