Hopkins Window Installation Experts
Cold air by the window. A heating bill that keeps going up. Foggy glass. A window that will not open. These are the top reasons Hopkins homeowners look for new windows.
Your home might be an old bungalow near Mainstreet, a rambler on the Avenues, or a bigger home in Interlachen Park. Lakeside Exteriors installs full-frame replacement windows from Pella, Andersen, Marvin, and ProVia, matched to your home's age and size. Hopkins needs a permit for window work. The city has its own energy rules for new windows too. We handle both steps for you.
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WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN HOPKINS, MN
New Windows for One of the Oldest, Smallest Cities in the West Metro
Hopkins packs a lot of housing history into about four square miles. Near Mainstreet, worker cottages and bungalows built for the old Minneapolis Moline factory workers still stand today. Some are well over 100 years old. The city's own Historic Homes Program has found more than 450 homes that are at least 75 years old. Over 130 of those homes have passed the 100 year mark. A few blocks out, the Avenues and Bellgrove neighborhoods are full of ramblers and split-levels from the postwar building boom, laid out on an easy grid. Interlachen Park, south of downtown, has bigger lots and bigger homes, ranging from mid-century ramblers to full colonials.
Hopkins treats windows the same way it treats siding and roofing. That means you need a permit for window replacement work. New windows must meet the city's energy code too. Lakeside pulls the permit for you, checks that your new windows meet code, and installs with careful measuring, clean sealing, and Low-E glass with argon fill from Pella, Andersen, Marvin, and ProVia. Want to compare window options across the west metro? Our main window installation service page covers the brands, process, and warranty behind every Lakeside Exteriors project.
Serving Hopkins Neighborhoods and the West Metro
Lakeside Exteriors helps homeowners across Hopkins, including Mainstreet, The Avenues, Bellgrove, Interlachen Park, Westbrooke, and the Blake Road corridor. We serve nearby homeowners too, with window installation in St. Louis Park, window installation in Minnetonka, window replacement in Edina, and window installation in Golden Valley. Get your free, no-obligation estimate today.
WHAT HOPKINS HOMEOWNERS NOTICE WITH AGING WINDOWS
Common Window Problems in Hopkins Homes
Hopkins has one of the older housing stocks in the west metro. By the city's own count, a large share of that housing is now at least 40 years old. That means window problems tend to show up early and often here.
Signs It's Time to Replace
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Fog or haze between the panes that will not clear. This means the seal has failed. It cannot be fixed, only replaced.
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Drafts along the frame even when the window is locked. This is common in the bungalows and worker cottages built near Mainstreet before 1930.
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Condensation on the inside of the glass during Minnesota winters. This means the window is no longer keeping heat in.
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Heating and cooling bills that keep climbing for no clear reason. Failed window seals are a common hidden cause.
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Wood frame rot along the sill or rough opening. This is common in the ramblers and split-levels built across the Avenues and Bellgrove from the 1940s through the 60s.
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Windows that stick, will not lock, or have lost their balance springs. These problems get worse over Minnesota's freeze-thaw cycles.
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A past window swap that does not meet the city's required 0.35 U-factor energy code. This often happens when a replacement was done without a permit or inspection.
Three Types of Homes in Hopkins. Each Needs a Different Window.
Hopkins is not one housing market. It is three. A 100 year old bungalow near Mainstreet needs a different window than a postwar rambler on the Avenues or a bigger home in Interlachen Park. Getting it wrong is easy to spot. Getting it right means a window that looks and works like it was always there.
Pre-1930s
Bungalows & Worker Cottages Near Mainstreet
Hopkins grew up around the old Minneapolis Moline factory. Worker cottages and bungalows built for that workforce still stand close to Mainstreet today. Many have original wood windows and storm windows added later. The trim work on these homes is worth keeping. A plain, off-the-shelf replacement can ruin that look.
Best fit: Marvin Elevate · Pella Architect Series
1940s – 1960s
The Avenues & Bellgrove
The postwar building boom filled Hopkins' gridded Avenues and the Bellgrove neighborhood with ramblers and split-levels built for growing families. Builder-grade aluminum frames and early insulated glass from this time are often at the end of their life.
Best fit: Andersen 400 · Pella 250
Larger Lots
Interlachen Park
South of downtown, Interlachen Park has some of Hopkins' biggest homes and lots. The homes range from mid-century ramblers to full colonials near Interlachen Country Club. These homes often need bigger window openings and a higher finish level than the city's typical starter home.
Best fit: Marvin Ultimate · Andersen E-Series
Window Options
Window Options We Install in Hopkins Homes
Hopkins homeowners often need windows that improve comfort and energy performance without changing the look of the home. Lakeside matches each window style to the room, outside material, opening size, and the finished look you want.
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Double-Hung Windows
Double-hung windows are one of the most common styles in Hopkins' bungalows and ramblers. They work well in bedrooms, living rooms, upper levels, and classic layouts. Both sashes tilt open for easy cleaning. New double-hung replacement windows lock, seal, and insulate better than older wood or aluminum windows.
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Casement Windows
Casement windows open outward with a crank and seal tight when closed. They are a strong choice for Hopkins homeowners who want better airflow, comfort, and energy performance. Casements work well in kitchens, living rooms, and any spot where a tight seal matters more than an old sliding or double-hung window.
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Picture & Fixed Windows
Picture windows and fixed windows do not open. That makes them a good fit for rooms where light, curb appeal, and energy performance matter more than airflow. In Hopkins homes, picture windows often show up in living rooms, front rooms, and open floor plan additions.
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Sliding windows open side to side. They work well in lower levels, bedrooms, bathrooms, and wide openings. For Hopkins' ramblers and split-levels, sliding replacement windows are a simple choice with easy operation and a clean look. They fit well near patios, decks, or landscaping where an outward-swinging window does not work.
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Bay windows stick out from the home and usually have three window sections. They add depth, natural light, and a strong design feature to the outside of the home. In Interlachen Park's bigger homes, a bay window can make a living room, dining room, or front room feel larger, and adds real curb appeal too.
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If you are replacing an egress window in Hopkins, city code lets you use the largest standard size that fits your existing rough opening. It must be the same operating style as the old window, or a style that opens even wider. These projects still need a permit. Lakeside checks the opening and scope before giving you a written estimate.
Premium Window Brands, Installed with Craftsmanship
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For Eden Prairie's 1970s and 1980s ramblers near Bryant Lake, Andersen 400 and Pella 250 fit standard mid-century openings cleanly and are built for Minnesota freeze-thaw cycles. For the 1990s and 2000s subdivision colonials that make up most of the city, Andersen 400 and Pella 250 are again the strongest all-around fit. For executive builds along Flying Cloud Drive and the river bluffs, Andersen E-Series and Marvin Elevate handle larger spans and deliver the interior finish depth those homes require. For townhomes near Town Center where HOA compatibility and low maintenance are the priority, Pella 250 and ProVia are the right fits. For any Eden Prairie home where interior wood grain and a premium finished look matter, Pella Architect Series and Marvin Elevate step up to the job.
Upgrading to triple pane windows can improve insulation and reduce drafts during colder months.
Great windows work best when the install is done right.
Our Process
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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.
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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.
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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 Hopkins Homeowners Choose Lakeside for Window Installation
Replacing windows in a Hopkins home means knowing which era it belongs to. A 100 year old bungalow near Mainstreet, a postwar rambler on the Avenues, and a bigger Interlachen Park home all have different rough openings, trim work, and finish standards. Lakeside helps Hopkins homeowners replace drafty, foggy, damaged, or old windows with trusted products and clean installation. Our team focuses on comfort, looks, air sealing, water control, 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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Permit pulled and energy code checked on every job
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Clear written statements, no hidden charges
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Clean interior and exterior trim work
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Job site cleanup and final walkthrough
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One team for windows, siding, roofing, doors, and outside 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
Hopkins & Nearby West Metro Communities We Serve
Lakeside Exteriors serves homeowners across Hopkins and the West Metro with window installation, window replacement, siding, roofing, doors, exterior painting, gutters, and storm damage repair.
WHAT WE DO
While You're Updating
the Outside…
Hopkins homeowners who replace windows often take care of one or two other jobs at the same time. One crew, one project, one cleanup.
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Energy-efficient window installation for Minnesota homes. We install vinyl, fiberglass, and wood replacement windows built to handle freeze-thaw cycles and reduce heating costs. We work with high-end windows built for Minnesota; Pella, Andersen, Marvin, & ProVia
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Fiber cement siding, vinyl siding, and LP SmartSide installation. Protect your home from hail damage and humidity with low-maintenance siding built for Twin Cities weather. Working with James Hardie Siding, LP SmartSide Siding, & Market Square
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Asphalt shingle roofing, roof leak repair, and complete roof replacement. Licensed roofing contractors serving Minnetonka and surrounding communities. Working with quality roofing materials like GAF, Owens Corning, and Certainteed.
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Energy-efficient patio door installation and sliding glass door replacement for Minnesota homes. We install vinyl, fiberglass, and multi-panel sliding doors that eliminate drafts, operate smoothly year-round, and stand up to freeze-thaw cycles.
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Complete home exterior transformation including window replacement, siding installation, roofing, and exterior painting. Get better curb appeal, energy efficiency, and protection from Minnesota weather—all from one trusted contractor.
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Minnesota hail and wind can damage roofs, siding, and windows overnight. We offer free storm inspections, direct insurance claim support, and a crew that knows how to document damage so your claim doesn't get shortchanged. Lakeside does not provide emergency services.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Homeowners Ask.
We Answer.
Questions Hopkins homeowners ask before replacing their windows.
How much does window replacement cost in Hopkins, MN?
Windows from Lakeside Exteriors run about $3,000 to $5,000 per window. This price covers full-frame installation with top brands like Pella, Andersen, Marvin, and ProVia. A full-home project depends on how many windows you need, their size, style, and glass package. Lakeside gives you a clear, itemized estimate after measuring every opening, so the number you get fits your home, not a rough guess.
What are the signs that my windows need to be replaced?
Drafts near the frame even when locked, energy bills that keep going up, and condensation trapped between the panes are the top signs. That foggy look means the seal has failed and cannot be fixed, only replaced. Windows that stick, will not lock, or have lost their balance springs are worth a look too, mostly in Hopkins' older bungalows and ramblers.
How long do replacement windows last?
Most vinyl, wood, and fiberglass replacement windows last between 20 and 45 years, depending on the material and how well they were installed. Vinyl tends to hold up the longest with the least upkeep. A window that is fogging, sticking, or letting in drafts well before that point often points to a bad seal or a poor install, not just normal wear.
Do I need a permit to replace windows in Hopkins?
Yes. Hopkins treats windows the same way it treats siding and roofing. A building permit is required for window replacement. Lakeside pulls the permit and sets up inspections as part of every project. A contractor who tells you no permit is needed for this kind of work is a red flag.
Which materials work best in Hopkins' older homes near Mainstreet?
For bungalows and worker cottages built before 1930 near Mainstreet, Marvin Elevate and Pella Architect Series tend to fit best. They keep the trim work and look those homes were built with. Postwar ramblers on the Avenues do well with Andersen 400 or Pella 250. Bigger Interlachen Park homes often call for Marvin Ultimate or Andersen E-Series.
What kind of warranty comes with new windows in Hopkins?
Every Lakeside installation includes the manufacturer's warranty on the window itself, plus our 5-year workmanship warranty on the install. That covers both the product and the work.
More questions? Visit our full FAQ page or contact our office directly.
