Window Replacement in Palo Alto

Replacing a window — not just the glass — goes through a City of Palo Alto building permit. New windows have to meet California's Title 24 energy standards, and a city inspector signs off on the work. For a retrofit in a single-family home or duplex that isn't historic, the city issues the permit online the same day. Historic homes go through a longer review.

We handle the permit and the energy paperwork. You don't need to deal with the city.

• Measuring every opening and ordering windows that meet the energy code
• Pulling the permit
• Removing the old window and installing the new one with proper flashing, so water stays out of the wall
• Interior and exterior trim
• Scheduling the inspection and being there for it
• Clean-up and haul-away of the old windows

Bedroom windows are emergency exits. A replacement can't make the opening smaller, so the window style sometimes has to change. We'll tell you before anything is ordered.

Glass near doors, tubs and showers has to be safety glass. We check every location.

At the final inspection, the city inspector also looks at smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. If yours are missing or expired, it's easier to fix that before the inspection than after.

SHR Remodeling LLC · CSLB #1121642. Sean has worked in Palo Alto homes for years and is a Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave six years running.