Top Window Installers in Southeastern Michigan in 2026: A Comprehensive Comparison
March 6, 2026 | By Pat Ward
As a homeowner, it can be overwhelming trying to choose a trustworthy window installer. You want the best for your home, and with so many options, hidden fees, inconsistent reviews, and horror stories about poor craftsmanship, it can be difficult to decide who to trust.
Our team at C&L Ward has helped hundreds of local buyers navigate these decisions. We want to extend this same guidance to you—regardless of whether or not you choose us.
This article is an honest and clear comparison of our top picks for window repair and installation service companies. We’re writing this to help, not to sell. Just as you want to work with a provider who understands your vision, we want to work with clients who understand ours. The truth is that we may or may not be the right fit for you.
So, below you’ll find a list of reputable contractors (listed in alphabetical order). The order isn’t a ranking of any kind.
Below, we discuss:
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How We Selected These Window Installation Companies
We based the companies we selected on the same criteria we hold ourselves to and what we would want for our own homes. We looked at buyer-centric factors such as reputation, location, years of service, and warranty.
Criteria used:
- Reputation and Reviews: Reviews are real feedback from real clients. This feedback is highly valuable as it shows the client’s true experience, not what a company merely promises to deliver.
- Google Reviews: As the largest review platform, we first look here for ratings and reviews.
- GuildQuality Reviews: Then, if a company uses GuildQuality, we include that rating. GuildQuality sends surveys to clients after a project is completed, creating a platform for hyper-specific feedback on quality of materials, cleanliness & safety, crew organization and professionalism, quality of workmanship, and salesperson knowledge.
- Angi Reviews: Angi connects local homeowners and local professionals. With location being a key factor, we included these ratings as well.
- Better Business Bureau Accredited Business: We not only check if a business is BBB Accredited, but also what grade the BBB has awarded them.
- Years of Operation: Longevity shows quality and helps ensure your purchases will still be taken care of in the future. A company that was here yesterday will still be here tomorrow. A company that has been around longer than its warranty will likely still be around to help well past the lifetime of your product.
- Original Ownership Still in Place: A company managed by the original founders or owners can be indicative of a long-term commitment in business values and quality. Companies that have been bought and sold often aim to please investors or a board of directors, which can lead to prioritizing profits over people.
- Who installs the windows—employees or subcontractors?: A company that employs their own staff may be able to ensure higher quality control and smoother communications during projects.
- Materials & Techniques Used: We prefer Andersen Windows, but acknowledge that they may not be the choice for you. We considered companies that offer a variety of brands and materials, including wood, vinyl, and composite windows.
- Warranty or Coverage: Windows should be covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, though some installers may offer additional protections.
- Financing Options: Cost is often a top consideration for clients. A variety of payment plans can make decisions more accessible to homeowners.
We also checked that all companies are licensed and insured.
Top 6 Window Installers in Southeastern Michigan
- C&L Ward
- D&W Windows
- Homezone Windows & Roofing
- Renewal by Andersen of Detroit
- Wallside Windows
- Window Rescue
This list isn’t a ranking of any kind. Rather, installers are named alphabetically.
C&L Ward
Founded in 1972, C&L Ward is a home remodeling service headquartered in Davison, MI, with three design centers and specializing in Andersen Window and custom vinyl window installation.
- Reputation and Reviews:
- 4.5 star rating based on 824 Google reviews
- C&L Ward’s reviews are split by location on Google. This rating is for Davison, MI.
- 4.5 star rating based on 6,577 GuildQuality reviews
- 4.0 star rating based on 107 Angi reviews
- A+ Better Business Bureau Accredited Business
- 4.5 star rating based on 824 Google reviews
- Years of Operation: 54+
- Original Ownership Still in Place: Yes
- Who installs the windows—employees or subcontractors?: Employees
- Materials & Techniques Used: Upward (for vinyl), Andersen® Windows (for composite or wood)
- Warranty or Coverage: Yes
- C&L Ward relies on manufacturer warranties and offers an in-house Peace-of-Mind Guarantee
Financing Options: Yes
D&W Windows
Founded in 1955, D&W Windows is a manufacturer of windows with three showroom locations in southern Michigan, specializing in vinyl windows and sunrooms.
- Reputation and Reviews:
- 4.7 star rating based on 899 Google reviews
- 4.6 star rating based on 50 Angi reviews
- D&W Windows’ reviews are split by location on Angi. This rating is for Davison, MI.
- A+ Better Business Bureau Accredited Business
- Years of Operation: 70+
- Original Ownership Still in Place: Yes
- Who installs the windows—employees or subcontractors?: Employees and subcontractors*
- Materials & Techniques Used: The Michigan Window™ (for vinyl)
- Warranty or Coverage: Earthwise Windows offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty
Financing Options: Yes
Homezone Windows & Roofing
Founded in 2009, Homezone Windows & Roofing is a Grand Blanc-based company serving homes across Michigan and specializing in triple-pane windows.
- Reputation and Reviews:
- 4.5 star rating based on 590 Google reviews
- 4.4 star rating based on 282 GuildQuality reviews
- 4.3 star rating based on 13 Angi reviews
- A+ Better Business Bureau Accredited Business
- Years of Operation: 16+
- Original Ownership Still in Place: Yes
- Who installs the windows—employees or subcontractors?: Both
- Materials & Techniques Used: HZ Series Windows (for vinyl windows)
- Warranty or Coverage: Yes
- Homezone offers the GreenGuard Guarantee, which promises free lifetime glass breakage repair, screen repair, and repair on damage attributed to installation.
Financing Options: Yes
Renewal by Andersen of Detroit
Founded in 1995, Renewal by Andersen is a full-service window and door replacement division of Andersen® Corporation with two locations in Michigan, also specializing in Andersen® Window installation.
- Reputation and Reviews:
- 4.9 star rating based on 5,002 Google reviews
- 4.8 star rating based on 134 Angi reviews
- A+ Better Business Bureau Accredited Business
- Years of Operation: 30+
- Original Ownership Still in Place: Yes*
- *While Andersen Corporation still owns Renewal by Andersen, there are more than 100 independently-owned Renewal by Andersen affiliates. Window installation service Esler Companies also holds affiliate fleets in AZ, CO, OK, PA, TX, MA, ME, and NH.
- Who installs the windows—employees or subcontractors?: Subcontractors
- Materials & Techniques Used: Acclaim Replacement Windows (for vinyl, composite, wood, aluminum, and fiberglass), a Renewal by Andersen Windows exclusive
- Warranty or Coverage: Yes
- Warranties vary by product and/or material, with a 20-Year Warranty for glass and Fibrex, two years for professional installations, and ten years for locks, hinges, and other hardware.
Financing Options: Yes
Wallside Windows
Founded in 1944, Wallside Windows is a window installer with orders custom-manufactured in Taylor, Michigan, specializing in replacement window installation in houses and mobile homes.
- Reputation and Reviews:
- 4.6 star rating based on 6,127 Google reviews
- 4.8 star rating based on 23,163 GuildQuality reviews
- 4.6 star rating based on 597 Angi reviews
- Wallside Windows’ reviews are split by location on Angi. This rating is for Taylor, MI.
- A+ Better Business Bureau Accredited Business
- Years of Operation: 84+
- Original Ownership Still in Place: Yes
- Who installs the windows—employees or subcontractors?: Both
- Materials & Techniques Used: Wallside Windows (for vinyl)
- Warranty or Coverage: Yes
- Wallside Windows offers The Wallside Windows Factory Guarantee for 35 years.
Financing Options: Yes
Window Rescue
Founded in 2026, Window Rescue is a window installation and repair company in Davison, Michigan, that restores when possible and replaces when necessary
- Reputation and Reviews:
- 4.9 star rating based on 282 Google reviews
- Not a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business
- Years of Operation: 1
- Original Ownership Still in Place: Yes
- Who installs the windows—employees or subcontractors?: Employees
- Materials & Techniques Used: Service Andersen, Pella, and Marvin windows
- Warranty or Coverage: Yes
- 90-day Labor Guarantee, 10-Year Limited Warranty (Glass replacement, No More Fog), Andersen manufacturer’s warranties on all Andersen parts
Financing Options: No
Side-by-Side Comparison Chart of Southeastern Michigan Window Installers
What Questions Should I Ask a Window Installer in Michigan?
- What’s included in the quote?
- Do they subcontract or use in-house crews?
- What warranty do they offer?
- Do they offer multiple financing options?
- Do they offer the material that best fits your home?
- To learn more about common materials, check out our comparison article, “Aluminium, Composite, Fiberglass, Vinyl, or Wood Windows: Which Window Type Is Best for Michigan Homes?”
How to Compare Windows by Price
It can be overwhelming to shop for a window installer, and it can feel especially difficult to trust a business with your home. But by asking the right questions, you can find the company that best fits your needs.
Recommended Next Step: Want to compare prices from C&L Ward? Use our instant online estimator free of charge to find a price range for your project. For a to-the-dollar quote, schedule a consultation with one of our experts.