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Do You Need a Permit to Replace Your Windows?

“Will I need to obtain a permit before installing my replacement windows?” is one of the most pressing questions homeowners ask themselves when undergoing a renovation. Since home window replacement doesn’t seem like the most involved task in the world, you might think that a permit is unnecessary. 

Permit to Replace Your Windows

Do You Need to Obtain Permits to Install Replacement Windows?

It depends on the size of the project and the place where you live. As a general rule, you’ll probably have to acquire a permit if you’re replacing more than one window in your home because it’ll be considered a structural change. In cases like this, it’s essential that you familiarize yourself with the building codes and zoning regulations in your area that can affect your window installation. It may also be deemed necessary to hire an architect or engineer before commencing any construction work related to the installation of new windows.

Reasons You Need to Acquire a Permit for Window Installation

If you’re installing new windows in inhabitable areas inside your home, there will be light and ventilation requirements that must be met. The permit that you obtain in the process will ensure that these requirements are met once your new windows are in place. Another critical requirement to consider is the safety of the residents. If a bedroom doesn’t have a door leading to the exterior, it needs to have at least one window that has an opening width of at least 20 inches and opening height of at least 24 inches.

If you’re looking for top-rated replacement windows and patio doors, you can count on Renewal by Andersen® of Southwest Missouri. With excellent workmanship and personable customer service, we can deliver the great results you expect in no time. Give our team a call at (417) 685-4446, or fill out our online form to schedule a free appointment.

Reviews

"Quality product, quality workmanship. Everyone I interacted with at Renewal by Andersen of SW Missouri had pride in their work from sales to financing to project oversight to installation. It must be a great company to work for because that shows in the professionalism of the staff. Best of all, they want happy customers and go out of their way to make sure that happens. Yes, I love my windows (but I knew I would--it's a great product). Friendly, helpful, easy financing, and yes--they pass costs on to the customer for this, but it meant that I was able to get the windows I wanted and needed for my creaky, lopsided old house. Couldn't be more pleased."

Keren
Aug 11, 2023

"The company representative who met with me initially was very direct, told me how the process would go, explained about why Anderson windows are of such good quality and how they stand by their products and their workmanship. My 3 windows arrived when they said they would, & the men who installed them were very professional, polite, & efficient. They showed me how the windows work and left the room as tidy as it was before they did the installation."

Judith Peavey
Aug 14, 2023

"We just had our windows done by Renewal. They kept us informed about the progress of manafucture & installed at the approximate date. Good qualtity & if you didn't know that there were screens on the windows you would think they were missing. Very clear view. Great in this hot weather, the house stays cool."

Jerry C
Aug 22, 2023

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