Basic
$587 – $1,956 each
Opening cut with temporary support, built-up 2x header sized to the span, jacks, kings, cripples and a single sill
How Much Does Frame Window Opening Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Cut and frame one new window rough opening (header, jacks, kings, cripples) in an existing wood-frame exterior wall, window and siding/drywall repair excluded.
Frame Window Opening in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $690 to $2,301 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Frame Window Opening in Chicago, Illinois
$690 – $2,301
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for frame window opening.
National average: $600 – $2,000 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$690 – $2,301 each
Opening cut with temporary shoring, built-up 2x header sized to span, doubled sill, jacks, kings and cripples
Premium
$863 – $2,876 each
Temporary shoring, engineered LVL header, doubled sill, jacks, kings and cripples, opening flashed with self-adhered tape
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $289 – $963 | each |
| Labor | labor | $273 – $910 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $77 – $257 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $51 – $171 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($270.00-$900.00 per unit)
- Labor ($210.00-$700.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($72.00-$240.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($48.00-$160.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- How Much Does It Cost to Add a Window to Your Home? - HomeLight, HomeLight, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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