Will Home Insurance Cover Home Window Replacement?

Katelyn Lewis • January 8, 2025

You need new windows for your home, but you’re wondering, “Will my home insurance cover home window replacement?”

Retex installed a new roof and new windows for this North Chesterfield VA home in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

Quick answer: sometimes. 


Home insurance will usually cover your window replacement *if* your windows experience sudden or accidental damage, such as from a storm, hail, fire, or vandalism; damaged from a break-in or theft; or broken by a falling object, like a rogue tree limb. 


However, your home insurance won’t cover your window replacement if your windows are simply old (wear and tear); due to your negligence, such as leaving a window open during a storm; or if the cost of replacing the window is less than your deductible.


What you should do:

– Review your policy exclusions and deductibles to understand your coverage.

– If damage occurs, document it with photos and notify your insurer promptly.

– Examine your windows’ seals or have a local contractor (like RETEX!) inspect them for you.


If you would like a home window replacement estimate, please consider RETEX. Give us a call at 540-634-6449 to schedule your free window replacement estimate. 

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