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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Who Rates Best (& Worst) in the San Francisco Bay Area? Now You'll Know.

Window Installers

	The right windows can make your home feel light and bright, give it character and charm, and provide beautiful views. But old windows can be drafty and uncomfortable, energy-wasteful, difficult to open and close-and can make your house look past its prime. We tell you about the available alternatives and provide ratings of 43 area firms. From Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine
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	Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"	Firm's price index score
	Name	Number of ratings	for quality	for price		Firm's price index score
1.	ABC Window Contractors 811 Cesar Chavez St San Francisco, CA 415-826-6670	86 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
2.	Able Glass 1129 Richard Ave Santa Clara, CA 408-496-9960	94 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
3.	Able Window 580 Crespi Dr #C Pacifica, CA 650-359-7306	13 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
4.	Airtight Vinyl Siding & Window 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz, CA 831-462-9695	15 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
5.	Alexander Co 229 Harbor Way South San Francisco, CA 650-583-0860	73 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
6.	All Brand Windows 564 S Murphy Ave Sunnyvale, CA 408-732-5081		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
7.	Allbrand Windows & Doors 1933 Davis St San Leandro, CA 510-567-1100		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
8.	Almaden Window & Door 6065 Meridian Ave #10 San Jose, CA 408-997-8234	39 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
9.	American Home Renewal 310 A Shaw Rd South San Francisco, CA 800-747-0272	10 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
10.	American Vision Windows 365 Reed St Santa Clara, CA 408-617-0901		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
11.	American Window 331 Philip Dr #206 Daly City, CA 866-811-1436	15 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
12.	American Window Systems 1729 Action Ave Napa, CA 707-258-0880	17 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
13.	Anderson Window & Door 696 Auzerais Ave San Jose, CA 408-295-3200	16 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
14.	Argonaut Window & Door 10612 S De Anza Blvd Cupertino, CA 408-996-9670	31 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
15.	Armstong Painting & Waterproofing 4575 San Pablo Ave Emeryville, CA 650-777-1234	12 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
16.	Arrow Glass 640 San Pablo Ave Albany, CA 510-525-2118	22 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
17.	Bay City Windows 3030 Osgood Ct Fremont, CA 510-353-1373	15 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
18.	Bestoff Windows & Construction 950 Detroit Ave #12 Concord, CA 925-288-9100		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
19.	Brothers Home Improvement 2510 Douglas Blvd #300 Roseville, CA 800-672-3777	142 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
20.	Bull's Glass & Screen Center 1454 S De Anza Blvd San Jose, CA 408-725-4070	10 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
21.	C & K Doors 2400 Devpar Ct Antioch, CA 408-341-1300		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
22.	California Glass of Vallejo 205 Couch St Vallejo, CA 707-643-5609	23 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
23.	California Thermal Windows 2422 36th Ave San Francisco, CA 415-661-9140	12 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
24.	California Window & Fireplace 2096 Winchester Blvd Campbell, CA 408-379-9930	18 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
25.	Charles Window & Door 901 Francisco Blvd E San Rafael, CA 415-459-1600		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
26.	Creative Window 3030 Osgood Ct Fremont, CA 408-297-8800	32 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
27.	Custom Exteriors 440 Boulder Ct #400 Pleasanton, CA 888-957-7800	49 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
28.	Custom Window & Doors 2677 Old First St Livermore, CA 925-449-5643	34 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
29.	Diablo Glass 1940 Concord Ave Concord, CA 925-682-8271	11 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
30.	Dotto Glass 74 Mitchell Blvd San Rafael, CA 415-479-1274	20 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
31.	East County Glass & Windows 441 E 10th St Pittsburg, CA 925-432-1433	16 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
32.	Energy Savers 150 Tully Rd San Jose, CA 408-929-7769	13 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
33.	Five Star Windows 1450 Dell Ave #C Campbell, CA 408-370-3331	48 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
34.	Glass Man 636 Eagle Ave Alameda, CA 510-523-5046		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
35.	Henderson Windows 2531 Clement Ave Alameda, CA 510-522-5657		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
36.	Home Remodelers Contracting 6694 Amador Plaza Rd #W Dublin, CA 925-551-7250	13 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
37.	Javco Window & Glass 1900 Yajome St Napa, CA 707-252-8338	10 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
38.	Jim's Glass 2135 S Vasco Rd #F Livermore, CA 925-455-1235		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
39.	Larsen Construction 2288 Tripaldi Way Hayward, CA 510-785-7887	23 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
40.	Matheny 2495 Washington Ave San Leandro, CA 510-352-8701	10 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
41.	Michaels Construction 707 Lincoln Ave San Jose, CA 408-292-4999	24 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
42.	Mueller Mirror & Glass 3817 Redwood Hwy San Rafael, CA 415-492-0234		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
43.	Novato Glass 1020 Reichert Ave Novato, CA 415-897-5117	13 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
44.	Old Towne Glass 700 Grant Ave Novato, CA 415-897-0088	25 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
45.	Omni Window Systems 3030 Osgood Ct Fremont, CA 925-855-3812	44 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
46.	Palo Alto Doors & Windows 4085 Transport St Palo Alto, CA 650-494-7000	13 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
47.	Pella Window Store 2030 N Main St Walnut Creek, CA 925-942-2800		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
48.	Quality Windows & Doors 3732 Stanley Blvd Pleasanton, CA 925-484-1747	60 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
49.	R & M Quality Windows & Doors 5588 Central Ave #B Newark, CA 510-796-0100		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
50.	Renewal by Anderson 615 Irwin St San Rafael, CA 800-891-9993	67 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
51.	Save Energy Company 315 Petaluma Blvd S Petaluma, CA 707-763-3172	10 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
52.	Select Windows 394 1st St Los Altos, CA 650-941-0744	17 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
53.	Sinan's Window Remodeling 1025 39th St Oakland, CA 510-654-9944	20 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
54.	Skylight Place 4850 Capitola Rd Capitola, CA 831-476-2023		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
55.	Smart Windows & Doors 21615 Hesperian Blvd Hayward, CA 510-887-6010	27 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
56.	Star Glass 1616 Pacific Ave San Francisco, CA 415-474-3652		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
57.	Sunset Glass 4301 Irving St San Francisco, CA 415-664-1626	45 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
58.	The Screen Shop 601 Hamline St San Jose, CA 408-295-7384	46 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
59.	The Window Broker 23312 Cabot St Hayward, CA 800-494-3600		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
60.	Uniframe Windows 359 Stealth Ct Livermore, CA 925-960-0560		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
61.	V & W Patio Door & Window 2815 7th St Berkeley, CA 510-843-2330	39 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
62.	Vacaville Glass 536 Davis St Vacaville, CA 707-448-6492		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
63.	Valley Glass Co 1177 Blvd Way Walnut Creek, CA 925-933-2940		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
64.	Viewmasters 7946 Carlton Rd #A Sacramento, CA 916-455-5959	10 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
65.	Vinyl Designs 5433 Stationers Way Sacramento, CA 916-574-2288		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
66.	W J Bank Glass 1401 Old County Rd San Carlos, CA 650-593-2171	10 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
67.	Wadsworth Glass 4160 Appian Way El Sobrante, CA 510-223-7380	10 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
68.	West Coast Windows & Doors 2170 Commerce Ave #C Concord, CA 925-681-1776	28 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
69.	Wholesale Windows 2200 Lafayette St Santa Clara, CA 408-977-1003	19 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
70.	Wild West Windows 3195 Park Rd #G Benicia, CA 707-748-0126		Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
71.	Window Factory 902 Irwin St San Rafael, CA 415-453-2500	21 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
72.	Window Max 260 S Sunnyvale Rd Sunnyvale, CA 408-991-9021	16 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
73.	Window Works 2570 Cloverdale Ave #6 Concord, CA 925-689-1930	56 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
74.	Wooden Window 849 29th St Oakland, CA 510-893-1157	32 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
75.	Xo-Tek Windows 2973 Castro Valley Blvd Castro Valley, CA 510-538-1987	37 ratings	Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 55 local window installers. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.

San Francisco Bay window installers by neighborhood

CA
Window Installers in Alameda, CA	Window Installers in Albany, CA	Window Installers in Antioch, CA
Window Installers in Benicia, CA	Window Installers in Berkeley, CA	Window Installers in Campbell, CA
Window Installers in Capitola, CA	Window Installers in Castro Valley, CA	Window Installers in Concord, CA
Window Installers in Cupertino, CA	Window Installers in Daly City, CA	Window Installers in Dublin, CA
Window Installers in El Sobrante, CA	Window Installers in Emeryville, CA	Window Installers in Fremont, CA
Window Installers in Hayward, CA	Window Installers in Livermore, CA	Window Installers in Los Altos, CA
Window Installers in Napa, CA	Window Installers in Newark, CA	Window Installers in Novato, CA
Window Installers in Oakland, CA	Window Installers in Pacifica, CA	Window Installers in Palo Alto, CA
Window Installers in Petaluma, CA	Window Installers in Pittsburg, CA	Window Installers in Pleasanton, CA
Window Installers in Roseville, CA	Window Installers in Sacramento, CA	Window Installers in San Carlos, CA
Window Installers in San Francisco, CA	Window Installers in San Jose, CA	Window Installers in San Leandro, CA
Window Installers in San Rafael, CA	Window Installers in Santa Clara, CA	Window Installers in Santa Cruz, CA
Window Installers in South Petaluma, CA	Window Installers in South San Francisco, CA	Window Installers in Sunnyvale, CA
Window Installers in Vacaville, CA	Window Installers in Vallejo, CA	Window Installers in Walnut Creek, CA

Subscriber Comments/Reviews

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

Subscriber from EL CERRITO, CA wrote about SINAN'S WINDOW REMODELING, Oakland, CA on 09/15/09: The installers were generally skillful, however, they left quite a bit of broken glass behind..........

Subscriber from ALBANY, CA wrote about BROTHERS HOME IMPROVEMENT, Roseville, CA on 09/10/09: Very good work and low cost relative to comparable products........

Subscriber from FREMONT, CA wrote about ANDERSON WINDOW & DOOR, San Jose, CA on 09/10/09: In the Checkbook listing, this firm included Alameda County as one of their services areas...........

Subscriber from PALO ALTO, CA wrote about SELECT WINDOWS, Los Altos, CA on 09/10/09: Actually Select Windows is the retailer that sells the windows. Select Builders is the arm..........

Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote about WINDOW FACTORY, San Rafael, CA on 09/02/09: The general manager is unpleasant and rude and he, basically, is the point of contact..........

Subscriber from SUNNYVALE, CA wrote about ABLE GLASS, Santa Clara, CA on 09/01/09: One person gave us a quote, then another came out and gave us another quote..........

Subscriber from SUNNYVALE, CA wrote about ARGONAUT WINDOW & DOOR, Cupertino, CA on 09/01/09: They came to our home, took measurements and gave us a quote, then never called..........

Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote about WINDOW WORKS, Concord, CA on 08/04/09: Would recommend highly! Very professional........

Subscriber from SUNNYVALE, CA wrote about ABLE GLASS, Santa Clara, CA on 08/03/09: I bought 3 house doors and one screen door at Able's. I felt I could..........

Subscriber from EL GRANADA, CA wrote about ABLE WINDOW, Pacifica, CA on 07/28/09: They are expensive; the installer can be a bit grumpy. He was not completely prepared;..........

Subscriber from MILPITAS, CA wrote about CUSTOM EXTERIORS, Pleasanton, CA on 07/20/09: They measured my windows TWICE. They arrived wrong size. They made a total mess of..........

Subscriber from MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA wrote about FIVE STAR WINDOWS, Campbell, CA on 06/30/09: Really happy with their work. They installed a new, larger picture window in family room...........

Subscriber from MARTINEZ, CA wrote about WEST COAST WINDOWS, Concord, CA on 06/26/09: I would use them again and did to install another door........

Subscriber from EMERALD HILLS, CA wrote about AMERICAN HOME RENEWAL, , on 06/22/09: Efficeent and quality work, besides being pleasant folks to deal with........

Subscriber from HAYWARD, CA wrote about XO-TEK WINDOWS, East Castro Valley, CA on 06/10/09: Xo-Tek went above and beyond.The cost was lower then all six others I contacted with..........

Subscriber from DUBLIN, CA wrote about WINDOW WORKS, Concord, CA on 11/15/08: A great outfit, work extremely well done. No surprises. I strongly recommend them........

Subscriber from CUPERTINO, CA wrote about CREATIVE WINDOW, San Jose, CA on 09/15/08: We wanted to install a window in our living room and thought an octagon shape..........

Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote about BROTHERS HOME IMPROVEMENT, Roseville, CA on 09/14/08: Awesome product, service, staff!!! AAA.......

Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote about ALMADEN WINDOW & DOOR, San Jose, CA on 08/26/08: Fabulous company to deal with. Goes above and beyond on their service. Prompt response to..........

Subscriber from EL CERRITO, CA wrote about BROTHERS HOME IMPROVEMENT, Roseville, CA on 08/15/08: They installed a window in the garage that was supposed to go in the kitchen..........

Subscriber from PLEASANTON, CA wrote about CUSTOM EXTERIORS, Pleasanton, CA on 08/14/08: An excellent company overall. They left a few dirty handprints on the interior walls, though...........

Subscriber from WALNUT CREEK, CA wrote about WEST COAST WINDOWS, Concord, CA on 07/30/08: WCW is a great co. to work with. Installers very proffesional. very, very happy to..........

Subscriber from LOS ALTOS, CA wrote about ARGONAUT WINDOW & DOOR, Cupertino, CA on 07/21/08: Crew severed too many alarm wires. Emergency call to alarm company to fix wiring. Used..........

Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote about LARSEN CONSTRUCTION, Hayward, CA on 07/14/08: It was a pleasure to work w/ Larsen Construction from start to finish. I have..........

Subscriber from PLEASANTON, CA wrote about WINDOW WORKS, Concord, CA on 02/11/08: What a pleasure to work with! Jim, Eldred and the entire installation crew were knowledgable,..........

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