14 window installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Albert Lea: Renewal by Andersen, CR Score 82/100; 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Timberline Roofing & Contracting - Austin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 14.
Most-reviewed: Window World of Mason City, 186 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #3.
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14 Albert Lea window installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renewal by Andersen | 82 | 4.7★ (104) | Albert Lea | — | Overall |
| 2 | Home Solutions Midwest | 81 | 4.8★ (49) | Albert Lea | — | — |
| 3 | Window World of Mason City | 79 | 4.8★ (186) | Mason City, 36 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | GT Window & Door | 78 | 5.0★ (12) | Albert Lea | — | — |
| 5 | The Window Source of Mason City | 78 | 5.0★ (86) | Mason City, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Timberline Roofing & Contracting - Austin | 77 | 4.8★ (8) | Austin, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Mason City Glass Service | 73 | 4.7★ (24) | Mason City, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Kirchner Siding and Window | 73 | 4.4★ (8) | Owatonna, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Tell Construction | 70 | 4.6★ (25) | Mason City, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Peps' Construction | 66 | 3.5★ (4) | Austin, 31 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason City, 36 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 186 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (186).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albert Lea
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason City, 36 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason City, 37 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owatonna, 31 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mason City, 35 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, 25 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 31 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owatonna, 27 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clear Lake, 36 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
15 more window installers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A+ Construction & Landscaping | 5.0★ (21) | In Albert Lea |
| ABC Seamless Siding Owatonna LLC | 30 mi | |
| American Homes LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Albert Lea |
| Attig Construction LLC | 3.4★ (10) | In Albert Lea |
| Clear Choice Exteriors | 39 mi | |
| Globe Siding Insulation-Window | 4.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Gutters By GT LLC | 5.0★ (13) | In Albert Lea |
| H&S Door Systems | 3.1★ (7) | In Albert Lea |
| Home Improvement Company LLC | 25 mi | |
| L L Hage Siding & Windows | 4.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| MN Custom Remodelers | In Albert Lea | |
| Overhead Door Company of Albert Lea | 4.9★ (111) | In Albert Lea |
| Southern Lock & Glass | 4.5★ (34) | In Albert Lea |
| Waseca Quality Siding & Window | 31 mi | |
| Yost Carpentry LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Albert Lea |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Minnesota with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | $3,550 | $7,580 | $12,220 | Per project (several windows): typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.03 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 14 Albert Lea window installers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Albert Lea data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |