8 window installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in College: Glass Doctor of Fairbanks, CR Score 83/100; 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jade Contractors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.
Most-reviewed: Frontier Glass, 64 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 8 ranked after Glass Doctor of Fairbanks; ranked #4.
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8 College window installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glass Doctor of Fairbanks | 83 | 4.9★ (356) | Fairbanks, 16 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Jade Contractors | 81 | 4.6★ (18) | Fairbanks, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hoffer Glass | 79 | 4.8★ (44) | Fairbanks, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Frontier Glass | 77 | 4.2★ (64) | Fairbanks, 3 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Florcraft Carpet One Floor & Home | 76 | 4.7★ (39) | Fairbanks, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Renewal by Andersen of Alaska | 75 | 3.9★ (18) | Fairbanks, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Alaska Window Installer.Inc | 74 | 5.0★ (6) | College | — | — |
| 8 | Joe the Builder | 71 | 5.0★ (17) | Fairbanks, 3 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (356).
Based in Fairbanks, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Fairbanks, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in Fairbanks, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in Fairbanks, 1 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, 39 Google reviews.
Based in Fairbanks, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in College
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in Fairbanks, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Alaska with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | $3,710 | $7,930 | $12,770 | Per project (several windows): typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 8 College 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 College 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 |