71 window installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Columbia: Champion Replacement Windows of Columbia, CR Score 92/100; 4.7★ from 1,484 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Crosby Roofing and Gutters, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 71.
Most-reviewed: Crosby Roofing and Gutters, 1,096 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 71 ranked after Champion Replacement Windows of Columbia; ranked #3.
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71 Columbia window installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 71 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champion Replacement Windows of Columbia | 92 | 4.7★ (1,484) | Columbia | — | Overall |
| 2 | West Shore Home | 89 | 4.6★ (868) | Columbia | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Crosby Roofing and Gutters | 88 | 4.9★ (1,096) | Lexington, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Premiere Roofing | 87 | 4.9★ (771) | Irmo, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Stellar Roofing and Solar - South Carolina | 86 | 4.9★ (8) | Columbia | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Southern Industries Home Improvements | 85 | 4.6★ (562) | Columbia | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Home Genius Exteriors | 85 | 4.8★ (36) | Columbia | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | AAA Glass | 84 | 4.5★ (42) | Columbia | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Armour Roofing | 84 | 4.9★ (349) | Columbia | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Indigo State Roofing | 83 | 4.9★ (131) | Irmo, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 review volume: 4.7★ from 1,484 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,484).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 868 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,096 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irmo, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 771 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 562 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 349 Google reviews, 349 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irmo, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mauldin, 28 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 386 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cayce, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irmo, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 309 Google reviews, 309 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irmo, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goose Creek, 28 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cayce, 2 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cayce, 4 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 71 ranked window installers here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Waves Heating & Air | 4.7★ (78) | In Columbia |
| Best Way Vinyl Siding & Window | In Columbia | |
| Bright Star Solar, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Catch Me in Traffic, LLR | 28 mi | |
| Cook Plumbing Company, LLC | 4.6★ (16) | In Columbia |
| Division 1 Roofing & Exteriors | In Columbia | |
| Easley Window Cleaning LLC | 4 mi | |
| Empire Windows and Doors LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Explosive Repairs | In Columbia | |
| Granite Depot of Columbia | 4.3★ (151) | In Columbia |
| Green Exterior Remodeling of Columbia | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbia |
| JR Window Installation Company | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Lexington Window & Door | 13 mi | |
| Overhead Door Company of Columbia | 4.9★ (663) | In Columbia |
| Punch List Pros | 4.8★ (384) | In Columbia |
| replacement windows columbia | In Columbia | |
| Romanoff Renovations | 4.9★ (51) | In Columbia |
| Sears Window Replacement | 12 mi | |
| Southern National Roofing | In Columbia | |
| Tech Guide | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for South Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | $3,370 | $7,200 | $11,600 | Per project (several windows): typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.98 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 71 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 |