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Best overall in Forest Acres: Champion Replacement Windows of Columbia, CR Score 63/100; 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 Forest Acres window installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten 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 | 63 | 4.7★ (1,484) | Columbia, 10 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | West Shore Home | 63 | 4.6★ (868) | Columbia, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Crosby Roofing and Gutters | 59 | 4.9★ (1,096) | Lexington, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Central Glass | 59 | 5.0★ (277) | Lexington, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Home Genius Exteriors | 59 | 4.8★ (36) | Columbia, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Glass Doctor of Columbia, SC | 59 | 4.7★ (386) | Columbia, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Premiere Roofing | 59 | 4.9★ (771) | Irmo, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | The Glass Guru | 59 | 4.9★ (173) | Columbia, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | AAA Glass | 58 | 4.5★ (42) | Columbia, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Stellar Roofing and Solar - South Carolina | 58 | 4.9★ (8) | Columbia, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten 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 in Forest Acres.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 7 mi away
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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,096 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 386 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irmo, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 771 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irmo, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 2 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 3 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 349 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cayce, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 562 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irmo, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 3 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cayce, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irmo, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 309 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cayce, 7 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 8 of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Day Blinds | In Forest Acres | |
| Best Way Vinyl Siding & Window | 8 mi | |
| Bright Star Solar, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Catch Me in Traffic, LLR | 29 mi | |
| Division 1 Roofing & Exteriors | 5 mi | |
| Easley Window Cleaning LLC | 7 mi | |
| Empire Windows and Doors LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Explosive Repairs | 2 mi | |
| Green Exterior Remodeling of Columbia | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| JR Window Installation Company | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Lexington Window & Door | 16 mi | |
| Modern Day Homes Roofing Co | In Forest Acres | |
| Nelson's Home improvements | 39 mi | |
| Prestige Power Washing | In Forest Acres | |
| replacement windows columbia | 8 mi | |
| Sears Window Replacement | 14 mi | |
| Southern National Roofing | 6 mi | |
| SuperKlean Service Solutions | 5.0★ (4) | In Forest Acres |
| Tech Guide | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Williams Home Improvement | 3.0★ (2) | 39 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 Forest Acres window installers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Forest Acres data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |