14 window installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Helena: Budget Blinds of Helena, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 219 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Finstad's Carpet One, 160 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 14 ranked after Budget Blinds of Helena; ranked #3.
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14 Helena window installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budget Blinds of Helena | 85 | 5.0★ (219) | Helena | — | Overall |
| 2 | T & J Xteriors and Roofing | 81 | 5.0★ (66) | Helena Valley West Central, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Finstad's Carpet One | 81 | 4.9★ (160) | Helena | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | HAPPY HIPPO Siding and Windows | 81 | 4.8★ (49) | Anaconda, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Glass Act Window Washing | 80 | 5.0★ (18) | Helena | Sat | — |
| 6 | Home Services at The Home Depot | 78 | 2.2★ (6) | Helena | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Pella Windows and Doors Showroom of Helena, MT | 78 | 4.9★ (29) | Helena | — | — |
| 8 | ABM Exteriors Siding Contractor | 76 | 5.0★ (12) | Helena | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Monteriors | 75 | 4.3★ (64) | Helena | Sat | — |
| 10 | Affordable Windows | 73 | 3.5★ (17) | Helena | — | — |
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: 5.0★ from 219 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (219).
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, 66 Google reviews.
Based in Helena
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 160 Google reviews, 160 Google reviews.
Based in Anaconda, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Helena
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in Helena
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in Helena
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in Helena
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Helena
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews, 64 Google reviews.
Based in Helena
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, 89 Google reviews.
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window cleaning service”.
Based in Helena Valley West Central, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Butte, 39 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Handyman Services LLC | 3.7★ (12) | In Helena |
| Baird Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Door Systems of Montana | 4.9★ (704) | In Helena |
| Four Seasons Sunrooms | In Helena | |
| Gardenwerks: Landscaping, Garden Center, Flower Farm & Florist | 4.9★ (92) | In Helena |
| Lowe's Home Improvement | 3.9★ (1,252) | In Helena |
| Overhead Door Company of Helena™ | 4.8★ (64) | In Helena |
| Power Townsend Company | 4.3★ (171) | In Helena |
| Rileys Roofing LLC | In Helena | |
| Superior Heating and Cooling | 4.9★ (151) | In Helena |
| Ten Mile Construction Inc | 5.0★ (27) | In Helena |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Montana with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | $3,290 | $7,050 | $11,350 | Per project (several windows): typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.96 Mountain factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 14 Helena 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 Helena 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 |