6 window installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Glass Doctor of Mount Vernon, CR Score 77/100; 4.4★ from 55 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Mt Vernon Glass Co, 27 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 6 ranked after Glass Doctor of Mount Vernon; ranked #3.
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6 Salem window installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 6 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glass Doctor of Mount Vernon | 77 | 4.4★ (55) | Mount Vernon, 23 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Tad Brown Construction | 74 | 3.7★ (9) | Mount Vernon, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Mt Vernon Glass Co | 72 | 3.6★ (27) | Mount Vernon, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Miller Builds LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (12) | Salem | — | — |
| 5 | The Window Source of Southern Illinois | 69 | 5.0★ (6) | Canton, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Master Construction Combined LLC | 67 | 4.7★ (18) | Mount Vernon, 24 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: 4.4★ from 55 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (55).
Based in Mount Vernon, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in Mount Vernon, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in Salem
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based in Canton, 32 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in Mount Vernon, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window replacement | $3,430 | $7,340 | $11,830 | Per project (several windows): typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.00 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 6 Salem 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 Salem 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 |