Very satisfied with the work this company did for us! They performed a tune up on our front door and 10 casement windows. The front door had gaps with air leaks and our smart lock couldn't properly lock due to the latch not catching the door when closed. They fixed it perfectly! We thought the windows were original due to the building construction being from the 1930s but it appears the previous owner (a subpar flipper) custom-made these windows to match the style of the building and did an absolutely terrible job. The construction of them is low quality and they did nothing to prevent water intrusion or air leaks. We had water coming through with the winter rains and heat during hot days. It was very easy to receive a quote from Nick with transparent pricing and he offered to come perform the repairs when he had a free day in his schedule. He followed through with that offer, and because we were flexible, we had the windows tuned up within two weeks of my first request and the job took one day. His crew was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and clean during their visit. Opening and closing the windows is completely different than before. They are snug when closed and the waterproofing is consistent with the standard for these style of windows. I immediately could tell the difference when the AC was in use later that day. Usually, there is a temperature difference between our bedroom, living room, and kitchen and we have sensors in each room. Now, they are all reading the same temperature and you can feel it in the air. That type of comfort is well worth the small investment if you are someone who is temperature sensitive. I have no doubt the rain won't come in the next time it covers LA! Preserve your architecture and hire a company like this to help extend their lifespan or create custom ones that will last even longer. read more

Provided quick, clear, and reasonable estimates on short notice. Very careful with our home's furnishings to minimize any dust or damage. Very efficient, was able to get all nine of our original 85-year old windows back in working order in ~ 6 hours. Used all new hardware and our windows fully open and close with two fingers. Sets up work stations and fabricates repairs there onsite. Very polite and respectful crew. Made a conscious effort to clean all areas. Accepted multiple forms of payment. Local owner that built his business from the ground up. Definitely the kind of business we need to support. HIGHLY Recommended!! read more

Nick and his crew are miracle workers for old houses and wood windows. I met with a few companies and most tried to over sell me with entire new windows, frames and sashes. But that would mean breaking stucco and walls, scaffolding, repair work, etc. I also received a quote from one other company that does window restoration work, and their quote was twice as expensive, a much shorter warranty, and less "included" work. Nick and team replaced 15 windows and a door for me on an old 1920s multi-story home. They never complained about anything and just got it done. It took 3 1/2 days. Everything was custom made on-site. It was an incredible and efficient operation. Highly recommend. They are busy, so if you're thinking about calling, do it now, and get on the waiting list. read more

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Nick is the best! I called him because one of my neighbors suggested him for our wooden windows. I thought the windows needed to be replaced, but Nick told me there was no need. He told me we could just tune up the windows, which I happily agreed to do. I found his pricing fair. I saw other reviews said that small jobs take longer to schedule. I didn't have that issue at all. We were scheduling for the next business day after we approved the quote. Our project was done in half a day. The guys were professional, nice, and cleaned up after themselves. Highly recommend! read more

These guys are expert at restoring original windows. Excellent, high quality work, and there prices are fair. I'd use them again in a heartbeat. read more

Can't recommend Nick and his team enough. Beautiful craftsmanship - they restored seven double pane windows of our 100 year old Spanish house. It was really awesome seeing them make magic happen, and plus one of them being extremely clean and tidy after a days work. He even sourced new knobs locks to replace our ugly white-painted-over window locks. We got a few quotes and Nick was the most reasonable as well-- he was great about squeezing us in the schedule as well. read more

Nick and his team did an amazing job not only tuning our old (109 year old) windows but also replacing dated 80s style windows to match the old ones. Overall, they build 10 windows and tuned 11. Not only did they strive for excellence in their work, Nick does more than what's required of him by recommending what could make things look better. After the work, I had some issues with 2 windows that didn't look right and he brought back his team to fix the problem. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to tune old windows, or build period appropriate ones as they try to restore their homes. read more

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Great quick service. Very thorough. Windows operate beautifully. The crew was kind and considerate. Highly recommended.

I'm a designer remodeling a home, and needed original windows restored. Nick was incredibly helpful in helping me restore these windows. I highly recommend their work. Thank you, Nick! read more

Nick and his crew are WELL worth the wait. Yes they have a waitlist and yes we waited patiently for them to come (ps people have waitlists when they are good and these guys are good!). He fixed our 3 balcony doors and 4 interior casements from our 100 year old Spanish and they did a great job. He is very knowledgeable and kind. He stays with his crew the whole day making sure their workmanship is up to par. We are so happy we jumped back on his waitlist for more doors and windows. read more

We recently moved into a house with almost 90 year old windows that were completely painted shut with a few cracked panes of glass. I preferred to restore rather than replace, and ended up going with Nick's quote. After 3-4 months on the waitlist, I checked in and they ended up being ready for us a couple weeks later after the rain died down. We did tuneups and weatherstripping across ten double hung windows, including replacing an old casement window with a custom built double hung to match the rest of our windows. 5 of the original sashes were also rebuilt due to dry rot (or as Nick put it - "those windows were wasted" lol). The windows he built on site were amazing, and the craftsmanship is excellent. We also had them tune up our front door - it was a little warped, so they got it all squared up. Overall, it was two days of work. The only minor drawbacks I had were just related to attention to detail with a couple of the guys on his crew. On a couple of the windows where the jamb was removed to take the sashes out, the trim piece cracked and they put it back with a bunch of caulk to fill in the crack. It wasn't done very neatly, so I had to fix that before painting. Also, the guy who worked on my door installed a new door threshold, but he put it in crooked and didn't put the trim back quite right, again using a ton of caulk to fill in a gap. I ended up having to remove the threshold and reinstall it straight. Not the end of the world, but I just think a couple of the guys on his team are still learning the ropes. It wouldn't keep me from working with them in the future, but just make sure you take a closer look at their work before they leave. read more

These guys are true craftsmen. They completely rebuilt 14 windows of varying sizes for my 100+ year old house. We're in a historic preservation overlay zone, so we had to retain the look of the original gridded windows, but the existing windows were garbage, and I didn't want to replace with cheap vinyl that wasn't going to last. Nick and his crew built all the new windows on site, and now I have beautiful wood, double-hung, double-pane windows that keep out the noise from the street and keep the room so much cooler. The crew also works really clean -- they vacuumed everything up at the end of each day and they honestly left the house cleaner than it started. And beyond doing excellent work, it's just a bunch of really good, really cool dudes that go the extra mile. read more

Nick and his crew replaced old, cracked windows and repaired old rope sash and pulley mechanisms in my 1906 Craftsman house. Overall, the work was excellent and he showed an understanding for working with an old home and keeping things compatible with the original look. Once I got slotted into his busy schedule, everything proceeded smoothly. I'm taking off a star because at the end, the new windows were all smudged up on the outside. I asked if they were going to clean off the new windows, and he said no. He knew I was planning to repaint, and he said the house painters would clean up the windows. I thought that was odd, leaving smudged up new windows marring the look of their otherwise good work. (The windows in question are high up or otherwise hard for me to reach, otherwise I'd wash them myself.) It was ten months until we were ready to paint. The house painter laughed when I mentioned that the window installers said his crew should clean those new windows while they were at it. I think he was kind of insulted -- they're painters, not window cleaners, after all. The painters also noticed that one of our new windows was missing the glazing, something no one noticed when Nick's crew wrapped things up. So, I do recommend American Window Restoration, but with reservations. If I could go back, I'd insist that they clean up the nice brand new windows that they installed, and have a more careful walk-through at the end. read more

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If you're patient and work around Nick's availability, the wait will be worth it. He and his crew do something that is almost unheard of. They actually build new windows on site from scratch. This alone is worth every penny since you can let the professionals measure to exact specifications and install and adjust accordingly. I'm starting a new kitchen remodel and Nick installed two new double hung windows to replace ones previously removed by previous owners. He also built three new casement windows in an adjoining room. I read one review that seemed to complain about the new glass being all smeared. Since the window glass gets glazed, it's important to let it cure for two weeks before you even worry about wiping the glass down and disturbing the fresh glaze that has still not fully cured. The wiping and blading off the overglaze is a post install task that should be done much later, so I wouldn't penalize their rating just for that as another reviewer did. All in all, Nick knows his stuff and you'll be in good hands if you are patient enough to wait a bit until he fits you into his schedule. read more

American Window Restoration - Windows Installation Near Me - Long Beach, California

The best! We have original wood diamond grid double hung windows from the 1950s that we adore. Over time the window balances and weatherstripping needed fixing and Nick was our guy! There is a wait list but it is well worth it. Nick and crew came and did a window tune up (which includes sash balance and weatherstripping replacement) on 14 windows in a day for a fair price. Do yourself a favor and use these guys. read more

We just had Nick & his hardworking crew either restore or replace many windows and doors at our 1930s Spanish bungalow. Everything looks amazing and they were so efficient once we made our way off the waitlist. Nick has a wait for a reason - he's great! He had creative ideas for how to give my home great curb appeal with windows that were way beyond what I would have thought of myself. If you notice the few low star reviews, those people seem to misunderstand the process/final result expectations. We couldn't be happier! read more

I am writing this review because I had Nick come out and quote me on a job that was just under $7k total. We wanted to go with this company because we felt they could do the best work and understood what we were after. We corresponded on the same email chain for about two weeks, Nick was a little late in getting back to me. I had approved the quote and inquired about the deposit process. After no response, I emailed several more times over the course of a month with no answer. I was hoping to get all the paperwork, etc. done to get in the queue as their wait time was 3-4 months out. I finally called and Nick answered, somehow forgetting I had ever replied to the quote in the first place, he said he would look into it and then call me back but now the timeline for the job was yet another 3-4 months out from the day I called in May because I wasn't in the calendar. He never called. I read the few 1 and 2 star reviews that stated the same exact thing. If they didn't want to do my job they should have said so in the first place, but I didn't get that impression when Nick came by. He was really informative and seemed onboard to do the job. I'm not really sure what happened. read more

I highly recommend them and have already referred several people to them. Unfortunately, they were backlogged and I had to wait for them, but that's only because they are valuable. I had moved into a 110 year old house with nearly all the windows long painted shut. They got all my windows working perfectly in one long day of a whole crew working hard. I've had two minor issues that required follow up, it is an old house /after all. They came out both times and knocked out the repair work in no time for no additional cost. If you need wood window repair, I'd highly recommend using these professionals. read more

Edy and Michael are the guys you want doing work in your home. Efficient, thorough, and great with the details. Really appreciate these fellows. read more

I own a 1920's spanish apartment building where some of the windows were are at a point where they needed to be replaced - they were beyond repair and I wanted to replace them with similar windows in the original style. I could have replaced with aluminum or plastic but I really like to keep things original. I spent quite a bit of time trying to find somebody who could replicate the original windows and finally came across Nick at American Window Restoration. Once I gave Nick the go-ahead he was able to make entirely new windows and fit them within a week. Once painted they will look perfect and will have retained the character of the building. Yes, it would probably have been cheaper to order new windows from Home Depot, but it would have cheapened the building and I would forever have been annoyed by the look! read more

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I really don't know why there are so many 5 star reviews because my experience with American Window Restoration was really disappointing. First, like everyone says, the wait time is about three months. In those three months you'll never know if you're in the queue or not. You just hope and pray you'll hear back from Nick the owner. I was hopeful and waited because of all of these great reviews, but please don't waste your time or money. Nick is a nice guy, sure, but he shouldn't be the owner, scheduler and project manager. This guy does not have the time. He wants to get through jobs quickly. He installs window stripping and locks in colors he doesn't run by you, the customer, first. It was just a lot of no communication and then a nearly $4K invoice after everything was not said and thoughtlessly done. One star given because he did reduce the invoice because of all the miscommunication. The kicker, Nick is so bad at communicating and has no time that even trying to pay the invoice took weeks because it would take him days/a week to get back with information on how to pay him. I deeply regret working with Nick and am posting this negative review so that you don't have to regret it either. read more

These guys are the best! We have an old 112 year old craftsman which had some stuck double hung windows, no weather stripping on any fenestrations and giant gaps in our casement windows. They did the most incredible job restoring them. There was a casement window that we wanted double hung, and we ended up asking them to fabricate that one and another new window as well. We had fire damage right after Nick and his team restored our windows. I called him again and he managed to squeeze us in and fixed all of newly damaged ones in a day. After dealing with other contractors, Nick and his team were such a pleasure to deal with - they are fast, efficient and went above and beyond for us! Highly recommend. read more

I am in awe of the windows created by Nick and his crew. I love the original windows of my 1939 house, but 5 of them were crumbling. I considered new replacement windows but just couldn't go that direction. That's when I contacted Nick @ American Window Restoration, he came out and gave me a quote, I accepted. On day 1 the crew built the 5 new windows, they were installed the next day. They are fantastic! I couldn't be happier. Excellent value. I highly recommend this company! read more

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With the lack of communication and response with our repeated texts and email, I am forced to write this review. I am not sure how Nick gets five star reviews because my experience was quite the opposite. We recently purchased a property that had the original windows in poor condition. Nick provided the lowest quote and so we decided to go with him. Although Nick was able to finish the project quickly, getting a response from him after the job is finished is another story. If you are looking for a someone that will respond to you within a reasonable timeline or at all, please look else where. read more

Nick and his team at American Window Restoration are true professionals providing expertise and service that is second to none. With a team that is in incredibly high demand it is understandable why as their work ethic tireless, care of repairs top quality and pricing better than their competitors. We're grateful that American Window Restoration accepted the window restoration job on our recently purchased 1938 Spanish. If you are in need of restoration services I highly recommend you start your search with Nick and confident that you'll not need to search for any other bids. A HUGE thanks to Scott, Jeremiah, Dante and Josiah who alongside Nick earned the 5-Star review and if we could throw out a 6th we would. read more

I bought my house in Sherman Oaks in 2009-a 1952 San Fernando Valley home with original wood windows. I didn't like the idea of replacing them with newer vinyl windows as I like their aesthetics. I have 14 windows in all--four of them have never opened at all since I've owned the house. So, I searched out a company that could do some sort of wood window restoration. I found Nick's company through Yelp and checked out his website as well. I wasn't in a hurry (you shouldn't be either...)-- I think we agreed on the estimate mid January 2023, and his company did the project yesterday, April 3, 2023. Communication with Nick via email and texts was simple. They did all 14 windows in one day. They took out each window and restored them, weather proofed them, and replaced the original mechanisms. Nick's staff was great too. All of my windows open and close like normal now. All windows opened easily and stayed at the position that they were open to. I am attaching a few photos. Everything was done on site. The price quoted was the price I paid. I am so excited to have functioning windows again. I would highly recommend Nick and his company. Thanks to Nick and his staff! read more

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Nathan came by for an estimate of my Windows on a 1930 Spanish style home within 2 days of calling. After reviewing it turns out all of the windows were in good shape with proper weather stripping. I really appreciated his honesty and expertise. He was down to earth and very approachable. Although we didn't need his immediate services I would highly recommend him to others who are seeking an expert who will shoot straight and is highly skilled in decorative windows. Thanks again Nathan. read more

Nick and team did a great job restoring my 1930s Spanish style windows and French doors. They took out all the old flashing and replaced with new material as well as realigned them so they closed properly. They also rescreened all the windows. The attention to detail and quality workmanship was worth the wait. I would highly recommend read more

American Window Restoration did fantastic work on our 1921 Wilshire Park Spanish Colonial Revival home. They restored several windows to their original state and installed windows that that had been replaced with aluminum windows in the 1990's. He managed to repair the arched windows that had been deemed irreparable by other companies. They are a pleasure to work with once the project begins. They are honest, polite and hard working. You can't go wrong hiring this company to restore your home to it's former glory. We are thrilled with the results. read more

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Nick gave me an estimate to tune all of my double hung wood windows a few months ago. He was super straightforward, honest. This tune includes balancing, weather sealing etc. I was in no rush and the wait was worth it. Nick and his team came Friday morning and worked nonstop, very efficiently and with minimal disruption and finished by about 4pm. Like many reviewers I was shocked!!! that my previously wacky windows functioned better than ever. Just like new, plus the benefit of sealing. They replaced two cracked panes that were discovered in the process as well and the windows lined up for once in their lives so locks (which AWR supplied) actually functioned. So far the most satisfying work I've had done on this restoration project. Thanks Nick! read more

Restoring our windows on our 1940 built home was breeze with Nick and his staff....my custom windows were built by hand and installed with great care. They arrived on time and stayed all day until the job was done. They left the house and work areas clean and tidy when they left. We have more windows to restore and will call Nick back to finish our window project. I would recommend Nick and his team over and over again! No vinyl windows for us!!!!! Call them if you have an older home and want to maintain the character of your home. read more

Nick did a great job. I put vynil windows on a historical home so the city forced me to change back to wood. Nick made each window and they all passed city inspection no prob. His price was way less than the competition. My tenants were very happy and the price didn't change as some contractors do. I will use him again when I need to tune up my other windows. read more

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Nick and his crew did an absolutely beautiful job restoring the windows on our 91 year old Spanish Colonial. In addition they built 3 new windows from scratch duplicating them to the exact design of the original ones. We were so pleased with their professionalism, attention to details and their cleanliness. Highly recommend AWR ! read more

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I am SO happy that I found these guys! Nick and his team are professional, kind and care about the quality of work that they do. They are popular so I had to wait 4 months before they could do the work but it was well worth the wait! Some of my windows needed to be repaired, others required a full replacement. read more

They were great. They were able to be accommodating with our schedule, showed up on time, and did a great job! There are not many companies we found that could restore original windows on old homes, but these guys are licensed contractors and knew what they were doing. Their prices are really straightforward and competitively priced. Recommend! read more

Nick and team are great! Not only are they extremely talented at what they do, they are also a pleasure to work with. Nick built replacement sashes and casements for our 100 year old home to match existing. He also framed out an entirely new window for our kitchen remodel which matches exactly with the look of the house and built us a double door. I really appreciated the very fair and transparent pricing - prices were per window labor and materials - so changes to the scope of work very easy to make while understanding how they would impact cost. Nick also made sure we didn't spend money we didn't need to - he told us which sashes we should just tune up instead of replace. If you have an old house with aging windows that don't open right, Nick is your guy! read more

Could not be happier. We had windows and doors in an entire 100 year old house and two associated buildings restored by Nick and his colleagues at American window restoration. They transformed everything from noisy, leaky, creaky and stuck, to functional, quiet, and sealed. What's more impressive is that they did so with no mess, no fuss and no bother. I'm annoyingly meticulous and demanding, and my wife is bothered by just about any intrusion into her routine or space. But Nick and his crew were so easy to work with and professional that the experience was actually pleasant. Now we have a totally different experience inside the house without the catastrophic hassles or cost that would have been associated with replacing windows. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat and work with them again if we needed anything they do. read more

Wow, I cannot believe the magic that Nick and his team do to windows! We have a ton of sash windows that were a wreck (guillotine windows that we've be injured by trying to open and close). Nick and his team were professional and prompt. They were able to get our windows working so they can slide both ways and stay in position with ease! Two weeks later and we are still in awe at how easy it is for us to open and close our nearly 90 year old windows. I was debating getting new vinyl windows but like the look of the old wooden windows we have and knew if we restored our wood windows, they'd last longer than new vinyl ones. Nick's pricing was more competitive, he replaced window panes that were broken/cracked/missing (way better pricing than other glass window replacement companies), and his team was awesome to work with. I'd highly recommend his team and will hire them for future projects! read more

Nick came to my home built in 1936 with original steel windows. He was very transparent and told me my windows were in great condition and he didn't feel right taking my money because there wasn't much for him to do. It's rare to come across folks that prioritize honesty over making a profit. I appreciate how genuine Nick was and hope to use him on a future home remodel. read more

Fantastic service. Nick was prompt in scheduling me for an estimate and let me know as soon as he had an opening. His team was professional and efficient, taking care of a job of 3 doors and 4 windows in under a half of a day. It's immensely hard work - appears actually more complicated than replacing windows, but they were fast. I saved myself thousands of dollars in working with this company, absolutely worth the wait if you can. They were meticulous in clean up as well. I will be hiring them over and over again with any future needs, no doubt. Wood frames can last a lifetime, but vinyl windows will need to be replaced. Thank you for giving us a choice Nick! read more