Shock and Awe! We have been in our home for over 17 years and had been noticing air and heat and noise coming through our two largest windows in our home. We are quite a ways from 1604 yet we could hear the traffic pretty well. Day and night! So we started the process of shopping around for replacement windows last year and interviewed many vendors. we were quoted and listened to many sales people about their products and installations. We narrowed it down to three vendors and brought the sales people back in for a final presentation and quote. Larry Bindel, the owner of First Place Windows, was not only the most thorough but he was also the nicest guy we talked with and he delivered a professional quote. His price was not the lowest but my wife and I liked him and his delivery and we spoke w a few of his customers. We believed and had it proven that Larry really loves his customers and does right by them. Our windows came in when he said they would and the windows were installed from 1:30-6:30 the afternoon we set up. His installers, 2 guys, worked in the heat and did a great job. They laid plastic over everything nearby before they started and then cut the two large windows out and replaced the old with the new. They caulked around the new windows and cleaned up the mess and left. Larry and his son were there also to oversee the job being done. The new windows let no heat in and we cannot even hear our water fountain against the window. The difference is incredible! Silence is golden. Lol. Plus the windows that Larry installs have a much lower bottom window than the other windows we looked at. We liked this because u can see much more. I believe like 85% more. The other windows seemed to be more 60/40 where u could not see as much. Anyway, we loved Larry and his team, the windows, the service and clean installation and very quite and professional manner. Thnx Larry read more

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Our whole experience with First Place Windows was great. We were presented with the different window options and were kept informed of the timeline. The day of the installation was terrific, efficiently done and fast. I believe the price was more than competitive. read more

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Larry and David (father and son owners) are reputable, professional, knowledgeable, attentive and honest. They were great to work with. First Place Windows did an amazing job transforming our house with great quality windows and sliding doors at a good and competitive price. Oscar and Uriel did an amazing job installing all 13 windows and 2 sliding doors...professional, courteous, efficient and honest. Highly recommended. read more

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UPDATE on my review of First Place Windows' presentation and ordering process: We have since had our old windows removed and new windows installed! We were a little nervous because it was August in San Antonio and it was HOT HOT HOT outside! However, as SOON as they removed an old window, the new window was popped right in, even though it wasn't caulked in or fastened yet. We had surprisingly little heat get in. Our A/C didn't even have to work overtime! As for the expected mess, there was NONE! They not only covered everything in the immediate area with plastic, but they also shut the door of that room to lessen any dirt (or heat in our case) to get anywhere else! When they were finished, they cleaned up and vacuumed! The new windows are GORGEOUS! SO easy to open and close and with the "double hung" windows on the 2nd floor, I can easily open them and tilt them in to clean them! No more dirty second floor windows! Yeah! Also, you have plenty of options for your windows. In the photos below, you will see we changed some to sliders, the bathroom (before pic not so great but picture it with clear glass and panes so everyone can see inside!) The picture with the two closet windows really made me appreciate the new ones. We get the afternoon sun in those windows and the old one on the left (WITH solar screens) was hot to the touch, where the new one (withOUT solar screens) was cool to the touch! Plus the UV blockers keep your furniture and bedding from fading! The two installers were SO nice and friendly and SO professional! They hardly had to talk to each other; they have worked together so long that they knew what each had to do with each window placement. Kind of like a window-installation ballet if you will! Seriously, I am SO impressed! I highly recommend you get them out to give you a free estimate! You won't regret it and you'll probably make a new friend! read more

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I have an older (not well insulated) 2 story that sits east to west. We get sun ALL DAY LONG! We have a large window at the top that does nothing but make my stairway an oven. I cannot begin to tell you what a difference my new windows have made. We are currently remodeling (Larry did my siding too) and this has been the best decision EVER! People stop and say how beautiful the house looks and they LOVE the windows. Did I mention I had the ugliest house on the block? Not any more!!! If you are even thinking of using someone else for windows because of price.....you will be sorry!!! Larry thank you so much for making my house a beautiful home and the envy of ally neighbors!!! I also added photos of the siding. His crew never stopped working. And were so friendly. I even bought pizza for them all on their last day!!!! read more

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Allow me to preface this review by saying it is based solely on customer service because my windows have not yet been installed. I found Larry and his son David to be very very professional, polite and very friendly. I have learned so much about Windows and insulation! I don't often say this but I'm excited to have them start work. I feel confident that the windows we decided upon are the right fit for my home and my budget. I'm excited to come back and update this review once the installation has been done. Stay tuned! read more

Larry left my house yelling and insulting me. I invited Larry over for a free estimate. We sat outside at the back of his pickup truck for an hour while I listened to his sales pitch mostly centered around how the Cardinal IGU in his windows make the window 100x more reliable. I told Larry multiple times that I don't really care as much about the window, as much as I care about the quality of the install. While outside, he told me that his installers work for him. When we finally went inside, I thought this would be my opportunity to ask questions. Unfortunately, in less than 15 min, Larry interrupted me to tell me that he doesn't have time for all 25 of my questions (he could see they were prepared on my notepad), and that he would rather go spend his time with someone who likes his product and is ready to buy. I pushed his business card toward him and told him that I was done 'wasting' his time, and that he could leave. On the way out I informed him that I was going to write him a bad review. To this, he exploded with anger and started raising his voice at me, and insulting me. He went so far as to call me a bad Christian. He accused me of slander. I questioned his understanding of the meaning of slander and informed him that I would in no way exaggerate the truth or lie about the events that transpired. After several minutes I asked him to leave my house. I tried to explain to him that after I patiently entertained his 1hr sales pitch, I thought it was discourteous to give me no more than 15 min to ask questions. He replied by stating that I was the one that was rude and other things. I just shook my head and let him walk away. Larry needs to learn to build rapport with his potential customers by listening to what they are concerned about most. At one point while inside, attempting to ask my questions, I had to listen to Larry give me his life story of growing up -- picking cotton at age 6, then construction with his brother, etc. Who wants to hear that and what did that have to do with anything? From my perspective, if Larry doesn't have 15 minutes to 'waste' on my questions and concerns, I can't imagine he is going to have any time to 'waste' of follow-ups once the final check is cashed. read more

windows n sliding door installed the quality and price excellent The installers professional honest and very punctual. I appreciated the owner Larry checking on installers to be sure job done correctly read more

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All I can say is, before we got windows, our home was freezing in the winter, and HOT in the summer- no matter how long our AC was on. After meeting Larry- he gave us two options- one more affordable, and the highest level insulated windows- best class. to my surprise my husband blurted out that we would get the best ones. I reluctanlty agreed- but I am SO GLAD we did! Our home is temperature regulated now, and is extremely cool in the summers, and nice and warm in the winters. Our windows no longer "leak" through and we LOVE them! It took a few days to complete all our windows, but it was worth the wait! I also got a quote from a very reputable bigger widow company in town- their price was much higher and they didnt offer custom sizes for the narrow windows next to our front door. Larry at First Place windows was able to do even the narrow custom windows- they are beautiful! read more

I met Larry for the first time yesterday, and I have to admit that I haven't met anyone with his charismatic personality in a long time. Although we quickly agree that window repairs are the better option instead of window replacement, Larry was kind enough to make the referral to a company that should be able to assist me. Larry is definitely a one of a kind, as usual he continues impress with his presentation and would have made the decision quite easy for me, had I not have other plans and he clearly agreed. We ended up talking about several other subjects and I found him to be a wealth of knowledge and information. I'm extremely grateful to him for the advice he offered and will definitely take all of it into consideration. I wish Larry and all at 1st PLACE WINDOWS continued success. read more

Our new windows are beautiful! We are so happy with them that we're replacing our bedroom windows now. Larry is a first class gentleman, responsive, and fair. We've done a lot of work on our house and worked with numerous contractors and he has been the best to work with. He was accessible and patient and his team did a great job. As close to stress-free as a home project could be. You won't regret going with First Place Windows. read more

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We have had a great deal of remodeling done in the last three years by a variety of contractors. We had 26 windows (some custom installs), three external doors, converted another to a double doors and converted three windows into a double sliding door unit. First place windows stands out for workmanship (unlike other contractors we have dealt with). Dealt with Larry Bindel. He was knowledgeable, on time, responsive. Hi style was straight forward, no salesman BS. Only negative, one time a worker showed up without calling first. Will continue to use First Place Windows services for future work. read more

Larry is professional and still friendly. Responsive and prompt in communicating. I feel like he is knowledgeable about his trade and provides competitive pricing. This was not my first experience with his company and will continue to refer his services. Very thorough and cleaned up when he left. read more

First place windows made a set of custom windows to replace some leaking upstairs doors. They not only did an amazing job on what I expected but also on the things I didn't. They walked me through the process of what the new windows would be like, provided cad renderings so I had something to give my home owners for the approvals process and even helps get my floor fixed when there was a small issue in timing the install. Top notch folks at first place windows!! read more

Can not recommend. Larry arrived to give us a free estimate to replace 27 windows in our home that we just purchased in New Braunfels. He spent almost 40 minutes educating us on the different types of windows and why we should choose him compared to others. After that he very diligently measured each window three times and told us he would get us a quote. That was THREE WEEKS ago and we have never heard from Larry again. Crickets. We live in a stucco house and we have since been told by other window professionals that it is going to be very difficult to replace our windows. If Larry is not contacting us with a quote because he doesn't want the hassle of the stucco, I get it, but he could at least tell us that! Totally left us hanging. Would not recommend. read more

We had a screened porch that was never used because we couldn't keep it clean. After going through several scenarios on making it a useable space we contacted Larry. He turned our porch into a little paradise (sun room). Now, some family member is laying claim to the space on a daily basis. It's actually the nicest on most peaceful place in our home. We couldn't be happier with the outcome. read more

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We bought a home that had been a rental. It had the original 20-year-old windows which were not in good shape and there were no screens. We had two companies come out to give us a quote on replacing the windows with double pane windows. The first company sent a salesman who tried to say he'd go talk to his boss and get us a better deal. We never heard from them with a quote. Larry Bindel, the owner of First Place Windows, came out personally and walked the property with my husband. He gave us great advice on what kind of windows would look good. He gave us a reasonable quote right away. He was very flexible in responding to the changes we asked for and he even helped us accomplish a few other things at the house. The windows are GREAT! I can open my blinds and my house stays cool all day long. I love the way the windows make my house look from inside and outside. First Place Windows did a turn-key job. They did not leave a mess inside or outside of my home. Larry personally came back and inspected the final job and meticulously made sure everything was done and was done right. You can't go wrong with First Place Windows. read more

Larry, was very easy to work with. The windows are beautiful and everything we expected. Instantly could tell the house was cooler with the UV protection. read more

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Would have loved to have this company come do a window replacement for me, but was cut off in the middle of my sentence when I had barely gotten the words out of needing someone to come out. I was asked if the window was broken, then told how people frequently confuse them for glass replacement and that 'they are not a glass company, they are a window replacement company'. I nicely informed him I actually wanted the window replaced but nevermind. I was treated like I was stupid and calling the wrong place when they had not even heard what I needed. Extremely unprofessional and offensive the way I was treated. read more

From single paned windows to these new and improved windows with extra bells and whistles attached, I have to say, Larry and his crew know what they are doing! We talked, got straight to the point unlike all these others that came and gave us 3 hour presentations on why we should choose their company. Larry just came in, greeted himself and got to work on measuring and before we knew it got the windows ordered at half the price of the other companies. His team knew what they were doing when they came in and got done in 2 days! Getting all the windows installed the first day and getting the trimming installed the next. They cleaned up well after themselves like they were never here in the first place. I have to say, these windows make a big difference! We've already seen a great difference with out temperature control indoors aswell as less sound coming in from the outside. They look wonderful and honeslty I can't thank Larry enough for his efforts! read more

We decided to replace the original windows and sliding patio door in our parents' home. The windows and door are over 25 years old. We met with many window companies with 1st Place Windows being one of them. All companies brought their demos and gave us their pitches. We decided to go with 1st Place Windows due to the reviews on Yelp, BBB and also from speaking to one of his previous customer. Larry is very friendly and addressed all of our questions and concerns. We really appreciated his no pressure quote. He also assured us that he wouldn't be happy until we were completely satisfied with the job. There were some minor issues after the install which Larry promptly came over and corrected. Overall, Larry with 1st Place Windows, believes in his company and workmanship. He puts the customer first and it shows as he treats every customer as friend. We're happy with the windows and work that he and his crew did for my parents. We highly recommend Larry and 1st place windows. At the very least, include them on your list of companies to talk to when getting quotes. You'll be glad you did. read more

We had Larry and his helper replace the bedroom windows in our house this past weekend. They did such a great job. They did everything they promised and left the areas around the windows nice and clean. We were originally going to purchase the windows from a company in Austin and then pay a separate contractor to install them. However, we chose to go with Larry after he came out and measured and made recommendations that we wouldn't have gotten just by purchasing the windows by ourselves. I'm sure glad we went with Larry. We obviously spent a little more (but cheaper than other companies that quoted us) but my husband was really worried about not measuring right so it was nice to have the peace of mind of someone professionally doing it. We could only afford to do the bedroom windows, but the first night with the new windows has to have been the best night's sleep I've gotten in a long time (our house backs up to a major road, is within a mile of a railroad, and lies underneath a path the planes take to the airport). So it was amazing how much of the sound these windows block out. We will definitely be calling Larry again when we save up replace the remaining windows. Very respectful and reliable business man. read more

I will update this review as work progresses. 1st Having Larry replace my siding and windows on my house. Price was a bit more than Window World, but the quality of the product is way better, and less than others,and after getting 5 bids, I take it as very reasonable. Larry gave me a few suggestions on what the current trends are, and took his advise when deciding which siding and windows to use. Not pushy, just a guy who seems to know what he is doing, and what he is talking about. Excellent ratings with BBB, Angies list, Yelp. What more can you ask for! Signing the contract today. Update Work has been completed. Extremely satisfied with the results! New Windows, siding. Larry and his team found some issues with my house, which the corrected before finishing their work. I trusted Larry enough to allow him total access to my house without having to follow and watch them. I would, without a doubt, use him again for any future work, and recommend him for anything YOU need! read more

Great experience from beginning to end. Windows and workmanship was top notch! Due to Covid-19 production of the windows were delayed but Larry kept me informed. read more

Great Company. I had them replace windows in 2013. The installation was very professional and on time. The service after the sale was also above expectations. I will use them again when the rest of my windows needs replacing. Larry is a great person to work with. read more

We needed ten windows replaced in our home built in 1964. We had three companies come to our house for quotes to replace the windows; First Place Windows was one of the three companies. My husband picked First Place Windows for the job. What influenced my husband's decision to select First Place Windows was Larry's guarantee the installation would be efficient and professional. Larry also gave my husband the best quote for the job. It took less than three weeks from the purchase date to receive our windows. Larry and his installation crew delivered our windows on Friday. The installers were professional, efficient and friendly. They cleaned up their work areas which were several different areas of our house. Our old aluminum windows let in the cold and outside noise. We no longer hear the noise and the cold drafts are gone. The windows look beautiful; we are pleased with our purchase. We are planning on replacing several other windows and two patio doors. I highly recommend First Place Windows for anyone looking for a trustworthy company. read more

Larry (owner), Brent & Steve replaced all 16 windows in our house this week. I found Larry's company, 1st Place Windows, on yelp. I emailed for an appointment, and even though he was out of the country, Larry called me and we set up an appointment. He brought examples of the various windows he had to offer and discussed with us our options. The windows he would be replacing were the original windows from the early 70s. As I sit here writing this review, I'm realizing just how quiet things are now. Not to mention how full of natural light my house is! Anyway, after choosing the type of windows we wanted, Larry came out and measured, then ordered the windows. We paid half down and I'll be paying him the rest today (because I'm completely satisfied with the work they did). Once the windows came in, we set a date for them to get started. They started on time and will be finished with the last bit of clean up today. We've had windows replaced on a house in Houston and one in New Braunfels - I wish I had found him sooner. His price is so much better than the others! Window quality is equally as good, but he and Brent & Steve are so very meticulous about the removal of the old, cranky windows and the installation of the new, beautiful windows. They clean up as they go along and leave everything in perfect shape. He told us at the beginning that we wouldn't have to pay the final amount until the work was completed to our complete satisfaction. I can see that he will always get paid quickly because they make sure that they are doing the job right the first time. Only one thing - now my gorgeous new windows let in so much light that I see I really need to clean the floors more often!! We highly recommend that you choose 1st Place Windows to brighten your home. read more

Called and asked for an estimate to replace foggy glass. Person stated they only did replacement windows and I should call a glass company. I asked who he'd recommend and he hung up on me. If this is indicative of his service, I'd pass...Poor customer service/etiquette. read more

We had Larry and his crew replace our old windows with new ones. What an amazing difference it has made on the draftiness and the appearance of our house. Neighbors walk by and comment on our house now. I had several companies price our whole house window project and Larry did have the best price by about 2 grand. The product that was used was not only comparable but in my opinion better than what was offered by one of the companies. Larry is a salesman but he doesn't push. He's a friendly guy with the understanding of your needs and desires and works with you to make your home project as bearable as possible. I would highly recommend getting your windows done by these guys. read more

I had Larry and his team of professionals replace nearly all of the old, fogged-up Allenco aluminum windows in my house with new, double-pane double-hung vinyl windows three years ago. The one set of windows I did not have them replace was a group of three fairly new Pella crank-out casement windows. The paint started peeling off in between the panes on the not-very-old Pellas, and they no longer operated correctly, so I recently had First Place replace the three Pella casements with their own Vista vinyl casements. All my vinyl windows are beautiful, they keep noise out, are very energy efficient, and I know I'll never have to paint them or worry about rot. Plus, they come with a great warranty against fogging. Their installation was done perfectly, and they look great! read more

After doing months of research and getting multiple bids from the "big box" window replacement companies, Larry was able to find the right solutions for the unique installation requirements we had in our stucco home. The big difference here was he listened to our concerns and was able to come up with several options from different window manufacturers. This is because he is not married to one window company. Bottom line is he worked with us to get the perfect results we were seeking when other companies came up short. In addition, because he was there personally for the removal and installation of the windows, the quality showed as he does not cut corners. We are very pleased with the finished product. I would recommend at least getting a bid from Larry before saying yes to the other national companies. Sometimes staying local will get you better customer service and satisfaction. You may save some money too. read more

First Place Windows replaced all of the windows in my home in April and I couldn't be happier with the quality of the product and their service. I received several estimates from other highly reviewed contractors prior to speaking with Larry and he was not only the most reasonably priced, but I could tell he was much more knowledgeable than the salespeople I had spoken to before calling him. He didn't try to upsell me on any products or services, he just provided the options and I chose what worked best for me. His crew led by Teddy worked carefully and efficiently getting the job done in a day and a half. Follow up service is great as well. About a month later I had a question and asked Larry if he could come by to look at it and as he was available he was at my house less than half an hour later. Windows are great and are a major improvement to my home. I will be following up with them to replace some doors as well. Highly recommend them. read more

Everyone working with First Place was courteous, respectful, and knowledgeable from the quotation to the final installation. The installation areas were cleaned every day before they left. We were totally pleased with the quality of windows, the installation, and the price. Larry is a very honest and hard working individual. read more

*thank you thank you my parents are so happy with their results on their new windows. First place windows came out and was so patient with explaining the process and the detailed work that they did on the windows is amazing. This has also impacted the utility bill tremendously not only can we sit by the windows comfortably but how the bill dropped down comfortably as well. We are so amazed and thankful. It's hard to trust people now a days. Thank you again for all the work and honesty! read more