Window Replacementin Salem

Windows and doors for Salem homes.

Salem is the biggest town we serve, with more than 71,000 homes, and it has every kind of window problem. Craftsman houses near the capitol. Mid-century ranches in the south. New builds in West Salem.

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What we replacein Salem.

Lighthouse replaces windows, patio doors, and entry doors in Salem. We are based in Woodburn, and the in-home consultation is free. Same-size replacement needs no permit in Oregon.

Windows

Replacement windows sized to your openings, in the style and glass that fit your home.

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Patio Doors

Sliding and French doors that open easy, close tight, and let the light in.

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Entry Doors

Front doors, sidelites, and transoms. The first thing people see.

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Why Lighthouse.

No pressure. No confusion. Just the right call for your home.

Honest guidance

We recommend what is right for your home and your goals. Not whatever costs the most.

Premium products

A short list of windows and doors we trust, not a confusing catalog. Picked for comfort, efficiency, and Oregon weather.

Expert installation

Our own FGIA-certified crew, a documented install standard, and one company accountable from first visit to final service.

Your Salemhome.

What matters for a window job here.

Half of Salem homes were built before 1980, and 23% before 1960. That is a lot of original wood and single-pane aluminum windows, and a lot of homes where lead-safe work is required. The other half is newer, where failed seals and builder-grade vinyl are the usual reasons to call. If your home is in a historic district, the rules below apply.

50%
Built before 1980
Paint from before 1978 can contain lead, and window work disturbs it. Oregon requires a Lead-Based Paint Renovation license and lead-safe practices for that work. Ask any installer to show you theirs.
9%
Built before 1940
Old-growth wood windows in good shape are often worth repairing. We look at the wood, the glass, and how it operates, and we will tell you when repair is the better call.
Historic homes
Exterior changes to Salem's local landmarks and to homes in National Register districts need historic design review. For contributing homes in residential districts, the code allows window replacement only after repair is shown not to be feasible, and the new windows should match the originals. Replacing in kind on a primary facade can be a Class 1 minor review.

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Free, inyour home.

A consultation on your schedule.

We come to you

We look at every window and door in your home and measure each opening.

We walk you through it

Materials, glass, insert or full-frame, in your own light. You ask anything. We answer straight.

You get it in writing

A written, itemized quote and time to think. Financing is there if it helps.

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Questions fromSalem.

Straight answers.

Do I need a permit to replace windows in Salem?

Usually not. Oregon's residential code exempts door and window replacement from permits unless a structural member changes, like making an opening bigger, or the opening has to be fire rated. The new windows still have to meet the energy code. Historic homes in Salem have their own review, covered above.

Is lead paint a concern in Salem homes?

It can be. 50% of Salem homes were built before 1980, and paint from before 1978 can contain lead. Window work disturbs painted surfaces, so in Oregon a contractor working on a pre-1978 home must hold a Lead-Based Paint Renovation license from the Construction Contractors Board and follow lead-safe practices. Ask any installer to show you theirs.

Are there rebates for new windows in Salem?

Not many right now. Energy Trust of Oregon discontinued its window incentive for Oregon homes on January 1, 2026, and the federal 25C tax credit does not cover windows installed after 2025. If anyone quotes you a rebate, ask to see it in writing. If your power comes from a city-owned or co-op utility, ask them directly.

Do you charge to come out to Salem?

No. The consultation is free, in your home, on your schedule. We look at every window and door, measure, walk you through the options, and leave you with a written, itemized quote.

Nearby towns.

All towns we serve

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