Corte Madera splits into two very different kinds of neighborhoods. In the flatlands near the bay and around Madera Gardens, most homes are single-story ranch houses from the postwar years, built with standard-size aluminum windows and sliders that are long past their prime. Out here the wind comes in off the bay most afternoons and finds every gap in an old frame. Up on Christmas Tree Hill and the slopes toward Mount Tamalpais, the homes are more varied, with big view windows, decks and the steep access that comes with hillside lots. Both kinds of houses end up with the same complaints: drafts, fogged glass, sticky sliders and rooms that never quite feel comfortable.
We replace and repair windows throughout Corte Madera, from a single bedroom to every opening in the house. For the flatland ranch homes, vinyl replacement windows are usually the best value, since the openings are standard sizes and the installs go fast. Call or send the form for a free estimate.
Flatland Ranch Homes Near the Bay
The postwar homes in Corte Madera's flatlands are some of the most straightforward window jobs in Marin, and also some of the most rewarding. The openings tend to be standard sizes, so retrofit windows go in quickly without disturbing the stucco or siding. Swapping old single-pane aluminum for dual-pane glass makes a real difference in a house that takes the afternoon wind off the bay. Rooms stay warmer, the whistle around the frames goes away, and street noise from Tamalpais Drive and Highway 101 drops noticeably. Most whole-house jobs here take a day or two. Since many of these homes also have an old aluminum slider to the backyard, we often replace it in the same visit so everything matches. Similar ranch homes in the flats of Larkspur next door get the same treatment.
Hillside Homes and View Windows
On Christmas Tree Hill and the other slopes above town, the windows are bigger and the stakes are higher, because the view is the point of the house. For large picture windows and window walls, we often recommend slim fiberglass or clad frames that stay rigid without blocking the view. Low-E glass cuts the glare and heat from the afternoon sun without darkening the room. Hillside lots also mean stairs and tight driveways, so we plan delivery and crew size before install day and protect your steps and plantings on the way in. Homeowners across the water in Tiburon deal with the same mix of big glass, steep access and bay wind.
Common Questions
In most cases, yes. A retrofit window fits inside the existing frame, so the stucco outside and the drywall inside stay as they are. We only cut back the finish when an old frame is rotted or out of square, and we'll show you which windows those are before you sign anything.
Yes, including Madera Gardens, Christmas Tree Hill, the neighborhoods around Town Park, and the homes near the bay and the marsh. We serve the rest of Marin County as well, so if you have a second property elsewhere in the county, we can quote both.