Replacement Windows & Doors in Orleans, MA
Best Deal Home Group is a window and door contractor for homes in Orleans, MA, including Orleans Village, East Orleans and South Orleans. We do replacement windows from Andersen and Marvin and new front and exterior doors, and homeowners rate us 5.0 stars from 46 Google reviews. We serve Orleans and the rest of the Lower Cape from our office in Centerville.
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Replacement Windows & Doors for Orleans homes
Orleans is the gateway to the Outer Cape and part of it lies in the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District. Homes near Nauset and Pleasant Bay deal with strong wind and salt spray.
Orleans touches more water than almost any Cape town: Cape Cod Bay at Rock Harbor, the Atlantic at Nauset, and Pleasant Bay and Little Pleasant Bay on the south and east. Orleans makes up about 72 percent of the Pleasant Bay Area of Critical Environmental Concern, so many waterfront projects start with a conservation filing.
The Old King's Highway district covers only the part of Orleans north and west of Route 6, from the Brewster line to the rotary and then along the Eastham line to the bay. East Orleans, South Orleans and the Pleasant Bay and Nauset side are outside it, where a building permit and, near the water, a conservation filing are the main approvals.
Nearly half of Orleans homes are seasonal, and the median house dates to the late 1970s, so many are due for new roofs, decks and windows. On a second home we plan the work for when you are away and keep you updated with photos and video.
Approvals that can apply in Orleans
Old King's Highway Historic District Committee
Covers Orleans north and west of Route 6. Exterior changes visible from a public way need a certificate. In-kind shingle or clapboard replacement is maintenance. Exemption certificates cover natural cedar or approved-color asphalt roofs at up to 5 inch exposure, cedar or clapboard siding, gutters, storm windows and wood decks at the rear of single-family homes.
Orleans Historical Commission
Outside the historic district, a twelve month demolition delay applies to significant buildings, including those built in or before 1920 that are on or eligible for a historic register.
Conservation Commission
Any work in a wetland or within the 100 foot buffer zone, including sheds, fences and decks, needs prior approval under the state Act and the Orleans Wetlands Bylaw. Beaches, dunes, coastal banks and salt marshes are protected.
How we handle windows & doors
Old windows and drafty doors are one of the biggest sources of energy loss in a Cape Cod home. Replacing them with quality Andersen or Marvin units can noticeably reduce your heating bills, eliminate drafts, and improve the comfort and noise level inside your home.
What's Included
- Andersen & Marvin windows
- Entry, storm & sliding doors
- Full removal & installation
- Proper flashing & sealing
- Interior & exterior trim
- Impact-rated options available
- Energy Star certified products
- Free estimates, no obligation
Orleans Building Department
Town Hall, 19 School Road, Orleans, MA 02653
508-240-3700 ext. 2455
Pleasant Bay, Nauset Harbor, Town Cove, Rock Harbor, Cape Cod Bay, Atlantic Ocean
ZIP codes 02653, 02643, 02662
FAQ
Replacement Windows & Doors in Orleans, MA: common questions
Do I need a permit for replacement windows & doors in Orleans?
Replacing windows and exterior doors needs a building permit in Massachusetts, and the new units have to meet the state energy code. In Orleans, permits go through the Orleans Building Department at Town Hall, 19 School Road, Orleans, MA 02653, 508-240-3700 ext. 2455. Exterior changes in Orleans can also need review by the Old King's Highway Historic District Committee, the Orleans Historical Commission and the Conservation Commission, depending on where the house sits, so it is worth checking before work is scheduled.
Should I choose insert or full-frame window replacement?
Insert windows fit inside the existing frame and cost less, which works when the old frame is square and free of rot. Full-frame replacement removes everything down to the rough opening, so rotted sills can be fixed and new flashing installed. On older Cape Cod homes we often recommend full-frame for that reason.
Which window brands do you install?
We install Andersen and Marvin windows and doors. Both offer products suited to coastal New England, including models with divided lite patterns that keep the look of an older Cape house.
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