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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from JB Sash and Door. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$4,000 – $11,000
Typical exterior project around $7,500
JB Sash and Door has been Chelsea's window-and-door shop since 1940 — it started as the "Home of the Window Boys" custom millwork operation and is still run by three family co-owners, Rick, Ron, and Sal Bertolami, working today as a Marvin windows and doors distributor across greater Boston. The reviews that carry the most detail are about the people on the job: Ed getting a warranty issue on a new door resolved without a fight, installation crews (David and Gleb; Jason and Jon) leaving job sites clean and keeping customers updated with photos during two-day installs, and sales staff like Andrew, Heidi, and Jackie Muse walking customers through the showroom and paperwork. Several repeat customers say they've come back more than once over the years for windows and then a front door. The complaints worth knowing about center on bigger-ticket orders. A 2024 review describes 8 Marvin windows costing $18k arriving with visible quality problems — glue smeared between panes, unsanded wood, missed paint — and a 2023 review says the company charged a customer to replace a sash that had been damaged sitting too long in JB Sash's own warehouse before pickup. A 2025 review, while praising the salesperson, says the company won't quote prices upfront the way a big-box store would. Separately, a 2026 review describes a measurement appointment that fell through and took six weeks of the customer's own follow-up to get rescheduled. JB Sash reads well for a standard window or door replacement handled by one of their regular installation teams. For a large multi-window Marvin order, it's worth asking about their inspection process before pickup and getting pricing in writing early.
They sent someone to measure for a window replacement in My Back Bay condominium. On the day of, the person became sick and was unable to make it. And I forgot about it. 6 weeks later, I had to call JB Sash and ask them if they were ever going to send someone else to measure the window. Finally, they did. They gave me the drawings and proposal and I had to go to the back Bay Architectural Commission on my own; they didn't even offer to join me to be able to answer questions if the commission had any. Great news, the commission approved the window. It's been a few months now, and JB Sash has not even reached out to find out about the commission's ruling. I've now engaged another provider who is actively involved with dealing with the architectural commission and pulling permits. I don't know what this company is doing all day long, but it seems like they're not doing anything for their customers.
I have used JB Sash, working with Ed, for our renovation windows and doors. It all went smoothly. And when there was a recent warranty issue with a door, Ed was fantastic in helping me get it resolved. Thank you!
From start to finish, dealing with JB Sash and door was seamless and professional, they really seem to care, starting with Andrew who estimated my installation to Heidi who scheduled the job to the very talented, capable installers Mark and Ed, I couldn't be any happier with the whole experience, they covered all of the bases without any issues, thank you for going above and beyond, I would recommend this company to anybody!
Very happy with the experience if the team that installed my new windows. They arrived on time when they said they would, kept me informed all along the way during the installation and made sure the place was clean after each install. Jason and Jon were great and would highly recomment JB Sash & Door for future installations.
We’ve been getting our doors from JB Sash for years, and they’re consistently fantastic! The quality is top-notch, the selection is great, and the service is truly unbeatable. Their team knows their stuff and always goes the extra mile to make sure we get exactly what we need for every project. Whether it’s custom orders or standard stock, they’ve never let us down. It’s a huge help working with a supplier who’s so dependable, knowledgeable, and friendly. Makes our jobs run smoother every time. Highly recommend JB Sash to anyone in the trade looking for quality products and excellent service!
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Established 3.1 rating
Owner-run since 19703.0
Takes small jobs others refuse5.0
Full exterior overhauls5.0
Emergency siding repairs handled within hours3.6
Turnaround faster than quoted3.6