Linden Hills Window Repair & Restoration Service

Name: Apex Window Werks
Brand: Apex Window Werks
Rating: 4.8 (3405 reviews)

At Apex Window Werks, we provide expert window repair and restoration in Linden Hills, Minneapolis, the neighbourhood running between Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska. Painted-shut sashes, broken cords and weights, cracked period glass and rotted sills on 1920s Tudors and bungalows are our core work — and these windows are almost always worth saving.

Linden Hills was built out largely between about 1905 and 1935, giving it one of the most consistent collections of period housing in the city. Most houses still carry their original wood double-hung sashes on weights and cords, with divided lights, leaded panels and original glass. This is restoration territory, not replacement territory.

Why Choose Our Linden Hills Window Restoration Services?

Built to Be Serviced: Old-growth sashes were designed to be dismantled and repaired; what fails is paint, putty, cords and weatherstripping, all of it renewable.
Leaded and Divided Lights: Leaded panels are re-leaded and re-puttied, and single lights are replaced without disturbing the rest of the sash.
Original Sightlines Kept: We match divided-light patterns and sash profiles, because on a 1920s elevation the difference is obvious.
Serving 55410: Covering Linden Hills and the surrounding Minneapolis lakes neighbourhoods.

Restoration plus a good storm window costs less than a like-for-like period replacement and performs comparably. Contact Apex Window Werks today for professional window restoration in Linden Hills, Minneapolis.

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Window Repair, Restoration & Glass Replacement in Linden Hills, Minneapolis

Linden Hills is a Minneapolis neighborhood rather than a separate city, running between Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska, and it was built out largely between about 1905 and 1935. That gives it one of the most consistent collections of period housing in the city: Tudors, bungalows, four-squares and story-and-a-halves, most of them still carrying their original wood double-hung sashes on weights and cords, with divided lights, leaded panels and original glass. This is restoration territory, not replacement territory.

Window Repair

Painted-shut sashes, broken cords and weights, cracked period glass and rotted sills on Linden Hills Tudors and bungalows.

Linden Hills Window Installation Company

Replacement windows only where a unit is genuinely beyond saving, matched to the original sightlines and divided-light pattern.

Window Restoration

Full restoration of original wood sashes and millwork — stripping, splicing, re-glazing, re-cording and refinishing, with missing profiles replicated to match.

White sliding patio door on a brick house porch

Door Repair Services

Original period entry doors that have dropped, warped or lost their hardware, plus storm and patio doors.

Technician repairing the bottom of a white French door

Door Replacement

Door replacement and installation where restoration is not possible, chosen to suit a 1920s elevation rather than fight it.

Door Repair

Repair of entry, patio and interior doors: alignment, hardware, rot and glass.

Period Sash Restoration and Leaded Glass in Linden Hills

An original Linden Hills window is generally worth keeping. The sashes were made from dense old-growth timber and designed to be dismantled and serviced; what fails is paint, glazing putty, cords and weatherstripping, all of which are renewable. We free the sash, re-cord the weights, cut out any localised rot, re-glaze around original panes, weatherstrip the assembly and refinish it. Leaded and divided-light panels are repaired rather than replaced. A good storm window then handles winter performance. Serving 55410 and the surrounding Minneapolis lakes neighborhoods.

Linden Hills is a streetcar-era neighbourhood of bungalows and craftsman houses from roughly 1900 to 1930, and their windows are among the most worth preserving anywhere in Minneapolis. The slightly rippled early glass in those sashes is a large part of why the houses read as their age, and it simply cannot be bought new. We re-glaze around sound original panes as a matter of course and replace only what is genuinely broken.

Leaded and art-glass panels are common here too — in stair windows, above fireplaces, in the front elevation — and cracked cames, bowed panels and loose glass are all repairable. Those panels are original to the house and effectively irreplaceable, so we stabilise and re-lead rather than substitute. Practically, the neighbourhood’s narrow lots and alley access shape how we work: we set up off the alley, and sash that needs stripping goes off site so the disruptive part of the job never happens at the house. A restored, weatherstripped sash behind a good storm window performs about as well as a modern insulated unit.

In the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, the tree-lined streets near Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska are full of older homes whose windows and doors have weathered decades of Minnesota extremes. Hard freezes, ice dams, and humid summers combine to break seals, fog glass, and swell the wood frames until sashes stick. Our process keeps things simple: a free on-site assessment, then a repair-first recommendation that respects the age and character of a Linden Hills home instead of jumping to replacement. Most jobs here in Hennepin County are completed in one visit, we clean up thoroughly before we go, and we stand behind the repair.

Apex Window Werks also serves nearby Edina, St. Louis Park and Richfield.

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Wood Window Repair Services

Historic wood window restoration across Linden Hills' 1905–1935 housing, including sash replication and leaded panel repair.

Glass Replacement

Glass replacement in single, double and triple-pane units, including obscure, textured and specialty glass for period openings.

Emergency Glass Repair

Emergency board-up and glass ordering for the shops along 43rd and Upton in Linden Hills.

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Foggy Window Repair

Foggy double-pane window repair for insulated units retrofitted into Linden Hills houses over the years.

Rotten Wood Frame Repair

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Trusted window restoration company in Linden Hills

15 years of Experience in Window Works

Apex has been providing an outstanding quality customer service and workmanship for 15 years and during this time we completed more than 40,000 projects, providing comfort to our customers.

We Care About Your Budget

Apex Window Werks is known for delivering affordable solutions, and will never recommend an expensive replacement when a repair is possible. Apex even has extensive experience restoring damaged vintage wood windows and window frames.

We Stand by Our Service & Provide 5 Year Warranty

We constantly control our manufacturing process and the quality of installation to make sure our customers receive the best service on the market and provide a 5-year comprehensive warranty!

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Reviews

Apex experts came by quickly, were professional, and finished the estimate on the spot. The office followed up with me over the next few weeks as I wasn't ready to make a decision. I then affirmed to move ahead, they scheduled within a week. The installation crew was polite, and professional and did great work. The cost was a good value for the work done. I would highly recommend it. I'm delighted to have my two windows fixed. The one I can open again and the other I can see clearly out again.

Joanne Couture, Arlington Heights, IL

Apex Window Werks replaced the foggy glass on our kitchen window. They carefully removed the old glass pane and installed a new one, ensuring precise measurements and using silicone to secure it properly. From the first person I spoke to on the phone, to the couple of gentlemen who installed the glass, everyone was easy to talk to and they were all very professional. Highly recommended!

Ofelia Miguel, Joliet, IL

Service technicians were polite and professional. They removed damaged parts of the window, cut new pieces to fit, stained the wood, and installed them nicely. The team cleaned up as if they were never there. I would recommend Apex Windows Werks for your window repair. Friends living near me ordered window repairs based on my recommendation as well.

Glenn Kaupert Chicago, IL

Had someone come out to look at a few windows I’m having issues with - none of them needed a full frame replacement at the moment but the technician was incredibly kind and informative. The technician determined that replacing the entire window frame was not necessary, which saved me both time and money. I feel confident about caring for my current windows, I know what to look for to let me know replacements are needed, and I will definitely be coming back to Apex when that is the case. Thank you!

Alyssa Nickow, Elgin, IL

I was thrilled that Apex Windows Werks had the right parts, and was able to come right out and repair my window on site. They were very prompt, and they saved me quite a bit of money over the replacement quote I got from another window company that didn’t do repairs.

Eric Hoffhines, Schaumburg, IL

FAQs about
windows & doors repair

Should I replace the original windows in my 1920s Linden Hills house?

We would almost always say no. Sashes from that period were built from old-growth wood and made to be serviced, and the original divided lights and glass are a large part of what the house is. Restoration plus a good storm window normally costs less than a like-for-like replacement and performs comparably.

Can leaded and divided-light panels be repaired?

Yes. Leaded panels can be re-leaded and re-puttied, and individual lights in a divided sash can be replaced without disturbing the rest of the panel. Replacing the whole sash to fix one pane is rarely necessary.

How do I improve winter performance without losing the original windows?

Weatherstrip the restored sash properly and fit a well-made storm window. That combination brings a restored period double-hung into the same performance range as a modern insulated unit, and it leaves the original window in the house.

Can you keep the original wavy glass in my bungalow?

Yes, and we go out of our way to. That slightly rippled early glass is a large part of why a Linden Hills bungalow looks the age it is, and it cannot be bought new. We re-glaze around sound original panes and only replace what is actually broken.

What is the best way to make a 1920s window warmer without replacing it?

Restore the sash so it closes properly, weatherstrip it, and make sure the storm window seals. Together those get a period Linden Hills window to broadly modern performance. Most of the heat loss is air movement around the sash, not conduction through the glass.

Do you repair the leaded and art-glass windows found in these houses?

Yes. Cracked cames, bowed panels and loose glass in decorative sashes are repairable. Those panels are original to the house and often irreplaceable, so we stabilise and re-lead rather than substitute.

How do you handle narrow lots and alley access?

We work off the alley and use ladder and platform setups suited to tight side yards, which is standard for the neighbourhood. Sash work is done off site where it needs stripping, so there is less disruption around the house.

What areas in and around Linden Hills do you cover for window and door repair?

Apex Window Werks serves all of Linden Hills, MN (ZIP code 55410) in Hennepin County. Within Linden Hills we work throughout Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska and 44th & Upton and the surrounding neighborhoods. We also cover nearby communities including Edina, St. Louis Park and Richfield. Every address gets the same services: window repair and glass (IGU) replacement, foggy and seal-failure repair, and residential and commercial door repair.

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