My name is Jim Ruthven,
and I am the owner of the company. After installing quality windows and doors with Bob Read in Windsor and Essex County for over 25 years, some of my previous clients gave me the nickname ...
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​"The Windowman"
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Contact us today for a free, no-obligation estimate.
Windsor & Essex County’s Premier Window and Door Installation Company
Our Motto is simple:
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Quality products, reliable service, and fair pricing you can trust. We focus on locally sourced materials, timely installations, and a professional approach from start to finish. Our team is flexible, courteous, and committed to making your experience smooth and stress-free—because you deserve service that delivers real value.
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Not all window and door companies are created equal. With The Windowman, quality craftsmanship and long-term energy efficiency are always our top priorities. When you choose us for your new or replacement windows and doors, you can expect products and installations designed to enhance comfort, performance, and curb appeal. We work closely with every client to bring their vision to life—creating a refreshed look for their home that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Whether you’re replacing windows, upgrading entry doors, or finally installing that patio door you’ve always wanted, you can trust our team to deliver clear communication, expert workmanship, and no unexpected surprises. With over 40 years of experience serving the Windsor–Essex region, The Windowman has built a reputation based on integrity, reliability, and results.
No gimmicks—just high-quality products and professional
installations backed by the trust of 1,000's of satisfied clients. ​
Our Process
The Windowman is proud to offer full service installation of windows, exterior doors, aluminum screen doors and more, for both remodeling and new construction.
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Our professional installers are our own employees, so our reputation stands behind every product we install.
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We meet with you personally, our employees install for you, and make sure you are satisfied with the work done for you. Everything is explained in full detail so you can make a decision you are comfortable with!
The Windowman is a family oriented company that spends some of our spare time doing volunteer work in our community. That is why we love what we do. We give you more family time by taking the worry of a new window or door installation out of your hands.
1. The Consultation
Free In-Home Estimate:
Schedule a free estimate for one of our installation experts to come out to your home.
We will inspect and measure your windows and/or doors, discuss your options and answer any questions about your unique project. A written quote will be provided to review, discuss and make any required changes.
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Approval and Deposit:
When you want to move forward, let us know. The deposit can be paid and the project can begin.
2. Design & Planning
Visit the Showroom:
See the wide selection of doors and windows and get expert design advice in-person, OR shop for doors and windows from the comfort of your own home.
​Ordering of Products and Materials
Get excited! Once you have chosen your new windows/doors, we will submit the order(s) and take charge of the whole process from start to finish.
3. Set Up & Removal
Preparation:
We protect floors and nearby furniture with drop-cloths and double check your framing to ensure products will fit properly before removing your old doors and windows.
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Tear-Out:
Out with the old, in with the new! We remove and dispose of your tired, old doors and windows and replace any damaged or rotted wood to ensure a solid fit.
4. Installation
Product Installation:
Windows/doors are installed with expert precision, ensuring your products are plum, level, square and properly shimmed. We then add minimally-expanding foam insulation to ensure the finished project is air-tight.
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Finishing Touches:
No cutting corners here! We apply new casing to your home’s interior and properly cap/caulk the exterior. We finish the project with aluminum coil capping to cover any gaps left between the new window and the brick or siding, which we think looks downright beautiful.
5. Testing & Clean-Up
Clean-Up:
We test all products to make sure they are in proper working
order and haul away any and all project debris.
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Viola! Time to plan your next dinner party to show off your new look.
