Window replacement costs in Augusta

Georgia's energy code sets one bar for new windows across the state: a U-factor no higher than 0.35, plus a cap of 0.27 on solar heat gain. In Augusta's long summers, that second figure is the one you feel. It's the share of sunlight's warmth that gets through the glass, so a lower figure means a cooler room on the west side of the house.

Those numbers come from the 2015 energy code with Georgia's amendments. When the state brought in the 2024 residential and building codes on January 1, 2026, the energy code wasn't on that list.

Getting the permit is your contractor's job. The consolidated government's permit FAQ lists window replacements among the work that needs a building permit, right next to re-roofing and vinyl siding, and window permits are one of the types that can be requested by fax. The FAQ says the contractor is responsible for obtaining the permit. It also tells you to be careful if the person or company you hire urges you to pull the permit yourself.