Headquartered at 510 Austin Ave · Waco, TX 76701
Window replacement, roofing, siding
across Waco, TX.
Family-owned and headquartered on Austin Avenue, Glacier Home Exteriors has installed Anlin windows, GAF roofing, James Hardie siding, and Sherwin-Williams exterior paint across Waco, Hewitt, Woodway, Robinson, Lorena, McGregor, China Spring, and Bellmead. McLennan County homes — from Castle Heights and Heritage near Baylor to Estates at Woodway and the Brazos River corridor. Family-owned, BBB Accredited, Anlin Preferred Dealer.
Neighborhoods served · Castle Heights · Heritage · Historic Waco Heights · Willow Bend · East Waco · Woodway · Hewitt · Robinson · Lorena · McGregor · China Spring
Four Services in Waco
Built for McLennan County heat & hail.
Anlin Preferred
Windows & Doors in Waco
Anlin Catalina & Pella replacement windows engineered for 105+ Waco days above 90°F. $800-$1,300/window installed. Lifetime warranty.
GAF · Hail-Ready
Roofing in Waco
GAF Timberline & Owens Corning. McLennan County averages 3-4 significant hail events per year per NOAA — we handle insurance claims at no charge.
Hardie Fiber Cement
Siding in Waco
James Hardie fiber cement for craftsman bungalows in Castle Heights, mid-century homes in Heritage, modern builds in Woodway. 30-year warranty.
Sherwin-Williams
Exterior Painting in Waco
Sherwin-Williams Duration paint stands up to McLennan County sun. Pressure wash, scrape, prime, two coats. 5-year workmanship warranty.
Why Waco Homes Choose Glacier
Same address as you. Same crew, year after year.
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510 Austin Avenue, Waco.
Family-owned and headquartered in Waco since day one. When something needs attention in year 5 or year 10, we’re still on Austin Avenue. Not a 1-800 number in another state.
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Built for McLennan County weather.
Waco averages 105 days above 90°F. NOAA records show McLennan County in the high-frequency hail corridor with 3-4 significant events per year. We spec windows, roofs, and siding to handle both.
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No storm-chaser, no door-knock.
After every spring hail event, out-of-state contractors descend on Waco neighborhoods. We don’t door-knock and never have. BBB Accredited · Anlin Preferred Dealer · Featured on Jeff’s List.
The Waco we know.
Waco isn’t a single market. The early-1900s craftsman and Victorian homes around Castle Heights — the neighborhood adjacent to Baylor University — need a different window than the 1990s ranches in Hewitt or the new Hill Country stone builds in Woodway. We install across all of them and the spec changes with the home.
Older homes in Castle Heights, Heritage, and historic Waco Heights often have original wood-frame double-hungs. City of Waco historic preservation guidelines apply to certain blocks; Pella Reserve wood-clad is the typical right answer where preservation review is required. Outside the formal overlay, Anlin Catalina vinyl in white or wood-look interior handles the same architectural look at 40-50% of the Pella Reserve cost.
1990s-2010 builds in Hewitt, Woodway, Robinson, and Lorena have original aluminum-frame or first-generation builder vinyl windows. Both are failing in McLennan County heat. The upgrade ROI here is the highest in the area — a typical Heritage Oaks Hewitt or Houghton Hills home moving to Anlin Catalina dual-pane Low-E sees 20-28% off summer cooling. We install Heritage Oaks, Creekwood, Houghton Hills, Forest Glen, Estates at Woodway, Prestige Heights, Stone Ridge, and the established Woodway and Hewitt subdivisions regularly.
New Hill Country builds in Woodway and west McLennan County typically use panoramic openings and large picture windows. Fiberglass frames make more sense than vinyl on openings above 5′×7′ — the seal handles thermal expansion better on big units in Texas heat.
Utility: Oncor serves most Waco-area addresses. Energy savings of 15-25% off summer cooling translate to roughly $50-$140/month for a typical 2,000-2,400 sq ft Waco home moving from 1990s aluminum to modern dual-pane Low-E. Federal Section 25C tax credit (30% up to $600) applies to qualifying Energy Star windows.
Waco Homeowner Questions
What Waco homeowners actually ask.
My Castle Heights home is in the Waco historic district — what’s allowed?
City of Waco historic preservation guidelines apply to certain Castle Heights and Heritage blocks. For those properties, wood or wood-clad (Pella Reserve, Marvin Elevate) is typically required. We verify the specific block’s overlay status before quoting and handle preservation review paperwork. Outside the formal overlay — most of Heritage and historic Waco Heights — vinyl in white or wood-look interior is usually acceptable.
Do you service Hewitt, Woodway, Robinson, and Lorena?
Yes — all of McLennan County plus Bellmead, China Spring, McGregor, and Elm Mott. Same per-opening pricing as Waco proper. We install Heritage Oaks, Creekwood, Houghton Hills, Forest Glen, Estates at Woodway, Prestige Heights, and Stone Ridge regularly.
McLennan County had hail this spring — will my insurance cover window replacement?
Usually yes, minus your deductible. McLennan County sits in NOAA’s high-frequency hail corridor — carriers expect claims after major events and cover documented damage. We provide photo documentation and assessment at no charge during the estimate. We’ve helped hundreds of Central Texas homeowners through hail claims and we know what adjusters need to see.
How much for a typical Waco home full window replacement?
A typical Waco-area 1,800-2,400 sq ft home (10-14 windows) runs $10,000-$18,000 in standard white vinyl. Two-story homes in Woodway, Hewitt, or established Heritage area run $14,000-$24,000. Hill Country panoramic builds in west McLennan County: $25,000-$45,000+. Free written estimate, itemized per opening.
How fast can you get out for an estimate in Waco?
For Waco proper plus Hewitt, Woodway, Robinson, Lorena, McGregor, and Bellmead: usually within 5 business days of your call. Hail-season weeks fill up faster; we add capacity but the calendar can slip to 7-10 days in peak spring weeks.
Your Waco home. Elevated.
Free in-home estimate. 30 minutes. Written quote in your inbox within 48 hours. Same-as-cash project pricing.