Kedzie Windows supplies and installs windows, patio doors and complete commercial storefront systems in Evanston. We work with apartment owners, condo associations, HOAs and property managers on replacement and new installation, including coordinated work around occupied residences. Free site visits and estimates are available.
A building inventory and a preservation check belong together
For an Evanston association or apartment owner, begin with a window inventory that distinguishes original openings from previous replacements. Record each affected residence, the visible window arrangement and any patio doors included in the work. A shared exterior can conceal several different replacement histories; do not assume one sample unit represents the entire building.
If the property has a historic designation, resolve the review path before the association settles on a replacement direction. For an occupied building, carry that approved scope into the unit-access list. This keeps a board decision, a local review question and a resident scheduling question from being treated as the same step.
What the local housing data tells an owner
CMAP’s community snapshot reports that 31.7% of Evanston housing units are in structures with 20 or more units and 40.3% are in housing built before 1940, using 2020–2024 American Community Survey estimates. CMAP housing snapshot
These are estimates of housing units, not counts of apartment buildings or condo associations. Housing age does not establish window age or condition. Use the figures as context for planning; define your project from the property’s actual openings, records and needs.
A local check before scheduling work
Evanston directs owners to its About My Place lookup to check local historic-district and landmark information. Its preservation process addresses designated properties and certain exterior work; it is not a blanket rule for every Evanston building. Check the address and ask which review applies before finalizing replacement plans. Evanston historic preservation and property lookup
Services for your property
Condo & HOA Window Replacement · Apartment Window Replacement · Patio Doors
More service details: Window Replacement · Commercial Windows · Commercial Storefronts
We provide supply and installation together. Our scope is full replacement and new installation, with phased projects reviewed individually. Standalone single-window or single-patio-door work is outside our scope, except that individual residents may participate in an association-coordinated program. A complete commercial storefront can be a single project. Repair-only work and customer-supplied installation are not offered.
We handle the entire permit process
If your project in Evanston requires a permit, Kedzie Windows handles the entire process from start to finish, including the application, communication with the municipality and required inspections. You never have to deal with the city—we take care of it for you.
Local permit resources for Evanston
The official links below explain the local requirements. For your Kedzie Windows project, our team handles the permit process on your behalf.
Permit authority: Building & Development Services — Permit Desk. Official department contact and guidance.
Application starting point: Open permit instructions and Citizen Portal link.
Municipal phone: 847-448-8207 · Municipal email: permitdesk@cityofevanston.org
Use the Building Permit Application link for the Citizen Portal. Ask the Permit Desk which property classification applies to your apartment or condo project; resolve historic review separately when applicable.
When confirming permit requirements, we provide the municipality with the property details and proposed scope, including any changes to openings or framing. For an association program, we explain whether the work covers one residence, several units or multiple buildings.
We prepare and submit the application, coordinate any owner or association authorization needed, communicate with the municipality and arrange required inspections through completion. The municipality determines the applicable requirements and approvals; our team manages the process for you.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to replace my windows in Evanston?
For residential replacement without altered openings, Evanston lists a permit exemption. Window replacement nevertheless requires a permit for commercial projects and historic residential properties. Apartment and condo owners should confirm the applicable property classification with the Permit Desk, since the City directs multi-unit projects to its commercial guidance. For landmarks and historic-district properties, check the Certificate of Appropriateness requirement before selecting replacements.
Do I need a permit to replace my patio door in Evanston?
Evanston lists residential door replacement as exempt when no opening is altered. Confirm that this exemption applies to your building and full project: apartment or condo classification, changed openings and commercial work need separate review with the Permit Desk. For a landmark or historic-district property, also confirm preservation approval before proceeding; a building-permit exemption does not settle that question.
Permit information checked September 15, 2026. We confirm the requirements for your property and scope before work begins.
Request a free estimate
Tell us about your Evanston project. We respond within one business day. For general questions, contact Kedzie Windows.
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