Window Replacement in Centerville, OH
Centerville's homes are mostly from the 1970s, but its oldest blocks fall under an Architectural Preservation District with its own window review. Describe your windows once and independent local window companies can send free quotes that fit the rules for your address.
Get Free QuotesTwo kinds of Centerville homes
Centerville has about 25,205 people and 12,143 homes, roughly 9 miles south of downtown Dayton. It is mostly in Montgomery County with a small Greene County piece. The Census puts the median build year at 1977, and fewer than one home in ten predates 1960.
The subdivisions. Most Centerville houses are 1970s and 1980s two-stories and split-levels with their original or first-replacement windows. Typical problems: fogged insulated glass, worn balances, failing casement cranks and drafty sliders.
The preservation district. Around the old crossroads, Centerville has an Architectural Preservation District and designated landmarks. Window work there goes through the Board of Architectural Review, which changes how you shop for quotes.
Replacing windows in the Architectural Preservation District
Centerville's Board of Architectural Review is a seven-member board that meets monthly and covers the preservation district and landmarks. The city revised its Design Review Criteria in December 2022. In an April 2023 case the board approved replacement windows on the condition that each “follow the existing grid pattern.” That is one decision, not a blanket rule, so treat it as a strong hint rather than a promise.
Confirm your status
Ask the city's planning office whether your property is in the district or listed as a landmark.
Document what is there
Photograph each window, count the grid lites and note the sash style before anyone quotes.
Quote to match
Ask installers to price windows that keep the existing grid pattern and proportions, and to say who prepares the review application.
Wait for approval
Don't sign an order with a fixed install date until the board has acted.
Older homes in or near the district are also more likely to have lead paint. Centerville overall is 57.5% pre-1980. If your home was built before 1978, federal law requires the installer to be an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm.
Outside the district: what to compare
For a 1970s Centerville two-story, the big decisions are material and install method. Fiberglass holds up well to Ohio's freeze-thaw swings and can be painted; vinyl is the budget choice. Casements seal tighter than sliders when closed, which matters with around 110 freezing nights a year.
Published unit ranges (Fixr, Jan 2026): double-hung $300–$1,000, casement $400–$1,200, sliding $700–$1,500, plus $150–$300 labor per standard window. Typical published ranges, not quotes; Centerville quotes vary. Same-size replacements usually don't need a building permit, but changing an opening or adding or altering an egress window does, and historic-district homes may need design approval. Your installer should confirm with your building department.
Before choosing a style, read casement vs. double-hung windows.
Free Centerville window quotes
Mention whether you are in the preservation district, plus the number of windows and the grid style. Independent window companies that work in Centerville can reply with free quotes.
Dayton Window Replacement Pros is a free matching service, not a window company. Call Call (727) 300-6656 with questions.
Nearby towns and related window types
Centerville sits between Kettering to the north, Miamisburg to the west and Beavercreek to the northeast.
Window types Centerville homes need most
Centerville window questions
Does my Centerville house need design approval for new windows?
Only if it is in the Architectural Preservation District or is a designated landmark. Those properties go to the Board of Architectural Review, which has approved replacement windows on the condition that they follow the existing grid pattern. Most Centerville subdivisions are outside the district. Check with the city's planning office if unsure.
Do I have to keep window grids in Centerville?
In the Architectural Preservation District, expect to. In April 2023 the board approved replacement windows on the condition that each follow the existing grid pattern, according to city records. Outside the district, grids are your choice, though an HOA may have its own rules. Ask installers to quote the grid style you need.
Is Centerville in Montgomery or Greene County?
Mostly Montgomery County, with a small portion in Greene County. The county rarely changes the window job itself. What matters more is whether the city or county reviews permits and registrations for your address, which your installer should confirm before starting.
Drafty, foggy or stuck windows? Get free quotes.
Describe your windows once and independent Dayton-area installers can reply with no-obligation quotes.