In short: In public purchases in 2026, aluminium windows with glass came to about Q2,400-2,654 per m² installed, and tempered-glass windows about Q1,965 per m² (our division of the totals). Replacing a broken pane (removal, new 5-6 mm glass, installation) cost Q2,350 for a pane of about 1.4 m², and other glass jobs without a stated size Q250-800. Single aluminium windows ran Q771 to Q5,300 in records that give no size. These are records from Guatecompras, the state procurement system; the buyer, date and job are listed for each.
USD figures are approximate and use the day’s Banguat reference rate. See today’s exchange rate.
Price per square metre (supply and installation)
| Buyer (publication date) | Job, as described | Total | Per m² (our division) | USD per m² (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRTRA, restaurant at the Xetulhá water park, Retalhuleu (18 Aug 2026) | 16.02 m² of tempered-glass windows | Q31,479 | about Q1,965 | ~$257 USD |
| IRTRA, Parque Agua Caliente (9 Jun 2026) | 11.78 m² of aluminium window with glass | Q28,272 | about Q2,400 | ~$314 USD |
| Contraloría General de Cuentas (9 Apr 2026) | Make and install one aluminium window, 0.88 x 1.37 m | Q3,200 | about Q2,654 | ~$347 USD |
Both IRTRA jobs went to the same supplier, Ventanas Alemanas S.A. For a 1.2 x 1.0 m window (1.2 m²), the three rates above work out to roughly Q2,358 to Q3,185 (our arithmetic).
Single windows (no size given in the record)
| Buyer (publication date) | Job | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Municipality of Guatemala, residents’ services (13 Aug 2026) | Aluminium window with glass for a training room | Q771 |
| Municipality of San Vicente Pacaya (16 Dec 2025) | Make and install one aluminium window | Q1,500 |
| SAT, western regional office (8 Apr 2026) | Aluminium window | Q3,000 |
| Judicial branch, Quetzaltenango region (30 Jun 2026) | Aluminium window for a Sololá court | Q4,500 |
| Congress (9 Dec 2025) | Supply and install one natural-anodised aluminium window | Q5,300 |
A judicial-branch purchase of Q15,000 (27 Aug 2026) describes a 1.20 x 1.00 m natural-anodised window with 5 mm clear glass, fixed with louvres, without stating how many windows it covers; we do not divide it.
Replacing panes and small glass jobs
| Buyer (publication date) | Job, as described | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Municipality of La Libertad, Petén (14 Apr 2026) | Glass installation | Q250 |
| IRTRA hostels (6 May 2026) | Supply and install 5 mm bronze float glass to replace a broken window pane | Q500 |
| Guatemala City municipality, auxiliary mayors’ unit (17 Nov 2025) | Glass installation on a Zona 5 project | Q790 |
| SECCATID, anti-drug secretariat (28 Jan 2026) | Replace and install 5 mm blue reflective glass, with a cut-out for the door | Q800 |
| Contraloría General de Cuentas, San Marcos (22 Apr 2026) | Repair one 75 cm x 1.15 m aluminium window | Q1,100 |
| Congress (27 Aug 2026) | Remove a broken 0.97 x 1.48 m pane, new 5 mm grey glass, install | Q2,350 |
| Congress (27 Aug 2026) | Remove a broken 0.74 x 1.965 m pane, new 6 mm grey glass, install | Q2,350 |
The two Congress panes are about 1.44 m² and 1.45 m² and cost the same.
Tempered glass
| Buyer (publication date) | Job | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Congress (27 Nov 2025) | One tempered-glass installation and 2 tempered panes | Q6,000 |
| INTECAP, southern region (9 Jun 2026) | Make and install a fixed tempered-glass panel that broke | Q8,000 |
| Banco de Guatemala (20 Aug 2026) | Supply and install tempered-glass doors, steel hardware and hinges included | Q16,370 |
| Guatemala City municipality, MUNITEC training centres (14 Nov 2025) | Tempered glass for 16 doors | Q19,749 (about Q1,234 per door, our division) |
| Banco de Guatemala (20 Aug 2026) | Supply and install tempered-glass doors | Q23,500 |
What to put in the quote
- Glass type and thickness: float (flotado), tempered (templado) or reflective, and the millimetres. The records above use 5 and 6 mm.
- Aluminium profile and finish: two of the records specify natural anodised aluminium (anodizado natural).
- Fixed, sliding or louvred (celosía) sections.
- Removal of the old glass and disposal: the Congress jobs list it as a separate step.
- Measurements in the quote, so you can compare per m².
- A factura: keep it, DIACO asks for proof of purchase if you file a consumer complaint.
Burglar bars over the window are a separate trade; see welder (herrero) prices.
Related pages
- Welder and metalwork prices
- Carpenter prices
- Locksmith prices
- Construction costs in Guatemala
- Service prices hub
Sources
Guatecompras purchase records (NPG numbers), each read on 2 October 2026 through sociedad.info, which republishes Guatecompras records (the Guatecompras record pages ask for a browser check); amounts are as shown on the record pages, rounded to the quetzal: per m² E589425382, E585114307, E581203194; single windows E589167375, E575144009, E581120825, E586340092, E574567771, E590049755; broken glass E581522184, E582852862, E572840160, E576906506, E582151007, E590052187, E590050885; tempered glass E573746966, E585081611, E589604546, E572791852, E589605615. USD conversion: Banguat reference exchange rate.
These are what public buyers paid in 2025-2026 for their own buildings; a quote for your windows depends on the size, glass and profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do aluminium windows cost per square metre in Guatemala?
In public purchases published on Guatecompras in 2026, supply and installation of aluminium windows with glass came to about Q2,400 per m² (IRTRA, 11.78 m² for Q28,272, June 2026) and about Q2,654 per m² for a single 0.88 x 1.37 m window (Contraloría General de Cuentas, Q3,200, April 2026). Tempered-glass windows cost IRTRA about Q1,965 per m² (16.02 m² for Q31,479, August 2026). The per-m² figures are our division of the totals.
How much does it cost to replace a broken window pane in Guatemala?
Congress paid Q2,350 in August 2026 to remove a broken 0.97 x 1.48 m pane, supply new 5 mm grey glass and install it, and the same Q2,350 for a 0.74 x 1.965 m pane in 6 mm grey glass. Smaller jobs ran lower: IRTRA paid Q500 for a 5 mm bronze float pane in May 2026 and an anti-drug secretariat paid Q800 for a 5 mm blue reflective pane with a door cut-out in January 2026 (sizes not stated).
How much does a tempered glass door cost in Guatemala?
Guatemala City’s municipality paid Q19,749 in November 2025 to install tempered glass in 16 doors, which is about Q1,234 per door (our division). Banco de Guatemala paid Q16,370 and Q23,500 in August 2026 for two jobs supplying and installing tempered-glass doors, the first including steel hardware and hinges; the records do not say how many doors.
What should a window quote include?
The glass type and thickness (float, tempered or reflective; 5 or 6 mm in the records above), the aluminium profile and finish (two records specify natural anodised aluminium), whether the window is fixed or has louvres, removal of the old glass, sealing, and a factura. The public records that name both supply and installation give one price for the two, not separate lines.
