Long Life Windows and Doors

What Long Life Windows and Doors does

Long Life Windows and Doors is a family-owned residential window and door replacement company founded in 1989 in Vancouver, BC, by Pat Alexander and currently operated by Kris Alexander and Katie. The company serves homeowners across British Columbia's Lower Mainland, including North Vancouver, Burnaby, West Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Vancouver, and extending to Whistler, Squamish, and Bowen Island. Its operating model is direct-to-consumer: free in-home consultations with laser measurement, custom manufacturing through its supply chain, and installation by in-house crews with no subcontracted labour, delivered under a lifetime transferable warranty.

The company's core product line is Vinyltek vinyl replacement windows manufactured in Delta, BC, featuring multi-chambered frames from P.H. Tech, Cardinal LoE³ glass with argon gas fill, multi-point locking systems, and ENERGY STAR-certified configurations with U-values as low as 1.05. The product portfolio extends to aluminum windows, pass-through windows, fiberglass and wood entry doors, sliding patio doors, exterior French doors, bi-folding patio doors, aluminum doors, and Emtek premium hardware. Pricing is quote-based, with ballpark estimates of $1,800-$2,800 per window installed and full-home renovation bundles reaching $20,000+.

Revenue is generated one-time on a per-project basis, bundled with installation services, with approximately 50% of business sourced from referrals or repeat customers. Distribution relies on a single showroom at 1645 Boundary Road, the company's website with 15 localized service-area pages, customer testimonials on HomeStars, and a dedicated trade professional program. The company holds BBB A+ accreditation, is BC's first Living Wage Certified window and door employer, and participates in the Canada Greener Homes Grant and FortisBC rebate programs to monetize federal and provincial energy-efficiency incentives.

Name

Long Life Windows and Doors

Legal name

Long Life Windows & Doors Ltd

Website

https://longlife.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Long Life Windows and Doors is a family-owned, Vancouver-based residential window and door replacement company founded in 1989, serving homeowners across BC's Lower Mainland with custom Vinyltek products, in-house installation crews, and lifetime transferable warranties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window and Door Replacement Services

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Replacement (Residential) (HSAPAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Door Replacement (Entry/Patio/French) (HSAPAJAB), Windows (IMADAIAC), Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)

Keywords

• Window replacement
• Door replacement
• Vinyl windows
• Exterior doors
• Professional installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Window and Door Replacement Installation: Full replacement and installation of windows and exterior doors including frames. All products are custom-manufactured to order based on in-home measurements. Revenue is generated on a per-project basis with deposits taken at order confirmation. Includes lifetime warranty on products and workmanship.
2. Professional Installation Services: In-house installation crews handle all projects. Installation services are bundled with product sales as a complete turnkey solution. The company emphasizes one-call resolution for both product and installation warranty issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Long Life Windows and Doors is a family-owned replacement window and exterior door company serving BC's Lower Mainland since 1989. The company sells and installs custom-manufactured Vinyltek vinyl windows and a range of exterior doors (front entry, sliding patio, French, bi-folding, aluminum) for residential homeowners, delivering a complete turnkey solution through in-house consultation, custom manufacturing, and full-time installation crews (no subcontractors) with lifetime transferable warranties.

Product overview

Long Life Windows & Doors is a family-owned window and door replacement company serving Vancouver and the Lower Mainland since 1989. The company specializes in installing Vinyltek vinyl replacement windows (manufactured in Delta, BC) and exterior doors, offering complete custom manufacturing and professional in-house installation with lifetime warranties. Their product portfolio centers on Vinyltek Windows as the core window brand, supplemented by aluminum windows and a full range of door products including front entry doors (fiberglass/wood/vinyl), sliding patio doors, French doors, bi-folding doors, and aluminum doors. Add-on options include various glass technologies (LoE, laminated, obscure), grid patterns, and Emtek premium hardware. All products come with lifetime transferable warranties and are installed exclusively by in-house crews (no subcontractors).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vinyltek Replacement Windows

Quantifiable outcome

• 22% drop in energy use reported by North Vancouver client after window replacement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered primary, core, standard and support.

• Vinyltek WindowsprimaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1986Vinyltek was founded in 1986 and was the first manufacturer of vinyl windows in the Pacific Northwest. Long Life has been proudly installing Vinyltek Windows for over 35 years. Products are manufactured in Delta, BC and are engineered specifically for BC's wind-driven rain climate. Long Life offers lifetime warranty on all Vinyltek products. The partnership includes custom manufacturing for each project with approximately 8-week lead time.
• Cardinal GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationCardinal Glass manufactures the sealed glass units used in all Vinyltek windows and doors. They provide LoE (low-emissivity) coatings including LoE³ technology with 366, 270, or 180 options, and argon gas fill for enhanced insulation. Cardinal Glass provides technical expertise on glass performance including UV protection and energy efficiency.
• EmtekstandardTechnology or IntegrationEmtek is dedicated to premium door hardware, founded in 1981 in Southern California. They custom-assemble door hardware with mix-and-match finishes, styles, and options. Long Life pairs Emtek hardware with their fiberglass and wood entry doors for durable, weathertight, and secure entrances. Hardware includes pull bars, entry sets, electronic locks, and deadbolts.
• P.H. TechcoreTechnology or IntegrationP.H. Tech, based in Quebec, supplies 100% virgin uPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride) for Vinyltek window and door frames. This material provides ultimate durability and strength for BC's climate conditions.
• Canada Greener Homes GrantsupportOthersCanadian Federal Government program offering up to $5,000 in grants and a $40,000 interest-free loan for 10 years for energy-efficient window upgrades. Long Life installs ENERGY STAR rated Vinyltek windows that qualify for these incentives. The company guides customers through the application process, including pre- and post-energy audits.
• FortisBCsupportOthersProvincial government program through FortisBC offering $100 per window and door rebate up to $2,000 for energy-efficient upgrades. Long Life helps customers apply for these rebates by providing required documentation including U-factor ratings, model numbers, and product certification information. Note: Not available in City of Vancouver.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ply Gem: Major North American building products manufacturer with vinyl window and door lines distributed through dealers and contractors. Competes indirectly via national brand presence and broader product portfolio.
• Milgard Windows & Doors: Established US-based window and door manufacturer with vinyl, fiberglass, and aluminum product lines sold through dealer networks. Provides alternative supply source for BC installers and competes in the broader residential replacement market.
• Andersen Windows & Doors: Major US-based window and door manufacturer with broad product portfolio including the Renewal by Andersen replacement franchise. Competes in the premium residential replacement segment that Long Life targets.
• Pella Windows: Major US-based window and door manufacturer with showrooms and certified contractor networks. Competes in the premium residential replacement segment with comparable energy efficiency positioning.
• Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors: Large global manufacturer of windows and doors with broad product offerings across price points. Competes via dealer networks in the BC residential replacement market.
• All Weather Windows: Large Western Canadian window and door manufacturer and installer with broader geographic reach across BC, Alberta, and beyond. Larger scale operation with similar vinyl window product portfolio competing for the same residential customers.

Others

• Cardinal Glass Industries: Glass manufacturer that supplies LoE coatings and sealed glass units to Vinyltek and other window manufacturers. Upstream supplier relationship analogous to Long Life's Vinyltek partnership; comparable in the fenestration supply chain.

Direct peers

• Canadian Choice Windows & Doors: Direct competitor in the BC window and door replacement market with similar vinyl window product positioning, free in-home consultations, and direct-to-consumer sales motion. Overlaps significantly on product portfolio and target customer segment.
• Centra Windows: Vancouver-based window and door replacement company serving the Lower Mainland with a similar in-home consultation, custom manufacturing, and professional installation model. Directly competes with Long Life in the same BC regional market with overlapping product and service offerings.
• WeatherTek Windows & Doors: Vancouver-area window and door replacement company with comparable product offerings, custom manufacturing, and installation services. Competes head-to-head in the Lower Mainland residential replacement market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/long-life-windows-and-doors

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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