Can you enlarge a window opening?

Yes, you can enlarge an opening, but it is no longer a standard replacement: you must assess the structure (lintel), sometimes get a permit, and plan more substantial interior and exterior finish work.

When it is worth it

More light, a view, or turning a small window into a patio door. We tell you straight whether the gain justifies the work — or whether it is better to optimize within the existing opening.