New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
2. Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
3. Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
CGI Windows & Doors in Garland, TX | Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas
We provide independent CGI window and door service across Garland, TX, including our Window Replacement in Garland. Repairs, glass replacement, and full retrofits on CGI’s 900, 1000, 3000, and 5000 Series lines. The difference here: our techs know exactly how Garland’s clay soil, hail, and 1970s aluminum frames interact with CGI hardware, so we diagnose the real problem the first trip. Call (325) 309-2639 for a free estimate.
Why Garland Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
Most window companies in Garland can replace a sash. Few can tell you why your CGI 900 Series balance shoes disintegrated after 30 years in a Duck Creek ranch, or whether your fogged low-E glass is worth saving after a hail season. We work on CGI products daily. Our Dallas-based crews carry the exact replacement hardware and certified IG units for CGI’s vinyl and impact lines that general contractors don’t stock.
Elliot Vance, our owner, learned this trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before spending nearly two decades installing and replacing windows across DFW. He’s worked jobs from Deep Ellum lofts to single-family homes in Oak Cliff, and he knows how a Texas summer bakes a poorly sealed frame until it fails. Elliot built Meridian on one rule: every measurement gets checked twice, and every customer gets a straight answer before any paperwork is signed. That’s how we run CGI service in Garland.
We also understand what you’re up against: you’ve probably had a contractor no-show, or quote one price and charge another. That’s why every job gets a written price before work starts. It does not move at the door. And every repair is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it fails within a year, we come back at no charge. No fine print about labor exclusions.
Common CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Garland
- Balance shoe wear on CGI 900 Series single hung windows. Garland’s 1970s ranch homes, especially in North Garland and Duck Creek, are full of original CGI 900 units. The nylon balance shoes dry out, crack, and let the sash drift down or slam shut. We replace the shoes, springs, and weatherstripping and the window works like new.
- Weep hole corrosion in Duck Creek. Those original 1970s aluminum CGI frames have small weep holes at the bottom that drain rainwater. In Duck Creek, decades of spring thunderstorms and humid summers corrode those holes shut. Water backs up, seeps into the sill, and ruins drywall. Our techs spot the telltale rust streaks before leak testing even starts.
- Thermal seal failure after hail impact. Garland sits in the hail belt. A single storm with quarter-size hail can crack the seal on CGI low-E glass, especially on north-facing exposures that never get direct sun to dry out. You’ll see fog or condensation between the panes. We replace the IG unit with a certified match to the original spec.
- Sliding door roller wear from clay soil settling. Garland’s clay-heavy soil expands and contracts with moisture. Over the years, slab movement shifts door frames slightly. The result: CGI 1000 Series horizontal rollers and 5000 Series 3-lite sliders start grinding, sticking, or jumping the track. We realign the track, replace worn rollers, and get the door gliding again.
- Casement crank failure on CGI 3000 Series windows. Heat and humidity work on the operator hardware. Cranks strip, gears bind, and handles snap off. We stock OEM crank assemblies and replacement operators so a casement window doesn’t stay stuck open or closed for weeks.
CGI Service in Garland: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s something you won’t read on a generic CGI page. In Garland’s Duck Creek neighborhood, the original 1970s CGI aluminum windows are notorious for corroded weep holes that cause water intrusion during spring thunderstorms. We know this because we’ve pulled the sashes out of enough 1968-to-1975 brick ranches to see the pattern. The weep holes clog with oxidation and dirt, water pools in the track, and it runs into the wall cavity behind the drywall. Homeowners blame the window seal or the caulking. It’s actually a drainage failure. We check weep holes on every CGI service call in Duck Creek, even if the customer called about something else. That’s the kind of neighborhood-specific knowledge that saves you a second trip and a drywall repair.
In the Duck Creek area, our tech replaced a set of CGI 900 Series single hung sashes on a 1968 brick ranch where the original balance shoes had disintegrated. The homeowner had been propping the windows open with wooden dowels for years. After installing new balances, springs, and weatherstripping, the sashes now glide and seal tightly, cutting the summer electric bills noticeably. Measure it right the first time, and the rest of the job takes care of itself.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Garland
We service the full CGI residential lineup that’s common in Garland homes, including the CGI 900 Series Single Hung, CGI 1000 Series Horizontal Roller, CGI 3000 Series Casement, and CGI 5000 Series 3-Lite Sliding. For parts, we source OEM CGI hardware where it’s still available, and for out-of-production models we install equivalent structural aftermarket components that match the original spec. Glass replacement uses certified IG units, not cut-rate glass packs. We keep a working inventory of common CGI balances, rollers, locks, and weatherstripping in our Dallas shop, which means faster turnaround for Garland jobs. When frame corners show corrosion or sash welds are compromised, we’ll tell you straight: replacement beats repair. We’re an independent service provider, not a manufacturer-authorized dealer, so our recommendation is based on what’s best for your house, not a sales quota. You can read more about our CGI sales & service capabilities or see how we cover the broader Garland service area.
CGI Service Pricing in Garland
Most CGI window repairs in Garland run between $180 and $450 per window, depending on the failure. A balance shoe replacement on a 900 Series is usually under $250. A fogged IG unit replacement typically falls between $350 and $800, depending on glass size and low-E coating. our Window Installation in Garland for full insert window replacement in Garland’s mid-century homes generally runs $700 to $1,400 per window installed, with impact-rated glass pushing toward the higher end. What drives cost: the specific CGI model, glass type, whether the frame needs realignment, and how accessible the window is. Every free estimate includes a written line-item quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying before we touch a screw. Call (325) 309-2639 for an exact quote on your CGI equipment.
Serving Garland, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Garland area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – CGI Windows & Doors in Garland
Yes. We replace the existing glass pack with an impact-rated IG unit that matches your CGI 1000 or 5000 Series frame specs. For older frames with corroded corners, we’ll tell you if a full door replacement is the better spend. Call (325) 309-2639 and we’ll measure and price it.
That’s a failed thermal seal. We replace just the IG unit, not the whole window, using a certified glass pack that matches the original CGI spec. It’s faster and cheaper than a full replacement. Estimates are free.
Depends on the frame. If the aluminum is straight, the weep holes are clear, and only the hardware or glass failed, repair makes sense. If the frame corners show corrosion or the sash welds are compromised, replacement is the honest call. We’ll tell you which one applies to your windows.
For insert window replacement, no. We install the new CGI unit inside the existing frame, so your interior trim stays in place. For full-frame replacement, trim comes off and goes back on. We’ll explain the difference before you sign anything.
If the crank turns but the sash moves in jerks or groans, start with cleaning and lubricating the operator. If the crank spins freely without moving the sash, or the gears grind and slip, the operator is stripped and needs replacement. We stock OEM crank assemblies for CGI 3000 Series. Call (325) 309-2639 and we’ll diagnose it on-site.
Service Areas Near Garland
Our crews serve Garland and the surrounding cities, including Dallas, Sachse, and Grand Prairie. For homeowners further south, we also provide CGI service in Cedar Hill and CGI service in Dallas. If you’re in Garland or a neighboring community, call us and we’ll schedule a visit.
Book Your CGI Service in Garland Today
Call (325) 309-2639 to schedule your free CGI window or door estimate in Garland. A live person answers, 24/7. We’ll put the price in writing before any work starts.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner at Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas, serving Garland since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Meridian Windows and Doors Dallas
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.