New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Meridian Windows and Doors San Francisco pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
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.
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.
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 homeowners arrive naming - the most impact certifications in the industry$$$
- More impact certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built to strict wind codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Factory-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Fast, Reliable Patio Door Installation Across Hillsborough
Patio door installation in Hillsborough runs $3,800 to $14,500 for most estate homes, with design-review documentation adding $400 to $1,200 when the door alters exterior character. That figure covers removal, haul-away, new door, hardware, trim, and sealing. The work usually takes one to two days on site once the door arrives. If your home sits on a multi-acre lot off Hayne Road or near Crystal Springs, call (831) 273-7126 and we’ll put a written price in front of you before anything gets ordered.
We know Hillsborough’s housing stock. We know what the design review committee asks for. And we know that a patio door on a 1950s estate is not the same job as one on a tract home in San Mateo.
Why Meridian Windows and Doors San Francisco Is Hillsborough’s Preferred Patio Door Installation Company
Hillsborough homeowners tend to ask the same three questions: Who is walking through my door? What does the price cover? And what happens if the install goes wrong after the crew leaves? We answer all three before the first site visit.
Every technician who shows up in Hillsborough is background-checked and uniformed. You’ll know the name before the knock. The price goes on paper before we order the door, and it does not move at the door. No change orders, no surprises when the glass arrives short. And every installation is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work fails within a year, we come back at no charge. No fine print about labor exclusions.
We’re part of the Garrison Partners family, held to The Garrison Standard since 2009. We carry eight manufacturer lines, including PGT, CGI, and Therma-Tru, so the door spec’d for your Hillsborough home is the one that fits the opening, the architecture, and the design review conditions. Not the one sitting in a warehouse.
Elliot Vance leads our team. He’s the one who signs off on Hillsborough jobs, including the design-review packages.
Sliding Door Replacement in Hillsborough
Sliding door replacement in Hillsborough often means removing a corroded steel unit from a mid-century build and fitting a new door into the original jamb pockets. That is harder than it sounds. Off-the-shelf replacement tracks rarely align with those old openings. We measure the jamb depth, the header clearance, and the sill condition before we recommend anything. On a 1950s estate off Hayne Road, our crew replaced a corroded steel sliding patio door with a custom ES Windows unit sized to the original opening. The new powder-coated frame kept the architectural sightlines, while the insulated glass unit’s low-E coating cut solar gain on the south-facing terrace.
Replacement work in Hillsborough typically lands between $3,200 and $9,800, depending on door width, frame material, and whether the original sill can be salvaged. Design review adds documentation time when the replacement changes visible character.
Mid-century steel door removal
Steel doors from the 1950s and 1960s corrode at the sill. The track binds, the rollers seize, and the panel becomes a two-person lift. We remove the old unit carefully, preserve the original opening, and spec a replacement that respects the sightlines. That often means a custom ES Windows or ViewLux frame rather than a stock slider.
Oversized slider panel alignment
Hillsborough estates routinely have patio door openings wider than 96 inches. Extra-wide panels expand and contract with daily temperature swings. If the installer misses the design pressure requirement for the extra-wide opening, panels bind within the first winter. We check design pressure ratings against the opening width before the door is ordered.
Sliding Door Installation in Hillsborough
Sliding door installation in Hillsborough is not a one-day shot on a standard rough opening. Many of these homes have custom jambs, original trim details, and floor elevations that require careful prep. We handle the full scope: removal of the existing unit where needed, structural blocking, new door install, hardware, weather sealing, and interior trim. Installation alone typically runs $1,800 to $4,200 in Hillsborough, excluding the door unit itself.
Craftsman-era wood patio doors with original divided lites present a particular challenge. Full replacement is often rejected by design review, so in-kind restoration becomes the only permitted option. We broker that conversation and document the replacement to match the original character. When a new door is permitted, we submit elevation drawings and materials boards before the committee meets.
Design-review documentation
Hillsborough’s planning department requires design review approval for any exterior door that alters the visible character of a home. Our installation packages routinely include materials boards and elevation drawings for the committee. That work is not required in neighboring Burlingame or San Mateo. We handle it as part of the job, and the cost is on the written estimate before we start.
Architect and designer coordination
On larger estates, the architect or interior designer often specs the patio door. We coordinate directly with them. Lead times on custom millwork, architectural glass, and specialty finishes drive the schedule. We tell you the real delivery date before we order, not an optimistic guess.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hillsborough
We service and install doors from Therma-Tru, ViewLux, PGT, and CGI, along with four other manufacturer lines. That matters in Hillsborough because the right door for a 1920s Craftsman is not the right door for a 1960s steel-framed modern. Therma-Tru makes solid wood and fiberglass doors that match traditional estate architecture. ViewLux and ES Windows handle oversized aluminum and steel-look frames. PGT and CGI offer impact-rated glass when code or design review conditions call for it. We keep replacement rollers, weatherstripping, and hardware in stock for fast turnaround on Hillsborough service calls.
Common Patio Door Installation Problems We See in Hillsborough Homes
- Rusted steel sills on mid-century doors. Floor-to-ceiling steel patio doors from the 1950s and 1960s develop rust at the sill where winter rain pools. The original track no longer aligns with the jamb pockets, and the panel drags or jams.
- Binding panels on oversized glass sliders. Multi-acre lots mean extra-wide openings. Daily temperature swings expand and contract the frame. If design pressure calculations were missed by the previous installer, the panels bind by the first winter.
- Warped wood doors on Craftsman-era homes. Original divided-lite wood patio doors absorb moisture during Hillsborough’s wet winters and warp. Design review often blocks full replacement, so in-kind restoration becomes the only permitted path.
- Fogged insulated glass on large custom units. Big south-facing glass panels take serious UV and temperature swings. Failed seals lead to condensation between panes. We replace the IGU rather than the whole door when the frame is sound.
Pricing for Patio Door Installation in Hillsborough, CA
A sliding door replacement on a standard Hillsborough opening runs $3,200 to $9,800 installed. A custom oversized slider or steel-look door lands between $8,000 and $14,500, more if design review requires extensive documentation. Sliding door installation labor alone runs $1,800 to $4,200. A full custom project with millwork, architectural glass, and architect coordination can reach $22,000 on protected estates.
Lead times, not labor, set the calendar. Custom millwork can run 8 to 14 weeks. Architectural glass from ES Windows or ViewLux can stretch 10 to 16 weeks. We put the delivery date on the written estimate before any order is placed. Call (831) 273-7126 for a free estimate with the full breakdown.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hillsborough
Our Patio Door Installation team works throughout the San Francisco Peninsula. We serve Hillsborough and the surrounding cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, and Richmond. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Francisco Bay Area office, with crews serving Hillsborough locally. Call (831) 273-7126 to confirm availability in your neighborhood.
Serving Hillsborough, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hillsborough 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 About Patio Door Installation in Hillsborough
Yes, in most cases the Hillsborough design review committee will approve impact-rated glazing when the frame profile and sightlines match the original door’s character. We prepare the materials board and elevation drawing that shows the comparison. The key is documented compatibility. Call (831) 273-7126 and we’ll walk you through the specific conditions for your property.
Custom millwork typically runs 8 to 14 weeks, while architectural glass from ES Windows or ViewLux can run 10 to 16 weeks. Glass is usually the binding constraint. We order both on day one and give you a written schedule. The price is fixed in writing before any order is placed.
Yes, when the frame is structurally sound we can re-glaze the original steel door rather than replace it. That usually means removing the corroded lite, prepping the frame, and installing a new insulated glass unit. It preserves the original architecture and often satisfies design review conditions. The cost depends on door size and glass spec. Call (831) 273-7126 for an exact quote.
Glass lead time. Not labor, not hardware. Architectural glass from long-lead manufacturers can slip if the order is not placed early and confirmed in writing. We order the day the contract is signed and track the shipment weekly. We also flag any design review timing issues that could delay the permit.
We spec insulated glass units with a quality seal and proper argon fill for the door’s solar exposure. Then we install with drainage and weep holes that match Hillsborough’s winter rainfall patterns. If a seal does fail, our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the re-glaze at no charge. Call (831) 273-7126 to schedule a free estimate and get the full written breakdown.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner at Meridian Windows and Doors San Francisco, serving Hillsborough since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Meridian Windows and Doors San Francisco
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
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.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.