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
CGI Windows & Doors in Hayward, CA | Meridian Windows and Doors San Francisco
We provide independent CGI window and door service across Hayward, from the Victorians downtown to the 1970s tract homes in Burbank and Glen Eden, and offer Hayward Window Replacement for homes that need it. The one thing that makes our CGI work different here: we know which models fail first in salt air and what to do about it. If you’re in Hayward and a CGI slider is grinding or a Classic Series window has fogged between the panes, call us at (831) 273-7126 for a written estimate. We’re not a CGI dealer. We’re the crew that fixes them right.
Why Hayward Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
We’ve been working on CGI windows and doors long enough to know their good years and their bad years. The Estate Collection sliders that went into so many East Bay homes in the 1980s are solid units, but their aluminum frames don’t love marine air. The Sentry Series hardware holds up better, but the fin-seal weatherstripping still wears out on horizontal rollers. Elliot Vance, our owner, learned the trade in Southern California and has spent nearly two decades installing and retrofitting windows across the Bay Area. His crew has pulled enough corroded CGI frames from Hayward homes to know exactly what a salt-pitted track looks like before the door even comes off. We’re an independent CGI sales & service provider, not a factory-authorized dealer, which means we answer to you, not to a manufacturer’s warranty department.
Every job gets a written price before work starts. Every installation and repair carries a 365-day guarantee in writing: if it fails within that year, we come back at no charge. And when you call, a live person answers. No voicemail loops.
Common CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Hayward
- Salt-air pitting on aluminum frames. Hayward sits on the east shore of San Francisco Bay, and the morning fog carries salt that settles into aluminum. We see Estate Collection frames with pitting so deep you can feel it with a thumbnail. If the frame is sound, we clean, treat, and replace the worn hardware. If it’s corroded through, we tell you straight and quote a full frame replacement.
- Failed fin-seal weatherstripping on horizontal rollers. Foggy mornings in Hayward make drafts obvious fast. The fin-seal on CGI sliders wears down after years of opening and closing, and cold air sneaks past the rail. We stock OEM and Prime-Line equivalents so we don’t have to order basic seals and wait a week.
- Sticking multi-point locks on French doors. Older Hayward tract homes settle. When the foundation shifts a quarter inch, a CGI French door’s multi-point lock stops lining up. We realign the door, adjust the keeps, and get the lock throwing clean again. No forcing, no grinding.
- Fogging between panes in Classic Series insulated glass. After 15 to 20 years of Hayward’s thermal cycling, the seal on original Classic Series glass fails and moisture creeps in. We replace the insulated glass unit rather than the whole sash when the frame is still good.
- Corroded latches and hinges on exterior doors. Same salt, same story. Hardware takes the brunt. We replace with OEM CGI parts when available, and proven aftermarket hardware when a model’s been discontinued.
CGI Service in Hayward: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
In Hayward’s Burbank and Glen Eden neighborhoods, hundreds of 1970s-era tract homes were built with original single-pane aluminum sliders that are now pitted from decades of salt air. Local contractors call the retrofit pattern the “Hayward special.” That’s our bread and butter: swapping those corroded CGI sliders for new vinyl or impact-rated units without disturbing the stucco. The outer frames on these sliding doors are often fused to the track by corrosion, and the homeowner has been forcing the door open for months. We cut out the old aluminum, install a new unit with stainless hardware, and leave the stucco patch clean enough to paint the same week. If you live in those neighborhoods and your slider fights you every morning, don’t wait until the glass binds and cracks. Call (831) 273-7126 and we’ll tell you whether it’s a repair or a replacement, with a written price either way.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Hayward
We service the full CGI lineup: the Estate Collection, Classic Series, Sentry Series, and Targa Series. That covers horizontal rollers, fixed lites, French doors, and impact-rated sliders. We use OEM CGI rollers, hinges, and balances when they’re still available. For discontinued models, we turn to proven aftermarket equivalents from suppliers like Prime-Line, never generic hardware that doesn’t match the original fit or finish. We only recommend full replacement when the frame is corroded through or a new glass package would actually pay for itself in energy savings.
On the installation side, we specialize in our Window Installation in Hayward, including vinyl replacement windows, horizontal roller and sliding impact windows, and full frame replacements. The right product for the job gets spec’d, not the one sitting in our warehouse.
CGI Service Pricing in Hayward
Most single-window glass replacements in Hayward run $220 to $480, depending on glass size and whether it’s a standard dual-pane or a specialty lite. Replacing a pair of worn rollers on a sliding door typically falls between $140 and $260 with parts included. A full frame replacement on a 1970s slider can range from $1,200 to $2,600, depending on the opening size and whether we’re pulling a three-lite or a two-lite unit. The free estimate tells you exactly where your job lands, and that number doesn’t move once we’re on-site. Call (831) 273-7126 to schedule yours.
Serving Hayward, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hayward 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 Hayward
We can replace the insulated glass unit alone if the frame is square and not corroded. The glass package costs less than a full window and preserves your existing trim. Call (831) 273-7126 for an exact price on your glass size.
It’s usually both. The rollers wear flat and the aluminum track gets pitted from Hayward’s salt air, so metal drags on metal. We replace the rollers, clean the track, and if the track is too far gone, we quote a track replacement or a new slider. An estimate costs you nothing.
Yes. We carry Sentry Series impact windows and install them to meet coastal code requirements. We pull the permits and the job gets inspected before we call it done. Call (831) 273-7126 to talk through your opening sizes.
They’ll change the look for the better. The vinyl replacement windows we install in Hayward’s older tract homes sit flush in the existing opening, so you get a clean white or tan frame instead of pitted aluminum. Upgrading to low-E glass (a thin coating that reflects heat while letting light through) cuts the draft and the fog on cold mornings. Call for a written quote and a look at your options.
In most cases, yes. We replace the hardware with OEM CGI parts or Prime-Line equivalents and realign the door so the multi-point lock throws cleanly. A new door is only the answer when the frame is rotted or the panels have warped. (831) 273-7126 for a free estimate.
Service Areas Near Hayward
Our crew serves Hayward and the surrounding East Bay. We’re in CGI service in Oakland most weeks, and we make the drive across the bay for CGI service in San Francisco when the job calls for it. We also cover Richmond, Alameda, and San Rafael. If you’re within 30 minutes of Hayward service area, give us a call.
Book Your CGI Service in Hayward Today
Measure twice, order once. If your CGI windows or doors need work in Hayward, call (831) 273-7126. We’ll put the price in writing before anything starts, and the guarantee covers the work for a full year.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner at Meridian Windows and Doors San Francisco, serving Hayward and the East Bay 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.