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
Mr-Glass Patio Door Installation in San Francisco: What to Know First
We install and replace Mr-Glass patio doors throughout San Francisco as an independent Mr-Glass service provider, with most installations completed in one day once your door arrives. A typical Mr-Glass patio door installation in San Francisco runs from $1,800 to $4,200 depending on the door size, configuration, and how much frame work your opening needs. You’ll get a written price before we order anything, and that number does not move at the door.
This page is for San Francisco homeowners who already own a Mr-Glass patio door and need it installed correctly, or who are replacing an old door and want to know if Mr-Glass is the right fit for their home. Call (831) 273-7126 to talk through your door and schedule a free estimate.
Key Takeaways
- We install Mr-Glass patio doors as an independent service provider, not a manufacturer rep.
- Most San Francisco installs take one day after the door arrives at our shop.
- Written pricing before any work starts. The quote is the price, period.
- Every install is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
- If you’re replacing a door in a pre-1940 San Francisco building, expect frame work. We’ll tell you upfront.
How Mr-Glass Products Fail – and How We Fix Them
Mr-Glass doors are solid mid-range products, but every brand has its issues. Here’s what we see on patios in San Francisco homes, particularly in the fog belt where moisture works on door hardware all year.
- Roller wear on sliding models. Mr-Glass sliding patio doors use adjustable steel rollers that corrode faster in San Francisco’s salt air near the Avenues, Sunset, and Richmond districts. Symptom: the door drags, then jams. The real cause is usually roller bearing failure from moisture, not a track problem. We replace the roller assembly with sealed stainless-steel bearings and re-align the track so the door glides with two fingers.
- French door sag at the hinge points. On Mr-Glass hinged patio doors, we often see the active panel sag 1/8 to 1/4 inch within a few years of install. It’s almost always the top hinge screws pulling from the jamb because the original installer drove them into drywall anchors instead of the rough framing. We pull the door, mortise in new hinge plates, and rehang the slab so it meets weatherstrip evenly top to bottom.
- Weatherstrip compression and fog-line drafts. Near Ocean Beach and the Presidio, constant west wind compresses the bulb weatherstrip on Mr-Glass door panels before its rated life. You’ll feel a cold draft at the stile meeting point on still days. We re-weatherstrip the full perimeter using a denser silicone bulb rated for continuous compression and re-bore the weep holes so any water that gets past the gasket drains.
- Threshold sag in older raised foundations. Many Mr-Glass patio doors in San Francisco sit in openings framed for original single-pane sliders. The threshold was never set on a solid sill pan. Over years, the threshold dips in the center and water pools at the door edge. We pull the door, install a proper sill pan with positive slope, and re-set the threshold in a bed of urethane sealant so water runs away from the interior floor.
- Lock alignment drift on double French configurations. Mr-Glass double-door setups have a two-point locking rod that drifts out of alignment as panels settle. The symptom is a deadbolt that grinds halfway and won’t seat. We re-align the lock rods and install an adjustable strike plate so both points engage fully. It’s a 20-minute fix most of the time, not a new door.
Our Mr-Glass Patio Door Installation Process
Every job follows the same discipline, whether we’re replacing a slider in Noe Valley or swapping a French door in the Marina. Here’s how a Mr-Glass install works with us.
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Measure and inspect the opening. We measure rough opening width, height, and diagonal to catch any out-of-square conditions. In San Francisco’s older housing stock, we assume some settling and plan for it.
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Itemize the written quote. You get a line-by-line price covering the door, hardware, any frame or sill work, haul-away, and finish trim. No allowances, no “to be determined later.”
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Order the right Mr-Glass unit. We order to the confirmed measurements with a written lead expectation. Measure twice, order once – the window doesn’t care about your schedule.
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Prep the opening. We strip the old door, inspect framing, repair any rot or split studs, and set the sill pan. If rot extends beyond the opening, we fix it before the new door goes in.
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Install, level, and seal. The new Mr-Glass door is set, shimmed, squared, and fastened into framing, never into drywall anchors. We seal with backer rod and a urethane caulk that flexes with San Francisco temperature swings.
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Test and walk through. We open and close the door 20 times, test the lock points, check the weep holes, run water at the threshold, and show you every step before cleanup. If you find a gap later, we come back free within 365 days.
What Mr-Glass Patio Door Installation Costs in San Francisco
Most Mr-Glass patio door installations in San Francisco land between $1,800 and $4,200. The spread depends on what’s behind your old door, not on a markup we invent later.
- Straight slider swap, clean opening: $1,800 – $2,600
- Hinged single French door, standard size: $2,200 – $3,200
- Double French or wide slider (8 feet+): $2,800 – $4,200
- Rotted sill or jamb repair before install: add $300 – $900 depending on how far the rot goes
- Haul-away of old door and hardware: included; we don’t charge extra to clean up after ourselves
What moves the price is framing damage, opening size, and whether your San Francisco building requires specific egress or wind ratings. Call (831) 273-7126 for an exact quote. Estimates are free, and the number we give you is the number on the contract.
Why San Francisco Homeowners Call Meridian Windows and Doors San Francisco for Mr-Glass Work
We’re the windows-and-doors crew under the Garrison Partners umbrella, running to The Garrison Standard since 2009. Our techs are background-checked and uniformed, you know who’s walking through your gate before they ring the bell. We stock and install eight manufacturer lines including PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and Mr-Glass, so if a Mr-Glass door isn’t the right spec for your exposure, we’ll tell you which one is rather than sell you what’s convenient. Every job gets a written price before work starts and a written 365-Day Done Right Promise after it’s done. If the install fails within a year, the crew comes back at no charge. Phones are answered by a live person 24/7. That is The Garrison Code: show up as promised, price honestly, and stand behind the work.
FAQs
Yes. We install homeowner-supplied Mr-Glass doors as long as the unit is new, undamaged, and the measurements match the opening. Call (831) 273-7126 before you order so we can verify sizing and avoid a door that’s 1/2 inch too wide for the rough opening.
No. Manufacturer warranties cover the door itself, not the installation. As an independent Mr-Glass service provider, we handle the labor, alignment, and sealing. If the door has a manufacturing defect, the warranty covers replacement parts; our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers our workmanship.
Most single-door installations are done in one day, including removal of the old door, any minor frame repair, and cleanup. Double French or wide sliders may take a second day if there’s structural framing work. We’ll give you a firm day count in the written estimate.
Yes. We can spec Mr-Glass frame colors, glass tint, and hardware finishes to match your existing setup, or we can show you matching options from PGT, CGI, CWS, or ES Windows if Mr-Glass doesn’t make the exact finish you need. The right product for your home, not the one sitting in our shop.
Call us. The install is covered in writing for 365 days. If the door binds, drafts, leaks, or the lock won’t seat, we come back and fix it at no charge. No fine print about labor exclusions. Call (831) 273-7126 and a real person answers.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner, Meridian Windows and Doors San Francisco at Meridian Windows and Doors San Francisco, serving San Francisco and nearby areas.
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.