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
PGT Windows & Doors in San Francisco, CA | Meridian Windows and Doors San Francisco
We provide independent PGT window and door service across San Francisco, from the fog-heavy Richmond and Sunset to the sunnier Mission and Bayview. What makes our PGT work different here is that we build every repair or replacement around two things PGT’s own brochure can’t address: the city’s preservation rules and its microclimates. A WinGuard frame three blocks from Ocean Beach corrodes in ways the same frame never will in Noe Valley. If you need San Francisco Window Replacement or other PGT service, call (831) 273-7126 for a written estimate. We’re Meridian Windows and Doors San Francisco, and we’ve been working on PGT products in this city long enough to know which questions to ask before we touch a sash.
Our team handles the full PGT lineup, including PGT sales & service across the Bay Area. We’re not a PGT corporate shop. We’re an independent service provider, which means we stock OEM parts where it matters and tell you straight when a certified equivalent does the job better. For homeowners anywhere in our San Francisco service area, that independence is the difference between a parts-order delay and a window that closes right the first time.
Why San Francisco Residents Choose Us for PGT Service
PGT builds tight, impact-rated windows and doors, but they’re only as good as the hands that install and service them. Our owner, Elliot Vance, spent years retrofitting windows and doors across California before putting down roots in the Bay Area. He learned early that a 100-year-old Victorian frame and a modern double-pane unit rarely agree on the first measurement, and that lesson shows up in our work. Every PGT service call in San Francisco starts with the frame, not the sash. We check the opening, the flashing, and the weatherproofing before we diagnose the window itself. That’s how you avoid replacing a seal only to have fog return in six months.
We also run on a written-price rule. Before any PGT repair or replacement begins, the number goes on paper. It does not move at the door. Every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work fails within a year, we come back at no charge. No fine print about labor exclusions. That’s the Garrison Standard we’ve operated under since 2009, and it applies to every PGT window we touch in San Francisco.
Common PGT Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in San Francisco
- Corrosion and pitting on WinGuard aluminum frames. In the outer Richmond and Sunset, salt-laden fog contacts uncoated edges or scratched powder coating and starts eating the aluminum. We strip, treat, and re-coat where the frame is sound, or recommend full replacement if the corrosion has reached the thermal break.
- Fogging between panes on 700 Series insulating glass. West-side homes in San Francisco run high interior humidity for much of the year. When the original sealant fails on a 700 Series unit, that humidity condenses between the panes. We replace the glass package with genuine PGT OEM glass whenever it’s available and reseal to factory tolerance.
- Stiff or failed weatherstripping on sliding and casement sashes. Years of damp, cool air cause the weatherstripping on PGT sashes to harden, bind, and let air through. We replace the weatherstripping and realign the sash so it seats properly against the frame.
- Roller and track wear on 3-panel sliders in Dolores Heights. Seismic settlement, even minor, throws door and window openings slightly out of square. That uneven load wears PGT slider rollers unevenly and grinds the track. We replace rollers, realign the panel, and check the reveal around the entire frame so the door doesn’t bind on the next small quake.
- Failed balances on pre-2015 double-hung PGT windows. The original block-and-tackle balances in older PGT double-hungs corrode in the fog belt and let the sash drop. We replace them with stainless-steel balances, which is the same fix we used on a 1908 Edwardian in the Richmond where the original sash weights had rusted solid.
PGT Service in San Francisco: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
In San Francisco’s Landmark Districts like Pacific Heights and Russian Hill, PGT WinGuard frames often must be custom powder-coated to match original Victorian sash colors. The standard white or bronze violates the Planning Department’s preservation guidelines, and a homeowner who installs the wrong color can be ordered to redo the work. We’ve coordinated with PPG for RAL color matching on three separate jobs, which means we can spec a PGT WinGuard frame that reads as historic wood from the street while still carrying PGT’s impact rating. That’s not something a generic PGT installer handles, and it’s not something you’ll find in a product brochure. It comes from doing the work in San Francisco, block by block.
This matters because San Francisco’s housing stock is dominated by pre-1940 wood-framed Victorians, Edwardians, and Mission Revival homes. Many still have their original single-pane double-hungs and ornate wood doors. Those openings were never built for modern insulated glass units, so a straight swap rarely works. The rough opening is out of square, the jamb is rotted at the sill, or the stucco needs to come back in a specific way to satisfy the planning department. We measure for PGT 700 Series inserts or full-frame replacements knowing all of that from the first site visit.
PGT Models & Products We Service in San Francisco
We work on the PGT product families most common in San Francisco: WinGuard® Aluminum Impact-rated, 700 Series Vinyl, Horizon Series, and ClassicVue™ 770. Our San Francisco Window Installation service covers impact-resistant windows, full-frame replacement, and energy-efficient upgrades, all using the original PGT specs where they matter. We use genuine PGT OEM hardware and glass packages whenever available because the tolerances on impact-rated products are tight and aftermarket parts can void the rating. When production is delayed or a legacy line is discontinued, we source certified equivalent parts from suppliers like Truth Hardware or AmesburyTruth and always tell you if replacement is more cost-effective than repair. We keep a local stock of common PGT rollers, balances, and weatherstripping for faster turnaround on San Francisco service calls.
PGT Service Pricing in San Francisco
PGT service pricing in San Francisco depends on the repair type. A single sash balance or roller replacement typically runs $180 – $320 including parts and labor. Weatherstripping a full window or door set is $140 – $260. A failed 700 Series insulating glass replacement runs $350 – $700 per sash, depending on glass size and Low-E coating. Full-frame PGT WinGuard replacement in a Victorian opening lands between $1,800 and $3,400 per window, with custom powder-coating for landmark districts adding $250 – $500 per frame. Every estimate we write is free, on paper, and fixed before work starts. Call (831) 273-7126 for an exact quote.
Serving San Francisco, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Francisco 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 – PGT Windows & Doors in San Francisco
Yes, in most cases they can. Seismic retrofit requirements focus on the building’s structural frame, foundation, and shear walls, not the window units themselves. PGT WinGuard windows are engineered for wind and impact rating, not seismic load, but their aluminum frame construction is compatible with retrofitted openings. The visual question is separate: in Landmark Districts, we have WinGuard frames custom powder-coated with PPG RAL color matching so the finished window reads as the original Victorian paint color from the curb. Call (831) 273-7126 and we’ll walk you through what your specific district requires.
PGT’s product warranty covers the window or door itself, not the installation labor. Using an independent service provider does not automatically void PGT’s product warranty, provided the replacement parts meet PGT’s specifications. We use genuine PGT OEM hardware and glass whenever available specifically to protect that warranty. We also cover our own work with a separate 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, so you have two warranties, not one. Call (831) 273-7126 for a written estimate.
Fogging between panes is a seal failure, not a defect in the glass. The Sunset District’s consistent fog and cool temperatures keep the exterior pane cold, while the inside of the home stays warmer and more humid. That temperature and humidity differential stresses the edge seal on an insulated glass unit. Once the seal fails, moisture gets in and condenses between the panes. The fix is a new glass package, not the whole window. Replacement glass for a PGT 700 Series sash in San Francisco runs $350 – $700 installed. Call (831) 273-7126 and we’ll confirm whether the failure is the seal or something else.
They’re not a bad choice, but they need different care than the same frame would inland. Ocean Beach fog is salt-laden, and salt corrodes aluminum when it finds a scratch, a cut edge, or worn powder coating. The outer Richmond and Sunset see this constantly. PGT’s powder coating is durable, but any field-cut edge or scratch breaks the coating. We recommend stainless-steel hardware and factory-finished frames for homes within a few blocks of the ocean, and we inspect for pitting on every service call. If corrosion has reached the thermal break, replacement beats repair. Call (831) 273-7126 for a free assessment.
Yes, with planning. PGT vinyl windows come in a limited factory color set, but we can specify a finish that reads as a painted wood tone when paired with the right trim and casing. For Mission Revival homes that need an exact match to existing stained wood, a full-frame replacement with a PGT aluminum WinGuard frame custom powder-coated to a RAL color that matches the trim is often the better route. That costs more, but it’s the only way to get a true historic match. We’ll show you both options with written pricing before any work starts. Call (831) 273-7126.
Service Areas Near San Francisco
We run PGT service across San Francisco and into the surrounding Bay Area. Our crews cover Oakland, Hayward, Richmond, Alameda, and San Rafael. If you’re east of the Bay, see our PGT service in Oakland page. South of the city, we handle the same PGT repairs in PGT service in Hayward and the surrounding East Bay.
Book Your PGT Service in San Francisco Today
If your PGT window or door is binding, fogging, corroding, or just not closing the way it should, call (831) 273-7126. We answer the phone with a live person, every hour of the day. Your estimate is free, written, and fixed. Measure twice, order once – the window doesn’t care about your schedule.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner at Meridian Windows and Doors San Francisco, serving San Francisco 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.