New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach 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 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 Sliding & Patio Doors: The West Palm Beach Owner’s Guide
CGI sliding and patio door parts in West Palm Beach typically run $180 – $640 installed depending on the component, and our trucks carry the most common rollers, handles, and track assemblies so most jobs are done the same visit. If your door drags, sticks, won’t lock, or lets daylight through the frame, you’re looking at a part that’s already past its service life. Here’s how to figure out what you need, what it costs, and whether it’s worth fixing or replacing.
Most West Palm Beach homeowners discover the failure the same way: a door that used to glide with one finger now needs two hands and a hip. That’s almost always a roller set that’s flattened or a track that’s pitted from salt air. Other times, it’s the lock throw that won’t seat into the strike plate because the door has settled a fraction of an inch. Either way, the fix starts with identifying the right part for the specific CGI series you have.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI manufactures sliding and patio doors across several impact-rated product lines, and the parts are not universal across all of them. We work on CGI’s Classic, Estate, and Sentinel series most often in this market, along with older 9000-series frames that are still common in homes built before the 2010 code cycle. Each series uses different roller housings and lock hardware, and swapping in a part from the wrong line is the fastest way to waste money on a repair that won’t seat properly.
To identify your door, open the operating panel and look for an etched or printed label on the door edge or top rail. You’re looking for a series name or a model number that usually starts with a letter followed by four digits. If the label is worn off, measure the actual panel height and width to the nearest quarter inch. CGI doors are built to specific panel sizes, and that measurement narrows the series quickly. Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach is an independent service provider, not affiliated with CGI, but we install and replace CGI products and stock OEM parts where the manufacturer still produces them. For discontinued series, we spec quality aftermarket equivalents that match the original roller diameter and track profile. The aftermarket parts from established Florida suppliers hold up fine, but we tell you which is which before we quote the job.
Signs Your CGI Sliding & Patio Doors Is Failing
- Door drags or requires force to move. The roller wheels have flat spots or the sealed bearings have seized. In West Palm Beach, salt air works into the bearing races and turns grease into grit.
- Grinding or squealing sound when sliding. Worn roller bearings running metal on metal. This is the noise the door makes right before it stops moving entirely.
- Lock throw won’t fully seat. The door panel has settled or the strike plate has shifted. Left unfixed, this is a security issue any insurer will flag after a claim.
- Visible daylight or drafts at the frame corners. Weatherstripping has compressed or torn, and the panel may be out of alignment. This costs you cooling dollars every month in Florida humidity.
- Door bounces or wobbles when pushed. The roller adjustment has backed off or the track screws have loosened out of the header. The door is riding low and chewing up its own track.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
Slider and patio door part replacement in West Palm Beach runs $180 – $640 installed for a single component, with most jobs landing in the $225 – $380 range. At the low end you’re looking at a handle set or a latch. At the high end, a full roller assembly with track replacement and re-hanging the panel. The price depends on three things: the CGI series you have, whether the track itself is salvageable, and whether the door needs adjustment after the new part goes in.
Every quote we write includes the part, the labor, the disposal of the old component, and cleanup. The price on the quote is the price on the invoice. And the work is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the part fails or the door starts binding again within a full year, we come back and fix it at no charge. No labor carve-outs, no fine print.
DIY or Call Us?
A sliding door panel weighs between 150 and 300 pounds depending on glass thickness. Getting one off the track without the right lift technique is how homeowners end up with cracked glass, twisted frames, or a trip to urgent care. This is one of those repairs where the part costs little but the panel is heavy and unforgiving. We don’t recommend it as a DIY job.
What you can safely do: check that the visible track is clean and free of debris, note exactly what the door does when it fails (dragging, sticking, not locking), and write down the series or model number from the door label. That’s it. From there, call (728) 728-9381 and we’ll get a tech out with the right parts on the truck. Elliot Vance has been doing this long enough to know that “measure it right the first time and the install explains itself.” We stock the common CGI rollers, handles, and locks so most West Palm Beach calls are one visit and done.
FAQs
In West Palm Beach, CGI sliding door rollers typically last 8 to 12 years before the bearings wear out, though homes within two miles of the Intracoastal often see failures sooner because of salt air. The older 9000-series frames are hitting the end of that window now. Call (728) 728-9381 with your door’s model number and we’ll tell you what’s realistic for your specific series.
In most cases, a sticking CGI slider needs a roller replacement and track cleaning, not a full door replacement. We repair the operating hardware first and only recommend replacing the entire door if the frame is corroded or the glass seal has failed. Estimates are free, so call (728) 728-9381 and we’ll give you a straight answer after a look at the panel.
Most CGI roller, handle, and lock replacements take 45 to 90 minutes on site, and we stock the common parts on our trucks so there’s no second trip for a parts run. If you need parts for PGT, CWS, or ES Windows sliders, we can usually have those in a day or two. Call (728) 728-9381 to schedule a visit.
We stock the most common CGI rollers, handles, latch sets, and strike plates on our service vehicles, and we keep a broader parts inventory at our West Palm Beach shop for older and less common series. If a part is discontinued, we’ll tell you straight and price a quality aftermarket equivalent before any work starts. The price goes on paper before we turn a screw. Call (728) 728-9381 with your model number and we’ll verify stock while you’re on the phone.
If your CGI slider is dragging, locking hard, or letting daylight through the corners, don’t drive it until the panel finally gives out. Call Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach at (728) 728-9381 for a free estimate. We’ll identify the part, quote the job in writing, and fix it right the first time. That’s what the one-year promise is for.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner, Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach at Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Meridian Windows and Doors West Palm Beach
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.