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CGI Custom Windows & Doors in Lauderhill: What to Know First
CGI custom windows and doors in Lauderhill are worth repairing, not replacing, in most cases we see. We provide independent CGI service across Broward County, with most custom window jobs turned around in a week and door work often faster. Pricing is straightforward: a service call runs $89, most custom window repairs land between $150 and $400, and a full custom replacement window starts around $900 installed. If you own a CGI window or door that’s fogged, binding, or leaking, call (850) 303-7739 and we’ll tell you over the phone whether it’s worth a truck roll.
This page is written for homeowners in Lauderhill, Inverrary, and St. George who bought CGI products years ago and want straight answers about fixing them.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Fogged glass on CGI Estate Collection and Custom Impact lines. Lauderhill’s humidity works against every seal eventually, but we see earlier failures on south-facing elevations where afternoon sun bakes the sash. The cause is almost always a degraded desiccant strip inside the insulated glass unit, not the frame. We replace the IGU with fresh dual-seal glass, and we order from a Miami-area glazing supplier that cuts to CGI’s exact sightline so the grid pattern matches the original.
- Binding and dragging on CGI sliding glass doors with the standard roller assembly. CGI uses a nylon-wheel roller on several older slider series. After ten-plus years in Lauderhill’s salt-adjacent air, the bearings seize and the door grinds on its track. We replace the roller assembly with a stainless-bearing upgrade that fits the same housing, so the door glides without changing the frame or the look.
- Weeping system clogs on CGI casement and awning windows. CGI frames drain through small channels at the sill that fill with Lauderhill’s fine limestone dust and pollen. Once clogged, water pools inside the track and wicks into the frame. We clear the weep path, verify it with a controlled water test, and re-treat the sill with a dry-film lubricant that slows future buildup.
- Warped or sagging screens on CGI Estate and Panorama fixed windows. The original screen frames on some CGI fixed units are thin-wall aluminum that bends under repeated removal. We re-tension or replace the screen frame with a thicker-wall extrusion, and re-spline the mesh so it sits flat. It’s a small fix but one that makes the window feel new again.
- Stripped lock hardware on CGI single-hung and horizontal slider windows. The latch strike on some CGI models is a soft metal casting that rounds out after years of use. We replace the strike with a machined aftermarket part that holds tighter than the OEM piece, and we quote it side by side so you see the cost difference before we touch a screw.
Our CGI Custom Windows & Doors Process
Here’s how a CGI job goes from the first call to the day we hand you back the warranty paperwork.
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You call, a person answers. We ask for the CGI series name if you know it, the symptom, and the rough age of the unit. We’ll tell you if it sounds like a repair or a replacement before we schedule.
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We come out and diagnose. Our tech measures the opening, checks the frame for racking, and confirms the failure in front of you. No guesswork, no “we’ll see what we find.”
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We quote on paper. You see OEM vs. quality aftermarket parts, side by side, with the carpenter’s and glass cost separated. The price we quote is the price you pay.
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We do the work. Custom radius windows, arch tops, oversized panels, SDLs, grilles - we cut, set, and seal the same day on most residential jobs. We pull permits when the city requires them and handle the inspection.
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We test before we leave. Every CGI repair and replacement gets a water test, an operation check, and a level check before we call it done.
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We register the warranties in writing. Both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in the driveway, and you get a copy before we pull away. If the spec sheet doesn’t back it up, we don’t say it.
What CGI Custom Windows & Doors Costs in Lauderhill
Honest numbers, based on jobs we’ve done in Lauderhill over the past few years:
- Service call and diagnosis: $89 (applied to the repair if you approve it)
- Insulated glass unit replacement (custom size, CGI sightline): $180-$460
- Roller and track rebuild on a CGI sliding door: $220-$390
- Complete custom replacement window, CGI-compatible, installed: $900-$2,800 depending on size, impact rating, and grid pattern
- Full custom door system (CGI or equivalent impact-rated): $3,500-$9,000
What moves the price: opening size, whether the existing frame can stay, impact vs. non-impact glass, and whether you need a custom shape or an off-square opening scribed. We write it all down before we start, and the number doesn’t change when the job’s done. Call (850) 303-7739 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Why Lauderhill Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
We’re an independent CGI service provider, which means we’re not tied to a sales quota or a manufacturer script. When a CGI product is worth repairing, we repair it. When it’s not, we tell you and show you the math. We carry stock parts for common CGI series and have supplier relationships in Miami-Dade that get us custom glass faster than most shops in Broward. Every technician who steps onto a Lauderhill property is background-checked, uniformed, and trained to measure twice before cutting anything.
We also service Andersen, Pella, and PGT, which matters when a home has mixed brands and you want one company that won’t blame the other guy’s install. Every job is covered by our Done Right Promise. We’ve been doing this since 2008, and Dale Kessler grew up off Oakland Park Boulevard - this is home, not a route number.
FAQs
Most fogged CGI windows can be repaired by replacing the insulated glass unit, which costs between $180 and $460 depending on size and whether it’s impact-rated. Replacement is only necessary if the frame is rotted, racked, or the seal failure has damaged the sash.
Most custom CGI window replacements are measured, ordered, and installed within one to two weeks. We complete the actual install in a single visit on the day the glass arrives. Call (850) 303-7739 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
We quote both. For hardware and rollers, we often recommend a quality aftermarket part that outlasts the original. For glass, we match CGI’s sightline and grid pattern exactly, so you can’t tell it’s not factory glass. You see both prices before we order anything.
No. The price we write down before we start is the price on the final bill. No change orders, no surprise line items. If we find hidden damage when we open the wall, we stop and show you before adding a dollar.
Yes, when the job requires it. Lauderhill requires permits for structural opening changes and impact-rated replacements in many cases. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and make sure it passes before we consider the job done.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Lauderhill and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
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.



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