New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale 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 Front Door Replacement in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
CGI front door replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $1,800 to $4,200 installed, depending on the model line, glass package, and whether the frame needs work. We handle independent CGI front door replacement as a full-service job: we measure, order, install, and warrant the whole thing, and you get a written price before anyone picks up a tool. Most replacements take one full day once the door arrives; CGI product lead times in South Florida generally run two to five weeks depending on the series and options.
This page is for Fort Lauderdale homeowners who already own a CGI product, know what it cost them, and want a straight answer on replacement. We are an independent CGI service provider, not a manufacturer authorized dealer. Call (754) 354-3671 and you’ll get a live person who can talk CGI specifics.
How CGI Products Fail – and How We Fix Them
CGI makes a solid impact-rated door, but after a decade or two of salt air and afternoon thunderstorms, we see the same failure patterns repeat across Fort Lauderdale. Here’s what actually goes wrong:
- Sagging panels on the Estate Collection. CGI’s Estate Collection doors are heavy, and when the original installers used standard residential hinges instead of the heavy-gauge hardware the weight demands, the panel starts to drag. The fix is not a hinge tweak. It’s a re-hang with proper load-rated hinges and a check that the rough opening hasn’t shifted. In older Fort Lauderdale homes with wood framing, especially in neighborhoods like Victoria Park and Poinsettia Heights, we find the rough opening has settled by a quarter inch or more, and that’s the real reason the door won’t close clean anymore.
- Failed compression weatherstripping on the Elegance series. The Elegance line uses a compression seal that breaks down faster in direct east-facing sun. Salt aerosol off the Intracoastal accelerates the rubber degradation. What an owner notices is a door that suddenly swallows daylight around the latch side. We replace the OEM compression gasket rather than slapping on an aftermarket stick-on strip, because the aftermarket product changes the close pressure and eventually warps the panel alignment.
- Corrosion at the threshold on any CGI door installed before 2012. Older CGI thresholds were aluminum without the newer marine-grade coating. Combine that with limestone pavers holding water at the entry and you get pitting that lets water through to the subfloor. In Fort Lauderdale, this is one of the most common sources of a spongy subfloor we see. The fix starts with diagnosing whether the threshold alone can be swapped or whether the rot has reached the framing. If it’s only the threshold, we replace it with a coated unit and re-flash the rough opening.
- Clouded or failing impact glass on the 9000 series. The 9000 series doors used a laminated glass build that, after 15-plus years of thermal cycling, can show seal failure at the edges. It starts as a faint haze and gets worse. Replacement is normally a new door panel with a current CGI glass package, not a re-glaze. We match the DP rating to the original spec rather than downgrading to a cheaper glass, because a Fort Lauderdale home that lost one door to seal failure is likely to lose the next cheaper glass even faster.
- Keyed deadbolt lockout from spent multipoint mechanisms. CGI doors with multipoint locking systems wear at the gearbox. When the gearbox starts to bind, homeowners force the lever, and the lock strips. Our fix depends on whether the door is a current production series with available OEM lock cartridges or an older discontinued series that requires a retrofit. We’ll tell you that on the first visit, and we don’t guess.
Our CGI Front Door Replacement Process
Every job follows the same order. It keeps the price fixed and the surprises at zero.
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Call and talk to a live person. You call (754) 354-3671. No voicemail tree. We ask about your current door, the symptoms, and your home’s exposure. If it sounds like a repair, we’ll say so before we ever schedule a visit.
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Measurement and inspection. Spencer or one of our lead installers comes out and measures the rough opening, checks the existing frame, verifies the current CGI plate data, and documents everything. We want the original DP rating, the hinge layout, and the subfloor condition before we quote anything.
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Written line-item price. You get a written quote. It lists the exact CGI product or aftermarket part, the labor, the disposal, and the warranty terms. That price does not move once work starts, unless you ask for something different.
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Parts decision. If the door is a current production CGI series, we quote OEM. If it’s a discontinued line, we show you the aftermarket option that matches the original DP and finish, and we explain the tradeoff in plain language. You decide; we document what you chose.
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Swap day. We pull the old unit, correct any rough opening problems, install and shim the new door square, seal it with flashing and backer rod, and hang it so the reveal is the same top to bottom. Then we cycle the door, test the locks, and check the seal pressure.
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Cleanup and sign-off. We remove the old door and debris. You walk the door with us before we leave. Your written guarantee is in hand before the truck pulls away.
What CGI Front Door Replacement Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s a straight answer. These are the ranges we quote most often in Fort Lauderdale:
| Scenario | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| CGI front door replacement, mid-tier series (Elegance, basic glass) | $1,800 – $2,600 |
| CGI front door replacement, higher-end series (9000, Estate with decorative glass) | $2,600 – $3,800 |
| Full tear-out with new frame, flashing, and threshold rework | $3,200 – $4,200 |
| Door slab only, reuse existing frame and hardware | $1,400 – $2,100 |
| Hardware and multipoint lock replacement on existing CGI door | $350 – $750 |
What moves the price: glass package, door size, whether the existing frame is square, and whether we’re matching a discontinued finish. What does not move the price: a salesperson’s mood. Call (754) 354-3671 for an exact quote. Estimates are free, and the number you get is the number you pay.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale for CGI Work
A CGI door is a serious piece of equipment. Getting it wrong means a door that leaks, a lock that fights back, or a warranty that quietly dies with the installer. We’ve been doing this since 2009, and our position is simple: if it is not done right, we make it right. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s stamped on every job we write. No argument phase. We come back.
Every technician who arrives at your door is background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged, and sent to you by name and photo before the visit. That’s the Threshold Standard, and it’s not a nice-to-have. It’s the reason homeowners who are home alone open the door to us. We also work across eight professional product lines including PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, so when the honest answer is “this door should not be replaced with another CGI product,” we’ll show you why and what to buy instead.
FAQs
If we replace a CGI component with OEM parts, the remaining manufacturer coverage on the unaffected components typically stays intact. If the door is discontinued and we use a quality aftermarket part matched to the original DP rating, that specific part is covered by our written labor guarantee, not CGI. We document every parts decision in writing before work starts so there’s no disagreement later. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll walk you through your specific series.
Usually, yes. We order through commercial supply channels that keep common CGI replacement components in regional distribution, which means we aren’t waiting on a retail lead time. For current production series like the Elegance and 9000, OEM hardware and glass packages are typically two to five weeks out in Fort Lauderdale. For discontinued lines, we may source a matching aftermarket part faster than CGI can supply anything at all.
Repair makes sense when the frame and panel are sound and only a component has failed: a lock gearbox, a threshold, weatherstripping, or a hinge. Replacement makes sense when the panel has seal failure in the glass, corrosion through the bottom rail, or the rough opening has moved enough that re-hanging won’t hold. We’ll tell you which one you’re looking at before we quote, and we don’t get paid more for telling you to replace when a $400 repair would do it.
One day for a standard slab swap with a healthy frame. Two days if we’re tearing out the old frame, correcting the rough opening, and re-flashing the threshold, which is more common in Fort Lauderdale homes where water has been sitting at the entry for years. We schedule around the door delivery, not the other way around, so you’re never living with a boarded-up opening while someone “finds you” a door.
When the job requires a permit, we pull it. Swapping a door slab in an existing frame does not require one. Changing the opening size or structural framing does, and we handle that paperwork as part of the job. The cost is in your written quote. If a contractor tells you permits never matter for a door, walk away.
Spencer Odell grew up in the San Fernando Valley and learned his trade fundamentals at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before relocating to Florida and working across Broward County for the better part of two decades. He’s measured, installed, and warrantied impact-rated doors everywhere from Colee Hammock mid-century ranches to waterfront new construction. If I wouldn’t put it on my own house, I won’t sell it to yours.
Ready to schedule your free CGI front door replacement estimate in Fort Lauderdale? Call (754) 354-3671 now. A live person answers, we’ll talk through what you’re seeing, and we’ll get you a written price before any work starts.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner, Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale
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.