New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Dallas pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 Door Installation: The Dallas Owner’s Guide
CGI door installation in Dallas typically runs $1,900 to $4,800 installed, depending on whether you have a hinged entry door, sliding glass door, or French door configuration and which CGI series you own. We stock CGI-compatible hardware, thresholds, weatherstripping, and full door units, and we can usually complete a standard entry door installation in one day once the door is on hand. Most Dallas homeowners discover they need new CGI door installation the hard way: the door gets harder to close, water seeps in after a hard rain, or the door simply won’t latch after years of Texas sun and humidity have done their work.
At Hale Windows Dallas, we’re an independent door installation company, not a CGI corporate affiliate. That means we’re free to tell you exactly what a door needs, whether it’s a $40 weatherstrip replacement or a full new unit. Every job gets a written price before we start.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI manufactures impact-rated doors under several product lines, and the installation path differs by series. The most common ones we work on in Dallas are the Estate Collection (hinged entry doors), the Slider Collection (two- and three-panel sliding glass doors), and the French Door Collection (hinged double doors, in-swing or out-swing). Each series uses different frame depths, hinge hardware, and threshold profiles, so matching the right part to the right series is the difference between a door that closes clean for a decade and one that fights you every time you touch it.
If you’re not sure which series you have, check the sticker on the door’s hinge edge or the bottom rail. CGI stamps a model number and glass type there, usually beginning with a letter code like “ES” for Estate Slider or “EF” for Estate French. The glass itself will also be etched with “CGI” and a safety standard, often ASTM E1996 or Dade County NOA, in the corner of the pane. When we match replacement parts, we prefer OEM CGI hardware where it matters, hinges, strike plates, and threshold assemblies, because those tolerances are exact and aftermarket equivalents rarely match the frame millwork. For non-structural components like sweeps and weatherseals, quality aftermarket options from brands like AmesburyTruth or Endura often match or outperform the original. We’ll tell you which is which and why before you spend a dollar.
Signs Your CGI Door Installation Is Failing
- The door drags or sticks when you open it. In Dallas, this is usually foundation settling or heat-related frame expansion. CGI impact doors are heavy, and when the frame shifts even a quarter-inch, the door binds. The fix can be as simple as a hinge adjustment or as involved as resetting the frame in the rough opening.
- Water pools at the threshold after rain. This is nearly always a failed threshold assembly or a deteriorated sill pan under the door. North Texas storms put a lot of water against a door in a short time. If the threshold seal is cracked or compressed, water follows the path of least resistance and winds up on your floor.
- The door won’t latch without lifting or pulling it toward you. That usually means the strike plate has moved or the door itself has sagged on its hinges. With an impact-rated door that weighs 150 to 250 pounds, even minor hinge wear shows up fast as a latching problem.
- Light shows through the sides or top of the closed door. The weatherstripping has compressed beyond recovery, or the frame has twisted out of square. Both are common in older Dallas homes with slab foundations that move with the clay soil.
- The door feels loose when closed and rattles in the wind. This points to hinge wear or a broken hinge screw hole in the jamb. High winds and repeated slamming, even accidental, take a toll on the anchor points over five to ten years.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
Here’s what we see in the Dallas market for CGI door installation, including parts and labor:
- Threshold and weatherstrip replacement: $240 to $520
- Hinge replacement and door re-hang: $320 to $650
- Full frame reset (new sill pan and fasteners): $850 to $1,600
- New CGI entry door unit, installed: $1,900 to $3,400
- New CGI sliding or French door unit, installed: $2,800 to $4,800
The range is driven by door size, series, whether the old frame is reusable, and whether we need to cut back drywall or stucco to access the rough opening. Every Hale Windows Dallas job includes the parts, hardware, installation labor, haul-away of the old door, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. No argument needed. We hand you a written price before we touch the door, and that price does not change unless we find something hidden and you approve the change in writing first.
DIY or Call Us?
Some CGI door maintenance is safe for a careful homeowner: checking for loose hinge screws, cleaning the threshold track, inspecting weatherstripping for tears. If you see a problem in those areas, you can make a note of it and keep an eye on it. What we’d steer you away from is anything involving removing the door from its hinges or pulling the frame. A CGI impact door is built to take a hurricane hit without blowing apart. That same mass and rigidity make it unforgiving if it comes off its hinges or off a ladder during a DIY attempt. We’ve had homeowners in Oak Cliff and near White Rock Lake call us after a door slipped and took out drywall, tile, or worse, a foot. The risk is not worth the $200 you might save. If you’re in the Dallas area and your CGI door is dragging, leaking, or not latching, call us at (361) 203-9040. We’ll send a technician who is background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged, and announced to you by name and photo before they arrive. No surprise at the door.
FAQs
A properly installed CGI impact door lasts 15 to 25 years in North Texas, though weatherstripping and threshold seals typically need replacement every 5 to 7 years. The extreme heat and UV exposure here hardens rubber seals faster than coastal climates do. Call (361) 203-9040 if your seals are cracked or compressed, and we’ll price out the replacement before we come out.
Yes, in most cases, if the frame is still square and the door slab itself is not cracked or delaminated. We repair hinges, thresholds, weatherstripping, strike plates, and latch hardware regularly. Replacement only makes sense when the frame has twisted or the door has taken impact damage beyond a hardware fix. Call (361) 203-9040 and we’ll tell you which path fits your situation.
A standard entry door swap takes one full day. A sliding or French door with frame work can take one to two days depending on how much of the surrounding wall needs to come apart. We set expectations in the written quote so there are no surprises on timing.
We keep common CGI-compatible hardware, thresholds, and weatherstripping on our trucks for same-trip fixes. Full door units are built to your opening size and typically take 2 to 4 weeks to arrive. We’ll give you a clear timeline in the written quote before you commit to anything.
Ready to Get a Written Price?
If your CGI door is dragging, leaking, or failing to latch, don’t wait for the next storm. Call Hale Windows Dallas at (361) 203-9040 for a free installation estimate. We’ll send a technician who is background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged, and pre-announced by name and photo before the visit. You’ll know exactly who’s coming to your door before you open it. And when the work is done, Spencer Odell personally walks every finished job before the crew loads the truck. If it wouldn’t go in his own house, it’s not going in yours.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner, Hale Windows Dallas at Hale Windows Dallas, serving Dallas and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Dallas
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.