New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Long 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
CWS Door Installation: The Long Beach Owner’s Guide
CWS door installation in Long Beach typically runs $450 to $1,200 for a complete door slab swap, including parts, labor, and hardware alignment. We stock CWS-compatible doors and hardware on our trucks, so most jobs in Long Beach are done same-day once we confirm your model. Most owners discover the problem the hard way: a door that suddenly drags against the frame, a deadbolt that no longer lines up cleanly, or a hinge that groans every time the ocean breeze pushes against it.
We’re an independent service provider, not affiliated with CWS. That means we tell you the truth about what your door actually needs, whether it’s an OEM CWS part or a quality aftermarket equivalent that fits better and costs less.
Which CWS Models This Applies To
CWS door systems are common throughout Long Beach, especially in Belmont Shore, Naples, and the Park Estates neighborhoods, where coastal homes from the 1980s and 1990s still carry their original CWS sliding and hinged door units. The compatibility question comes down to three things: the door slab thickness, the hinge setback, and the frame depth.
Here’s the gotcha most people miss: CWS manufactured doors across several series lines over the years, and the hinge placements changed between production runs. A door that looks identical on the outside might have hinges set at 5/8 inch from the face on one model and 3/4 inch on another. If you swap the slab without checking, the door hangs proud of the frame and never seals right. We measure both the old slab and the opening before ordering anything. For OEM parts, we can source exact-model CWS replacements. For older CWS lines that are discontinued, we typically recommend a quality aftermarket slab with matched hinge routing, which often fits better than a worn original and runs $120 to $250 less depending on material.
Signs Your CWS Door Installation Is Failing
- Door drags or sticks at the top corner. This usually means the top hinge has worn or the frame has settled. In Long Beach’s older homes near the coast, subtle foundation movement from sandy soil is common, and the door frame shifts just enough to throw the slab out of square.
- Deadbolt or latch misses the strike plate. The door slab has dropped. Either hinge screws have stripped out of the jamb or the hinge knuckles have worn oval. Tightening screws sometimes buys a few months, but if the screws spin without grabbing, the wood behind them is gone.
- Persistent draft or visible daylight around the edges. The weatherstripping has compressed beyond recovery, or the door slab has warped from years of Long Beach’s damp winter air followed by dry inland heat. Coastal humidity cycles are rough on doors that were never sealed properly at the factory.
- Cracked or cloudy glass in the door panel. If your CWS door has an insulated glass unit, a failed seal shows up as fog between the panes that never goes away. You can replace just the glass, and we regularly do that for $180 to $400 depending on glass size and whether it’s impact-rated.
- Hinges squeal or bind when the door moves. Squeaking means the pin has worn or lost lubrication. Binding means the hinge leaves have bent or the screws have worked loose. If the door shudders when you open it, the hinge system is telling you it’s done.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
Here’s the straight pricing for CWS door installation in Long Beach. No vague estimates, no surprises at the end of the job.
| Service | Typical Installed Price |
|---|---|
| Full door slab replacement (standard steel or fiberglass) | $450 to $800 |
| Full door slab replacement (impact-rated or custom-size) | $700 to $1,200 |
| Hinge replacement and door re-hang (all three hinges) | $150 to $300 |
| Weatherstripping replacement and frame reseal | $80 to $180 |
| Insulated glass unit replacement in existing door | $180 to $400 |
Every price includes the part, labor, hardware, and a written line-item quote before any work starts. No change orders, no “we found extra damage” upcharge. If the door size or frame condition pushes the job outside these ranges, we tell you before we touch anything. All CWS door installation work is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not right, we make it right, parts and labor, in writing.
DIY or Call Us?
A homeowner can safely check a few things: is the hinge loose at the screw, is the strike plate missing a screw, is there visible daylight around the weatherstripping. Those observations help you describe the problem over the phone. Replacing a full door slab is where DIY goes sideways fast.
A CWS door slab weighs 60 to 90 pounds depending on the glass package. You need a second person, the right shims, and a level you trust. If the frame is even 1/8 inch out of square, the new door will bind or leak air no matter how carefully you hang it. We’ve fixed plenty of homeowner-installed doors in Long Beach where the slab was fine but the hinge screws were driven into rotted wood with no reinforcement. The fix cost more than calling us first would have. If you want to understand what’s wrong before anyone arrives, call (562) 317-8865 and talk it through with a real person.
FAQs
A properly installed CWS door lasts 20 to 30 years in Long Beach’s coastal climate, with weatherstripping replacement every 5 to 7 years. The weak points are the hinges and the bottom sweep, which salt air and damp winters wear out faster than inland homes experience. Call (562) 317-8865 if your door is over 15 years old and showing any of the signs above.
Yes, most hinge failures, weatherstripping failures, and strike plate misalignments are repairable for $80 to $300. The door slab itself typically needs replacement when the wood or steel is cracked, the frame side has rot, or the insulated glass has failed. We’ll tell you honestly which side of that line you’re on.
A standard door slab swap takes 2 to 4 hours including hinge routing, shimming, hardware reinstallation, and final adjustment. If the frame needs repair or the opening needs resizing, the job runs 4 to 6 hours. We schedule a single visit and don’t leave until the door opens, closes, locks, and seals cleanly.
We stock common CWS-compatible slabs, hinges, weatherstripping, and strike plates on our trucks for same-day Long Beach service. For exact-model OEM CWS parts or custom glass, we take measurements, confirm availability, and typically schedule the install within a few days. We also stock parts for PGT, CGI, and ES Windows door systems.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner & Lead Installer, Juniper Windows Long Beach at Juniper Windows Long Beach, serving Long Beach and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Long Beach
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.