New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Los Angeles 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 Impact Garage Doors: The Los Angeles Owner’s Guide
We stock and install CGI-compatible impact garage doors throughout Los Angeles, with most complete door replacements running between $4,200 and $9,800 depending on size, finish, and hardware. If you’re reading this, odds are your CGI door either won’t stay on its tracks, has a panel that’s started to delaminate, or took a hit during one of our Santa Ana wind events and now binds when you try to open it. Here’s the good news: CGI builds a genuinely heavy, well-engineered door, and in most cases the fix is faster and cheaper than you think. The bad news is that impact-rated hardware isn’t something you can safely eyeball from a big-box store aisle.
We’re an independent service provider, not affiliated with CGI as a manufacturer or dealer, but we install and service their doors every week across Los Angeles, from Encino to Highland Park.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI’s impact garage door line covers a few distinct series, and the compatibility details matter more than most homeowners expect. The most common in Los Angeles are the StormPro line (flush panels, no windows, often spec’d for canyon areas), the Legacy series (raised panels with optional insulated glass), and the Estate Collection (arch-top design, heavier duty hardware). Within each series, CGI offers standard, hurricane-rated, and Miami-Dade certified configurations, and the hardware, track gauge, and spring ratings change between them.
The fastest way to identify what you have is the sticker on the inside of the door panel or the aluminum tag on the top section. CGI prints the model code, wind load rating, and production date right there. If that sticker is gone, measure the panel thickness: CGI impact doors run 1-3/4″ to 2″ thick, versus 1-3/8″ for non-impact residential doors. That measurement alone rules out half the wrong parts. When it comes to replacement components, we always start with OEM CGI parts because their spring and roller specs are matched to the door’s exact weight, which on a 16-foot impact door can push 400 pounds. Quality aftermarket equivalents exist, but we won’t put one on a door rated for wind loads unless the math checks out on paper.
Signs Your CGI Impact Garage Door Is Failing
- The door shudders or jerks when opening or closing. This usually means a roller has worn flat or a hinge pin is binding. On a CGI impact door, the added panel weight turns small alignment issues into visible shaking within a few weeks.
- You hear a sharp snap from the garage followed by the door refusing to move. That’s a torsion spring failure. Impact-rated doors use heavier springs than standard doors, and when they let go, the sound is unmistakable. Do not try to open the door manually after this happens.
- The door stops partway and reverses on its own. If the safety sensors are clean and aligned, the culprit is often a tired opener motor fighting against a door that’s gained weight from moisture absorption in the panel core. Coastal Los Angeles humidity near Playa del Rey and San Pedro accelerates this.
- Visible cracks or peeling at the panel edges. CGI panels have a steel skin over an insulated core. Once the skin separates, moisture gets in, the core degrades, and the panel loses its impact rating. A door with one delaminated panel is no longer doing what you paid for.
- The door sags visibly on one side when half open. This points to worn extension springs or a stretched cable. On a door this heavy, a sagging section puts uneven load on the track and will eventually pull a bracket out of the wall.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
For a complete CGI impact garage door replacement in Los Angeles, expect the following ranges:
- Single-car (8′ – 9′ wide) impact door: $4,200 – $6,500 installed
- Double-car (16′ wide) impact door: $6,200 – $9,800 installed
- Torsion spring replacement (pair): $280 – $460 installed
- Roller and hinge replacement (full set): $180 – $340 installed
- Track realignment or replacement: $350 – $750 installed
What moves the price is panel finish (wood-grain costs more than flush), insulation level, window inserts if you have them, and whether your existing track and opener can be reused or need replacing too. Every quote we give is a written line-item price before any work starts, and every repair includes a written guarantee. If a repair fails, the second visit is free. That’s not a courtesy, it’s the way we’ve operated since 2009.
DIY or Call Us?
A word first about the dangerous part: the torsion springs on a CGI impact door are under enough tension to seriously injure or kill you if they let go while you’re working on them. We’ve pulled broken springs out of jobs where a homeowner got lucky and walked away. Not everyone does. If your spring snapped or your cables look frayed, leave the door alone and call a professional. That’s the honest answer.
What you can safely do yourself: check the photo eyes for obstruction, tighten loose hinge bolts with a socket wrench, and lubricate the rollers and hinges with a white lithium spray once a year. Anything involving the spring, the cables, or the track brackets is where DIY goes wrong fast. Measure it right the first time, or you’ll be measuring it twice and paying for it either way. If you’re in Los Angeles and you’re not sure what you’re looking at, call us at (213) 269-5559 and describe what the door is doing. A live person answers, and we’ll tell you if it’s worth a service visit.
FAQs
A CGI impact garage door in Los Angeles typically lasts 15 to 20 years on panels and hardware, with springs needing replacement every 7 to 10 years depending on cycle count. Sun exposure on west-facing doors in the Valley shortens finish life, and salt air near the coast accelerates roller and hinge corrosion. Call (213) 269-5559 if your door is past year 12 and starting to show panel separation.
In most cases, no. Once the steel skin separates from the core or the panel takes structural damage, the impact rating is compromised and a single-panel replacement usually isn’t cost-effective compared to a full door swap. Small dents without skin separation can sometimes be worked out, but we’ll tell you honestly if you’re throwing money at a door that needs retirement. Call (213) 269-5559 for a straight answer.
A standard CGI impact garage door replacement in Los Angeles takes one day, typically 4 to 7 hours including removal of the old door, track and hardware swap, and final balancing. If your opening needs reframing or a new opener is being added to the job, it can run into a second morning. Call (213) 269-5559 and we’ll give you a written timeline with the price.
Yes, our Los Angeles trucks carry the common CGI hardware: torsion springs in the weight ratings for CGI’s standard and Miami-Dade doors, rollers, hinges, cables, and bottom seals. Specialty parts like panel sections or custom window inserts are ordered direct and usually arrive in 3 to 5 business days. We also stock parts for PGT, CWS, and ES Windows if you have other impact products on the house.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner, Hale Windows Los Angeles at Hale Windows Los Angeles, serving Los Angeles and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Los Angeles
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.