New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Pasadena 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 homeowners arrive naming - the most impact certifications in the industry$$$
- More impact certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built to strict wind codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Factory-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 Pasadena Owner’s Guide
We stock and install CGI-compatible impact garage doors throughout Pasadena, with most complete door replacements running between $2,800 and $6,500 installed depending on size, finish, and hardware. That’s the honest range we quote, in writing, before any work starts. Most Pasadena homeowners discover they need us after a storm season reveals a cracked panel, a door that binds mid-travel, or rust creeping along the bottom rail where sprinkler overspray hits it every morning. Others find out when the door won’t seal tight and the garage starts holding heat like an oven in August.
Which CGI Models This Applies To
CGI’s impact-rated garage doors fall into a few distinct lines we see across Pasadena garages, and knowing which one you have changes what we order. The most common in this area are the Estate Collection (wood-grain textured steel, typically 2 inches thick with a foam core) and the Classic Collection (smooth face, slightly lighter panel profile). Both are built around the strictest impact certification, which matters here because Pasadena sits close enough to wildfire and wind corridors that the extra rigidity pays off. Here’s the compatibility gotcha most homeowners miss: CGI changed their hinge spacing on certain 16-foot-wide models around 2018. A door built before that year often can’t accept newer replacement sections without swapping the hinge stiles too. If you can still read the data plate on the inside edge of a panel, you’re ahead of the game. No plate? We measure panel height, stile width, and hinge pattern on site and match from there.
For older CGI doors where the OEM panel is discontinued, we can usually source a quality aftermarket equivalent with the same gauge steel and R-value. But for anything involving the braces, end stiles, or the bottom weather seal channel, we recommend sticking with genuine CGI parts. The tolerances on those pieces are too tight for knockoffs, and a door that binds against the track is a door that burns through rollers and openers. We’re an independent service provider, not affiliated with CGI directly, which means we can tell you when aftermarket makes sense and when it doesn’t without a sales quota attached.
Signs Your CGI Impact Garage Door Is Failing
- The door hesitates halfway up, then shudders. On CGI doors this usually traces to worn roller carriers or a torsion spring losing tension. A spring that’s soft on one side pulls the door unevenly, and the panels start fighting the track instead of gliding on it.
- You can see daylight through the panel joints. Impact doors rely on interlocking panel edges to stay rigid. When those edges start separating, you’re losing both security and thermal performance, and that Pasadena afternoon heat bleeds straight into the garage.
- The bottom seal is shredded or missing chunks. CGI’s bulb seal sits in a channel along the bottom rail. Sprinkler water, sun exposure, and the occasional driveway scrape take their toll within 5 to 7 years on most Pasadena homes.
- The door sits visibly crooked in the opening. A door that’s lower on one side by more than a half inch is telling you something structural shifted, usually a cable or spring issue on the high side. Ignoring it turns a simple adjustment into a full door pull and realign.
- You hear grinding or squealing when the door moves. That’s metal on metal where it shouldn’t be. On CGI doors with their heavier panel weight, a failing roller or dry track bearing gets loud fast and starts scarring the track itself.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
In Pasadena, figure on $2,800 to $6,500 for a full CGI-compatible impact garage door installed, with the spread driven mostly by door size, panel finish, and whether you’re keeping your existing opener or replacing it too. A single 9×7 or 8×7 door in a standard white or almond finish lands on the lower end. A 16-foot double door with wood-grain texture, upgraded insulation, and new hardware runs toward the top.
| Item | Typical Pasadena Installed Range |
|---|---|
| Single impact door (8×7 to 9×7) | $2,800 – $4,200 |
| Double impact door (16×7) | $3,800 – $6,500 |
| Spring replacement (single) | $180 – $340 |
| Roller and track replacement | $220 – $480 |
| Bottom seal and channel | $90 – $220 |
Every quote we give includes the door, haul-away of the old one, all hardware, and a written price before we touch anything. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work: if something isn’t right in the first year, parts and labor are on us, in writing.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely check a few things yourself: look at the spring mounting bolts for rust, run your hand along the bottom seal to feel for tears, and watch the door move from inside the garage with the opener disconnected. But CGI impact doors are heavy, some panels weigh more than 150 pounds, and the torsion springs that counterbalance them are under enough tension to cause serious injury if they let go. We’ve seen homeowners try to save a few hundred dollars on a spring swap and end up with a bent track, a broken window, or worse. If the frame isn’t right, nothing else matters, let’s start there. Call us at (626) 657-5977 and we’ll send a background-checked technician to measure, diagnose, and hand you a written quote, no estimate that morphs into a surprise invoice later.
FAQs
A properly maintained CGI impact door in Pasadena’s climate typically lasts 15 to 20 years, though the springs and rollers usually need replacement every 7 to 10 years. The sun and heat here degrade the bottom seal faster than coastal areas, so expect to swap that every 5 to 7 years. Call (626) 657-5977 if your door is creaking past its prime and we’ll give you an honest assessment.
Yes, and in most cases repair costs between $90 and $480 depending on what’s actually failed. A torn seal, worn rollers, or a single damaged panel are all fixable without replacing the whole door. If the door’s frame or multiple panels are compromised, replacement becomes the smarter money. Call us for a written quote either way.
A standard single-door swap takes one day in Pasadena, morning to early afternoon, assuming the opening is square and we’re not fighting a frame issue. Double doors or jobs requiring track rework can run into a second day. We’ll tell you the timeline in writing before we start.
We keep common CGI-compatible springs, rollers, cables, bottom seals, and brackets on our trucks so most Pasadena repair calls are handled the same day. For model-specific panels or full door orders we bring in the exact part from our supplier network, usually within a week. We also stock parts for PGT, CWS, and ES Windows products when a job crosses over.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner, Juniper Windows Pasadena at Juniper Windows Pasadena, serving Pasadena and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Pasadena
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.