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Meridian Windows & Doors handles window replacement, window installation, and patio door installation throughout Hawthorne, CA. Most single-window replacements here run $800 – $1,400 installed, while full-home jobs typically fall between $8,500 and $18,000 depending on count, frame material, and glass package. Hawthorne’s mix of 1940s stucco bungalows, mid-century ranch homes, and newer stucco-and-tile builds near the 105 means we see everything from original wood sash windows on their last legs to modern sliding glass doors with failed rollers. If you’re pricing a project, call (817) 686-2228 and we’ll put a written quote together.
Why Hawthorne Homes Are Different
Hawthorne sits close enough to the coast to catch marine air almost every evening, which means exterior window frames here deal with morning condensation, salt-tinged moisture, and sun exposure that bakes west-facing glass all afternoon. Homes along Ramona Avenue, Imperial Highway, and neighborhoods near Inglewood Avenue were largely built in the 1940s and 1950s, and many still have single-pane windows with aluminum frames that were installed when energy was cheap. Those frames sweat in winter, conduct heat in summer, and often have gaps where the sill meets the stucco. Add in Hawthorne’s odd triangular street grid and tight side yards, and a window crew that knows how to get a ladder set up without blocking a neighbor’s driveway becomes a real part of the job.
Permits matter here. The City of Hawthorne enforces California Building Code, and any window that widens or changes a rough opening requires a permit; straight same-size replacements usually do not. We’ll tell you which applies to your job before you spend a dollar. We do not apply for permits on your behalf, but we will prepare the specs and talk your contractor or designer through the paperwork.
Our Main Hawthorne Services
Most Hawthorne homeowners call us about two things: windows that have outlived their frames, and patio doors that fight them every time they try to open. Here’s what each looks like in this city.
Window Replacement in Hawthorne
Replacement in Hawthorne usually means pulling a rotted wood sash or a bent aluminum frame and setting a new window into the existing opening. On 50-year-old stucco homes, the old frame is often the only thing holding the opening square, so we inspect the sill and header before ordering anything. Homeowners near Hawthorne Boulevard and El Segundo Boulevard regularly deal with west-facing sun that has warped vinyl and faded interior finishes. A low-E glass package, which is a thin coating that reflects heat while letting light through, makes a real difference on those elevations. We carry PGT, CGI, and ES Windows products for Hawthorne replacements. Here’s the full breakdown: Window Replacement in Hawthorne.
Window Installation in Hawthorne
New-construction and addition windows in Hawthorne are a different project, especially in the neighborhoods south of Rosecrans where homeowners are adding ADUs at a steady clip. The rough opening gets framed to the manufacturer’s spec, the window is set, flashed, and sealed, and the trim work is done to match the existing house. Hawthorne’s marine air means we pay extra attention to flashing tape and sill pans, because a small gap here becomes a mold issue in the wall within a year. CWS and ECO Window Systems are frequent choices for these jobs. Read the full scope here: Window Installation in Hawthorne.
Patio Door Installation in Hawthorne
Sliding patio doors and French doors in Hawthorne take a beating from the daily fog cycle: rollers corrode, tracks fill with grit, and the aluminum frames on older doors swell and stick. A replacement door that has weight-bearing rollers and a stainless track solves the sticking problem for good, and on homes near Holly Park and Bodger Park we recommend a sliding door with a wider frame profile, because the temperature swing between morning fog and afternoon sun is hard on thinner frames. The full pricing and product details are here: Patio Door Installation in Hawthorne.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Hawthorne
We install and replace products from CGI, CWS, and ES Windows in Hawthorne. Parts for those lines are stocked at our Los Angeles warehouse, which means most Hawthorne jobs don’t wait on a cross-country shipment. For a full catalog, see our brands.
Pricing for Window Company in Hawthorne, CA
| Service | Typical range in Hawthorne |
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| Single window replacement | $800 – $1,400 installed |
| Full-home window replacement (8 – 12 windows) | $8,500 – $18,000 |
| Standard patio door replacement | $1,800 – $3,200 installed |
| Multi-slide patio door | $4,500 – $8,000 installed |
| Window glass repair (single pane) | $175 – $350 per pane |
| Emergency board-up service | $150 – $250 per opening |
| Low-E glass upgrade (per window) | $40 – $90 extra per window |
| Full-frame window replacement (rot repair included) | $1,100 – $1,900 per window |
In Hawthorne, the two things that push a job past the middle of those ranges are rotted framing, which is common on older stucco homes near the coast, and second-story access on the two-story apartment conversions along Hawthorne Boulevard. Whatever the number ends up being, it is written down before any work starts and it does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hawthorne
We run crews through every part of Hawthorne, Monday through Saturday. Response times here are typically same-week for replacements and next-day for board-ups, since our scheduling desk is a short drive from the city.
- Holly Park
- Bodger Park
- North Hawthorne
- Central Hawthorne (near Hawthorne High)
- South Hawthorne (Rosecrans corridor)
Service Area – Cities Near Hawthorne
Our crews cover Hawthorne and the surrounding South Bay cities. If you’re in Lawndale, CA, Inglewood, CA, Manhattan Beach, CA, or Gardena, CA, we can schedule a written estimate the same way we do in Hawthorne, with the same 365-day written guarantee on the work.
Serving Hawthorne, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hawthorne area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Window Company in Hawthorne
Most Hawthorne appointments are scheduled within five to seven business days. Emergency board-up service is usually next-day, since our crews route directly from our Los Angeles office into Hawthorne. Call (817) 686-2228 to get on the schedule.
Same-size replacements usually do not. If the opening is widened or structurally changed, the City of Hawthorne requires a permit, and we’ll flag that on the written estimate before any work is scheduled. We’ll prepare the specs for your permit application.
No. The first visit to measure, inspect frames, and walk the job site is free, and it includes a written line-item quote. Call (817) 686-2228 and we’ll find a time that works, evenings included for working homeowners in Hawthorne.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local windows & doors pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Hawthorne Customers Say
"Front door and sidelights replaced. Weatherstripped and foamed properly. No more drafts."
- Brett A."Quoted fairly with the glass package explained. No hard sell."
- Gloria B."Good windows. One came with a scratch, so they reordered the sash. It took two weeks but they fixed it free."
- Otis M.