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Window and door work in Lakewood comes down to two things: a housing stock built mostly between 1940 and 1970, and salt air that moves inland from the Pacific and settles on aluminum frames, hinges, and glass. Homeowners here are dealing with single-pane originals, dry-rotted sills, and patio doors that have warped or seized after decades of exposure. We are Meridian Windows & Doors, part of the Garrison Partners family, and every Lakewood job starts with a written price and ends with a written 365-day guarantee. Call (817) 686-2228 to schedule a free estimate.
Why Lakewood Homes Are Different
Lakewood is a grid of post-war tract homes and later mid-century builds, concentrated in neighborhoods like Lakewood Mutual, Mayfair, and the areas west of Lakewood Boulevard toward Long Beach. The original window packages were largely single-pane aluminum sliders and wood-frame casements. The aluminum conducts heat, the wood swells and rots at the sill, and the single pane does nothing to stop the marine-layer damp that sits over the city most mornings. We see the same three failures repeat block after block: failed seals fogging double-pane retrofits, sill rot under slider tracks, and patio door rollers grinding against corroded aluminum rails.
The city’s proximity to the coast also matters. Salt air accelerates corrosion on exposed hardware, so replacement windows and doors in Lakewood should be spec’d with corrosion-resistant finishes and stainless hardware where possible. Some homes in the Lakewood Mutual area fall under local historical-district design review, which means window style changes can require approval before installation. We walk each job through the relevant permit and HOA requirements before any work is scheduled.
Our Main Lakewood Services
Most Lakewood calls come in for two things: replacing old windows that no longer seal or open, and installing new patio doors where the original slider has failed. Each service has its own Lakewood page with full pricing and job details, linked below.
Window Replacement in Lakewood
Replacement work in Lakewood means pulling the old sash and frame, repairing any sill rot, and setting a new window into the existing opening. On 1960s tract homes we frequently find water damage hidden behind the interior trim, from years of failed caulk or missing flashing above the header. The replacement process includes removing that rot, sealing the rough opening, and installing the new unit level and square. We price the job on paper before it starts, and the work is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. For full pricing and details, see Window Replacement in Lakewood.
Window Installation in Lakewood
New-construction and full tear-out installations in Lakewood involve setting windows into fresh openings, often as part of an addition, a garage conversion, or a full exterior remodel. The key difference from replacement is the rough opening work: flashing the out header, shimming the frame, and sealing against the coastal damp that works its way into any gap. We typically install low-E glass, a thin coating that reflects heat while letting light through, which helps counter Lakewood’s sun exposure on the south-facing walls. For a full walkthrough of the process and pricing, see Window Installation in Lakewood.
Patio Door Installation in Lakewood
Lakewood’s original sliding patio doors were aluminum-framed, and after 50 or 60 years most of them are done: the track is worn, the rollers are shot, and the panel no longer seals. Installation means pulling the old frame, checking the sub-floor for water damage at the threshold, and setting a new door that actually opens and closes. We offer several manufacturer lines for patio doors, each spec’d to the opening and the home’s exposure. Details and pricing are on Patio Door Installation in Lakewood.
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 Lakewood
We stock and install products from PGT, CGI, and CWS for most Lakewood jobs, with CWS and PGT handling the bulk of our impact and coastal-rated requests. Parts for common repairs are kept at our Los Angeles dispatch office, and a crew heading to Lakewood can usually carry what the job needs the same week. See our brands for the full manufacturer list and product details.
Pricing for Window Company in Lakewood, CA
| Service | Typical range in Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Full-frame window replacement | $700 – $1,800 per window installed |
| Insert window replacement | $400 – $950 per window installed |
| Awning window replacement | $600 – $1,200 per unit installed |
| Casement window replacement | $700 – $1,400 per unit installed |
| Double-hung window replacement | $550 – $1,200 per window installed |
| Hurricane impact window installation | $2,300 – $4,600 per window installed |
| Bay and bow window installation | $2,900 – $7,400 per unit installed |
| Basement hopper window replacement | $420 – $800 per window installed |
| Standard patio door installation | $1,700 – $3,600 per door installed |
| Impact sliding patio door installation | $4,200 – $8,900 per door installed |
What moves the price in Lakewood is sill rot, which almost always requires extra carpentry once the old frame comes out, and any historical-review requirement that slows the permit process. You’ll know the full number before any work starts; our price goes on paper first and it does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lakewood
Crews cover all of Lakewood, most days, without a long drive. We run jobs from the 90712 and 90713 ZIPs north to the 90715 and 90713 areas south of Carson Street.
- Lakewood Mutual
- Mayfair
- Lakewood Park
- East Lakewood
- West Lakewood near Long Beach
Service Area – Cities Near Lakewood
In addition to Lakewood, crews regularly run to neighboring cities around the Long Beach and South Bay area. If you’re in Lomita, CA, Torrance, CA, Carson, CA, or Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, the same written-price policy and 365-day guarantee apply. Call for availability in your area.
Serving Lakewood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lakewood 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 Lakewood
We schedule estimates within a few business days for most of Lakewood, and we keep common replacement parts stocked at our Los Angeles dispatch office so repair visits can move faster. Call (817) 686-2228 and we’ll give you a specific window.
It depends on the scope. A like-for-like replacement typically does not require a permit, but structural changes, new openings, or work in historical-district areas may. We check Lakewood’s current requirements for every job and handle the permit paperwork when it’s needed. Call for specifics on your home.
No. The price goes on paper before we begin, and it does not move at the door. If the work fails within 365 days, we come back at no charge. Call (817) 686-2228 for a free estimate and a written line-item quote.
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 Lakewood Customers Say
"Patio door replacement. Smooth sliding and a tight seal. Old door hauled away."
- Lena C."Solid install. Scheduling slid by a few days because of weather."
- Mona H."Front door and sidelights replaced. Weatherstripped and foamed properly. No more drafts."
- Brett A.