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CGI Sliding Glass & Patio Doors in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First

We repair and replace CGI sliding glass and patio doors throughout Fort Lauderdale as an independent CGI service provider. Most roller, track, and lock repairs are completed in a single visit, and full door replacements typically run two to three weeks from order to installation. We quote straight numbers up front, so you know exactly where you stand before any work begins.

Call (754) 310-3589

This page is for homeowners who already have CGI doors and need them working right, or who are comparing CGI against other impact-rated lines before making a decision. If you have a door that binds, a lock that fights you, or a panel that sounds like gravel when it rolls, call (754) 310-3589. A live person answers, day or night.

Key Takeaways

• We’re an independent CGI service provider, not a manufacturer warranty agent, so we can be straight with you about what’s worth fixing and what isn’t.
• Most CGI sliding door repairs in Fort Lauderdale are done in one visit, with parts that match or exceed OEM spec.
• Every job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard: both warranty layers registered in writing before we leave your driveway.
• We carry GI-specific rollers, tracks, and hardware, plus access to PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems parts when a broader fix makes more sense.

How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

CGI makes a heavy, honest impact door. But after a decade or two of salt air, afternoon thunderstorms, and daily use, even their best units develop patterns of failure we see across Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Rio Vista, Victoria Park, and Coral Ridge. Here’s what we find most often:

• Roller seizure on CGI Estate Collection sliders. The original nylon rollers on older Estate units break down after 10-15 years, especially on doors that face east and take direct morning sun. The roller flattens, the bearing seizes, and suddenly a 300-pound panel feels like it’s bolted to the track. We replace the roller assembly with OEM or a hardened aftermarket equivalent, clean the track channel, and re-set the panel height. Most of these are same-visit fixes.
• Dried-out weatherstripping on CGI Sentinel patio doors. Fort Lauderdale humidity and UV breaks down the wool pile and rubber fin seals faster than inland locations. You’ll notice daylight at the interlock, water staining at the sill after a hard rain, and a whistle when wind comes off the Atlantic. We strip the old material, seat new pile and fin seal, and adjust the interlock so the doors meet tight again.
• Lock misalignment on CGI Targa and Estate multi-point locks. Florida’s heat-humidity cycle expands and contracts door frames, and after years of that, the multi-point lock rods no longer line up with the keepers. Homeowners crank the lever harder, which bends the rods further. We re-time the lock gearbox, adjust the keeper positions, and in some cases replace the lock body. No forcing, no binding.
• Track channel corrosion on beachside units. Within a mile or two of the ocean, we see aluminum track channels develop white corrosion bloom that interferes with roller travel, particularly on older CGI 900 Series sliders. We clean the track, treat the surface, and in severe cases route in a new track insert so the door rolls clean without replacing the whole frame.
• Fogged glass pack on CGI impact doors. It’s a fact of South Florida life: a failed seal lets moisture into the insulated glass unit, and the glass fogs up. On CGI doors specifically, we can often replace just the glass pack while keeping the original impact-rated frame intact. That saves thousands compared to a full door swap, and we register the new warranty layer on the replacement unit.

Our CGI Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Process

There’s a rhythm to how we work, and we don’t skip steps. Dale Kessler’s rule from his father’s shop in Columbus still holds: measure twice, spec it right, and put it in writing. The frame does not forgive shortcuts. Here’s how a typical CGI door job runs:

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   You call (754) 310-3589. A live person picks up. We ask about the symptom, the door’s age, and whether you know the series name or glass type. We schedule a time that works for you.
2. 2
   We inspect the door in place. Our technician checks the panel weight, roller condition, track level, lock timing, and the condition of the weatherstripping. On older CGI units, we also read the existing framing before quoting anything. That habit keeps our callbacks rare.
3. 3
   We walk you through the options on paper. If a repair makes sense, we tell you. If replacement is the honest call, we show you side-by-side numbers for the door lines we carry and the CGI-compatible alternatives worth considering, including PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems.
4. 4
   We do the work. Background-checked, uniformed technicians complete the repair or replacement. On repairs, we use OEM CGI parts or aftermarket parts that meet or exceed the original spec. You choose which, and we tell you the trade-off before we order anything.
5. 5
   We test everything before we call it done. The door rolls, locks, seals, and closes square. If the pane is not true, the job is not done.
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   We register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway. Durations stated, paperwork in your hand, The Keystone Standard applied.

What CGI Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Cost in Fort Lauderdale

Straight numbers, no games. Here’s what CGI sliding door work typically runs in the Fort Lauderdale market:

• Roller replacement (single panel): $180-$320, including parts and tracking adjustment
• Track cleaning and re-lubrication: $75-$150, often bundled with a roller job
• Multi-point lock repair or gearbox replacement: $200-$450, depending on the lock body and rod work
• Weatherstripping replacement (full perimeter): $120-$260, including interlock adjustment
• Glass pack replacement (impact-rated, CGI-compatible): $900-$1,800, depending on glass size and tint
• Full CGI sliding door replacement (standard 8-foot opening, impact-rated): $4,500-$9,000, installed, with exact pricing depending on glass package and hardware

What moves the price: door width, glass package, whether the frame itself is compromised, and how far your home sits from the coast. Properties east of US-1 in neighborhoods like Harbor Beach and Las Olas Isles often require heavier glass packages to meet current code, and that’s reflected in the unit cost. We quote the full number before work starts, every time. Call (754) 310-3589 for a free estimate.

Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work

We’ve been serving Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding communities for years, and we plan to be here in thirty more. That’s not a slogan. It’s how we operate. Our technicians know CGI door hardware the way a good mechanic knows a specific engine, and they’ve handled everything from barrier replacements in Flagler Village townhouses to full impact-unit retrofits on properties closer to the Intracoastal.

Every job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right. No paperwork, no arguing, no fine print that covers neither. We also register both manufacturer warranty layers in writing before we leave, so you’re never left holding a voided warranty because someone forgot to file a card. And if your CGI door is past the point of a sensible repair, we’re an authorized installer for more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, so you get honest comparison numbers, not a sales pitch. Call (754) 310-3589 and we’ll walk you through it.

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