New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Orlando 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
CWS Door Installation: The Orlando Owner’s Guide
We stock and install CWS-compatible door components across Orlando, with most CWS door installations running between $450 and $1,900 depending on the door type, hardware, and whether the frame needs rework. We can usually get a technician out to your home within one to two business days, and every job starts with a written price before any work begins. Most Orlando homeowners discover a CWS door issue the same way: the door starts dragging against the threshold, the lock stops lining up with the strike plate, or the panel itself warps after a few humid summers. One day it opens fine. The next, you’re lifting the handle and throwing a shoulder into it. That’s the door telling you something structural has shifted.
Which CWS Models This Applies To
CWS manufactures three primary door lines we see regularly in Orlando homes: the premium Estate series, the mid-range Traditions series, and the Builder series commonly found in newer construction across Lake Nona and Winter Garden. Each series uses different hinge configurations and slab thicknesses, so the part matching matters. The quickest way to identify your CWS door model is to check the hinge-side jamb for a manufacturer label, usually laser-etched or printed on a foil sticker. If the label is gone, we measure the slab thickness (Estate series runs 2-1/4 inches, Builder series typically 1-3/4 inches) and match the hinge offset. One gotcha: CWS Builder series doors from homes built before 2015 often use proprietary hinge plates that aftermarket suppliers no longer carry. We stock OEM spec for those directly. For hardware like hinges, weatherstripping, and threshold caps, quality aftermarket equivalents work fine. For structural components like stiles, rails, and door slabs, we recommend staying with CWS-spec parts to preserve the door’s wind rating. Hale Windows Orlando is an independent service provider, not affiliated with CWS, but we work with their parts daily and know which components cross-reference cleanly.
Signs Your CWS Door Installation Is Failing
- Door drags or scrapes the threshold. In Orlando’s humidity, CWS builder-grade doors with untreated wood stiles can absorb moisture and swell. You’ll see scrape marks on the threshold and feel resistance in the last six inches of the swing.
- Deadbolt won’t line up with the strike plate. When hinges wear or the frame settles, the lock side drops. You’ll need to lift the handle to engage the deadbolt. This means the hinge screws or the jamb itself have failed.
- Visible daylight around the door edges when closed. This is weatherstripping failure, common on CWS doors that face west in Orlando and bake in afternoon sun. The gasket compresses permanently after five to seven years and stops sealing.
- Door panel feels soft or spongy when you press on it. That’s moisture intrusion into the core, often around the glazing where CWS decorative glass meets the stile. Once the core is compromised, replacement beats repair.
- Squeaking or grinding from the hinge side. Hinges on CWS doors are sealed at the factory, but Orlando’s summer storms and daily UV take a toll. When the internal bearing wears, the hinge will squeak, then start binding.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
In Orlando, CWS door installation pricing typically breaks down like this:
- Hinge replacement (all three hinges, shimmed and aligned): $180 – $340
- Complete weatherstripping kit including threshold cap: $220 – $380
- Full door slab replacement (non-impact, Builder series): $750 – $1,200
- Full door slab replacement (impact-rated, Estate series): $1,400 – $1,900
- Frame rework or jamb repair: $300 – $600 depending on extent of rot or settlement
Every quote includes parts, labor, haul-away of the old components, and a written workmanship guarantee. If the repair fails within the guarantee period, the second visit is free. We put the price in writing before we touch the door, and that number doesn’t change unless we find hidden damage we show you and get your approval on first.
DIY or Call Us?
There are two things a CWS door owner can safely check on their own. First: tighten the hinge screws. If the screws spin freely, grab longer ones from any hardware store, but know that CWS doors use a mix of machine-thread and wood-thread fasteners, so you’ll need both on hand. Second: inspect the weatherstripping for visible tears or flat spots. Beyond that, door slab replacement and frame work are not weekend projects. A CWS impact door can weigh 180 pounds or more, and if the frame is out of square, a new slab won’t fix the root problem. You’ll end up with the same sag in six months. If the door is structural, if the lock won’t secure, or if you’re seeing daylight where you shouldn’t, call us at (850) 613-9382 and we’ll get it right the first time.
FAQs
A properly installed CWS door in Central Florida typically lasts 15 to 20 years, but weatherstripping and hinges usually need attention at the 5 to 7 year mark. Homes with west-facing entries in neighborhoods like Dr. Phillips see faster seal degradation from afternoon sun exposure.
Hinges, weatherstripping, and threshold caps are straightforward repairs. Once the slab core has absorbed moisture or the stile has cracked, replacement is the honest call. A soft spot in the door panel rarely isolates; it spreads through the core over time. Call (850) 613-9382 for an exact assessment, free of charge.
Hinge and weatherstripping work takes under two hours. A full slab replacement runs four to six hours, including hardware transfer, alignment, and seal installation. We clean up the work area and haul away old parts the same day.
Our technicians carry common CWS hinge sets, weatherstripping profiles, and threshold caps for Builder and Traditions series doors. Estate series components and custom sizes are ordered to spec, usually with a three to five day lead time in Orlando. We also service doors from PGT, CGI, and ES Windows if you have other products in the house.
If your CWS door is dragging, leaking air, or refusing to lock, call (850) 613-9382. Spencer Odell and our team will give you a written price before any work starts, and we stand behind it with the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the numbers and the warranty language don’t back it up, we won’t say it.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner, Hale Windows Orlando at Hale Windows Orlando, serving Orlando and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Orlando
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
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.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.