New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Westlight Windows Austin pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
CGI Windows & Doors in Austin, TX | Westlight Windows Austin
We service and repair CGI windows and doors across Austin, and we’re independent of the manufacturer, which means we tell you the truth about what’s worth fixing and what isn’t. The thing that makes our CGI work different here is that we know how Austin’s heat and humidity wreck specific CGI components: spiral balances, nylon rollers, weatherstripping, and glazing beads fail in predictable patterns we see every week. Call (254) 322-3468 and we’ll come out, diagnose the problem, and give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Austin Residents Choose Us for CGI Service
Most window companies in Austin will happily sell you a brand-new unit the moment they hear “CGI.” We won’t. We carry CGI sales & service because we’d rather repair a good frame than rip it out and charge you for a replacement you don’t need. Owen Satterfield, our owner, came up through the building construction program at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and has been measuring, framing, and finishing jobs across Austin for years. That measuring habit is the whole ballgame with CGI work: their extruded aluminum tolerances are tight, and if your first measurement is off by an eighth of an inch, the retrofitted part binds. Owen’s known for taking his time on the measuring end so nothing has to be redone on the install end. Measure it right the first time and the rest of the job takes care of itself.
We serve all of Austin service area, from bungalows in Travis Heights to newer builds along the Greenbelt. You get a real person on the phone 24/7, a uniformed and background-checked technician at your door, and a written guarantee on every job before we touch a screw.
Common CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Austin
- Broken spiral balance systems on Estate Series single-hungs. After a decade of Austin’s thermal cycling, the spiral balances in these windows lose tension and the sash won’t stay up. We replace the balance with OEM CGI parts, not generic hardware-store copies that bind inside the frame channel.
- Flattened rollers on Sentry Series sliders. In Mueller and similar newer neighborhoods, the original nylon rollers on three-panel sliders melt and flatten under prolonged heat, making the door scrape the track and refuse to close. We replace the roller assembly, re-square the door, and install weatherstripping rated for 130°F.
- Warped Targa Series casements on east-facing exposures. Travis Heights homeowners get direct morning sun that slowly warps the sash, which then strips the operator crank gears. We can often correct the warp enough to save the sash and replace the operator, which costs a fraction of a new casement unit.
- Brittle, cracked glazing beads on older 900 Series picture windows. UV degradation turns the glazing bead brittle, so when we attempt removal it cracks instead of flexing. We use an adhesive solvent and careful prying to preserve the frame, then install fresh bead.
- Fogged or blown thermal seals. Austin’s intense sun cooks the sealant on insulated glass units, especially south- and west-facing windows. When the seal fails, moisture gets between the panes. We can replace the glass pack, though on units beyond 25 years old we’ll often tell you straight that a full sash replacement costs less and gets you a fresh low-E coating suited to this climate.
CGI Service in Austin: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s something you won’t read on a generic CGI page: in East Austin’s gentrifying bungalow districts, specifically Robertson Hill and Blackshear, a lot of 1980s CGI aluminum windows were retrofitted into original wood sashes from the 1930s and 40s. The frame flanges on those old CGI units are narrow, and the plaster returns behind them are a century old and brittle. Our techs have learned to shim that narrow flange without cracking the plaster; it’s a specific skill that only comes from doing this work in these neighborhoods. You don’t face that problem in Round Rock or Cedar Park, where the houses are newer and the walls are drywall over studs. But in East Austin, one wrong shim placement and you’re repairing a plaster return before you can finish the window job. We account for that before we start, not after the plaster falls off.
CGI Models & Products We Service in Austin
We work on the full CGI catalog you’re likely to find in Austin homes: the Estate Series single-hungs and double-hungs, Sentry Series horizontal rollers and sliders, Targa Series casements and awnings, and the older 900 Series picture windows and fixed units still holding on in Tarrytown and Allandale. Our approach is OEM-first: we source CGI balances, rollers, operators, and weatherstripping whenever the part is still in production, because the tolerances on CGI extruded frames are tight and aftermarket copies often bind or wear out in a season. We stock common CGI rollers, balance springs, and wool pile for fast turnaround in Austin, so we’re not waiting on a shipment from Miami while your slider sits open. When a unit is beyond 25 years old or has a blown seal on a triple-glazed Targa, we’ll tell you straight: replacing the whole sash unit costs less than retrofitting parts, and you get fresh low-E glass rated for this sun.
We also handle horizontal roller windows, window maintenance and care including track cleaning and weatherstripping replacement, and vinyl replacement windows from PGT, ECO Window Systems, and our other seven stocked lines when a full replacement is the right call.
CGI Service Pricing in Austin
Here are real numbers, because you deserve them before you call. A spiral balance replacement on one Estate Series sash typically runs $140 to $240 installed. Roller replacement on a Sentry Series slider runs $180 to $320 depending on panel count and track condition. A Targa casement operator replacement is usually $150 to $280. Replacing the glass pack on a fogged 900 Series picture window runs $300 to $650 depending on size and whether we’re dealing with tempered glass. A full sash replacement on a triple-glazed Targa can run $900 to $1,800 installed, which is often the smarter move than chasing parts on a 30-year-old unit. Every estimate is written, itemized, and fixed before we start. No revised invoices at the door. Call (254) 322-3468 to schedule a free estimate and we’ll give you the exact number for your specific windows.
Serving Austin, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Austin 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 – CGI Windows & Doors in Austin
The most common cause is sash warping from years of direct Austin sun, which pulls the top corner of the sash out of plane and strips the operator crank gears. In many cases the sash can be re-shimmed and the operator replaced without buying a new window. Call (254) 322-3468 and we’ll inspect it; if it’s not worth fixing, we’ll tell you that too.
You’ll see fog or condensation between the panes that won’t wipe off from either side. In Austin it matters a lot: a blown seal means the insulating gas has leaked out and the window’s thermal performance has dropped, which shows up on your AC bill from May through September. Replacing the glass pack restores the insulating value. Call (254) 322-3468 for a quote; estimates are free and written.
Yes. We see this constantly in Mueller: the original nylon rollers flatten under prolonged heat and the door drags on the aluminum track. We replace the roller assembly, re-square the door, and install fresh weatherstripping. We can usually do the whole job in one visit. Call (254) 322-3468 to schedule.
On a window that age with both seal failure and frame corrosion, Austin Window Replacement is almost always the better financial decision. You’d be paying to replace the glass pack while the frame continues to degrade. We’ll show you the numbers for both paths and let you decide. Call (254) 322-3468 for an exact quote; the estimate is free and puts the price in writing.
Yes. Those retrofitted CGI inserts are common in Blackshear and Robertson Hill, and the jamb liners are often worn now. We can repair or replace the jamb liners while working carefully around the original wood sashes and plaster returns. This is exactly the kind of job our Austin crew knows well. Call (254) 322-3468 and we’ll come take a look.
Service Areas Near Austin
We service all of Austin proper plus the surrounding cities. If you’re in CGI service in Leander, CGI service in Georgetown, Pflugerville, Buda, or Taylor, give us a call. We run routes across the metro and can usually get to you within the same week.
Book Your CGI Service in Austin Today
If your CGI window or door is sagging, scraping, fogged, or refusing to close, call (254) 322-3468. You’ll get a real person, a written estimate, and an honest answer about whether to repair or replace. Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Austin, serving Austin since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows Austin
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.