New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Westlight Windows Orange County 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 homeowners arrive naming - the most impact certifications in the industry$$$
- More impact certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built to strict wind codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Factory-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
CWS Windows & Doors in Irvine, CA | Westlight Windows Orange County
We provide independent CWS window and door service across Irvine, from glass replacement to full-frame retrofits. The thing that makes our CWS work here different is simple: we know the HOA color codes and architectural rules village by village, so the replacement actually gets approved the first time. If you’re dealing with a sticking CWS slider in Woodbridge or fogged glass in Northwood, call (424) 414-2048 and we’ll walk you through what a fix looks like before anyone sets foot on your property.
Why Irvine Residents Choose Us for CWS Service
Our technicians have worked on CWS aluminum and vinyl window lines from the 1980s through today’s thermally broken series, so we can match existing frame finishes and swap failed components without tearing out a full frame when the structure is still sound. That matters in Irvine, where a single window replacement often has to match the rest of the house exactly, or the architectural committee sends it back. We’re an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, not a manufacturer affiliate, which means our loyalty is to your house, not a corporate parts catalog.
Owen Satterfield, our owner, grew up in the San Gabriel Valley watching his father rehab old houses on weekends. He trained in building construction technology at East Los Angeles College, then spent nearly two decades measuring, fitting, and finishing windows across Southern California before settling the crew into Orange County full time. These days you’ll find him and his team working jobs from Anaheim Hills out to the neighborhoods near Balboa Island. He keeps a tape measure on his belt even on office days. His rule: if I wouldn’t put it on my own house, I’m not putting it on yours.
Common CWS Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Irvine
- Thermal expansion jamming sliding door rollers. Irvine summers routinely push past 90 degrees, and aluminum CWS frames expand enough to bind the rollers. The door sticks or won’t move at all. We re-secure tracks, replace worn rollers with polymer-wheel kits sized for the narrow stile, and get the panel gliding again without a full door replacement.
- Failed corner welds causing air and water leaks. CWS aluminum frames from the 1980s and 1990s were welded at the corners. After decades of hot, dry summers followed by wet winters, those welds crack. You’ll see gaps at the corners and feel drafts. When the weld is gone, we recommend full-frame replacement, because patching a failed structural corner doesn’t last.
- Fogging between dual-pane glass. Decades of Southern California sun breaks down the seals in insulated glass units. The window clouds up and you can’t wipe it clean. We replace the sash or the glass unit itself, depending on the CWS model and whether the frame is worth keeping.
- Faded or oxidized bronze and sand anodized finishes. Irvine HOAs specify exact frame colors, and the sun here is relentless on the original anodized coatings. When the finish goes chalky or pinkish, the architectural committee notices. We refinish or replace to the exact color code your village requires.
- Worn weatherstripping letting drafts through. The original pile weatherstripping on CWS windows compresses and breaks down over 20 to 30 years. You feel air moving around the sashes. We replace the weatherstripping when frames are sound, which is a far cheaper fix than full window replacement.
CWS Service in Irvine: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Irvine’s HOA network is unlike almost anywhere else in Orange County. Each village writes its own architectural guidelines, and many of them spell out exact CWS frame finishes. Woodbridge, for instance, often requires a ‘sand’ anodized tone on original aluminum frames. Northwood leans toward ‘bronze.’ If you’re replacing one window or one sliding door, you can’t just order any CWS product and call it done. The committee will compare the color against the rest of the building or street. We keep finish samples matched to the common Irvine codes and document every replacement with the color specification so you can hand proof to the architectural committee and move on.
In Woodbridge specifically, many original CWS aluminum sliding doors from the 1980s have an unusual 3-lite format where the operating panel is narrower than standard replacements. A generic contractor will show up with an off-the-shelf door, find out it doesn’t fit the opening, and either hack the frame or disappear. We fabricate the panel to the original dimensions and get HOA approval for the exact finish before installation. That’s the difference between a one-visit fix and a three-month headache.
Our crew was called to a home on Blue Lake South in Woodbridge because the original CWS three-panel sliding door would not budge after a week of 95-degree heat. We found the aluminum frame had expanded enough to pop the bottom track off its anchors, so we removed the operating panel, re-secured the track with epoxy anchors, and replaced the original steel-ball bearing rollers with a polymer-wheel kit sized for the narrow stile. After applying the HOA-required ‘sand’ touch-up coating, the door glided with one finger.
For broader context, this is the kind of work we handle across our Irvine service area.
CWS Models & Products We Service in Irvine
We service the CWS 400 Series aluminum single and double hung units, the 300 Series horizontal rollers, the 700 Series awning and hopper windows, and the 800 Series picture and fixed windows. When hardware is available, we use OEM CWS parts for correct fit and finish. For older series where the original components have been discontinued, we source high-quality aftermarket rollers, balances, and seals that meet or exceed the original spec, which keeps repairs cost-effective instead of forcing a replacement.
We carry common replacement rollers, weatherstripping profiles, and finish coatings locally, tuned to what Irvine HOAs and climate actually demand. That means less waiting on shipping and fewer trips to your house. You can also see how we approach this work at the CWS sales & service hub page.
CWS Service Pricing in Irvine
Most CWS repairs in Irvine run between $180 and $340 for roller replacement or weatherstripping work on a single window or door. Glass unit replacement typically falls between $350 and $800 per unit, depending on size, low-e coating, and whether we’re replacing the sash or just the insulated glass. Full-frame our Window Replacement in Irvine lands between $900 and $1,900 per opening installed, with the higher end reflecting custom color finishes and HOA compliance documentation.
Several things move the number. An HOA-mandated finish match costs more than a standard white frame. A 3-lite Woodbridge slider with a custom narrow operating panel costs more than a standard two-panel door. And full-frame our Window Installation in Irvine costs more than an insert replacement, where we leave the existing frame in place and fit a new window inside it. We write the exact price on a line-item quote before any work starts, and that’s the price you pay. Call (424) 414-2048 for a free estimate and we’ll explain where your job falls.
Serving Irvine, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Irvine 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 – CWS Windows & Doors in Irvine
Yes, we match the bronze anodized finish by comparing the remaining original finish against our CWS color samples and the architectural guidelines for your Northwood sub-association. We document the finish specification in writing so you can show the architectural committee exactly what’s going in, and we handle the touch-up coating after installation so the new and old frames read as one. Call (424) 414-2048 and we’ll confirm your street’s color requirement.
In Irvine’s summer heat, the aluminum frame expands and the original roller assemblies bind against the track, which is why the door sticks hardest in July and August. If the frame is structurally sound, we replace the rollers with a polymer-wheel kit sized for the narrow CWS stile and re-secure the track, which typically gets the door sliding freely without replacing the panel or the frame. Call (424) 414-2048 for an exact assessment.
Yes, we provide written documentation of the exact frame finish and color code used on the replacement, along with photos if the committee asks for them. We’ve handled Turtle Rock condos before and understand what that committee expects in terms of submittal paperwork, so you won’t be left guessing at what proof to bring. Call (424) 414-2048 and we’ll walk you through the submittal.
Fog between the panes means the insulated glass unit seal has failed, and that can’t be repaired by cleaning or resealing from the outside. We replace either the glass unit or the entire sash, depending on the CWS series and how well the frame has held up. The fix is straightforward, and you’ll get your clear view back, plus better thermal performance. Call (424) 414-2048 for an exact quote.
You can absolutely replace just the weatherstripping, and that’s the right call when the frames are square and the welds are intact. We replace the compressed or broken pile weatherstripping with a matching profile, which takes the draft out without the cost of a new window. If the draft is coming from a failed corner weld, that’s a different story, and we’ll tell you straight. Call (424) 414-2048 for an honest read on your windows.
Service Areas Near Irvine
We run CWS service throughout central Orange County. Tustin, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach are all regular stops for us. We also cover the broader county through our CWS service in Orange County coverage, and we work up into CWS service in Anaheim when the job calls for it.
Book Your CWS Service in Irvine Today
If your CWS windows or doors are sticking, fogging, leaking, or drawing an HOA complaint, we’re ready to take a look. Call (424) 414-2048 to schedule your free estimate today.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Orange County, serving Irvine since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows Orange County
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
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.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.