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Most window and door jobs in Lakewood run $350 – $1,200 per opening depending on whether we’re replacing an original 1950s aluminum slider or installing a new cutout in stucco. Because nearly every home here was built during the 1950 – 1954 Lakewood Plan buildout, our crews know the rough-opening sizes, header conditions, and stucco repair needs before we pull into the driveway. Call (562) 478-8017 and we’ll put a written price in your hand before any work starts.
Why Lakewood Homes Are Different
Lakewood was built almost entirely between 1950 and 1954 as one of America’s first mass-produced planned suburbs, the “Lakewood Plan.” That means roughly 17,000 single-family homes across the city contain windows and doors of nearly identical vintage, now 70+ years old and aging out simultaneously. This citywide uniformity sets Lakewood apart from neighboring Long Beach or Downey, where more varied housing stock spreads replacement demand across eras. Here, we encounter the same corroded aluminum single-pane sliders and swollen wood-frame doors block after block, often in the same two or three original rough-opening sizes.
The salt-laden marine air from nearby Long Beach Harbor accelerates oxidation and pitting of aluminum frames and steel door hardware faster than what inland Cerritos or Downey homeowners see. Original window headers frequently hide dry rot behind intact stucco, and removing the picture-frame trim around each unit commonly reveals crumbled substrate that needs patching before new frames can be set. California Title 24 energy compliance, with its mandatory U-factor and SHGC thresholds, surprises many homeowners replacing original single-pane units for the first time.
In Carson Park and other core Lakewood Plan tracts, we’ve found that pulling one job on a block often leads to four or five neighbors with the identical failing 3/0 × 4/0 aluminum slider in the same corroded condition. We keep the two or three dominant stock sizes on our truck so we can quote same-block neighbors on the spot.
Our Main Lakewood Services
These are the three services Lakewood homeowners call us about most. Each has its own page with detailed pricing, brand options, and local conditions.
Window Replacement in Lakewood
Window replacement in Lakewood means pulling out those original 1950s aluminum single-pane sliders or steel casement units and fitting modern, Title 24-compliant windows into the existing rough openings. Because the Lakewood Plan standardized construction so tightly, we often know the opening size before we measure, though we always verify header condition and check for concealed dry rot behind the stucco picture-frame trim. Our crew carries shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit, and we photograph the clean-up before we leave. Window Replacement in Lakewood
Window Installation in Lakewood
Window installation in Lakewood covers new cutouts where no window existed before, additions, garage conversions, and wall reconfigurations. These jobs demand extra care because stucco-clad wood-frame walls from the 1950s can harbor unexpected structural quirks, and matching exterior finish texture requires skill. We pull all necessary permits and schedule inspections so you don’t have to coordinate with the city. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and we explain the full written price before touching anything. Window Installation in Lakewood
Door Installation in Lakewood
Door installation in Lakewood addresses the swollen wood-frame entry doors, corroded steel patio sliders, and failing jamb assemblies that come with 70 years of salt air exposure. We stock fiberglass and steel entry options from Therma-Tru and sliding patio systems from PGT and CGI that stand up to marine corrosion better than the originals. Every door gets leveled in the existing frame or rough opening with proper flashing to protect against the moisture that found the last one. 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 carry eight manufacturer brands on hand: PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux. For Lakewood’s marine climate, we typically recommend PGT and CGI for their coastal corrosion resistance. Most replacement parts and standard sizes are stocked locally, so we rarely wait on special orders for the common Lakewood Plan rough openings. See our brands for full specifications and warranty details.
Pricing for Window Company in Lakewood, CA
| Service | Typical range in Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Single window replacement (vinyl, standard size) | $350 – $650 |
| Single window replacement (fiberglass, standard size) | $550 – $950 |
| Large picture window replacement | $800 – $1,500 |
| Sliding glass door replacement | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| French door replacement | $1,500 – $3,200 |
| Entry door installation (prehung, fiberglass) | $1,400 – $2,600 |
| Entry door installation (prehung, steel) | $1,100 – $2,200 |
| New window cutout (stucco repair included) | $900 – $1,800 |
| Title 24 compliance upgrade (required on replacements) | $75 – $150 per opening |
| Stucco picture-frame trim repair | $150 – $400 per opening |
| Header/dry rot repair (when concealed rot found) | $200 – $600 per opening |
Prices in Lakewood tend toward the higher end of these ranges when we find concealed dry rot behind intact stucco or when original steel casement units require extra labor to extract. We put every price in writing before any work starts, with no change orders unless you add scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lakewood
We work across all Lakewood Plan tracts, from the original core neighborhoods to later infill areas. Most calls come from these representative neighborhoods:
- Carson Park
- Lakewood Village
- Mayfair Park
- Weingart
- Lakewood Country Club area
Because our crews serve Lakewood locally from the Los Angeles metro office, we can typically schedule estimates within a few days across all neighborhoods.
Service Area – Cities Near Lakewood
Our crews work throughout the South Bay and Gateway Cities. Homeowners near Lakewood also call us from Lomita, CA, Torrance, CA, Carson, CA, and Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Each city has its own housing stock quirks, and we adjust our approach accordingly.
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
Yes, the City of Lakewood requires permits for window replacement when you’re changing the size or operating style of the opening, and California Title 24 energy compliance documentation is mandatory on all replacement windows. We pull permits and schedule inspections as part of every job, with no additional fee for the paperwork. Call (562) 478-8017 to confirm what your specific project requires.
We typically schedule estimates within two to four business days across Lakewood neighborhoods. Because the Lakewood Plan’s standardized construction lets us pre-stock common sizes, we can often quote and schedule installation faster than for custom jobs in cities with more varied housing. A live person answers the phone 24/7 to set your appointment.
Several Lakewood neighborhoods maintain active HOAs with design review requirements for exterior changes. We provide product spec sheets, color samples, and Title 24 compliance documentation to support your application. If your HOA requires a specific aesthetic match to original steel casement profiles, we stock options from CGI and ViewLux that replicate mid-century sightlines with modern performance. Call (562) 478-8017 and we’ll walk through your HOA’s requirements before you submit.
Call (562) 478-8017 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll put a written price in your hand before any work starts, and every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
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
"Lovely windows and a tidy install. One window came in a couple weeks late from the factory, so that opening finished after the others. They kept me posted and the rest was spotless."
- Mia Donnelly"Quiet, considerate install of several windows. They cleaned the glass and the sills and vacuumed every room. You'd never know a crew had been through. House is quieter and brighter."
- Brent Sakamoto"New patio slider. Clean install, they protected the floor and hauled off the old door. Quiet, polite crew that worked around my work calls without complaint."
- Andre Bellamy