New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Meridian Windows and Doors San Jose 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
Mr-Glass Windows & Doors in Palo Alto, CA | Meridian Windows and Doors San Jose
We provide independent Mr-Glass window and door service across Palo Alto, from Greenmeadow Eichlers to Professorville Craftsman bungalows. The thing that makes our Mr-Glass work here different is that we know which original hardware fails first in each architectural era, and we carry the parts to fix it without factory support. Call (669) 201-3739 for an honest assessment and a written price before any work starts.
Why Palo Alto Residents Choose Us for Mr-Glass Service
Our techs have rebuilt hundreds of Mr-Glass frames on the Peninsula, from retrofitting 1970s horizontal rollers in Eichler homes to replacing sagging 3-panel sliders on Spanish Revival bungalows. We know which Mr-Glass hardware fails first and how to keep it running without factory support. Elliot Vance, our owner and lead installer, grew up in Los Angeles and learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College before spending the better part of two decades doing window and door work up and down California. He has served Palo Alto for years, including jobs in Willow Glen where older homes demand precise fitting and no shortcuts.
When you call us about a Mr-Glass window or door in Palo Alto, you get a straight answer. We’re part of the Garrison Partners family, held to The Garrison Standard since 2009. That means written pricing before work begins, a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job, and technicians who show up in uniform and on schedule. We’re independent of the manufacturer, which means we’re free to tell you when a repair makes sense and when replacement is the better money.
Common Mr-Glass Windows & Doors Problems We Solve in Palo Alto
- Seized horizontal rollers in ranch homes. Original Mr-Glass 790 Series rollers in Palo Alto’s older ranch homes often seize after years of airborne dust from unsealed crawl spaces. The nylon wheels chip and the track edges bow, causing the sash to jam or fall out of plane. We replace the roller assemblies with stainless ball-bearing units and re-shim the track so the window glides again.
- Dropped double-hung sashes on west-facing bedrooms. Mr-Glass double-hung balances lose tension after repeated UV exposure; the plastic pulley inserts crack and the sash drops hard, damaging exterior wood stops. This is a common call from homes with unshaded west exposures in Palo Alto. We replace the balance system and inspect the stops to prevent recurrence.
- Fogged 3-panel sliders in Eichler homes. Mr-Glass 3-Panel Sliding 3-Lite Roller doors in Eichler homes accumulate condensation between the glass panes. The factory seal fails where the mullion meets the rail, causing permanent fog and failed Title 24 inspections. We replace the insulated glass unit or the full sash, depending on condition.
- Stripped casement crank gearboxes on Spanish Revival homes. On Palo Alto Spanish Revival homes with recessed Mr-Glass casements, the crank gearboxes strip when homeowners force the window against swollen wood frames after winter rains. The internal gears are not serviceable, so we replace the full hardware assembly.
- Warped or bowed tracks on original sliders. Years of thermal expansion and contraction in Palo Alto’s mild but variable climate can bow aluminum tracks on older Mr-Glass sliders. The door starts to drag or bind. We check track alignment with a straightedge and replace or re-shim as needed.
Mr-Glass Service in Palo Alto: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Palo Alto’s Eichler neighborhoods, Greenmeadow, Fairmeadow, and others, have hundreds of original Mr-Glass floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors from the 1960s that no longer meet the city’s current Title 24 U-value mandate. The only legal retrofit is a custom thermally broken aluminum or fiberglass system that preserves the original sightlines while cutting heat gain by up to 40%. That is not a generic replacement job; it requires measuring the original opening precisely, matching the mid-century stile widths, and working with a fabricator who can produce the exact extrusion profile. We do this work regularly. If you live in Fairmeadow or Greenmeadow and your original sliders fog every winter, you are looking at two choices: replace the glass and accept the energy loss, or schedule Window Replacement in Palo Alto to pass inspection. We give you both prices in writing so you can decide with real numbers.
Mr-Glass Models & Products We Service in Palo Alto
We service the full Mr-Glass residential line: the 790 Series Horizontal Roller, the 890 Series Double Hung, the 3-Panel Sliding 3-Lite Roller, and the Casement/Awning Series. We source genuine Mr-Glass replacement hardware where available, including balances, rollers, and locks. For obsolete parts, we machine or order exact-spec aftermarket components that match the original extrusion profile. We are honest about the economics: full frame replacement is often cheaper than restoring a corroded Mr-Glass frame during a remodel. We will tell you which way the numbers point.
Mr-Glass Service Pricing in Palo Alto
Repair pricing in Palo Alto depends on the specific failure and the condition of the surrounding frame. A roller replacement on a single Mr-Glass 790 Series sash typically runs $180 to $340 installed. A full balance replacement for a double hung runs $220 to $450. A fogged insulated glass unit in a 3-panel slider starts around $400 per panel and goes up from there depending on size and low-E specs. Full frame replacement for an Eichler slider typically runs $3,500 to $9,000 installed, depending on size, glass package, and whether we’re matching a custom thermally broken profile. Every estimate is free and includes a written line-item breakdown before you commit. Call (669) 201-3739 to schedule yours.
Serving Palo Alto, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palo Alto 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 – Mr-Glass Windows & Doors in Palo Alto
Dust from unsealed crawl spaces works into the roller tracks and chips the nylon wheels over time. The sash then jams or comes out of plane. We replace the roller assemblies with stainless ball-bearing units and re-shim the track. Call (669) 201-3739 for an exact quote; estimates are free and written.
In most cases, no. Repairing the glass or hardware does not change the U-value of the frame. Meeting current Title 24 requirements typically means replacing the entire door with a custom thermally broken aluminum or fiberglass system. We will price both options so you can see the real numbers side by side. Call (669) 201-3739.
Condensation between the glass panes means the seal has failed and the insulating gas has leaked out. Our cool, foggy winter mornings make this more visible in Palo Alto. The fix is replacing the insulated glass unit or the full sash. Call (669) 201-3739 for a written quote.
The crank gearbox has likely stripped, often because the window was forced against a swollen wood frame after winter rains. The internal gears are not serviceable. We replace the full hardware assembly and check the frame for warping so it doesn’t happen again. Call (669) 201-3739 for a free estimate.
If the door is original and the frame is corroded or bowed, replacement is usually the better value, especially given Palo Alto’s Title 24 requirements. If the frame is sound and only the rollers or weatherstripping are worn, repair makes sense. We’ll give you honest numbers for both. Call (669) 201-3739.
Service Areas Near Palo Alto
We serve Palo Alto and the surrounding Peninsula communities, including San Jose, Santa Clara, Redwood City, and Los Gatos. If you’re in a neighboring city with a Mr-Glass window or door acting up, the same written price and 365-day guarantee applies. Learn more about our Mr-Glass service in San Jose or our Mr-Glass service in Santa Clara. For a full picture of where we work, visit Palo Alto service area or explore our broader Mr-Glass sales & service page.
Book Your Mr-Glass Service in Palo Alto Today
Measure twice, install once, the warranty covers the window, not the gap around it. Call (669) 201-3739 to schedule your Window Installation - Palo Alto free estimate. We answer the phone with a live person around the clock, and we’ll put your Mr-Glass repair or replacement price in writing before any work starts.
Written by Elliot Vance, Owner at Meridian Windows and Doors San Jose, serving Palo Alto since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Meridian Windows and Doors San Jose
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.