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CGI Sliding Glass & Patio Doors in Fort Myers: What to Know First
CGI sliding glass and patio doors in Fort Myers typically need repair or replacement for two reasons: roller failure from years of coastal air and salt, or seal degradation that fogs the glass and weakens the frame. As an independent CGI service provider, TruePane Windows & Doors handles both, and most sliding door repairs are completed in a single visit with the parts on the truck. We do not pad the quote. We tell you what the door needs, what it costs in writing, and we stand behind the work for 90 days with no fine print.
This page is written for the homeowner who bought a CGI door expecting it to hold up in Southwest Florida, and is now dealing with a door that drags, whistles, or will not lock square. If that is you, call us at (239) 323-5522 and a live person will answer.
How CGI Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Roller and track wear on the CGI 7600 and 7800 series sliding glass doors. The stainless rollers are durable, but the track collects sand and shell grit that grinds the bearings down over time. On older Fort Myers homes near the Caloosahatchee, we regularly see 7600 doors that will not glide because the track is packed with years of fine grit. We clear the track, replace the roller assemblies, and reset the door so it rides level again.
- Weatherstripping compression on CGI Estate and Targa series patio doors. The vinyl pile and rubber fin seals compress in Florida heat, particularly on west-facing doors that take full afternoon sun. Once the seal flattens, the door leaks air and lets humidity in. We replace the weatherstripping with a compatible profile, not a generic strip that falls out in six months.
- Lock and latch misalignment on CGI sliding doors after the home settles. Fort Myers sits on sandy soil and limestone. Homes shift. A door that locked cleanly at install may sit a quarter-inch low five years later, and the latch will not catch the keeper. We realign the door panel, shim the rollers as needed, and correct the strike height so the lock engages every time.
- Insulated glass seal failure in CGI impact-rated patio doors. This shows up as fog or moisture inside the glass unit. Once the seal fails, the argon or krypton fill escapes and the glass loses some of its insulating value. We measure the sash and order a replacement insulated unit with the correct impact rating, then set it and seal it properly. If the door is under CGI warranty, we help document the failure for the claim.
- Frame corrosion at the bottom rail on older CGI doors with aluminum frames exposed to sprinkler overspray. This one is common in neighborhoods like McGregor, where irrigation systems hit the same door panel every day for years. The pitting starts small and grows. We assess whether the frame can be repaired and refinished or whether the panel needs replacement, and we tell you straight either way.
Our CGI Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Process
Every CGI sliding door job at TruePane follows the same sequence, and none of it is improvisation. Dale Kessler learned the trade measuring and setting glass across Southwest Florida, and the process reflects that.
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You call (239) 323-5522. A live person answers, not a menu. We ask what the door is doing, what brand it is, and when it started.
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We schedule the visit. A background-checked, uniformed technician arrives on time. We measure the door and the opening twice. If the pane is not true, the job is not done, so we verify before we touch anything.
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We diagnose. We open the door, inspect the rollers, track, seals, lock, and glass. We explain what we found in plain English and show you the worn parts if you want to see them.
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We quote in writing before work starts. OEM CGI parts when available and the best aftermarket equivalent when it makes sense. You see both options on paper. No change orders, no surprise line items on the bill.
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We complete the repair. Most CGI sliding door repairs are done the same visit because we carry the common part sizes on the truck. We test the door repeatedly: open, close, lock, unlock, seal check.
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We register warranties and clean up. Both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing before the truck leaves the driveway. Our workmanship carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise.
What CGI Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Costs in Fort Myers
Here is what CGI sliding glass and patio door work typically runs in Fort Myers:
- Roller replacement on a CGI sliding door: $185-$320 per panel, depending on whether the track needs resurfacing.
- Weatherstripping replacement: $95-$175 per door, including removal of the old compressed seal and installation of the correct profile.
- Lock and latch realignment: $110-$220, including shimming and strike adjustment.
- Insulated glass unit replacement for a CGI patio door: $480-$1,250, depending on panel size, impact rating, and glass package.
- Full CGI sliding glass door replacement: $2,800-$6,500 installed, depending on series, size, and whether the door is a standard or custom impact configuration.
The main cost drivers are panel size, impact rating, whether the frame is salvageable, and whether we are matching an existing CGI series or installing a new door entirely. We do not quote a low number to get the job and then “discover” problems later. The number we write down is the number on the bill. Call (239) 323-5522 to schedule your free estimate, and we will put the exact price in writing.
Why Fort Myers Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CGI Work
TruePane Windows & Doors was founded in 2008 by Dale Kessler, a second-generation glazier who has spent over 42 years serving communities like Fort Myers. We are not a franchise. We are local, we hire local, and we train apprentices into journeymen because we intend to be in town in thirty years.
Every job carries The Keystone Standard: both manufacturer warranty layers registered in writing, durations stated, before the truck leaves the driveway. If something is not done right, the 90-Day Done Right Promise means we make it right. No paperwork fights, no arguing. If it is not in writing, it is not a promise.
We work on more than a dozen manufacturer lines, including PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, so if your CGI door needs parts that are backordered or your home has mixed brands, we can handle the full picture. One call covers it.
FAQs
No. We are an independent CGI service provider, not a CGI-authorized dealer. That means we evaluate your door without a manufacturer quota or a sales target, and if the repair is covered under CGI’s warranty, we help you document the claim correctly. If the warranty does not apply, we give you a straight written quote and you decide.
We use OEM CGI parts whenever they are available and cost-effective. When an aftermarket part is a better value or solves a recurring failure the OEM part does not, we tell you and show you both options on paper before any work begins. The choice is always yours.
Most roller, lock, and weatherstripping repairs on CGI doors are done in a single visit. Insulated glass replacement takes longer because the unit is built to your exact size and impact spec. Call (239) 323-5522 for a straight answer on your specific door.
No. The quote you approve is the price you pay. If we open the door and find additional damage, we stop and explain before anything changes. We do not surprise homeowners with revised invoices, and we never have. Call (239) 323-5522 for a free estimate and a written line-item quote.
Yes. When a full door replacement requires a permit in Fort Myers, we pull it, handle the inspection, and make sure the job passes before we consider it done. That is part of The Keystone Standard, and it has been since Dale Kessler founded the company.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Fort Myers and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
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.









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