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Window replacement in Temple City typically runs $4,500-$15,000 depending on the number of openings and whether you choose vinyl, fiberglass, or impact-rated glass. Most full-home window swaps on the city’s 1945-1975 ranch homes take two to three days once materials arrive, and door replacements are often done in a single afternoon. Barrett & Sons Construction has been doing this work long enough to know which Temple City homes need permits, which HOAs want what, and which walls hide surprises. If you’re ready to price a project, call us at (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Temple City’s Preferred Windows & Doors Company
Tom Barrett has owned and operated this company since 1998, and his sons run the crews that work in Temple City. When you call, a live person answers, not a voicemail box. That matters when you’re trying to figure out whether the rot around your sliding patio door needs a one-day fix or a full reframe before you decide anything. We publish Tom’s name, his address, and his license number. Look any of it up before you sign a contract.
Temple City homeowners keep calling us back because we put every price change in writing before work proceeds. No surprise invoices at the end. If a window opening needs a new LVL header because the original framing won’t pass inspection, you’ll see that on a change order with a number next to it before a saw touches the wall. We also pull permits on every eligible job in Temple City. The inspector works for you, not for us, and we like it that way.
Every completed window and door job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t right, Tom comes back and makes it right. One call.
Our Windows & Doors Services in Temple City
Window Replacement
Most of Temple City’s housing stock was built between 1945 and 1975, and the original single-pane aluminum windows from that era weren’t designed for San Gabriel Valley summers that hit 105°F. Replacing them with dual-pane vinyl or thermally broken aluminum cuts heat gain through glass by a measurable margin and quiets the noise from Rosemead Boulevard and the 10 freeway corridor. On a 1958 ranch near Live Oak Park, we replaced fifteen original aluminum sliders with Milgard Tuscany vinyl windows and a custom 12-foot LaCantina folding door at the rear. The city required a permit because the opening was enlarged from a standard 6-foot slider, and our crew reframed the wall with a new LVL header before the inspection sign-off. The homeowners saw their summer AC runtime drop by roughly a third.
Sliding & Patio Doors
We see a recurring failure on 1960s and 1970s stucco homes around Temple City: the original builder-grade sliding patio doors were installed without drip-cap flashing, and Santa Ana-driven rain works its way into the subfloor. By the time you see interior damage near the track, the rim joist underneath may already be compromised. We remove the old door, repair or replace the framing, install the flashing correctly, and set a properly rated slider or a modern folding door system in its place.
Door Installation
Entry doors in Temple City take heat, wind, and settlement-related stress. A steel or fiberglass door with a properly sealed frame will outlast the original 1950s hollow-core units by decades. We install entry doors, French doors, and glass-panel doors to match existing stucco, and we handle the threshold and weatherstripping details that keep dust and drafts out during Santa Ana events.
Impact Windows & Doors
Impact-rated windows and doors in Temple City run $8,000-$25,000 depending on the number of openings and the glass package. Fall Santa Ana winds and the fire risk they bring make impact glazing a practical choice, not just a coastal detail. These units are tested to withstand flying debris while also meeting the energy-efficiency standards Temploy City homeowners expect in a hotter climate.
Trusted Brands We Service in Temple City
We’re not mystery-brand contractors. We install and service windows and doors from manufacturers you can look up: Milgard, Andersen, Marvin, LaCantina, and a few others we’ve vetted over the years. Because we’re working in Temple City regularly, we can order replacement sashes, locks, rollers, and weatherstripping quickly when a repair is the better call than a full replacement. For hardscape tie-ins around patio doors, we also work with Belgard and Techo-Bloc if you’re extending a patio or walkway at the same time.
Common Windows & Doors Problems We See in Temple City Homes
- Original single-pane aluminum windows on 1945-1975 ranches. These lose conditioned air fast during 105°F SGV summers and don’t seal well when Santa Ana winds push dust through every gap. Replacement is almost always the better return than adding more insulation around them.
- Sliding patio doors missing drip-cap flashing. Common on 1970s stucco homes. Rain gets behind the stucco, rot starts in the rim joist, and you won’t see it until the floor near the door feels soft. We treat these as structural repairs, not just door swaps.
- Mismatched replacement windows after a DIY or unpermitted swap. If one window was replaced with an impact unit and the frame color doesn’t match the neighbors, the HOA architectural committee can flag it, and the city’s inspector won’t sign off when the house sells. We match the original color and style when possible, and we handle the paperwork so you don’t inherit a problem at listing time.
- Door openings cut too wide on new custom rebuilds. Temple City’s teardown-rebuild wave means we walk into two-story custom homes where a non-engineered door opening was cut before the beam went in. The second floor bounces. We fix it with engineered headers and properly sized beams, pulled permit and all.
Pricing for Windows & Doors in Temple City, CA
| Service | Typical Range in Temple City |
|---|---|
| Window Replacement | $4,500-$15,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000-$25,000 |
| Sliding / Patio Door Replacement | $2,000-$7,500 per door |
| Custom Entry Door Installation | $1,800-$6,500 per door |
What moves the number is the size of the opening, whether impact glazing is required, what has to happen to the framing once the old unit comes out, and whether a permit is needed. We quote a written line-item price, and if a hidden condition changes the scope, a written change order comes before the work proceeds. Estimates are free. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule one.
We Also Serve Cities Near Temple City
Barrett & Sons Construction works throughout the San Gabriel Valley. If you’re in Rosemead, San Gabriel, Arcadia, or East San Gabriel, we cover those areas too. You can read more about our local service area on our Windows & Doors in Temple City page.
Serving Temple City, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Temple City 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 - Windows & Doors in Temple City
Yes, in most newer Temple City communities with an active architectural committee, you need written approval before changing window frame material or color. The committee wants to see the sample, the spec sheet, and sometimes the manufacturer name. We prepare that package for you. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what your specific HOA requires before you order anything.
Yes, in most cases you can. Window replacement doesn’t add electrical load, so it won’t trip a 60-amp panel or change your home’s electrical spec. If you’re also adding motorized shades or heated glass, that’s different, and we’ll flag it before work starts. Call (877) 610-1318 if you want us to assess both projects together.
Impact windows are primarily tested for windborne debris, not fire. In Temple City’s fire-risk zones, LA County fire codes may also require ember-resistant vents and exterior materials that are fire-rated. We’ll check the exact requirements for your street and bid the job accordingly. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Replacing a door on a 2015 home generally voids only the warranty on that specific door and its weatherproofing, not your entire builder warranty. However, if the install damages the adjacent stucco or flashing, and that leads to a leak, the builder may point to the door replacement. We match the original flashing detail and document the work so you can defend the rest of your warranty. Call (877) 610-1318 for a quote on a door replacement that won’t cost you your coverage.
Dual-pane vinyl windows with a clean, neutral frame color. Not the most expensive window on the shelf, but the one that reads as “new” to a buyer and meets today’s energy code. Impact windows are the upgrade if the house sits in a Santa Ana wind corridor or near the foothills, but most five-year sellers go with standard dual-pane and save the money for staging. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a line-item price for either path.
Get Your Free Windows & Doors Estimate in Temple City
Whether you’re bringing a 1958 ranch up to modern energy standards, replacing a rotted patio door before the rain finds it, or specifying windows for a new custom build, the first step is a walkthrough and a written quote. We’ll check your HOA requirements, your permit triggers, and your framing conditions before we hand you numbers. Call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate in Temple City.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Temple City and the San Gabriel Valley since 1998.