New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Westlight Windows Houston 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 Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Mr-Glass Door Installation: The Houston Owner’s Guide
Westlight Windows Houston stocks and installs Mr-Glass door components, and most door installation work in the Houston area runs between $350 and $1,800 installed depending on the specific part, door weight, and whether we’re addressing a door slab, frame, rollers, or full hardware set. We carry Mr-Glass on the truck for common replacements, which means we can often complete the job on the first visit. Most Houston homeowners discover a failed Mr-Glass door component the hard way: a door that suddenly drags, a latch that won’t catch, or glass that’s fogged between the panes after a few Houston summers. The good news is Mr-Glass doors are built to be serviced, not scrapped. You just need a crew that knows the product line well enough to match the right part on the first trip.
Which Mr-Glass Models This Applies To
Mr-Glass builds sliding glass doors, hinged patio doors, and impact-rated door systems, and the installation specifics change depending on which line you own. The two most common in Houston are the Mr-Glass standard aluminum frame door and the impact-rated laminated glass line, which shows up frequently in homes from Katy to Clear Lake where hurricane code compliance matters. The compatibility gotcha we see most often: Mr-Glass aluminum frame doors use a roller cartridge that is not interchangeable between the pre-2012 and post-2012 frame profiles. The post-2012 roller is 1.25 inches in diameter and the older one is 1 inch. Swap them and the door hangs crooked no matter how many times you adjust it. When we quote a Mr-Glass door installation, we open the frame, measure the roller housing, and verify the glass thickness before we order anything. That’s the only way to avoid a two-week delay with a door leaning against a living-room wall.
As for OEM versus aftermarket parts, Mr-Glass OEM rollers, locks, and handles are generally worth the premium for door hardware because the tolerances are tight and the finish actually matches. For rollers specifically, we stock both OEM and a quality aftermarket equivalent from a Texas distributor, and we’ll give you the honest choice at the quote stage. One more reality specific to Houston: aluminum frame doors expand and contract with our summer heat, which means latch alignment on Mr-Glass doors needs seasonal adjustment. Nothing is wrong with the door. The frame just moves. An installer who understands that won’t try to sell you a new door when a thirty-minute adjustment fixes it.
Signs Your Mr-Glass Door Installation Is Failing
- The door drags or scrapes against the bottom track. This is almost always a worn roller cartridge. The nylon bearing inside the roller degrades from Houston humidity and eventually the roller stops spinning, turning the door into a 90-pound sled dragging on aluminum. Replacement is straightforward once we have the correct roller diameter.
- The latch won’t catch or requires lifting the door to lock it. That lifting motion tells us the door has settled or the roller adjustment has drifted. Forcing the lock damages the strike plate and eventually the lock body itself, which turns a simple adjustment into a full lock replacement.
- Condensation or fog between the glass panes. Mr-Glass double-pane units rely on a sealed air or argon space, and when the seal fails, Houston humidity gets pulled inside the unit. The glass is still structurally sound, but the thermal performance is gone and the cloudiness won’t fix itself. We replace the insulated glass unit, which is far less expensive than replacing the whole door.
- The door rattles in the wind or lets daylight in around the edges. Worn weatherstripping or a loose top guide lets the panel float. In a Houston storm, that rattle gets loud and the air leak hits your electric bill. Weatherstripping on Mr-Glass doors is replaceable and we stock the profile in common sizes.
- The screen door has come off its track or tears at the frame. The screen is the most abused part of any Houston sliding door, and Mr-Glass screen frames take a beating from pets and kids. The frame spline groove will eventually crack at the corners. We can re-screen or replace the frame, depending on condition.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
Here’s what current Mr-Glass door installation pricing looks like in Houston, installed, with the Kingswell Guarantee behind it:
- Roller replacement (bottom pair, including adjustment): $350 – $550
- Latch and lock set replacement (match to existing bore): $275 – $475
- Insulated glass unit replacement (seal failure, standard sizes): $450 – $900
- Weatherstripping and top guide kit: $200 – $375
- Full door slab replacement (Mr-Glass, standard 72″ or 80″ height, installed): $1,200 – $1,800
Range drivers include the year of the door (pre-2012 rollers cost more because the parts are harder to source), whether the frame needs re-shimming due to foundation movement, and the glass package on slab replacements. Every quote is itemized, written down, and handed to you before any work starts. That’s non-negotiable around here. We don’t revise pricing at the door, and if a repair fails during the guarantee period, Westlight returns and corrects it at no charge. No callbacks, no fine print, no “well, actually.”
DIY or Call Us?
There are things a Houston homeowner can safely check on a Mr-Glass door, and Owen Satterfield will be the first to tell you what they are. You can vacuum the bottom track, tighten a loose top guide screw with a Phillips driver, and wipe down the weatherstripping. Those fix more minor issues than most people expect. But once we’re talking about lifting the door out of the frame to replace rollers, stretching high-tension springs on a balance system, or handling a full-size tempered glass panel, that’s where we draw the line. A tempered panel under load or a door coming off its track can cause serious injury, and we would rather talk you out of a bad afternoon than quote you a hospital bill. If the symptoms above sound familiar, call us at (325) 326-4211 and we’ll diagnose it honestly, including telling you if a repair is not worth the money versus a new panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Roller replacement, latch swaps, and weatherstripping jobs are completed in one visit, typically two to three hours including adjustment and cleanup. A full slab replacement can take four to six hours because we re-level the frame and re-shim if needed. Glass unit replacements take one to two weeks for the unit to arrive from our supplier, then about an hour to install. Call (325) 326-4211 and we’ll give you a realistic window for your specific situation.
Sometimes yes, and we’ll tell you when. A misaligned latch can often be re-aligned rather than replaced. A roller cartridge that simply slipped out of adjustment can be reset. But once a roller bearing wears out or a glass seal fails, the part is done and no amount of adjustment or tape fixes it. The repair-versus-replace decision is part of every quote, and it’s one of the reasons we put prices in writing before the work starts. If repair is an option, that’s what we recommend.
Yes. We stock the most common Mr-Glass rollers, lock sets, weatherstripping profiles, and top guides on the truck for Houston-area service calls. Less common parts, including insulated glass units and full door slabs, are ordered from our Texas supplier and typically arrive within one to two weeks. We also carry parts for PGT, CGI, and CWS doors, so if you have a mixed house of door brands, we can usually handle the whole list in one visit.
Properly installed Mr-Glass door hardware should last ten to fifteen years in Houston, with weatherstripping being the exception at three to five years because our heat and humidity break down the rubber. Rollers generally last eight to twelve years, and insulated glass units can hold their seal for fifteen to twenty years depending on sun exposure. If your door is under five years old and failing, it was likely installed wrong, and that’s worth a conversation. Call (325) 326-4211 and we’ll put eyeballs on it.
If your Mr-Glass door is dragging, fogging, or refusing to lock, don’t wait until it fails completely during a Houston downpour. Owen Satterfield and the Westlight Windows Houston crew measure twice, quote straight, and show up when we say we will. We’re an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, we answer the phone with a live person 24/7, and we hand every customer a written guarantee before we leave the driveway. Call (325) 326-4211 today and schedule your free estimate. We’ll give you a price before any work begins, and if the work isn’t right, we come back and make it right. That’s the Kingswell Way.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner, Westlight Windows Houston at Westlight Windows Houston, serving Houston and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows Houston
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.