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CWS Door Installation: The West Park Owner’s Guide

CWS door installation in West Park typically runs $1,400-$3,200 for a standard replacement, depending on the series and whether the frame needs reworking. We stock CWS-compatible hardware and carry the full series catalog on our trucks, so most West Park jobs start with a measured survey and finish within one working day once parts are confirmed. Most owners realize something’s wrong when the door sticks in summer humidity, the sweep gaps let water pool on the threshold, or the multipoint lock no longer draws the slab tight against the weatherstrip.

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Which CWS Models This Applies To

CWS builds three door product families that circulate through South Florida: the Impact Entry Door series, the Aluminum Patio Door line, and the Vinyl Sliding Door range. Each uses distinct frame depths, hardware mortise locations, and glazing bead profiles that are not interchangeable. The series label is usually etched into the hinge jamb or the top rail of the moving panel, and the manufacturing date code matters because CWS revised its multipoint lock routing in 2019. Pre-2019 units use a 45mm backset; post-2019 units shifted to 55mm to accommodate the newer Ferco gearbox.

We match OEM spec first, but we also stock quality aftermarket equivalents from Truth Hardware and Hoppe where the lead time on a CWS factory order stretches past what a West Park homeowner can reasonably wait. The aftermarket decision depends on whether the original part was a wear item (sweep, roller, weatherstrip) or a structural component (hinge, frame corner, lock case). For wear items, aftermarket often outperforms OEM at half the price. For structural parts, we default to CWS factory or we document the deviation in writing before cutting metal.

Signs Your CWS Door Installation Is Failing

• The door drags or binds in the jamb. This usually means the hinge screws have backed out of the stud or the frame has settled on its shims. In West Park, we see this often in homes built on the old fill near Sunview Park, where slab movement is real and the original installers sometimes shorted the fastener count.
• Water pools on the interior side after a rain. The sill pan is either clogged with debris or the end dams were never sealed correctly during the original install. CWS sills have a specific drainage matrix; if the weep holes are painted over or the sweep is compressed flat, water has nowhere to go.
• The multipoint lock handle spins without engaging the bolts. The gearbox has stripped, usually from forcing the handle while the door is warped or out of square. This is a full mortise replacement, not a lubrication fix.
• You feel air movement around the perimeter in summer. The compression weatherstrip has taken a set and no longer rebounds. Florida UV degrades EPDM faster than the manufacturer rating suggests; we typically see meaningful loss of seal at 6-8 years.
• The glass fogs between the panes. The insulating glass unit has lost its seal. CWS uses a warm-edge spacer system, but the coastal salt load in West Park accelerates perimeter seal failure compared to inland installs.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

What drives the range: frame condition, whether the rough opening needs re-squared, and whether the interior trim must be disturbed. Our quote includes the measured survey you keep, the written scope, the part, the labor, and the photo record. No change orders. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation; manufacturer defects are handled through CWS directly. We pull permits where West Park requires them and pass inspection before we invoice.

DIY or Call Us?

There is nothing wrong with checking what you can see. Verify the weep holes are open. Confirm the hinges are tight to the jamb. Look for obvious frame separation at the corners. But once you are cutting metal, drilling new mortises, or handling an 80-pound door slab, the error cost exceeds the call cost. A mis-drilled multipoint lock pocket ruins a $400 jamb. A sill pan installed without slope traps water and voids the CWS warranty. And any door with impact-rated glass is heavy enough to cause real injury if the temporary support fails during removal.

We are not affiliated with CWS. We are an independent service provider that installs their products correctly. If you want a second opinion on a quote you already have, bring it. We will review it at no charge. Measure it right, say what it costs, do the work. Call (786) 685-4706 to schedule your free estimate.

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