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ES Windows Construction in Palm Springs, CA | Gold Star Contractors
We provide independent ES Windows service across Palm Springs, from Series 500 aluminum sliders to vinyl double-hungs and mid-century fixed picture windows. What makes our ES Windows work different here: we understand that Palm Springs’ historic preservation ordinance can require design review even on homes that aren’t formally designated, so we match original opening sizes, frame profiles, and sightlines instead of dropping in whatever stock size fits. We’re not a factory-authorized dealer, just a local contractor crew that works on ES Windows products every week. Call (833) 382-8544 for a free estimate.

Why Palm Springs Residents Choose Us for ES Windows Service
We’ve spent years installing and servicing ES Windows aluminum and vinyl window and door systems across the Coachella Valley, so we know how their glazing, screens, and hardware hold up to desert sun. Our crew works on ES Windows products weekly, sourcing parts, re-glazing, and retrofitting them for Palm Springs homes as an independent contractor, not a factory-authorized dealer. Noel Carranza, our owner and general contractor, grew up watching older tract homes get renovated block by block in Anaheim, then studied construction technology at Fullerton College before spending years on concrete and finish carpentry across Orange County. He runs our Palm Springs ES Windows jobs the same way he runs every job: clear scope, honest assessments, no drama. ES Windows sales & service is part of our broader window and door portfolio, but our emphasis here is on repair, retrofit, and replacement that respects the architecture. One call, done right – that’s the only way we know how to run a job.
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Common ES Windows Construction Problems We Solve in Palm Springs
ES Windows products are well-built, but Palm Springs conditions push them past their design limits in predictable ways. Here’s what we see most often:
- Sun-baked vinyl and aluminum frames warping on sliders. After years of 110°F-plus summers, ES Windows slider frames lose their weatherstripping and the tracks stick or drag. We see this constantly on west-facing glass in neighborhoods like Twin Palms, where afternoon sun hits the same units for hours every day.
- Hazy, fogged glazing on older ES Windows units. Intense UV exposure breaks the seal between panes, especially on west-facing picture windows and awning units. The glass turns cloudy, condensation builds inside, and the only real fix is re-glazing with fresh sealed units.
- Aluminum slider rollers and tracks pitting from desert grit. Monsoon dust and wind-blown sand work into the tracks, corroding rollers and causing panels to jump or bind. We replace the rollers, clean the tracks, and re-lubricate the assembly so the panel glides again.
- Screens and hardware dry-rotting and cracking. Palm Springs’ dry heat bakes screen mesh and plastic hardware until they shatter or crumble. Re-screening and swapping out brittle latches and locks is straightforward if you catch it before the frame itself gets racked.
- Sealant at the frame-to-concrete-block joint opening up seasonally. Mid-century Palm Springs homes are mostly concrete block, and the expansion and contraction between block and aluminum frame from drought-to-monsoon moisture swings breaks the seal, letting air and dust in. Fresh sealant every few years keeps the unit tight.
ES Windows Service in Palm Springs: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Because Palm Springs’ historic preservation ordinance can require design review for exterior modifications even on homes that aren’t formally designated, replacing ES Windows units on a mid-century house often means matching the original opening sizes, frame profiles, and sightlines rather than just dropping in whatever stock size fits. In neighborhoods like Deepwell, this isn’t a formality – the city expects compatibility. Our approach is to measure the existing opening, document the original frame dimensions, and recommend either re-glazing and hardware replacement or a custom-order ES Windows unit that fits the existing rough opening without altering the facade. That’s different from a standard replacement job where you can trim out a new opening or resize the hole. Here, the hole stays; we work within it. In Deepwell, our tech pulled the original ES Windows aluminum sliders out of a flat-roofed 1960s home and found the frames had warped and the tracks were packed with grit from years of monsoon dust, so the panels no longer sealed. We re-glazed the failed units, replaced the rollers and weatherstripping, and reset the frame-to-block joints with fresh sealant, keeping the original opening dimensions intact for design-review compatibility.
ES Windows Models & Products We Service in Palm Springs
We service the ES Windows product families most common in Palm Springs neighborhoods. That includes the Series 500 aluminum single-hung and slider windows, vinyl double-hung and sliding glass door systems, fixed picture windows and awning units in mid-century openings, and sliding patio door systems. Our parts approach is straightforward: we match OEM ES Windows rollers, weatherstripping, and glazing where they’re still available, and use quality aftermarket hardware when OEM is discontinued or overpriced. We keep common roller assemblies, weatherstripping profiles, and glazing tape stocked for Palm Springs service calls so we aren’t waiting on a shipment to finish your job. When a frame is too far gone for parts, we tell you honestly. Re-glazing, re-screening, and hardware make sense for most units; full replacement makes sense when the frame itself is compromised. We are an independent ES Windows sales & service provider, not factory-affiliated or authorized.
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AfterES Windows Service Pricing in Palm Springs
ES Windows pricing in Palm Springs depends on whether we’re repairing hardware, re-glazing a failed unit, or replacing the entire window or door. Here are the line-item ranges we work within:
| Service | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 – $1,800 |
Re-glazing a single fogged ES Windows pane runs lower than a full replacement, while multiple units on a mid-century home with preservation review requirements can push toward the upper end. A free estimate includes measuring the existing openings, checking frame condition and track wear, and a written line-item quote. That way you know exactly what’s getting done and why. Call (833) 382-8544 and we’ll put together your numbers.

Serving Palm Springs, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Palm Springs 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 – ES Windows Construction in Palm Springs
In most cases, yes, but it requires matching the original opening sizes, frame profiles, and sightlines. We document existing dimensions and consult the city’s design review standards to keep the replacement compatible with Palm Springs’ preservation guidelines. Call (833) 382-8544 for an exact assessment of your home.
Years of 110°F-plus heat warp the vinyl or aluminum frames and compress the weatherstripping, while grit from monsoon dust settles into the tracks. We replace the rollers, clean the track channels, and install fresh weatherstripping so the panel moves freely and seals again. Estimates are free; call (833) 382-8544 to schedule one.
If the frame is straight and the hardware is intact, re-glazing the sealed unit usually costs less than a full replacement and restores clarity and insulation. We replace the glass only when the frame is sound, which suits Palm Springs mid-century openings that need to stay at their original dimensions.
They do. Intense UV exposure accelerates seal failure in older glazing and dries out weatherstripping and screen mesh faster than coastal climates. We use UV-stable sealants and replacement glazing spec’d for desert heat, and we check frame-to-block seals for seasonal damage from moisture swings.
Yes. Since we’re a full-scope general contractor, we can repair a flat roof, re-glaze or replace ES Windows, and handle sealant joints on one work order. For mid-century Palm Springs homes with flat or low-slope roofs, that coordination saves you from juggling multiple contractors. Call (833) 382-8544 for a combined estimate.
Service Areas Near Palm Springs
Our ES Windows service covers Palm Springs and the surrounding communities. We work regularly in Palm Springs service area ZIP codes 92262, 92263, 92264, and 92292, plus nearby Coachella Valley cities. You’ll also find us in ES Windows service in Desert Hot Springs and ES Windows service in Silver Lakes for projects across the desert corridor.
Book Your ES Windows Service in Palm Springs Today
If your ES Windows sliders stick, your glazing is fogged, or your frame seals are letting desert air through, call (833) 382-8544 for a free estimate. We’ll come out, assess the units, and give you a straight answer on repair versus replacement.
Written by Noel Carranza, Owner at Gold Star Contractors, serving Palm Springs since the beginning.