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PGT Construction in Lompico, CA | Milpitas Construction
We provide independent PGT window and door installation, repair, and replacement throughout Lompico. Our crews have worked on PGT units in this canyon for years, and we understand what the fog, moisture, steep lots, and fire code requirements do to windows and doors here. If you need a PGT slider rebuilt, an impact window spec’d for wildfire ember resistance, or a full replacement on a hillside cabin, call us at (877) 752-4194. We’re a full-scope general contractor, not a franchise service van.
Why Lompico Residents Choose Us for PGT Service
Most window companies that service the Santa Cruz Mountains treat Lompico like any other stop on the route, unlike PGT in Ben Lomond where access is simpler. We don’t have that luxury. Ken Stafford runs our crews, and he grew up around the Bay Area’s terrain quirks, the soil shifts, the moisture that sits in shaded canyons, the way a foundation on pier-and-post settles differently than a slab in town. When a PGT window binds or a vinyl slider stops tracking, we look at the whole opening, not just the sash. That’s the difference between a repair that lasts and one that fails again next winter.
We’re an independent PGT service provider, which means we’re not tied to a manufacturer’s script. We spec OEM PGT parts when they’re available because they fit correctly the first time. When an older unit’s parts are discontinued, we source aftermarket components that meet or exceed the original spec and we tell you exactly what we’re using and why. Lompico homeowners get a straight answer, a written line-item estimate, and a crew that knows how to work around a narrow driveway and a slope that drops off into the trees, just as we do for PGT in Brookdale.
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Common PGT Construction Problems We Solve in Lompico
- Fogged glass and failed IGUs. Lompico’s heavy winter rain and constant fog drip stress insulated glass seals year after year. We see PGT units from the mid-2000s where the argon has leaked and the glass is permanently clouded. Replacing the IGU is usually the fix, and we handle the full removal, glass pack replacement, and reseal.
- Rot and water infiltration at the sill. Older PGT wood and vinyl windows on shaded slopes were often flashed for drier climates. Decades of fog drip and runoff seep behind the flange, rot the rough opening, and leave the sill spongy. We rebuild the opening with modern sill pans and flashing before the new unit goes in.
- Hardware binding from foundation movement. Half the homes in Lompico sit on pier-and-post foundations or old redwood posts that shift with seasonal soil expansion. That movement transfers into window and door frames, causing PGT sliders to bind, locks to misalign, and casements to rub. We correct the rough opening and rehang the unit in plane.
- UV fading on vinyl frames. South- and west-facing PGT vinyl frames at canyon elevation take intense summer sun once the fog burns off. We’ve replaced frames that faded unevenly and looked ten years older than the house. Newer PGT vinyl formulations resist this better, and we’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense than living with it.
- Ember and fire-code non-compliance. Lompico is wildfire country. Older single-pane PGT windows or units without proper glazing don’t meet CalFire WUI requirements for new construction or major remodels. We spec PGT WinGuard units with impact-rated, ember-resistant glazing for any window or door facing defensible-space setback zones.
PGT Service in Lompico: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s the thing nobody tells you about PGT windows in Lompico: the delivery is often harder than the install. Lompico Road and West Drive are narrow, winding, private mountain roads. A full-size flatbed with a moffett forklift that works fine in Los Gatos or Scotts Valley simply cannot make the turn onto some of these driveways. We’ve staged PGT units at a pullout on West Drive and hand-carried them down a switchback because the driveway couldn’t take a truck with more than a 20-foot wheelbase, similar to PGT repair in Felton. That’s not a problem you discover on install day. That’s a logistics plan we build before the order is placed. We coordinate smaller delivery vehicles, off-site staging, or hand-carry arrangements so your windows arrive without turning your driveway into a four-hour traffic blockage.
PGT Models & Products We Service in Lompico
Our crews work on all three main PGT product families: PGT WinGuard Vinyl, the impact-rated line that’s the right call for fire-country and code-driven installations; PGT Aluminum Series, common on mid-century Lompico cabins and additions where the original frames are worth keeping; and PGT Vinyl Series, the workhorse line we see on everything from 1970s converted vacation homes to newer custom builds. We keep common PGT replacement hardware and weatherstripping in our local inventory for faster turnaround on Lompico jobs, but we order OEM glass packs and full units per job so you’re getting fresh, correctly spec’d product, not something that’s been gathering dust in a warehouse. For any PGT advice or service, see our PGT sales & service page for full details.
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Window and door work in Lompico is priced by the unit, by the access, and by the opening condition. A straight window replacement on a level lot is one price. The same window on a steep West Drive hillside with a rotten rough opening and hand-carry access is another. Here’s what we quote across the Milpitas market, including Lompico:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Metal Roof Installation | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 – $1,800 |
These ranges cover typical Lompico conditions: hillside access, flashing rebuilds, WUI-compliant glazing. Your free estimate includes a written line-item scope so you know exactly what you’re paying for. Call (877) 752-4194 and we’ll walk the site with you.
Serving Lompico, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lompico area and know this community well, just as we serve customers needing PGT in Mount Hermon. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – PGT Construction in Lompico
Yes, we install PGT WinGuard impact windows that meet CalFire WUI requirements for ember resistance and glazing in wildfire zones. Lompico’s defensible-space and fire-hardening rules shape which units we spec, and we pull permits and coordinate inspections for any job that requires them. Call (877) 752-4194 for a code-specific quote on your home.
PGT WinGuard Vinyl is our default recommendation for Lompico because the same impact-rated glazing that handles storm debris also resists ember intrusion and holds up to year-round moisture. For shaded canyon walls where fog drip is constant, we pay extra attention to sill design and drainage so water doesn’t sit against the frame.
We plan the delivery before the order is placed, not the week of install. That usually means a smaller flatbed, off-site staging at a nearby pullout, or hand-carry for the last stretch. We’ve done all three on Lompico Road and West Drive, and the plan adds no surprise fees to your quote.
If the frame and seal are sound, we replace the insulated glass unit and the window lives on for years. If multiple units are fogged, the frames are rotting, or the hardware is failing, we’ll tell you honestly that replacement with new PGT units is the better long-term investment. Call (877) 752-4194 and we’ll give you a straight answer either way.
No, we’re an independent construction company. That’s a feature, not a limitation. We install and service PGT products without a manufacturer’s sales quota hanging over our heads, so when we say a repair makes more sense than a replacement, that’s a technical judgment, not a revenue decision.
Service Areas Near Lompico
Our crews cover Lompico and the surrounding mountain communities regularly. We also serve the broader Lompico service area, plus PGT service in Boulder Creek, and PGT service in San Mateo. If you’re off Highway 17 or deeper in the Santa Cruz Mountains, we’re probably already working nearby.
Book Your PGT Service in Lompico Today
Need a PGT window fixed, replaced, or spec’d for fire code? Call Kenneth Stafford’s team at (877) 752-4194. We’ll schedule a free estimate, walk your property, and give you a written line-item quote. No pressure, no vague numbers, just a contractor who knows Lompico.
Written by Ken Stafford, Owner at Milpitas Construction, serving Lompico and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Build it right the first time – the Bay Area doesn’t give you a free pass on shortcuts.