Santa Cruz County's Certified Anlin Door Installer
Patio Door Replacement & Installations in Santa Cruz
Open up your home to the outdoors with sliding glass and French patio doors from Anlin — backed by a True Lifetime Warranty and installed by the same crew that’s served Santa Cruz County since 1994.
30+
Years in Business
1 Day
Typical Install Time
Life
Time Warranty
Why Replace Your Patio Door
Your patio door does more than open and close
A patio door is one of the largest single openings in your home’s exterior — which means it’s also one of the largest opportunities for drafts, water intrusion, and energy loss when it’s old, warped, or poorly sealed.
Along the Santa Cruz coast, aluminum-framed sliders from decades past are especially prone to corrosion, sticking tracks, and seal failure from constant salt air and fog moisture. Beyond comfort, a worn-out patio door is also a security weak point.
At Airtight Siding & Windows, we install Anlin sliding glass and French doors — the same trusted brand we use for windows, with the same True Lifetime Warranty. Most replacements are completed in a single day, with no compromise on California’s safety glazing requirements.
100%
code-compliant tempered safety glass
$1.5K–$5K
typical installed cost, depending on door type
4–6 hrs
average install time for a standard slider
20+
years as a certified Anlin dealer
Anlin Malibu Patio Doors
We install the full range of Anlin patio doors, available in multiple panel configurations, hardware finishes, and glass packages — including OceanGuard Low-E for coastal properties.
Sliding Patio Doors
Sliding patio doors are made up of panels of glass that slide open horizontally.
One or two panels glide horizontally on a track, offering the widest unobstructed glass view and the smallest footprint when open. The most popular patio door style.
Best for: limited floor clearance
Swinging French Doors
French patio doors also called double doors or hinged doors, swing in or out.
Two hinged panels swing inward or outward for a traditional, architectural look. Creates a wide walkthrough opening into a backyard or patio area, — ideal for craftsman, colonial, and farmhouse-style homes.
Best for: traditional architecture
How it Works
Our 3-step patio door replacement installation process
Built on 30 years of local trust. With thousands of successful installations throughout Santa Cruz County, we never cut corners or rely on subcontractors. Our dedicated, in-house team personally manages every phase of your project.
Step 1
James or a member of our team comes to your home to assess your existing door, discuss your goals, and provide an exact written estimate.
- Measure the rough opening precisely
- Review door styles and configurations with sample
- Select glass packages and hardware finishe
- Receive a detailed, no-obligation written quote
- Order your Anlin doors directly from the factory
Step 2
Your door is custom manufactured by Anlin to your exact specifications. We schedule your installation the moment your order arrives — typically 3 to 6 weeks.
- Door built to your precise rough opening
- Quality-checked on arrival at our facility
- Installation date confirmed with your schedule
- Permits pulled ahead of time if required
Step 3
Our crew arrives on time and completes your installation with meticulous attention to sealing, leveling, and operation. Most standard sliders are done in four to six hours.
- Old doors carefully removed
- Framing inspected and repaired if needed
- Doors installed, shimmed, and sealed Interior and exterior trim finished cleanly
- Full cleanup — all debris removed from site
Explore our Door Replacement and Installation Services
Investing in a new or replacement patio door comes with many benefits, including boosting the value of your home and making your home more comfortable. Make a visit to our showroom in Santa Cruz or give us a call to set up an in-home consultation, and our professional technicians will walk you through the process of finding the right brand and design to fit your budget, home aesthetic, and personal style.
Service Area
Proudly serving Santa Cruz County since 1994
Located at 3621 Soquel Drive in Soquel, we proudly serve Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties with no added travel fees for our local neighborhoods.
We know the local climate. From coastal fog- and salt-resistant glass in Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Aptos, to weather-resilient, energy-efficient framing for mountain homes in Ben Lomond and Felton, we tailor our patio door packages to your exact geographic location.
Wondering if you’re in our service area? Call us at (831) 462-9695—we’ve likely got you covered.
- Santa Cruz
- Capitola
- Aptos
- Soquel
- Scotts Valley
- Watsonville
- Ben Lomond
- Felton
- Boulder Creek
- Live Oak
- Pleasure Point
- Seacliff
- La Selva Beach
- Salinas
- Monterey
- Pacific Grove
True Lifetime Warranty
The same lifetime protection as our windows
Anlin patio doors carry the same True Lifetime Warranty as their windows — one of the most comprehensive in the industry — and as a certified Anlin installer, our customers receive the full benefit of it.
The warranty covers the original purchaser for life, with no prorations and no hidden exclusions on covered components. It’s also fully transferable to a subsequent homeowner, which makes Anlin doors a genuine selling point when you put your home on the market.
Our own workmanship guarantee covers the installation itself — including leveling, sealing, and smooth operation. If anything is wrong with how a door was installed, we make it right.
Vinyl Frame
Lifetime coverage against warping, cracking, or structural defects in the frame profile.
Glass Seal
If the insulated glass unit fails or fogs between panes, Anlin replaces it at no cost.
Hardware & Rollers
Locks, handles, rollers, and tracks are all covered for the life of the original owner.
Transferable
Fully transferable to the next homeowner — a documented advantage at point of sale.
OceanGuard Glass
Coastal-rated Low-E glass with lifetime coverage against fade, delamination, and seal failure.
Our Workmanship
Airtight's own installation guarantee covers labor and fitting for every window we install.
Replacement Patio Door Options: Where to Start?
Upgrading your patio doors improves security, energy efficiency, and curb appeal. From smooth-gliding sliding doors to timeless swinging French doors, we have a style to fit every architectural look. How to choose your perfect match:
- Design & Material: Aligning the look with your personal style
- Price Point: Customizing a solution within your target budget
- Sizing: Measuring the exact opening to plan the installation
- Surrounding Details: Planning for any necessary siding adjustments or exterior paint
Frequently Asked Questions
It comes down to your space and your style. Sliding patio doors move horizontally so they never swing into your indoor or outdoor space — ideal if your patio or living room doesn’t have room for a door arc. French doors (also called swinging or hinged doors) open outward or inward and create a more dramatic, architectural entrance to your backyard. Both options are available in the Anlin Malibu line we install, so the decision is really about what fits your floor plan and the aesthetic you’re going for. We’ll help you figure it out during your free consultation.
We’re the exclusive regional dealer for Anlin Windows and Doors in this area. The Anlin Malibu patio door line is engineered as a direct companion to Anlin’s window series — same energy-saving technology, same quality construction, same lifetime manufacturer warranty (the most comprehensive in the industry). That means your doors and windows are backed by the same warranty program, which simplifies things significantly for homeowners.
Yes, and noticeably so. Older patio doors — especially aluminum-framed sliders from the 80s and 90s — are notorious for drafts, condensation, and heat loss. Anlin Malibu doors are built with the same energy-efficient glass and framing technology as their windows, which means better thermal performance, reduced air infiltration, and lower heating and cooling costs. Many of our Santa Cruz County customers replace their patio doors specifically because of drafts and immediately feel the difference.
Yes, pet door inserts can be incorporated into patio door installations. This is something we can discuss during your free consultation — we’ll go through the options that work with the door configuration you’re choosing and make sure it’s both functional and properly sealed.
Patio door replacement cost depends on the door type (sliding vs. French), size of the opening, glass specifications, hardware selection, and whether any surrounding exterior work is needed (such as siding repair or new trim). We provide free, detailed in-home estimates so you know exactly what you’re getting and what it costs before any commitment is made.
Call us at (831) 462-9695 or get a quote online at airtightsidingandwindows.com.
Why Choose Us
30 Year Experience
Our experienced and expertly-trained team of contractors share your passion for quality, performance and reliability
Competitive Pricing
Our experienced and expertly-trained team of contractors share your passion for quality, performance and reliability
Local Family Owned
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We serve Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Soquel, Scotts Valley, Watsonville, and all surrounding communities.
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