California Windows

A Family Legacy Built on Craftsmanship and Integrity

by Victoria Badzey

Founded in 1974 by an uncle and two brothers, California Windows began as a glass shop with a simple vision: to bring quality craftsmanship and genuine care to every project. Today, more than five decades later, the company stands as Orange County’s leading provider of high-end residential window and door installations.

Under the leadership of Dallas Conkle, the son of one of the original founders, the family legacy continues to thrive. Dallas says he runs the business the way he lives his life: intentionally, carefully and for the long term. Alongside his wife, Nichole, and their son, Wylder, he is building both a company and a community presence that reflect their deep-rooted values. For Dallas, every home they enhance is more than a project; it is a reflection of a family’s story, treated with the same care he would give his own.

From its Costa Mesa showroom, California Windows serves homeowners throughout Orange County, offering a curated selection of top-tier brands including Milgard, Fleetwood, LaCantina and Therma-Tru entry doors. To builders and homeowners alike, these brands represent quality and timeless design for homes that deserve the best. What truly sets California Windows apart, however, is not only the products it represents but the way every detail is handled in-house. “We do all installations ourselves — no outsourcing, no subcontractors,” Dallas explains. “Every installer is an employee, trained, certified and constantly improving.”

That unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and accountability has earned the company dozens of five-star reviews on Yelp, Google and Expertise.com. It also allows them to offer something few others can: a lifetime guarantee on all installation work. “There are no surprises,” Dallas says. “We know it all.”

With Dallas, his father, and his cousin Joshua each managing different aspects of the business, California Windows draws on more than 100 years of collective experience. They lead a team of 18 employees who are more like extended family than staff members. In Dallas’s words, “Employee satisfaction is important to us, and that shows in the work they do every day.” It’s clear that this family business sees its team as the heartbeat of everything they do, well-compensated, well-trained and genuinely valued.

That same sense of connection extends beyond the showroom. Since moving to San Clemente, Dallas and Nichole have immersed themselves in the South Orange County community they love. They have hosted and participated in local healing events, from group sound baths to breathwork sessions. “We love the community vibe in San Clemente,” Dallas says. “We’re all about helping each other out.”

This blend of technical expertise, intentional leadership and heartfelt community involvement sets California Windows apart in every sense. It is a living expression of what happens when family values and professional excellence align. Their work enhances some of the county’s most beautiful homes, helping families create lasting spaces of comfort, style and belonging.

California Windows replaces existing windows and collaborates with professionals on custom home builds in the beach cities and beyond. Whether you are a homeowner, developer or builder, a visit to the Costa Mesa showroom is the perfect place to begin. As the largest window and door showcase in the area, it offers fully installed displays and knowledgeable professionals ready to guide clients from design inspiration to detailed estimates.

As Dallas puts it, “Since we’ve been in business as long as we have, we’ve seen and installed everything under the sun. We know what works and what doesn’t for every home in Orange County.”

To learn more or begin your project, visit the California Windows showroom and experience the craftsmanship firsthand.

California Windows
2915 Red Hill Ave., Suite B104, Costa Mesa
949.284.7483
CAwindow.com