Tips For Hiring A Replacement Windows Contractor

Replacement windows for your home can reduce your heating and cooling costs

, help the environment and make your home more comfortable for you and your family. When choosing a contractor to install energy efficient replacement windows in your home here are some useful things to consider.

Ask your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers for referrals to trusted contractors. Once you have some recommendations it would be a good idea to take some time to find out about insurance and license requirements in your state for contractors. These requirements can vary from state to state. The contractor you choose should be compliant with these requirements and able to demonstrate that they are licensed to work in your area.

To help potential contractors understand your needs you should decided what doors or windows you may want replaced. Note any rooms or areas that you think are uncomfortable areas due to drafts in your home and try to identify in advance the source. Once you have picked one or more contractors to interview be sure to ask the contractors you are considering for customer references or testimonials. When contacting references ask if that contractor completed work on time and within the set budget, and for an overall service performance review. This step can save you a lot of time, money and aggravation down the road.

It is a good idea to look for special offers that may be available. Replacing windows is a significant investment for a homeowner and you can reduce costs without reducing quality by tapping into rebates. Rebates may be available on energy-efficient ENERGY STAR qualified windows. Your power company may also offer discounts or rebates connected with improving the energy efficiency of your home. Contractors should be able to show you some calculations of savings for ENGERY STAR qualified replacement windows, which meet strict energy efficiency guidelines that are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The next step would be to get a home evaluation. This is when the contractor will inspect the current windows in your home and take time to evaluate your needs leading to a costs proposal. Remember that when you are comparing contractors bids; be sure you compare not only cost, but also the energy efficiency and warranties provided. The lowest price may not be the best move if it is not the most efficient, since your energy cost will be higher.

Make sure that you sign a written proposal with your chosen contractor before they start any work. This will protect you by specifying the project costs, job schedule, warranty information, and model numbers of products to be used.

by: Forrest St. Mane

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