subject: Dealing With Window Replacement Contractors [print this page] Dealing With Window Replacement Contractors
If you are thinking to go down the yellow brick path of replacing the faulty windows in your home, an area which needs your immediate attention is the type of window replacement to cater to your needs. Depending on the size of your wallet or bank account, they range from simple and cheap vinyl options to the really expensive and custom-made selections. Once you have set your compass, you then take the first step forward.
Home improvement projects normally fall into the category of doing it yourself or hiring a contractor. Depending on the enormity of the task to be taken on, it's best to consult fellow residents especially one's spouse. If there is a slight chance of bringing down the house due to one's inability to manage the scope of work, it's advisable to look around for professional help.
In making a list of suitable window replacement contractors, check around with family and friends for recommendations. Walk around your neighborhood and observe those who have had their windows replaced. Ask them on the experiences and whether their contractors deserve a second chance.
It's best to focus on contractors whose expertise is in this type of work as general ones can be bulls in china shops and treat your house as training ground. Make appointments for each to come to your house to inspect your windows and come up with their quotes. Ensure they don't charge to come to your home with no obligations post visit. Arrange for all non-decision makers to be out of the house when the contractors visit. Some are quite sly in their ways in trying to influence decisions in their favor by pitting the residents among themselves. Make sure whoever's present are all of one mind to avoid tricks of the trade.
Ask the window replacement contractors about what they know of windows and their experience in installing and replacing them. If you're a good judge of character, you should be able to weed out the honest ones. If they seem overly eager to entertain all your requests, that's also a warning sign to tread carefully. Once you are set on hiring a contractor, be clear on the pricing, terms and conditions. Have it in written form to protect all parties.
