Replacement window installation is a project that many homeowners may have to undertake if they have not done so already. When hiring any contractor for home improvement, you need more than just a Google search or one friend’s recommendation. Before committing to a bid for home replacement windows, vet a few contractors to find the right skills and experience. You should also feel like you are on the same page — this person will be in your home for a few hours or a few days, and the quality of their work will affect the looks and comfort of your home.
Find a Replacement Window Specialist
You want a window expert — not a handyman — to install home replacement windows. There is simply too much riding on the quality of the installation to let an amateur do it. Ideally you should work with us the window and glass specialists with experience in the type of residential windows you need.
If you need special windows, such as bay windows or unique casement windows, ask about our experience with this specific type of project.
Know What You Want and Need
Great contractors can recommend the best home replacement windows to suit your preferences for style, opening method, and energy efficiency. But don’t go in blindly. Do a little research to learn what options are out there so you can be prepared with smart questions. Your contractor should have good answers when you ask about particular options.
Get Estimates and Carefully Examine Them
You might get a sales pitch like “$100 per window” while another contractor quotes you several thousand dollars. Initial bids for home replacement windows may not be an apples-to-apples comparison. If you seek to compare ask the contractors with lower bids about what extra costs are likely going to be required. Ask those with higher bids to explain what value they can offer for the money.
Ask for an In-Home Visit
Get a more exact estimate and make sure you like your contractor by meeting in person, at your home. An in-home estimate offers an opportunity to gauge the friendliness and professionalism of the contractor, and they can better understand what home replacement windows you really need.
Get Details About the Installation Process
Don’t be afraid to interrogate a little bit! The more questions you ask, the more comfortable you can get. Consider asking nitty-gritty questions such as:
- How many hours will the job take?
- How would cost changes be communicated and agreed upon?
- Who will be doing the work — the person you talk to or a subcontractor?
- Will the home replacement windows require additional work to repair walls?
- What happens if there is a disagreement, worker injury, or other unforeseen problem?
If you are in the market for home replacement windows in the Santa Rosa, CA area, contact us for more information about our team and our process. We can deliver beautiful, energy-efficient windows with a pleasant experience along the way.