The moment you decide that your home needs replacement windows, you’ve made a big decision, and it’s a step in the right direction for your house’s energy efficiency. The next step is determining what type of replacement windows you want. If energy efficiency is critical, we recommend going for a well-known reputable window brand that offers great product warranties. However, the manufacturer’s warranties will only be valid if the windows are installed in a certain way by factory-trained installers. So step three is to select the right window replacement company. And before you move forward with a certain window contractor, you’ll want to ask some questions to make sure they are the right company for the job. Getting new windows isn’t something you do every day—or even every year or even every decade—so you want to work with a reputable company that can help you get the job done right the first time around. Here is how to select the best window installation company after asking window replacement contractors the following questions.
How Long Have You Been a Licensed Window Replacement Company?
You want to ensure the company has a license, so asking how long they have been licensed will help you get to that point. Not only do they need a license, but if they have had one for a long time, that speaks to their reputation and history. They likely have a lot of satisfied customers behind them if they have been in business a long time.
It is important for you as a customer because if something goes wrong with your windows years later, you will want your window company to be there still and help you take care of the issue.
Is the Window Installation Company Insured?
A company with a license should also have insurance, but you will want to ask to make sure anyone working around your home is covered. The company should have ample insurance to cover their employees no matter what comes up within your home. The last thing you need is for something to happen to an uninsured employee, and you are suddenly liable for it.
What Training Do Window Installers Go Through?
You may have heard that the installation of replacement windows is just as important as the replacement windows themselves, and that’s certainly true. Products are only going to perform as well as their installation. If you have a faulty installation, the new windows, even with great ratings, could leak air and not hold up their end of the bargain. You’ll want to know how the window installers are trained. If they are trained by the window manufacturer and have years of experience with the very windows you want, you’re in good shape with that window company.
Are There References from Past Window Replacement Clients?
It’s nice to talk to a few folks that have worked with the window replacement company, so you know more about what to expect from someone who’s been through it. You may want to call a few and drive by a few homes with windows from the contractor, completely installed and intact. Online reviews are really helpful if you want to save time and do your research on the Internet.
These are a few of the things to ask a contractor when you are considering replacement windows. You can come up with as many of your own questions as you’d like and only move forward when you are completely comfortable with the answers. If you’re ready to move forward, call California Showcase Construction at (951) 682-0208 for a FREE estimate.
