A Beginner’s Guide to Hiring Window Specialists

A Beginner’s Guide to Hiring Window Specialists

PART 1Why Get Help from

Professional Window Installers

PART 1Why Get Help from

Professional Window Installers

Why Get Help from Professional Window Installers

A Beginner’s Guide to Hiring Window Specialists

It’s one of the most popular questions that most homeowners argue about: Whenever you need windows fixed or installed, is it better to have it done by professionals or just do it on your own? With cost efficiency and cost cutting a big factor in most home improvement projects, it’s not surprising that many prefer the DIY approach to windows. However, there are a few big reasons why you’re better off getting help from an actual window specialist.

REASON # 1 Pros have better equipment

Installing or repairing a window properly without the right tools is anything but cost-effective. You’ll have to spend extra on tools and materials that you’ll probably never use after work on your window is done. Don’t assume that you’ll only need a few hand tools; you also have to worry about safety equipment and things needed to clean up the place. All that hassle could be avoided simply by hiring a professional.

REASON # 2 Pros have better experience

Window specialists have plenty of experience and training under their belt. Even if you did have the right tools and materials, you’ll probably

end up botching the project and get less than ideal results. The pros know how to work with those tools better, and can perform the job faster and more consistently.

Why Get Help from Professional Window Installers

A Beginner’s Guide to Hiring Window Specialists

REASON # 3 Pros offer warranties

If you went ahead and worked on your window, you’re essentially putting the quality of the project – as well as the resources you put into it – at risk. If you get disappointing results, you’ll have to end up spending even more with no one else to blame. With warranties offered by hired professionals, you don’t have to worry about failed repairs or installation since they’ll have it covered.

REASON #4 It’s a safer option overall, budget-wise

Cost effective doesn’t always have to be about money: Combine the amount of cash you’ll spend on the tools, the time and effort you’ll spend studying and actually performing the job, and the risk of spending even more in case the project didn’t go as planned. Compare that to the quality of workmanship, speed, and warranty coverage of a work done by a professional and hiring someone doesn’t seem so much like “unnecessary expenses.”

To keep things short: hiring window specialists may cost a bit more, but it’s the safer option, making it worth the investment.

A Beginner’s Guide to Hiring Window Specialists

PART 2What to (actually) Expect From

a Window Specialist

PART 2What to (actually) Expect From

a Window Specialist

What to (actually) Expect From a Window Specialist

A Beginner’s Guide to Hiring Window Specialists

Congratulations! You finally decided that hiring a window specialist is the better option. However, you need to set your expectations right; lots of people hire professionals with all the wrong expectations and end up disappointed no matter how well the professionals did their job. Here are some things that you should look forward to when hiring a professional... and some that you shouldn’t.

WHAT NOT TO EXPECT The window of all windows

WHAT ACTUALLY TO EXPECTA job well doneAs professionals, window specialists do everything they can to make sure that they deliver the best possible results and ensure customer satisfaction. After all, most window specialists rely on good customer feedback to keep their business going. However, if you hired a specialist to install, say, a standard double-hung window, expect a fully functional double-hung window, not something worthy of a high-end mansion.

WHAT NOT TO EXPECTSiding and roofs also fixed

What to (actually) Expect From a Window Specialist

A Beginner’s Guide to Hiring Window Specialists

WHAT ACTUALLY TO EXPECT Window problems fixedWindow specialists are good at fixing or installing windows, not siding and roofs. While there are some professionals that have also undergone training for roof and siding projects, window specialists will only work on windows. If you really need to get something else fixed, call the right licensed professional or ask if the window specialist is also qualified for roof or siding projects.

WHAT NOT TO EXPECTFree repairs

WHAT ACTUALLY TO EXPECT Great warrantiesWindow specialists offer warranties as assurance that they properly installed or repaired your windows, and if that’s not the case, they’ll do what they can to repair it again. Unless specifically stated, window problems caused by other factors (as if someone accidentally breaks the window panes while playing ball nearby) are not covered by this warranty.

Looking forward to the right things isn’t the same as lowering your expectations. It just keeps you from asking too much from the professionals. Hiring the right window specialist gives you results that are worth the investment.

A Beginner’s Guide to Hiring Window Specialists

PART 3Which Window Specialists are

Worth Hiring?

PART 3Which Window Specialists are

Worth Hiring?

Which Window Specialists are Worth Hiring?

A Beginner’s Guide to Hiring Window Specialists

Perform a simple online search for window specialistsnear your area and you’ll most likely end up with dozens of links to different companies. Some people end up overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices. Fortunately, looking for window specialists worth hiring is not that difficult if you remember these points:

Don’t bother searching for the “best” specialistThe main reason why many homeowners are stuck trying to choose the right window specialist is that they’re always looking for the “best” window specialist there is. You can only install a window one-way, and all specialists are trained enough to do it properly.

Don’t go for the cheapest deals right awayWhile specialists may be trained enough to install windows, you must still watch out for professionals offering their services at very cheap prices. There’s a fair chance that a specialist offering cheap prices isn’t getting enough customers due to inexperience or bad feedback, and is making up for it by adjusting the prices.

Don’t overspendOf course, gunning for the most expensive services is just as foolish as going cheap. If a specialist offering services at a decent price can give you the same results for a few hundred dollars less, you’re essentially wasting money on the more expensive option.

Which Window Specialists are Worth Hiring?

A Beginner’s Guide to Hiring Window Specialists

Feedback is kingOne of the best way to check if a window specialist is worth hiring is to find out what previous customers say about them. Specialists worth hiring will have very little (if any) negative feedback. Sure, they might get a disappointed customer every now and then, but 17 positive feedbacks out of 20 is still better than 3 positive feedbacks out of 3.

Check their papersLicenses and training certificates are proof that the window specialist is qualified enough to perform window-related projects and produce results that pass customer standards. On the other hand, warranties and insurances are there to assure you that they have the means to compensate you in case something goes wrong with the project.

That’s all there is to it! The next time you need windows fixed or installed, you’ll be able to find the right specialist and get the job done right and on time.

A Beginner’s Guide to Hiring Window Specialists

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