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How to hire a Raleigh-Durham Window Replacement Pro
Please read this quick guide to hiring a Raleigh-Durham window replacement contractor (it will help, we promise!) Or click HERE to simply see our suggestions and contact information for 7 of the top area window replacement companies.
Hiring a professional Raleigh-Durham window replacement company is not always an easy task. There are several factors that make this industry a tough one.
First, there are many people out there who call themselves window replacement pros. Look under 'Windows' in the Raleigh, Durham, Cary, or Chapel Hill phone books and you
will see what we mean…there are tons of window replacement
companies listed in each area. Also, there are many
other window replacement pros that don't professionally advertise. How do you choose from the hundreds of contractors that are available and promoting the same thing?
Second, the barriers to calling oneself a professional window replacement company are small. People don't necessarily need a lot of fancy equipment or tools to start
a Raleigh-Durham window replacement business. Therefore, individuals that have hammered a few nails before can try to trick you into believing they are a highly skilled and experienced window company. If you have a truck, a tool belt, and a business card you could fool a lot of people! These are usually pros that don't have a selection of windows to choose from because they don't have suppliers.
Finally, there is the fact that there are tons of different options out there when deciding to replace a window. You will want an experienced window professional that can make
suggestions and supply you with the right windows for your
needs.
So what do you do when looking for a window replacement
company in the Raleigh-Durham and surrounding areas?
We recommend:
• Look at the available options for windows in the Raleigh-Durham area. Some are energy efficient, some open a certain way, and some are custom ordered. Decide if you want the hassle of ordering your own windows or if you want a company that will take you all the way through the process.
• Ask your friends and neighbors to see if they have had
good or bad experiences with a Raleigh-Durham window replacement company. Simply knowing that another person has had a good experience with a window company prior to calling them
lessens your chance of hiring a problem. The Super 7 can
help with that.
• If you have the time, call a few Raleigh-Durham window replacement companies to look at your job. This will help you determine fair market price. This does not mean you should always go with the lowest price, you should go with the company you feel most comfortable with, who is offering the best products, and who you feel will do the best job. If an individual is offering a real low price you should ask yourself "why?".
• If you don't have time, we suggest using The Super 7 to
locate the one company you choose. We have a list of window
replacement companies that appear to meet our standards to
be considered quality professionals. In fact our "Certified Super" listed companies have proven they do! We also want customers to voice their experience about our listed pros to help ensure that they meet your needs.
• Make sure the company or individual has insurance. As mentioned above there are many fly-by-night Raleigh-Durham window replacement contractors that may not be insured. If you skip this part you could be held liable for an uninsured window replacement worker's injury at your house. They should also have liability insurance. If they do something that ruins a major area of your house they should be insured to pay for their mistakes.
• Ask the window replacement company what types of windows they suggest using. If you are looking for an extremely low price, the window replacement company may offer a lower quality window. It is worth the extra money to make sure that your windows are of acceptable quality…otherwise you will pay more money in the long run. Ask about warrantees, energy efficiency,
and styles of available products.
• Always get a statement of work performed in writing. Keep
this filed away. Make sure the statements clearly lay out what
work is to be performed.
• Ask your Raleigh-Durham window replacement contractor if their work and products come with guarantees. Make sure you get these things in writing. These are all factors to weigh when looking at the total estimates left by different Raleigh-Durham window replacement companies. Most window warranties from window companies are only good if the product is installed properly..another reason to make sure you hire a quality pro.
• Some window replacement companies require an upfront
payment. If you have hired a smaller Raleigh-Durham window replacement service, and they require money upfront to help pay
for materials, make sure you have a refund policy stated in
your agreement if they end up not working out. Also, this
upfront amount should never be over 30% of the total cost of
your job.
• Check in on the window replacement company's progress
regularly…try to catch potential problems or
misunderstandings before it is too late.
• If the window replacement company does a great job tell them you will recommend them on The Super 7.
• If they don't do a good job ask them to fix the issue or
you will let other Raleigh-Durham residents know about
their poor performance on The Super 7 website!
Good luck with your Raleigh-Durham window replacement needs!
The Super 7 provides 7 quality window replacement companies in the Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas. Click here for our Super 7 Windows!
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