When a homeowner begins to consider a window replacement project, or installing new windows, one of the first questions that often comes to mind is, “Do I really need to hire a window contractor … or can I do this myself?” The question is understandable … after all, countless happy homeowners on all those Home Depot and Lowe’s commercials seem to be able to do any number of home improvement projects themselves with no professional guidance. Why not me???
Well, before you get too far down the path of envisioning yourself as a Herculean Homeowner, let us give you some straight talk about why it is well worth the time and cost to hire a professional window contractor or window replacement company for the job.
Here are 5 solid reasons why hiring a professional window contractor just makes good sense.
1. Get Expert Advice from an Experienced Professional
Probably the most important benefit of hiring a professional window contractor is getting advice on your specific situation from an experienced professional. Someone who deals with window installation day in and day out will be able to help you avoid pitfalls you’ve probably never thought of … and will suggest ideas that you may not have considered. They can also advise you on the best options for how to stay within your budget without compromising the most important aspects of the project. And when it comes to actually choosing the windows for your project, an experienced contractor can advise you and which window brands and models will work best for your home style, your real estate market, and your particular application.
2. Professional Project Analysis & Planning
Another major benefit that comes along with hiring a professional window installer is their experience in ‘walking’ clients through the thought process necessary to ensure the project meets the goals, objectives, and expectations of the homeowner … in short, that the window replacement project is a success. An experienced and service-oriented contractor will help you clarify your thinking as to exactly what you hope to get out of installing new windows in terms of specific goals and objectives. They can put their years of knowledge to work to suggest options and alternatives that will transform a mediocre job into a great project.
3. Get Educated By Finding the Window Contractor That’s Right for You
A side benefit of going through the process of finding the ‘right’ window installer is that you will become more educated about your window project. You should contact several replacement window companies to get a wide range of opinions and recommendations, as well as to get several cost estimates. Most importantly, check testimonials and referrals for your potential companies to make sure they have a long list of satisfied customers. Sites like YELP and Angie’s List can provide ready access to customer reviews of local contractors.
4. Top Quality Brands with Latest Technology & Designs
A professional window installation company will have access to all the top window brands and window manufacturers. These companies update their products regularly to incorporate the latest technological advances in building materials and design. Even if you could match the quality of the installation by doing it yourself (which you couldn’t), the windows available to homeowners at the big box stores are cheap contractor grade windows that can’t match the quality of replacement windows you can get through a professional window contractor.
5. Long Term Quality, Performance, and Satisfaction
Lastly, but certainly not least, is the fact that a reputable window contractor will back his products and his work with a warranty and a satisfaction guarantee. This means that if a problem should arise, you’ve got professional support to get it corrected quickly, efficiently, and properly without getting pulled back into the Harry Homeowner role in attempting to fix it yourself. Hiring a well-chosen professional ensures you will experience long-term quality, performance, and satisfaction from your window replacement.
Here at American Windows & Siding of VA, Inc., we enjoy helping people. If you have any questions about window replacement, new windows, window contractors, or replacement windows questions of any kind … feel free to contact us anytime and we’ll do our best to answer all your questions!
