Having your home windows replaced is not overly difficult when you hire a home window replacement company. They'll guide you through the process of choosing the best windows for your home, and then they'll install them for you. There are, however, a few key things that are helpful to know as you head into this process.
Prices usually include installation
When you shop for windows through a window installation company, the prices you are presented with usually include installation. So, if the company quotes you, for example, $1000 per window, that price includes both the window materials and the work required to put them into your home. Knowing this will help prevent you from suffering sticker shock when you get a quote from your window replacement company. It also explains why, when you see windows for sale at a home improvement store, they are priced so much lower. At home improvement stores, the prices don't include installation.
There's usually room for customization
When you begin looking at windows through a window replacement company, they will generally show you a few different options and help you to choose between them. The important thing to know is that these are not the only windows you can order. Your window installation company can likely order different windows with trim in a different color, thicker or thinner sashes, and a variety of other features. However, it can take time for these custom windows to come in. So, if you want your windows installed ASAP, you are generally best off picking from the installer's pre-made, existing options.
Warranties are important
Window installation companies typically offer a warranty, not only on the windows themselves, but also on the installation. This warranty is really important. If something goes wrong with one or more of your windows after the installation, you'll be covered. So, make sure you ask your window installation company for the details of the warranty before they begin work. Know what's covered, what's not covered, and how long the warranty is good for. You might be able to pay a little more to buy an extended warranty, which is often worthwhile considering how much windows cost to replace.
Armed with the information above, you should be in great shape to begin shopping for replacement windows. Talk to different contractors in your area, and see what they have to say. They can ensure you end up with windows that are well-suited to your needs.
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