A common mistake among homeowners is to buy good-quality windows, but then to install the windows poorly or hire a less-than-qualified installer. Sadly, even the best windows will deteriorate, develop leaks, and fail prematurely if they are not installed correctly and carefully. So how do you find an expert window installer to put new windows into your Indianapolis home? Get started by following these five tips.
1. Look for a specialist.
Rather than have a general contractor or a home builder who offers a wide range of services install your windows, look for a company that specializes in windows and patio doors. Their entire focus will be windows, so they will have spent more time learning and practicing the techniques involved with installation. Since specialists deal with windows day in and day out, they will also have come across more “odd” cases, so they’re more likely to know what to do if they come across something like an uneven opening in your home.
2. Look for a long track record of success.
It’s not impossible for a new company to offer good service. There are new window installers who pick up the trade very well and immediately do a good job. However, the newer the company — and the newer your installation technician — the greater your chance of mistakes being made. Look for a company that has been in business for more than a year or two, and make sure the window installation technicians who work on your house, specifically, have had some form of formal training and plenty of experience.
3. Ask questions.
You can often judge whether or not a window installer knows their trade by talking to them. Ask them questions, such as what type of windows they would recommend for a certain room or how they will address a specific problem you are having in your home. Good installers will not only give detailed answers, but they will be happy to chat and answer your questions because they have a true knowledge of and passion for their work. Be wary of a window installer who is short with you or tries to side-step your questions.
4. Check for a warranty on installation.
If a window installer warranties their work, you can bet that they do a great job! Basically, with a warranty, the installer is guaranteeing that if they make a mistake, they will fix it free of charge. You can bet that such an installer makes very few mistakes — or else, they would not be able to afford to offer such a good warranty. Renewal by Andersen, for reference, offers a 10-year warranty on installation. This is one of the best in the industry. We’re able to offer this warranty because we have complete confidence in the work of our trained technicians.
5. Read reviews and check references.
Once you find an installer you like, read a few reviews or talk to other customers who have used them. If other Indianapolis home owners have had a good experience with a certain window installer, there’s a good chance that you will, too. Try talking to customers whose windows are a few years old so you can see how the installation held up.Don’t let anyone other than an expert replace and install your windows! Contact Renewal by Andersen today to schedule a free consultation in your Indianapolis home, and to learn more about our warranty.
