Five Questions to Ask Your Window Company

Given the influence that windows have on your home’s beauty, energy efficiency, and security, investing in replacements is a significant decision. When it comes time to have new windows installed on your home, it’s certainly important that you thoroughly comb through your options—and not just your window options. Before you even try to decide on the right replacements for your home, you’ll need to choose the proper window company to work with. Considering how many contractors there are for you to potentially work with, there’s a lot you should know before teaming up with one. So, as you’re evaluating your potential partners for a window replacement project, keep these questions in mind:

1.    How Extensive is Your Experience?

It’s always important to have confidence in the company you’re working with for your window replacement project, and nothing breeds confidence quite like experience. So, if you’re looking into window contractors and you find one with decades upon decades of experience, chances are high that you can trust them with your needs.

2.    What Credentials & Certifications Do You Have?

Along the same lines as the company’s experience, it’s good to ask about a potential partner’s background within the industry. Do they have the proper licenses and credentials? Are they certified with a variety of respectable organizations? What kind of awards and recognitions have they received? These are all good questions to discuss, as the answers will tell you a lot about the companies you’re thinking about working with.

3.    Who Do You Source Your Windows From?

Of course, the quality of the windows you’re investing in is an important consideration—perhaps one of the biggest. If you ask a contractor this question the reply includes brands you’ve never heard of, you may have some more research to do. But if you recognize some of the manufacturer names or—better yet—your contractor manufactures the windows themselves, you’ll probably feel pretty good about your options.

4.    What’s Your Selection of Replacement Windows Like?

It’s always good to get an idea of what you have to choose from when it’s time to actually purchase your replacement windows. Are there different product lines that offer different appearances and features? How many different styles can you pick from? Making sure that your window company has the windows you want is likely the biggest, most obvious key when it comes time to decide on who to work with.

5.    Do You Offer Any Warranties?

The most trustworthy companies in the industry tend to offer warranties on their products, installation work, or both. So, when you’re investing in new windows, asking about these guarantees is key. After all, you should have the utmost peace of mind when making such an important decision for your home, and knowing your windows will be protected long-term is a great way to achieve that peace of mind.

If you want to ask our experts these questions, or if you’re ready to learn more about the replacement windows we have to offer, contact Lindsay Window & Door today.