How To Find The Right Window Installation Contractor

If you're getting tired of looking through cold, drafty, and foggy windows, you might have considered getting a full window replacement done. Finding reputable window companies in Edmonton can seem like looking for a needle in a haystack if you don't know what to look for. You might have even considered installing new windows on your home by yourself in order to save a few bucks. While you very well might be able to install your own windows, it's usually not recommended unless you have experience doing it or know someone that does.

Window companies in Edmonton will have all of the required tools to install your window quickly and efficiently. No one wants to have to go back and try repairing their butchered window replacement job because they tried saving money by doing it themselves.

If you're thinking of hiring a window company, it pays to do your research. You'll typically want to get a couple of quotes from different companies before blindly selecting the first one that you find on the internet. Each company offers different things, and it helps to speak to the company to find out if they can do the window installation that you have in mind.

How Do You Select A Window Company?

Because window replacement is such a costly renovation project, you'll want to find a company that will do it right the first time and that your money isn't just being squandered on a subpar window installer. Windows are a long-term investment that you'll be looking through for many years if you aren't planning on selling your home. Consider these tips for finding a window company:

Think About Your Reason For Wanting New Windows

Before diving into endless searching for window companies to install your windows, you'll want to get a better understanding of why you're wanting new windows in the first place. Figuring out the reason will allow you to develop a  budget and find a company that will be able to get the job done to your expectations. Many people want new windows to increase the aesthetic appeal of their home, increase their energy efficiency from month to month, and provide an increased measure of comfort.

A reputable window company will want to inspect your windows to see how extensive the damage is. If the window company isn't agreeable to see the current state of your windows, then that might potentially be a red flag.

Consider Asking Friends And Family For Referrals

No matter who you ask, everyone always seems to have a contractor that they have worked with in the past that left them feeling better about their home. Referrals are a helpful way to find a window contractor because that positive experience that your friend or family member had can also be replicated with you and your new windows.

Contacting the Better Business Bureau is another good way to find window contractors in the area. You can easily see the negative and positive reviews people have left about the company, and when a company cares about its reputation, they will make that known.

Ask Window Contractors For Quotes

Once you've gathered a list of window contractors that you're considering, you'll want to contact them and ask if they can provide you with a quote. Before selecting the contractor that provides the cheapest quote, wait until the other contractors have provided you with their quotes. It's tempting to pick the cheapest contractor, and you'll want to do research into that cheap contractor to see if there is any fine print with their services. Some cheap contractors will later charge a bunch of additional fees that weren't originally listed in the quote, and that can turn what initially was a cheap job, into something much more expensive.

Questions To Ask The Window Company

After you've got a list of contractors you're considering hiring for the job, you'll want to ask a couple of questions:

• How many years of experience do you have replacing windows?
• How long has your company been doing this?
• How long can I expect the job to take?
• Are you able to provide me with any references?
• Do you have any window installation certification licenses, insurance, or worker's compensation?

You'll typically want to work with a window company that has liability insurance because it will keep you protected. A window contractor being injured in your home can turn into a legal issue that you simply want to avoid. The window company's insurance will keep you protected if they accidentally damage something in your home or if they accidentally get injured while installing windows.

What Are The Benefits Of Getting A Professional Window Contractor To Install Windows?

It always helps to get a professional window company with years of experience to install your windows. Window companies in Edmonton can be in and out of your house and finish an entire window replacement in under a day. Window companies will install the windows in a way that will keep your home sealed off and protected from air leaks. 

Craftsmanship

A window contractor that installs windows for a living is typically always going to do a better job than a handyman that might install windows once a year. When you're installing windows, you always need a tight fit so that everything is sealed off efficiently and effectively. By picking a skilled window contractor, doing this is second nature to them. 

Speed

Window contractors are fast at what they do. Depending on how in-depth the job is, it shouldn't take any longer than a couple of days, at the max. 

Clean-Up

Window installation can sometimes cause a mess. With a professional window contractor, you won't have to worry about that. A good window installation will be one where the home is left without a trace of anyone being there. All that you should be left with is new windows.

If you’re currently looking around for window companies in Edmonton, consider giving Canglow Windows & Doors a try. They are a professional window contractor that has years of experience in providing the best window installation services in the region.