A home remodel. Improved energy efficiency. An errant tree branch during a winter storm crashes through a large picture window. There are many reasons windows get replaced and, in a booming home-building market, many companies that will do it.
But how to choose the right one?
“Start with a reputable company that has been around awhile, licensed, bonded, and insured,” Thea Cutsforth, sales manager at Henderson & Daughter, said. “With the market being as healthy as it is, a lot of new businesses are coming into the market. With this big of an investment, you want to start with someone who knows what they are doing, that they also use a manufacturer that is established and offer a warranty.”
Once the decision to replace the windows has been made, Cutsforth recommends spending as much time finding an installer as you would with any other purchase. Depending on how many windows you want to replace, the price could rival that of a brand new car.
“If you’re getting 10 or 15 windows, that can be up to $20,000,” Cutsforth said. “Some people will purchase the windows without even seeing them. So choose a manufacturer that has been around awhile, so you’re able to see the product.”