Choosing the Best Door and Window Contractors

December 02, 2010

Choosing your new doors was a daunting task, wasn't it? The same goes for those new windows you can't wait to see installed in place of the old, cloudy ones. Now that you have made those important decisions about your home, it's time to make another important choice.

Tips for Hiring Door and Window Contractors

The home improvement world is full of door and window contractors who claim to do a perfect job and save you money while they're at it. But some contractors are not the most honest. These tips can help you choose door and window contractors who really do deliver what they promise!

• Ask for references. A reputable door or window contractor should be able to provide a list of references whom you can contact. Ask the references how they felt about the contractor's work. Were there any problems? Did the work stay on schedule? Were there any hidden costs?
• Check their licenses. What organizations do they belong to? What licenses are required for work in your area? Find out, and then make sure the contractor meets all the necessary requirements.
• Look into their reputation. Have they ever been reported to the Better Business Bureau? Have any complaints been lodged against them? What's the word on the street? Ask questions of those who might have worked with the contractor, such as managers of local home improvement stores.
• Get firm estimates. Ask door and window contractors to come out to your home and provide firm estimates on the work. Make sure there is no obligation for the estimate! Compare the top two or three estimates, paying attention not only to price, but to any guarantees the contractor might offer on their work.

Those new doors and windows are a big investment, so make sure your door and window contractors are up to the challenge!

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