Important Tips for Choosing a Double Glazing Company

Double Glazing is an increasingly popular home improvement all over the UK. It is important when looking to invest in Double Glazing to keep some key things in mind to ensure you choose the right installer.

What to do Before Approaching an Installer

It’s very important to, before approaching a firm of company, to have the best idea of what you’re looking for with an installation.

It’s good to do research into what kind of windows you’d like – in terms of style and design – are you trying to fit in with the surrounding area and would you like to maintain that to keep it appealing to future buyers? (If you intend to sell in the future).

The Internet contains a wealth of resources on the different kinds of Windows available.  Many firms will clearly advertise the kind of windows they offer and should offer examples and photos (if they do not, it’s perhaps best to avoid them). Another great source of inspiration are trade shows, which exhibit windows in person. This can give you fantastic inspiration and a good idea of what kind of windows are on the market.

It’s also important to inspect your property and gather knowledge on your current windows. While a good installer will provide a free assessment of your property, having heads up knowledge of any potential complications can help a lot.

Why to avoid ‘DIY’

DIY has often been seen as an alternative to professional work because of the potential to cut costs. But DIY in general should be avoided. There’s a range of important reasons for this,

• ‘DIY’ work has the potential to fall into amateur mistakes which can prove costly, waste money and even in some cases cause serious damage
• Amateur work often will take much longer than any professional work can and can be costly in terms of time taken and effort required
• In the long run DIY will rarely provide any kind of financial saving. The lower the professionalism of the work, the greater potential for mistakes which will require maintenance or repairs in the long run.

Double Glazing is demanding work which requires

As such, you should always leave Double Glazing Installation to a professional.

Avoiding Cold Callers

Cold Callers in general should be avoided. While it’s certainly not the case every cold caller is a scammer, it’s hard to evaluate the quality of the work they’ll provide. Cold Callers will rarely provide previous examples of work and often avoid offering clear info on guarantees, quotes, and other important information. Often the quality of work they’ll offer won’t be up to the standards of other professionals and tends towards amateur. It’s for these reasons that it’s best to avoid Cold Callers.

Finding the Right Company and Installer

Now there’s three specific things you should doing or looking for, Background Research, Reviews, and Guarantees.

Background Research

Background research is vital. Ensuring a company has not only a good reputation with customers and clients but has a history of providing good work and a history of experience is important.

Check the installers website to see how long they’ve been operating for, and how many years of experience they have in the field. The longer the company has operated, the better the quality of the work tends to be.

Reviews and Examples of Previous Work

A good Double-Glazing Company will be able to provide you with plenty of examples of their previous work in the field. Whether it’s doors or windows (or even conservatories), they should be able to offer photos, reviews, and customer testimonies. Reviews are especially important because they provide an independent assessment of the ability of the company to provide a high-quality installation. Examples of work are great because they provide a wealth of inspiration and give you an idea of the kind of work the team can provide.

Guarantees and Quotes

It’s important to make sure your chosen installer can provide you with accurate quotes for the cost of the work they’re providing. A good installer will give you upfront costs and provide a FREE quote (which carries no obligation). This ensures you avoid being roped into work you aren’t prepared to pay for or are required to spend on.

Furthermore, a good company and installer will provide you with details of the kind of guarantees they offer. Obviously, everyone wants a perfect installation and to avoid any problems in the future, but in the case of any breaks or issues you’ll want to be sure your windows are guaranteed for repairs. Professional installers will usually provide long term guarantees – for example guarantees that extend to 15 years. This will ensure that your windows are protected from any issues in the long term.

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