Having new windows installed in your home can be a substantial investment in your San Diego home. During the purchasing process, most homeowners tend to focus on the windows themselves—the style, the brand, the features, the energy efficiency, etc. While all of these things are very important, and should absolutely be considered, what is just as important is who will be completing the window installation in your San Diego home.
In some cases, the company from which you purchase your replacement windows will outsource the window installation to someone else. They may bring in a general contractor, or they could hand the job off to general laborers. In either case, the people doing the installation may not be experts—or even familiar with—replacement window installation. It may even be their first time ever installing replacement windows!
Here’s how to avoid this situation: work with a replacement window company that has their own team of installers.
BM Windows in San Diego is one example of a company that only uses their own professional window installation team. Owner Michal Bohm had this to say, “Window installation is vital to the performance of replacement windows. Improper installation can lead to all kinds of problems—problems that won’t be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty because the manufacturer’s warranty only covers manufacturing defects. At my company, we only use our own team of highly trained installers, and we guarantee their work with our own warranty. Our installers are great, and rarely make mistakes, but when they do, we take responsibility and will fix the problem at no cost to the homeowner. You don’t get this type of guarantee at most replacement window companies in San Diego.”
As you get quotes from various companies in San Diego, be sure to ask who, specifically, will be handling the window installation, and then also ask if the work of the installers is guaranteed (and for how long). Issues aren’t always obvious right away, so make sure the installation warranty the company is offering is good for a substantial period of time. Ideally, the window company will offer a lifetime installation warranty. Don’t confuse an installation warranty with a manufacturer’s warranty—you need both in order for your windows to be fully covered!
The last thing you want to do is spend a bunch of money on new windows, only for issues to crop up a year later that aren’t covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Protect your investment by working with a company that offers a guarantee on both the windows themselves and their installation work, otherwise, you could be on the hook to pay for any needed repairs down the road.
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