How to Choose a Double Gazing Installer?

So you have finally decided you want double glazing. But what would be the best way to choose an installer? How do you make sure you get a good value? And how do you make sure you that you get the best service available?

The first and foremost thing that you have to do is a little research. You have to find out what sort of windows that you require and what sort of double glazing is most suitable for your budget and home. Before you talk to any double glazing salesperson it is best to have a good idea about the types of double glazing and services available after all you really do not want to end up being talked into costly fittings you don’t require. Also don’t be afraid to take advice from family and friends. Lots of people will have experience of the installers and suppliers in your area and will be able to help you, you want to make sure you get something that works with the character of your home and doesn’t reduce its value (we have all seen some really horrible double glazing installed in properties and you don’t want your home to end up looking like an eyesore). In fact, word of mouth is one of the best ways to find a decent supplier. Have your neighbors recently had their windows done? If so, did their installers do a good job? Did they show up when they said and get the work done on time? Was the firm honest and up-front about the cost or did they end up spending more than they had been estimated?

The next step is to get a salesman to come and look at your home so that you can get some quotes. This is where the minefield starts. It is important that you stick to your original desires and are not pressured into getting something you don’t want. There will be certain companies who come round and try and get you to decide what you want on the spot always remember that if you have to sign up straight away the offer probably isn’t worth having.

Most good double glazing installers Chelmsford UK will be happy to show you some examples of their previous work. This is another good way of checking to see that they are reputable and do a good job.

One good way of ensuring that you get a decent price is to draw up a shortlist of suppliers include those that your friends and family have recommended and then get in touch with each of them. Give each supplier the same brief and then wait for the quotes to come in. Sometimes it isn’t the cheapest one that you go for it can be that you feel one firm is better than the other or you can develop a rapport that makes you feel happy about dealing with a company. Whatever you think is most important to you is the way forward.