When investing money into your property, choosing the right team to carry out work on your home can be a bit of a head ache! With a click of a button the internet can provide you with thousands of potential UPVC and Aluminium window installers across the country, all promising you ‘the best price on the market’. The choices may seem overwhelming, but with a little research and consideration the task will become much simpler.
1. Reviews
The internet is such a resourceful tool. A good way to check what type of service other customers have received is to check the UPVC Window supplier or Aluminium Window suppliers reviews on Facebook and Google. The majority of companies nowadays will have Facebook pages and a Google business profile to help people engage with their businesses online. It’s also a great way for customers to give honest feedback and a star rating.
2. Website Stalking
A company’s website should be showered with information in regards to their business. Not only should they contain who they are, what they do, product information and how to contact them etc, but include information on their latest projects whether that be through pictures or case studies. By viewing the UPVC Window installer or Aluminium Window installers website, you may be inspired for your own home or on the other hand you may not think they are as innovative as you would like and therefore would prefer to go with another window installer.
3. Money Money Money
Everything in the end comes down to the almighty pound. It is a must to get a couple of quotes to, a) make sure it falls within your budget and b) gives you a good indication on what you need to save to achieve your ultimate goal. Comparing prices will also ensure companies can’t take advantage of you and give you a fair price. If one Window installer is too cheap think why and likewise if another Window installer is more expensive, again question and compare the difference in quality to another UPVC or Aluminium window installer.
4. Certified
A great window installer should be part of a certification scheme. This ensures the customers that; all the products are manufactured to a high standard, the quality of the installation itself is to a high standard and that the UPVC window installers and Aluminium Window installers have had the correct training and qualifications to do so. An example of a certified scheme would be ‘Secured by Design’ which is the official police security initiative that works with businesses to improve the security of buildings. You can also be rest assured that the window installers work complies with the latest building regulations such as; security, safety, protection, thermal efficiency and so on.
5. Word of Mouth
The best way to find a great local UPVC window installer or Aluminium window installer is through recommendations. Make sure you ask friends and family… they will most likely give you their honest opinion and can tell you from first hand experience.
