Tips for Hiring a Window Replacement Contractor

Looking for a Window Replacement Contractor? Here’s How to Pick the Best One

Hiring a contractor to install new windows on your home can be a time-consuming process. That said, a window replacement is meant to last for many years—and finding the right window contractors to complete your installation could make a big difference in how long your windows last and how well they perform.

As leading home exterior experts in Minneapolis, our team at Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors has a proven window installation process backed by solid credentials and local knowledge. Still, we know you have many options to choose from when it comes to window installers. To help you identify the best contractors, here are a few of our top tips.

Check Online Reviews

Generally, when searching for any home services contractor, it’s best to start by looking at online reviews. While these won’t tell you everything you need to know, you can use online reviews to generate an initial list of contractors and weed out some of the more questionable ones.

For the most part, you’ll want contractors with at least a rating of 4.0/5.0 stars. Once you’ve found a few—or 10—you should take a closer look at what reviews say. Read through both positive and negative reviews, and see what customers praise, as well as how (and whether) the company responds when someone inevitably has a bad experience.

Make Sure They’re Local

Local contractors are typically best for completing work on your home. This is because local companies will enable you to have more direct contact with key people in their company, they often have close relationships with local distributors and manufacturers, and they understand the unique challenges (such as climate) within your area.

The window replacement and installation industry has a fair amount of larger conglomerate companies that will deliver a much less personalized experience. In some cases, working with these companies may also cost significantly more, as many homeowners don’t realize they can—and should—price shop for their window installation.  

Look for Experts in Your Top Brands

Different brands of windows have distinct advantages. Before finding a window replacement contractor, you should identify some of the brands you’re most interested in. This will depend on your budget, your preference for different materials, and the quality of windows you need.

Once you’ve shopped around a bit, take a look at some window contractor websites to see if they specialize in any particular brands. For instance, our window installers work with a broad catalog of windows, but we most frequently install Marvin, ProVia, and Thermo-Tech.

Ask About Experience and Certifications

Experience matters in any service, and installing windows is no different. Replacing windows should make your home more energy-efficient and secure, but poor installation quality can lead to money quite literally flying out the window.

Before choosing a contractor to complete your window replacement, ask about their experience. Also, while there are no licensing requirements to install windows in Minnesota, you should ask if they’re certified installers of any specific brands or if they’ve completed any training programs. 

For example, our window installers have completed the FGIA InstallationMasters Training and Certification Program to provide our customers with greater peace of mind and ensure high standards of installation quality.

Meet Them Before Hiring

Lastly, we feel it’s always a good idea to speak with each company directly, and to meet representatives of any company you’re seriously considering hiring. Directly interacting with window contractors will give you a better idea of their personality fit, letting you know if they’re truly invested in improving your home—or if you’re just another sale.

Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors: Minneapolis Window Replacement Pros

Our window installation team at Wright at Home Roofing & Exteriors is second to none in Minneapolis. With two decades of home exterior experience, our window replacement pros have the skills needed to deliver superior quality—and the design eye to help you choose the perfect new windows to complement and complete the look of your home.

If your windows are old, drafty, and in need of replacing, we’re ready to help you love the look of your home once again. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation!