Bringing in a stranger to work on your house can be a little scary. If you’re hiring contractors to work on the patio doors in your Tucson, AZ home, it’s important that you are well informed about their background, experience, and process. To be sure you’re getting the right information, you need to ask the right questions.
Before agreeing to work with a contractor on your patio doors, you need to ask these 4 questions. Their answers will help you determine if they are a good fit for your home and doors.
- What Does Your Replacement Process Entail? Your replacement patio door contractor should be more than the will to walk you through their entire process. This is an important question, as you should be confident that the crew will know what they are doing, and will work diligently through the entire journey. This is also important because you need to be able to prepare your home for the patio door installation, from moving furniture and artwork to maybe even getting a sitter for the kids for the day.
- What Materials Will Be Used for the Doors? It’s a good idea to learn as much as you can about the materials your contractor or vendor use to manufacture your replacement doors. Do some research, and make sure that the materials hold up to your standards for appearance, energy efficiency, function, and long term performance. Vinyl, wood, and fiberglass are all good choices, but you should be sure that your chosen material can hold up to your patio door needs.
- When Will You Be Able to Install My New Patio Doors? There’s no point moving forward if the contractor can’t work within your desired timeline. Be sure to check when they can expect your doors to be ready, and when they can perform the installation. A common time frame is to schedule an installation two week in advance. This gives you time to prepare your home, and the contractor time to prepare your patio doors.
- Is Your Staff Well-Trained? Your patio doors can be as premium as can be, but it won’t matter if they’re not properly installed. You should only hire a team that can guarantee their experience and skills. Ask about certifications, licenses, and insurance. Don’t be shy about inquiring as to the team’s training, and how up to date they are on the latest technology and techniques in the industry.
If the contractor is unwilling to answer your questions, you should probably reconsider hiring him or her.
Olander’s Window Replacement is an experienced and reliable door and window contractor in Tucson. We offer a range of Tucson, AZ patio door services, and would be happy to answer these questions and more to show you that we are the right choice for you and your home. Please visit us at 4141 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712, or give us a call at (520) 326-2909 to your patio door process started.