If you’ve never shopped for new windows before, you might not be aware that there are San Diego window companies that specialize in replacement windows. Your first inclination may have been to call a general contractor or go to the home services counter at your local home improvement store. While you can certainly get new windows by going these routes, they may not necessarily be the best options for you.
What most homeowners who do their research find, is that going with a specialty replacement window company is the way to go.
A replacement window company, also known as a replacement window dealer, is a company that is dedicated to selling and installing windows for existing homes (as opposed to new construction homes).
Replacement window companies are typically staffed by people who are well versed in replacement window technology, the various window brands that are on the market, and proper window installation. At my San Diego window company, we have a team that deals with windows every day! Many of the members of our sales team and our installation team have been with our company for many years. They know pretty much everything there is to know about replacement windows. They can answer even the most in-depth questions you might have.
On the other hand, general contractors and “big box” stores that offer window replacement often have a more general knowledge of home improvement, as opposed to having a detailed knowledge about replacement windows.
When it comes to replacement windows, you definitely want an expert on your side!
New windows can often look very similar—even from brand to brand. You want to work with a replacement window company that can explain—in terms you can understand—the real differences among the various brands and lines of windows. When you work with a San Diego window company like ours, we help you select windows based on your desired outcome. Maybe you want to improve your home’s energy efficiency or want to block out noise from the outside, or maybe you want to add some architectural interest to your home. Our team can help you with any or all of these goals.
In other words, there is no “one-size-fits-all” brand or line of replacement windows. Because of this, you want to work with a company that offers multiple options and can help you choose the options that work best for you and your specific San Diego home.
The good news is, even with the higher level of expertise you’ll get from dedicated San Diego window companies, you can still get a great deal on new windows! Replacement window dealers often have prices that are better than windows of similar quality sold in home improvement stores!