DIY Window Installation VS Hiring A Replacement Window Company
DIY Window Installation VS. Hiring A
Professional
Why Hiring Professionals
Pays Off More In
The Long Run
We’ve all been there. Your windows are badly damaged, leaking, or otherwise no longer functioning as they should. One thing is clear – you need replacement windows for your Canyon home.
But what’s the first step? Do you visit your local home improvement store and shop for the windows yourself, convinced that you have the skills required for such a complex process, or do you pick up the phone to schedule an appointment with a professional?
Here, we’ll compare DIY window installation with professional replacement window installation.
DIY Installation For Replacement Windows Is
Less Expensive – But Only In The Short Term
Most homeowners who initially choose to DIY their replacement windows do it because the cost is lower at first. After all, the quality of the windows carried by your local home improvement store is lower, so it makes sense that they’d cost less upfront.
But what about the big picture? Sure, you may pay less for your windows up front, but how long do they last? Rarely – if ever – will they have the same longevity as the high-quality windows carried by professional window installers.
In short, you may pay less for your windows up front, but you’ll need to replace them much sooner than if you had gone with a professional window company.
Professional Replacement Windows Last Longer
Replacement windows aren’t all created equal. The windows you pick up from your local hardware store generally won’t be the same quality as windows carried by a professional window installer, such as us at Amarillo Solar Shade Co.
Why should it matter? Because no one wants to replace their windows unless they absolutely need to. So when you get the best windows paired with expert installation, you get a lot more for your hard-earned money than when you buy the windows and install them yourselves.
At Amarillo Solar Shade Co., we provide top-quality fiberglass windows and are the exclusive provider of Infinity by Marvin in the area.
You’ll Get A Better Installation When You Hire Professionals
For Your Replacement Windows
Most homeowners lack the skills, licenses, and experience to install replacement windows successfully. Installing windows yourself risks improper installation, causing water or air leaks and compromising the structural integrity of your windows.
Skip the frustration and opt to safeguard your home against such risks by hiring the pros for your window replacement.
DIY Replacement Windows Aren’t
Protected By Warranties
Warranties are there for a reason – to guarantee high-performance products and quality workmanship.
When you install your windows yourself, you assume all the risks if anything goes wrong. Which, unless you’re a qualified window installer yourself, is almost guaranteed to happen!
Most replacement window companies – Amarillo Solar Shade Co. included – offer a workmanship warranty covering any issues that may arise with your window installation.
Many DIY enthusiasts will focus on the manufacturer’s warranty, which generally covers defects in the products themselves.
However, most manufacturer’s warranties are void if a qualified window installation company doesn’t install the windows – something many homeowners don’t find out until it is too late.
You Risk Unforeseen Issues When Installing
Your Own Windows In Canyon
Replacing windows is a lot of work, but when homeowners embark on DIY window replacement, they assume it’s going to be straightforward.
But what happens once you pull out the old windows and find that there’s a lot more work to be done? Perhaps you discover termite damage, wood rot, or water damage.
If unforeseen issues such as these occur, you’d have to call a professional right away.
However, window companies are trained to deal with most underlying issues and can resolve them quickly and efficiently.
Professional Window Replacement Is Much
Faster Than DIY Installation
Fast and efficient window installation is one of the primary benefits of hiring a professional window company. Given the amount of work required to replace windows, most homeowners will have to spend at least a day tearing out the old windows. A professional company can tear out, install, and polish off an entire replacement window project in the same amount of time.
Amarillo Solar Shade Co. – Canyon’s First Choice
For Superior Window Replacement
Replacement windows not only brighten and rejuvenate your home, but they also help you save a bundle on energy bills. Our replacement windows are stunning, high-quality, and Energy Star certified, ensuring you get the most out of your money.
But high-quality products mean nothing without an expert team to install them. Amarillo Solar Shade Co. has been delivering excellence to Canyon and the Randall County area for more than a decade. If you’re unhappy with your current windows, call Amarillo Solar Shade Co. today at (806) 356-0186 for a free estimate!
