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Tips for Pricing Doors:
So you have decided its time for new doors. Wise move! Doors
are the portal to
your home and the creators of privacy inside the home. Here are some tips in
helping you with getting started.
Research, research, research. On the right sidebar of our home page
we have
logos for some industry leaders like Jeld-Wen, Marvin, ThermaTru, and
TruStile.
These are direct links to their websites. Click them for lots of great info
from the
manufacturers themselves. You should familiarize yourself with the style of
your
home as the doors are a major design element. And you should have a basic
idea of what you want. Are you looking for interior doors machined to match
the
existing jambs or would you like the entire door and
jambset changed? How
about
the mouldings, now is a great time to update those as well. The more you
know
about what you want before you come into the showroom, the faster we can
produce a quote for you.
Bring measurements. When you go shopping for doors you should have
the
measurements of the doors you would like to replace. You should also know
the
handing of the doors. We offer a measure service which produces this
information for you.
Take Pictures. Digital cameras make it easy to bring pictures with
you. Snap a few
of the exterior of your home and the doors you would like to replace. That
helps the
salesperson advise you on styles and options.
Have a plan. Are you doing your doors in conjunction with other home
improvement
projects? Scheduling and preparation are key to a smooth install which
will minimize
your discomfort during the install process. Remember that lead times vary,
most of our
manufactures build to order or must ship their products, lead times vary
from two weeks
to eight weeks, so plan accordingly.
Find a reputable contractor. It is in your best interest to discuss
your options with
numerous sources. This not only gives you piece of mind, but will also
educate you on
the process. You should interview at least three candidates to install
your windows and
check them out thoroughly. Price should not be your determining factor. Go
with the
company that gives you the best overall impression or the one that just
seems to offer the
best service. You are making a considerable investment in your home,
which is a largest
investment holding for most families. Make sure you choose an installation
company that
not only has a solid reputation and expertise to do the job but also one
that you know will
be around for the long haul as future service is always something to keep in
mind. You can
check us out (as well as any other contractor) on the web on both of these
databases:
California State Contractor License Board - License # 827626
Better Business Bureau
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