Many who are looking to upgrade their home to hurricane impact windows and doors ask this very question or search it in Google. What many don’t realize is that this is not an easily answered question; Google will not have the correct answer for you. The only way to get a complete answer is to consult an impact window and door expert, because more than just product cost goes into the final price.
In the last 5 years, there has been an exponential increase in impact window and door contractors in South Florida. Naturally, this means that every aspect of the industry has become more competitive, and therefore more expensive. Our manufacturers are incurring higher costs for raw materials.
Through the pandemic and foreseeable future, these factors are compounded for the industry and especially for our manufacturers. New measures like social distancing on manufacturing floors and job sites, staggered shifts, and personal protection equipment all have drastically changed costs and lead times.
In terms of the market for housing and remodeling, many projections in April and May of this year (when most lockdowns were in effect across the country) showed significant down turns in spending. However, a new report released late September from the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) shows “…housing activity and indicators, including new housing starts, existing home sales and home improvement expenditures, have all shown strong monthly gains since May, leading to continual upward revisions of forecasts for the year.” Despite the production changes for both us and our manufacturers, there has not been a drastic change in the market demand for impact window and door replacements.
Our approach at Window & Door Replacement Company is to present a fair and accurate price upfront. We do not overinflate the price to then offer false and misleading discounts. We utilize the over 20 years of experience we have in the industry to provide unbeatable service, as demonstrated by our process.
First, our consultants provide true guidance for your project. They do not push a particular product for their own gain, they determine which product truly fits your goals and local building code requirements.
After you work together to determine the perfect solution, our administrative team begins work on obtaining the required permits from your local building department and obtaining digital renderings from manufacturers to ensure all products are built to your exact specifications.
Before the final order is placed, our final measure technician, Rick, will come to your home and take detailed measurements of the openings. He determines the exact sizes, depths, and any other aspects of the openings that will influence install. This provides a detailed report for our installation team and project manager to be prepared on the first day of install and avoid any installation delays.
Then, once our purchasing team conducts final checks and places the order, our manufacturers custom make all your windows and doors to your exact specifications. Once complete, these products are delivered to our operations center, where our team inspects the products and coordinates all parts, permits, and materials needed for install to begin.
Even with the ever-increasing demand for highly skilled window and door installers, we work with the best installation teams in South Florida. We provide our installers with the best materials possible for every installation. This includes stainless steel tapcons, composite shims, and 3 layers of the industry’s best waterproofing materials.
Beyond the install, our pricing also enables our team at the ongoing service center to provide service and warranty support for many years to come. Our team will inspect your products should you ever come across an issue, file the warranty claim with the manufacturer, and provide exemplary labor to correct whatever the issue may be.
With all these factors considered, a detailed proposal is the only way to get a fair and reasonable price for impact windows and doors without bait and switch discounts or gimmicky promotions. Our design and remodel consultants ensure that they consider all aspects possible for your project and provide an unparalleled solution.
