About Window World Cares

WW Cares is the philanthropic organization that donates to  St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and also the Veterans Airlift Command.  St Jude is that special hospital founded by Danny Thomas that offers free hospitalization and care for children with cancer.  Window World Cares has donated over $2 million in the past few years.  Veteran’s Airlift Command, based right here in the Twin Cities, offers a free jet airplane ride home to veterans that are leaving the hospitals after recuperating from war injuries.  It makes me proud to be a Window World owner and to be donating to these worthy causes.  Thanks to you our customers for your donations!!

1.       Are they licensed and bonded?

Many out-of-state companies will just use a local contractors license to set up shop.  When the work is mostly completed they high-tail-it out of town and leave all the warranty work for later.  Many of these type of Storm damage companies go “Boom” and then “Bust.”  If they bust there is no money to do your warranty work.  The bonding money that is available through the state is very limited.

2.       Do they have a regular place of business?

It’s easy for a polished salesman to set up shop in a pick-up truck and talk a good line.  Look for established companies that have a bricks and mortar place of business that they did not just lease last week.  A company’s reputation on being there for service after the work is all done is very important.

3.       Are they members of the Better Business Bureau?

Even if they are not members they might have a report on them.  Even some of the well known storm repair companies that are members of the BBB have a list of complaints a mile long.  Check them out.

4.       Does their vehicle have out-of-state license plates?

This should be a big red flag for you when considering your restoration contractor.

5.       How long has the company been in business?

Even local contractors can go in and out of business very easily.  You see, there is a storm damage contractors secret that they do not want you to know.  Storm restoration work brings a huge cash flow into a business.  It looks like you’re making a lot of money for months on end. Many spend it on other things before paying all their bills.  It eventually catches up to them in December – February.   Some plan it this way and walk away with a pile of money and head south.  Others just close their doors and open another business with a new contractor number.  It leaves the supply   with a large amount owed, with potential liens against your property.  It also leaves you without any warranty or future service.  Choose wisely and avoid worry’s!

6.       Do they do Storm restoration work?

Some companies just don’t know how to deal with the paperwork of insurance companies.  Do they have an experienced person on their staff to handle all the work that goes with properly billing and getting paid by the insurance company?

7.       Does your storm damage contractor have other jobs that you can view? Do they have a list of referrals?

These are just a few questions you can start with.  I’m sure that you will come up with a few of your own so that you can be confident in your selection of a local storm damage restoration contractor.  Oh by the way- Window World does do storm damage restoration work.

Hey folks, Terry Derosier here.  Our old two story farm house had double hung windows and storm windows that could only be cleaned from the outside.   It was a chore.   If you’re tired of having to clean your windows from the outside, you will really enjoy our easy cleaning  “tilt in” windows.  It only takes a couple minutes to clean ‘em.  Plus the energy saving you’ll enjoy and our life time glass breakage warranty and your smilin’ for years to come.

Call us today to learn more about our “tilt in” windows.

Behind the Scenes of the Commercial

Getting the oversized money to fly out of the replacement window took a dozen or so takes to get it just right.  Hank “Cash Cannon” was on the leaf blower as Todd and Andrew directed us.  The surprised look on Mary’s face is genuine!

Another highlight was having all the kids poke their heads out of the double casement window and say “for example!”  All those bright happy faces sure do look good and they did a marvelous job.  This will count as 2 seconds towards their 15 minutes of fame.  Three of the young actors and actresses are my own children and the others are the children of two very good friends of ours.

My Role in the Commercial

Yes, that guy in the cowboy hat is me, Terry Derosier, and that lovely woman is my wife, Mary.  I did in fact play the guitar and sing the Window World song.  Of course, the song was pre-recorded in the studio at “In the Groove” in Minneapolis and then I just lip synced it for the video.  If it looks like fun, it was!

In her letter she expresses, “Top praise goes to your installer… who is truly an artist in the work that he does. Not only does he know his craft and know it well, he is extremely meticulous about his work and did not leave till the job was done correctly… his conscientious work ethic did not go unnoticed and he should be commended. I now have a front door that I am proud of.” Lorie

We are so happy that we have another satisfied customer; thanks Lorie for your letter!

Window World Cares

 A portion of the more than half a million dollars donated to Window World Cares came through the sale of charity tickets for a replica of the Richard Petty Series SuperBird powered by Window World and an auction that included items donated by Michael Andretti, John Andretti, Andretti Autosports, Paul Teutul, Sr., Orange County Choppers, Kathy Ireland and jewelry designer Anne Forkan.

 “Each year, the Window World Family Reunion not only gives us the opportunity to celebrate the amazing people that work for our company, but to gather together and support important causes that are close to Window World,” said Dana Deem, president of Window World. “The tremendous outpouring of support from those within our company this year even outshined the remarkable contributions we gathered last year,” he stated.

Rain and damaging Hail hit the Twin Cities area on May 10th .  A tornado warning was issued and baseball sized hail were reported in St Louis Park.,  Mille Lacs, Elk River and Minneapolis..   Spotters reported a tornado near  St. Michael, MN.  Funnel clouds were also reported in and around the Hopkins, MN area as well.  Terry Derosier owner of Window World reminds home owners that out of state storm damage roofers and siders will be trying to gain their business.  Derosier encourages home owners to use local Twin Cities storm damage contractors that will be around to warranty their repairs.  Check your contractor out with the local Better Business Bureau to check their rating.  Home consultants from Window World are available for free storm damage inspections.

Do you have hail damage on your home? You may have damage and not even know it.

Click here for more information on identifying storm damage.

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