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These days, you can’t flip through the channels very long without coming across a home improvement show or two. There’s a good reason these programs have grown in popularity over the years. After all, getting into the spirit of home improvement and watching a home completely transform in a half hour is pretty exciting. 

But it’s also important to remember that these projects take time in real life before they’re edited. More importantly, these projects are overseen by experienced professionals. 

Although taking on your own window replacement project might be tempting, some things are better left to the pros. 

Why You Should Avoid DIY Window Installation

As we said, DIY projects are everywhere–from DIY siding to roof repairs and remodeling. Many Minnesota homeowners today will undertake a massive project on their own without the help of professionals. 

Why? Mainly to save money. 

They may also believe that they can perform a DIY job as well as the experts. We’re not here to debate that point. However, we often find that several issues arise when homeowners try to replace the windows in their homes. 

We’re here to explain some of these issues and why you should hire a certified, experienced window company.

Lack of Experience Leads to Problems

When you work with an experienced window contractor, they’ve seen it all. If you’re conducting a DIY window installation yourself and it looks fine, you might not recognize a minor oversight that could lead to serious damage. You could also void your product warranty or cause a problem with your homeowner’s insurance policy.

Costly Mistakes

It’s simple. If you don’t have the training and skill to replace a window in your home, you can easily lose thousands of dollars in mistakes. 

Improper installation and creating an inefficient environment can cause your energy bills to skyrocket. In the end, the money saved doing the job yourself might cost you far more than you ever realized. 

Hiring a pro contractor from Window World will save you countless dollars both initially and down the road.

Less Than Satisfying Results

Our contractors are occasionally called in to finish a DIY project because a homeowner didn’t get the results they were looking for. Sometimes, the project is a train wreck, and the homeowner needs someone to correct the problems. 

Homeowners are less than satisfied because they see photos of finished windows and wonder why their project didn’t look like that. 

Experienced window contractors, however, have seen finished products time and again, so we know precisely what a completed project should look like. You’ll know when a project is finished because the results will satisfy you 100%.

Materials Can Become Damaged

One of the most common pitfalls of DIY home improvement is property damage. Even if a window installation worked well on a DIY video, the technique might not be the best option for the type of window or home you’re working with. Plus, the person instructing you on how to replace your windows is likely a professional. 

A professional contractor understands the nuance of working with a certain material and can get the job done right the first time without any unexpected problems.

Personal Injury Can Occur

Replacing a window on the first floor is less likely to lead to injury, but taking on a second-level or third-level window replacement is risky business. A falling window or ladder can lead to serious personal injury or property damage. 

A licensed window replacement team has years of experience safely installing multi-level replacement windows.

Residential Building Codes

Pop quiz: Are your windows up to code? Could you answer that question on-site? 

If your project is not up to code, you could be looking at construction fines, redos when selling your home, or worse, a break-in or structural failure due to an inadequate installation. 

Our installers have to be certified because a certification program requires us to install windows according to local, state, and national building codes. We also have to install products that are better than industry standards. 

There’s a difference between doing an okay job and a superior job. We always strive for the latter.

The Benefits of Working With a Professional Window Contractor

Any DIY installation project has a learning curve, no matter how quick a study you are. However, professional window contractors have been through the learning curve with years of training and apprenticeship. 

When you work with an experienced and licensed professional window replacement team, you get the peace of mind that only comes from a worry-free installation. They’ve spent countless window installation jobs gaining experience and developing insight that can’t be picked up from years of home improvement projects.

These are key benefits of working with an experienced window installation team.

Understanding of Structural Concerns

An experienced window contractor understands some subtler construction issues they’ll encounter during your window installation. They can help you make the best decisions based on any pre-existing problems in your walls.

Professional Consultation Services

When you work with a professional window installer, you benefit from an expert’s experience in your decision-making process. They’ll help steer you to the best materials for your home and keep you up to speed throughout the installation.

Insurance Company Leverage

If you have future problems that require an insurance claim, you’ll have proof that the job was done right, so they can’t deny your claim based on improper installation.

Easier Clean-Up

When you install a window yourself, you have to worry about cleaning up afterward and disposing of the old window or windows. When you hire a professional window replacement contractor, we’ll handle everything for you, leaving the work area as clean as when we first arrived.

Customize Windows to Fit Your Home

When you let a contractor like Window World Twin Cities handle your window installation project, your windows can be customized to suit your taste better than DIY options.

At Window World Twin Cities, we help you achieve the functionality and aesthetics you need in any section of your home. When customizing your windows, we consider texturing options, custom frames, and style while maintaining energy efficiency.

Stick to Your Budget

A window installation expert understands the budgetary implications of window services and finds custom ways to execute the project while still delivering a fantastic job. 

For example, when doing it yourself, there is a higher chance of making mistakes that require correction. These corrections sometimes lead to doubling your purchase. 

And depending on the magnitude of these purchases made to correct errors that could have been averted if you hired a window pro, you may spend way too much more than what you budgeted for. Plus, a professional will understand the installation sections that require you to cut costs and areas that should not. In DIY, there is a chance that your budget may be wrongly planned. 

For example, you may wrongly allocate more funds to window installation or replacement areas, leaving out areas that require more attention. With an expert, you can avoid this situation.

Warranties

Nothing beats a job that gives you a warranty. A warranty is always attached when you work with Window World. This implies that should any fault develop from the window before the warranty period elapses, you can call your window contractor for correction at no cost. 

All our window replacements at Window World Twin Cities come with a limited lifetime warranty.

Get Your Twin Cities Replacement Windows From an Experienced Contractor

Whether your windows are old and it’s time for a replacement, you’re upgrading them for energy efficiency, or you just want a change, don’t take a chance on a DIY job. Hiring Window World Twin Cities to install your replacement windows saves time, money, and hassle! 

Our team of experienced professionals can help you choose the right windows for your home, and we back up every job with a warranty and certification. We provide Twin Cities homeowners and commercial businesses with a wide range of services, offering reliable work of the highest caliber, efficient service, and affordable rates that stay within your budget. We also offer financing options for your window project. 

Call our window installation pros at 651.770.5570, or start with your free online quote today!