Red flag if they ask you this question, means high pressure appointment: "Will both decision makers be present?" Questions: 1. Detailed pricing, itemized showing brand & model & glass type & specs including U-factor & labor? 2. Who are your installers, subcontractors or your employees? (hard to verify) 3. What will the installer do? Will he remove trash? 4. How long will this take? (dependent on number of installers) 5. What materials are they using, type of caulking, foam or insulation type? 6. Who will measure the windows, what are the credentials, will it be the installer person or someone else? (downsizing by even 1/4" to make it easier to install could make it a worse install); What tolerance of measurement, to what fraction? 7. Insurance for install, for leaks? 8. What do I need to do for preparation? What will you do? Move furniture, take down blinds, etc. 9. What is the warranty on window and on labor? What happens if my window breaks, how long does response take? 10. What are your references with phone / email contact information? Addresses to drive by? 11. Do you have a showroom?

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this list. By the way, these points are all noted in the Chapters selection in the links below the video. It's a time saving feature by KZread.

@mcdonaldsfreewifi7262

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for outlining them. (:

@TheBandoury

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@darkknight17

Жыл бұрын

Dear Kat, God bless you. Thank you for writing these up. I am about to refurb my first home which I purchased, and unfortunately it needs new windows. I ALMOST got suckered into letting the builder do the window purchasing and fitting as I was naive as a first time buyer. I now know better and this list will help me enormously.

Was I the only one nodding and smiling as if you were directly in front of me? LOL Sitting at your desk was a great idea to connect with your viewers. Great questions to ask. Thank you for your help.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your comment. I'm glad we were able to connect in such a way. I truly enjoy engaging with our viewers.

I like your videos and believe it or not. I had a job with renewal by Andersen and I quit the first week of training because of archaic sales tactics. I thought were completely wrong and this is coming from somebody who has been working in sales for 20 years.

Hard to believe but this guy knows n shares his experience with the customer. Not just a slam dunker.

Someone else posted a version of this; I fleshed it out and used it in my buying process. To the extent it might help someone, see below: Questions: 10. Detailed and itemized pricing showing: brand, model, glass type (Low-E or argon), specs including U-factor, solar heat gain? 9. Who are your installers (subcontractors or your employees)? What will the installer do? Will they remove alarms? Remove trash? 8. How long will installation take (In terms of days and hours)? This is dependent on the number of installers that will be working. 7. What materials are installers using? Type of caulking (OSI Quad Max=good stuff) or cheap stuff? Will the windows be insulated with injection foam (Provides good insulation between the window and the house)? 6. Who will measure the windows? What are the credentials of the person who is measuring? Downsizing by even 1/4" to make it easier to install, makes for a sloppy install. To what fraction is the measurement half/quarter/sixteenth inch? 5. Does the company have insurance for ALL the work they’re performing? (Ex: Worker’s Compensation) Ask the company for a Certificate of Insurance and call to verify the coverage that’s listed. 4. What does the customer need to do in preparation for installation? What will the installation company do you do? Ex: Moving furniture, taking down blinds, covering furniture, cleaning up after installation, etc. 3. What is the warranty on windows? What’s the warranty on your labor? What happens if the window breaks, how long does it take for someone to show up to perform a repair? 2. Company to provide references with phone numbers and email addresses. Company to provide addresses that potential clients can drive by. 1. Does the company have a showroom?

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for outlining the content. This is very helpful.

As an Account Manager for ProVia I just wanted to say thank you for great content! I take the information and “reverse engineer” it to help be a better advocate for the homeowners when working with dealers and giving the “why” on buying our product.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Jeremy, thank you for watching and for your comments. We are a provia dealer but all we sell is the doors. With your help, I'd like to make some door videos soon.

@jeremyhuckeba1769

2 жыл бұрын

@@HoustonWindowExperts I cover Central NC to the Coast however I'd be willing to help where I can 😀. Contact me anytime.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

Great content. I've watched many of your videos now and all have been honest, well structured and insightful.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Nick. Our goal with the channel is to get good, helpful, information to anyone looking for it.

So happy I found this.. thanks so much Jeff for doing this, I wish you were in New Jersey!

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Check out JeffsList.com, I may know someone in your area that can help.

Knowing is key Ty have. 2 companies looking this week will keep u up to date

Thank you so much for this video. Very good information. Wish you were in San Antonio 😊

This is great information. Of the 3 Window quotes received here in Sacramento, CA, only one vendor actually provided this detailed level of information. They even said it included the permits and so forth.

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you for watching.

Best window and door walkthrough I've found, well done.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Very well done and lots of good advice. I think it will help us walk through the land mind of window sales people and find the right company. I always appreciate your videos

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. By the way, I know a lot of great window companies all across the us. If you're looking for a window company near you, you might want to check out JeffsList.com

👍 2 minutes in, you've already described our meeting with Renewal by Anderson. The guy was anchored to his chair for over 4 hours.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 ай бұрын

Yikes! I hope you survived it.

@kbglass6533

Ай бұрын

Same!!!

Started looking and came across your video!! Great questions Thanks!!!

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Buying my first home . Such great advice and info !! Thanks for making these videos . I'm in Idaho

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

What a great insightful & helpful video. Great explanations of all the questions. Think all of this list could/should be valid for any sort of contracted work a homeowner wishes to hire to get done (like contractor to remodel a room or what not.) Thank you for sharing this thorough list Jeff!! 🙏

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

You are awesome. Thank you for all your advice.Teresa from north carolina.

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

I love your passion to educate normal person like me. Thanks a million. I didn't know any of these detail and first time in life shopping for windows. This video is very helpful.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

An excellent informative video. I am glad that I did not sign the contract for the windows a few weeks ago. Thanks for posting the video.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I'm glad I was able to help.

Just found you, been watching a few different shows here! VERY GREAT INFO!!!!!

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

I have window guys coming the end of this month and wow this video is awesome! Thank you so much!

@HoustonWindowExperts

10 ай бұрын

That's awesome

Very helpful video, as I'm doing a full renovation of my house. Most of the items that I'm using in the renovation are easy to pick out, but windows are not one of those. There are so many choices, and figuring out what I want to install is nerve racking! This surely helps to make sure I get a product that I will be happy with.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I'm glad I was able to help.

Luckily I worked for a local window company for ten years., so when I bought my home in 2001 me and my cousin ripped out all thirteen windows and an eight foot patio door replacing them all ourselves. I'm looking to upgrade now to some casement wood, wood aluminum clad or something on that line. Of course I'll be putting them in myself. Your video is still very helpful since I've been out of the industry for a few decades.

My wife and I are building and I stumbles across your videos, thank you so much for the information. You are so correct when you say knowledge is power. I believe knowledge is money in the bank! We are up in Ontario Canada and wish your company was here! Thanks again and I will enjoy the rest of your videos.

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and your comment. I'm glad we have been helpful!

Dear Houston Windows, I LOVE your channel and videos. God bless you my friend. I am about to refurb my first home which I purchased, and need new windows which significant adds to my costs and refurbishment affordability. I ALMOST got suckered into letting the builder do the window purchasing and fitting as I was naive as a first time buyer. I now know better and this video will help me enormously.

Im about to go into my interview with Renewal by Anderson's, and this helps me SO MUCH with figuring out how a potential customer things. Im taking NOTES!!

@HoustonWindowExperts

Күн бұрын

Let me know how it goes! I hope you don't get suckered in!

I'm meeting with a window sales person today. So glad I watched this video! Now I know what to ask.

Jeff, you are the man. What you described happened exactly to my wife. Deposit check needed, husband needs to be there etc. Thank you for your videos and education. We will do our due diligence and with my newfound knowledge I will be 100% prepared!

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! Fyi, I have a list of great window companies all over the country. If you're looking for one, please check out JeffsList.com

Asking about the installers is EXCELLENT advice! I've seen tons of home owners sold on a great product but ended up with faulty installation!

@freewaybaby

2 ай бұрын

And THAT, is the thing that had stymied me at every turn, when wanting to replace windows and doors in my old house. I’ve had too many jobs done that were so expensive, but left things infinitely worse than before they were done. The old saying, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it!” becomes an unwelcome mantra sometimes.

Phenomenal video. Thank you

Great job thank you very much I wish you guys were in FL

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Check out JeffsList.com

Thank you!

I am from Canada, planning to replace my windows. Your channel and the tips are so useful. If you are in Toronto, I would have just called you for my project. Thanks for all your videos !

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Another great lesson from Jeff.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thank You took notes I have over thirty windows in my house and you made me realize that this is a major major job so I'm saving money for it I am in North Carolina.

@HoustonWindowExperts

11 ай бұрын

Great! Thanks for watching and your comment. I started a website to help people locate a great window company near them. We may have someone in your area. Please visit TheWindowExperts.com

love this guy! such integrity!

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Great info and if i ever build in Texas, I'm calling you for my windows.. Great quality of questions 👏...I can apply some of the questions to my business . Thank you

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I've got 5 companies coming next week for estimates. The questions and 5 biggest mistakes videos were helpful. Phew...now I've gotta prepare myself!

@HoustonWindowExperts

5 ай бұрын

Go for it.... I'd hold off on buying until you've seen all of them.

Excellent video! Thank you.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Awesome info Jeff. Thank-you!

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and your comment.

We are in the UK so I guess you can't visit / install etc, it's a shame because from what I've seen in this short video you are the sort of company that oozes quality & one that I would like to do business with. Thank you for a very enlightening video; all of the points you raised are pretty much universal and given me a better understanding of what to expect / ask etc. I will be trying these Q's out on our window appointment later today, it will be intersesting to hear their responses - thank you once again ...

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

Sorry that we can't help.... I wish you all the best. Keep me posted, please.

Great information , thanks

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I want to get into this industry. I admire your work and efforts. Have lunch with you. I work for the airline part time as a side job. I love the flying to Houston sit down with you.

Insightful and extremely useful information, thank you! We recently moved to GA and are in the process of replacing 33 windows. It has been a pain stacking process and we’re still unsure of who to move forward with. If you a have recommendations in GA, I’d greatly appreciate it. By the way, the tip about “will your spouse be present - this one hit close to home, I actually had one sales guy say “well sure you can do the presentation alone, are you good at taking notes?” My blood was boiling, I was speechless and couldn’t believe he asked me that question. Thank you again for such an informational video.

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and your question. Please check out JeffsList.com for someone near you. I can't believe that he would make that comment either, that is ridiculous!

Great video and suggested top 10 questions to ask. I recently met with the high pressure company. My experience was exactly how some of your viewers have described. I ended up using the company even though I thought the quote was ridiculously high. It was $10k for two windows. The company has excellence review. I was willing to pay if it is as good as it advertised. Now, I have watched a number of your videos I started to feel that I should have talked to more companies. I only talked to this high pressure company due to its perceived reputation by me. It is too late for me, I hope the windows turn out to be good. I do have more windows in my house.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, live and learn. You can probably do your next phase for less money and get excellent service and materials. Check out JeffsList.com when you're ready to start the next phase.

Jeff, thank you very much for the information. I'm currently getting quotes for vendors here in Orlando, FL and I'm gong crazy.

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Please email our office, they may have someone in your area that we can recommend. info@houstonwindowexperts.com

@akazar82

2 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a window company in Orlando?

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Please email our office. info@houstonwindowexperts.com

Window shopping is not a regular thing a homeowner does. Thank you for sharing 10 key questions to ask window sales persons. I learned the hard way by going with a big box company (Home Depot), I will never go there again. Ended up with terrible customer service and poor guidance. Ended up losing some money for returning windows. Not what I expected. Wish you could recommend window companies in Sonoma county area, CA. Thanks again!

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

You are right, buying windows can be a very confusing and difficult process. The goal of this channel is to remove those hurdles and help people have a delightful experience! I started a website to help people locate a great window company near them. We may have someone in your area. Please visit TheWindowExperts.com

Thank you...thoroughly enjoy listening to your presentation. I've been at this for a month and now turning to You Tube for even more of an education from people like yourself. And here I thought I had two wonderful sales people....but what would have made them over the top would have been a detailed estimate...heck I got one w/o prices.....then when I asked was told that the prices were retail w/o the discounts...well then just tell me that instead of submitting a blank estimate.....and yes I'd like to know what I am paying for the window and now have it all lumped into one price. The insurance was VERY interesting especially when you have them say the install has a 10 year warranty...but if they are out of business....we are still covered because he was insured at the time of the install....that for me was epic!!! Thank you again....saving your video. Do you know of any one in the Orlando area?

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. You can email our office, we may know someone in your area. info@houstonwindowexperts.com

@blissfuljoy6049

2 ай бұрын

I just got the same bs about not being able to give detailed pricing because then they would be giving retail pricing. That doesn't make sense! Very pushy with the monthly price and financing with them. Not good. I hope to find a good one in Florida too.

Tank you sir !!!!!!

I appreciate your videos so much. I wish you were in Tennessee!

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Great information Thank you

Thank you.

Thanks for the information! I loved the questions: Do you have a showroom? and Who will be doing the install? Quick story - we had a sliding glass door replaced by Lowes. The quality of the door is great, but the install was a total "comedy" of errors. Let's just say - I won't make that mistake again! Just like you say: A great door or window with a bad install is a bad door or window.

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your comments. Yes, we have a showroom at 467 W 38th street, Houston Texas

your vids are great... appreciate your knowledge and transparency. if you were in norcal, I'd definitely be a customer.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I started a website to help people locate a great window company near them. We may have someone in your area. Please visit TheWindowExperts.com

I received a referral from you. The company is MWT. I am in the Atlanta area. I looked up thier window brands. The only I recognized was Windsor. The other brands were Masters, Interstate. I am not doing research on the other companies. I am originally from Houston. I appreciate all the information and am enjoying all your videos. I plan to do the project in one year. 13 windows. Priority to noise reduction and energy efficient. I am an odd duck and like a dark house. Thank you again for your informational videos. I have an appt. with MWT on Monday.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 ай бұрын

Great! Let me know how it goes. They're great people.

Written quote including specs and warranty details is more important than salesperson talk.

Okay, okay, okay. I know this comment is late, but this and a couple other of your videos were very helpful and right on time. As a matter of fact I've got someone scheduled to come and give us a quote tomorrow. If this guy is not as knowledgeable or entertaining as you then trust me his sales pitch will be cut extremely short. Knowledge is power. Real power is when you have the money to spend, and quality is expected as the end result. Thanks for the videos.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Please let me know how it goes! Jeff

@busbyrobert3980

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff. Our (my wife and I's) window replacement agent was very nice. He answered all our questions. He demonstrated (with small models) how the replacement window would fit in the existing space. This considering the outside is brick. But I asked for a quote on "single-hung" windows. This is what we currently have. He quoted us for "double-hung" windows. Personally I think double-hung has to many moving parts. I want the advantages of double pane, gas infused, maybe coated windows. I don't want to be pulling windows out the frames. To me that's crazy. Now I do have 2 windows that are in bedrooms over the garage so they may work there for cleaning. I still want to keep the elements out securely. All that to say......are single-hung better than double-hung for protection from the elements? Or am I off base?

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

You are completely right. Single hung is always better!

@busbyrobert3980

2 жыл бұрын

@@HoustonWindowExperts Hey Jeff,

You're "The Window Whisperer." Great video!!

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha... Thank you for watching.

Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Gosh, I!! I wish you were close to Gulf Shores, AL. We are having so much trouble finding replacement windows!

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Have you checked out our website that has a list of really good window companies all over the country? JeffsList.com

Had 8 companies come out to the house for estimates. The only one that asked if all homeowners would be present...was Renewal by Anderson. And surprise...they were the most expensive & the only one that pulled the high pressure bs. They gave a 1st (fake) ridiculously high number...then they gave no less than 4 (we're willing to work with you) discounts...and then finally pulled out the "Today only" offer.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha... Good for you! If you don't find what you want, please check out my list of great window companies. There may be one near you. JeffsList.com

Awesome job!

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks so much for this info. I am meeting window salesmen in 2 weeks and I was asked if I was sole owner or someone else who will be in decision process.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Yikes! Be careful

This video is going to help me protect myself and my money!

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lee. I'm glad that we can help.

Great info@

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks again. Lots of quality advice. It really helps. % u pay extra for a great window brand. Rec'd quote impact glass windows but it is not an insulated Impact window. They say UN-insulated better in South FL because it will not trap in the hot moist air and is subject to being broken by golf balls (real problem) & replacing it will cost almost as much as a new window?

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Any glass will break whether it's laminated or not. Houston is a very hot and humid climate and we never see that issue.

So most of the questions absolutely make sense and any reputable company should should provide the entire information but, the fact that all of the decision makers be present is crucial to deliver an accurate, precise presentation to educate the customers and be able to respond any questions they have, one person can’t explain with detail to the other decision maker how the process will work or ask the questions that the other decision maker may have. Making sure you lookup and call a reputable company should be replace instead of that, any reputable company will send a profesional without high pressure sales, the deal has to be fair for everyone and having a company come over multiple times is not fair, it’s called business opportunity cost, I’m sure you are familiar with that.

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

I understand and respect your point of view. All I know is that in my market we have plenty of professional people who do not need a spouse present in order to make a decision. My spouse happens to be one of those. She has bought things that were very expensive without me being present and did not need to relay the information to me in order to make a decision. I have found, at least in my experience, that people are offended by that question more than they are helped. But I believe it's okay for everyone to do things their own way. Whatever it makes them successful is what they should continue doing.

here in cancun mexico, the market provides garbage leaking aluminum windows with no technology ,made in little and medium shops (artesanal way). once i lived in the border texas-mexico, so i appreciate the quality of us factory windows. you are selling goooodddd products man.

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments. I sure do like Cancun but the windows are not very good! Maybe soon?

@baldemarleal4387

3 жыл бұрын

@@HoustonWindowExperts its a question of building culture, to work on, on massive building companies that dont even use standard us measures. i am very upset customer, how to understand the value the building technology. when you come, contact me, saludos

great info ,you can recommend anyone chicago please !

I am having the Pella rep come out in a couple of days to give me a quote on replacing 9 twenty plus year old Jeld Wen windows. I am interested in the Pella fiberglass product. I copied down your 10 questions to ask and find your advice very helpful. Just wish you were in Akron, Ohio.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help!!

Thank you! We are embarking on replacing 26 windows/doors in the Florida Keys and your videos are helping me with this process. Have you ever heard of ES Windows and should I be concerned with a company that states that the windows are guaranteed for life?

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard of ES Windows. A lifetime guarantee is pretty common now. They know that the average homeowner only lives in their home for about 7 years. They're just playing the odds and they usually come out just fine. You have to remember that a warranty is typically just for the labor and materials of the manufacturer, not the installation. It also does not cover damage due to a storm, etc.

Jeff I had a salesperson came to my home today wasn't able to give me a quote he mentioned he has to get measurements first I didn't complete the meeting because I had to leave and I'm so glad because I love your videos very informative I've learned so much he roughly estimated a price a bit crazy that why I'm researching I've scheduled another visit by that time I'll be a smarter consumer if you know any companies in the northeast region NJ would like to know considering Andersen windows because of fibrex alternative technology. Thanks

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found us! Please check out JeffsList.com

Hi Jeff how are you doing? My name is Eduardo, I am a manufacturer of aluminum doors and windows in Brazil. I have really enjoyed his videos. Happy birthday

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Thank you for all your videos on windows. They're very informative. Can you recommend someone in the Hudson Valley area of New York? Thank you.

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Please email our office, they may have someone in your area that we can recommend. info@houstonwindowexperts.com

Thank you for your videos and for bringing such great energy, great information and clarity! I wish you were in upstate NY, do you know any good installers here by any chance? Thank you!

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Please check out JeffsList.com

We just sat with Anderson, and I was just amazed he did exactly everything you said... I wish I had watched this video.We did get the , we will knock it down but you have to finance with us today...pressure was on. Well we did but called today and told them to put it on hold...we did not get a detailed quote..it was just him running numbers. Can you recommend other window companies in the Chicago area.

@HoustonWindowExperts

Ай бұрын

I started a website to help people locate a great window company near them. We may have someone in your area. Please visit TheWindowExperts.com

Hi Jeff, great information. However I have one question about one of the 10 questions. I usually don’t ask question to the contractor if I don’t think there is any benefits to me and if I don’t understand what I am asking for. One of the questions to ask is for them to list out the detailed itemized in the contract. What are the use of and benefits of the detailed itemized contract and the reasons why contractors would not want to do it. I might have missed what you explained in the video so if you could spend some of your time to explain to me, I would appreciate it very much. Thanks again!

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

I think the main reason to ask this question is to make sure that they understand you are a savvy shopper. I have seen window companies and homeowners get into arguments about what they paid for versus what they actually received. If there's no detail showing what exact model product you purchased, there's no way to prove or disprove that you didn't get what you paid for. There are some less scrupulous companies that will show you a better product than the one that actually return with on installation day. Happiness in writing gives you a place to fall back on if indeed there are any questions as to what they are installing in your home. I hope this has been helpful.

You're always wearing sweaters. I don't imagine Houston being a chilly place 😂 ps...looking for windows in Durham NC.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Only in the winter. I've got plenty of short sleeve shirts out there. Thank you for watching. You can email our office, we may know somebody in your area that can help. info@houstonwindowexperts.com

Very educational. I wish you were in Atlanta. I wonder if you have hear about Apex windows? What do you think about those windows and the company?

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I'd avoid APEX! They're a timeshare type company that over priced their windows. You can do much better for less money without all the sales pitches. We may know someone in your area. Send an email to info@houstonwindowexperts.com

Very informative I had a sales rep in my home last night, I should have watched this first. Pressure Pressure Pressure with a beautiful Solisd window but when we said let us think about it, we have more company's coming for an estimate the price dropped 12000.00 then again another window introduced for 90000 less, only tonight ! 3 1/2 hours later my husband asked if you can give me this price tonight you should be able to do it in a week as well.

@candiehamilton4522

Жыл бұрын

And no detail in pricing only description

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! You're one of the lucky few who survived this scam.

Hi Jeff, Thank you so much for this information....Also, if you ask do you have insurance, do you ask how much? What is a good amount?

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

At least $1,000,000

I know someone that sells a high quality window and has a high end installer and sells a house full of windows at a great price and cuts through all the bull trying to get a higher price and does not have a store front and by not having to pay such a high rent passes that savings onto the customer! A good window, good installer that uses high quality caulking! Showroom means you need to charge a higher price for that same exact window!

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Camden Homes, thank you for your comment. I do see your point and in many ways I agree with you. That's how I started. I started in my garage and had a small storage unit I rented for $150 month. When I first rented a showroom I was very nervous about how that would impact my bottom line because I knew I would have to raise my prices to pay for everything that I didn't use to have to spend money on. As it turns out, the cost of our showroom is actually just under 1% of our annual sales. Yes, I do have to charge a slightly higher price than if I didn't have a showroom but in many ways it is worth that extra 1% to my clients. Being able to see, touch, feel, operate and compare several brands side by side helps many people avoid getting a product that they end up not liking as much. I don't think the showroom should be the reason to not buy windows from someone. If a window company has outrageous prices, it's probably because they sell at higher prices by using sales tactics, not because they have a showroom. Just my $.02. Jeff

#2 great idea

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Great info., can you recommend in Baltimore/Annapolis area? Thanks

I started laughing the first few minutes you said there’s a red flag if the window company asked are both decision makers will be presence ? That’s exactly how I feel when a company did it last week!! What a good information in this video. Do u recommend any installer in Dallas area? Much appreciated!

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your question. Yes, we have great window companies that we endorse all around the country. I know for a fact that we have a terrific company in dallas. You can find that information on JeffsList.com

Great information -- We knew nothing!😀

@HoustonWindowExperts

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Not enough people talking about "frame depth" of the retrofit replacement windows. If it's too deep, it could mean your existing blinds or shades will no longer fit. Make sure you understand this before ordering.

Great video! what do you think of the International Window product line. We got a quote between them and Anderson and wanted to see if they have comparable products. Thanks again!

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your question. Unfortunately, I've never heard of that product. I would do a very thorough job of looking for reviews online before proceeding. It could be that it's a window made by a large manufacturer that sells it to a retailer with a private label. If that's the case, you should ask the salesperson who makes that window.

I had a roofing company come out to replace my roof once and they used subcontractors for the gutters. The salesperson wasn't able to answer my questions regarding the gutters, and I didn't really have any input or insight on what I would be getting. A few months after installation, the downspouts started to detach from the house. Fortunately they sent another crew to fix it, but I had to nag them a lot. I will always be skeptical of subs in the future.

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your comment. Good luck.

I understand most sales guys are high pressure. I am not that guy. But I do want both husband and wife to be present when I explain in great detail the process and the cost, once. Of course there will be a few follow up questions later and that’s fine. OSI quad max is the best. OSI quad sucks.

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

You are fantastic. Who ever thought I would be binge-watching window videos. Wish you guys were able to come out to the communist state of Connecticut!

Thank you for this great video!!! I have a project where I am going to hire a company to install five sliding glass doors. Would the questions to ask be the same or are their other additional questions to ask in regards to sliding glass doors.

@HoustonWindowExperts

Жыл бұрын

I think the questions are going to be exactly the same. The only other questions you might want to ask are regarding issues that might arise from the positioning of the new door. You need to know if the door will still match up to your existing flooring or if you need a new transition piece. It might be worth asking them what's going to happen with the interior trim. Other than that, the questions are pretty much all the same. Thank you for watching.

very educational. can you recommend anyone in the Miami Fl area

@blissfuljoy6049

2 ай бұрын

Did you ever find anyone?

Wish you all were in Indiana! I’m having such a hard time figuring out who to go with over here even after talking to 6 different companies 😅

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. You could email our office because they may know somebody in your area that we can recommend. info@houstonwindowexperts.com

@jennywithay8344

3 жыл бұрын

@@HoustonWindowExperts that would be awesome!!

Hello Jeff! Thank you for this educational info. It's a real shame that so many companies in the US are just out to take your money and could care less about the quality of their work. It's present in every industry and if consumers don't do their homework, they get scammed or disappointed. That being said, do you know if any great installers exist in the Phoenix, AZ area? Thanks again!

@HoustonWindowExperts

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and your comment. Yes, information is powerful against making bad choices. I started a website to help people locate a great window company near them. We may have someone in your area. Please visit TheWindowExperts.com

Very educational. My question is however, what if during installation they find rotted wood. How is that handled?

@HoustonWindowExperts

2 жыл бұрын

That would come at an additional cost but it should be handled while the window is being removed. That's the ideal time to fix those issues.

Thanks Jeff! Any recommendations for window installer in Memphis, TN area?

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Please email our office, they may have someone in your area that we can recommend. info@houstonwindowexperts.com

Love your chair!!! Anyone know what kind of office chair that is?

@HoustonWindowExperts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's made by LifeForm.