Like most industries, window replacement is not immune to certain unscrupulous individuals who try to take advantage of new homeowners or first-time remodelers. While there are not a lot of known scams when it comes shopping for new windows, there are a few red flags that you should be aware of in order to avoid falling for some of the more common ones.
Let our experts at BPP walk you through a few of the most common scams surrounding replacement windows and provide you with some useful tips that will help you stay as far away from them as possible.
Heavy Discounts
Discounts are great. After all, who can resist the temptation of prices slashed just for you? Unfortunately, you have to remain vigilant about window and indoor air quality testing companies who offer windows at prices 10% off or higher. Oftentimes, these prices come at the expense of poor labor, and windows that aren’t installed correctly can cost you more in energy efficiency than the amount you saved in the first place.
Low Prices
Alternatively, extremely low prices are also a big red flag. When contractors offer windows for less than their normal market price, you may be in for sub-quality products that could either come with inefficient glazing or in sizes that no home has. What’s more, the lack of features often forces homeowners to sign up for them separately, resulting in much higher prices on the final invoice.
Limited-Time Offers
Touting a “limited-time offer” is a common marketing tactic not unique to the window industry. The trick is that these window providers and home air quality testing contractors will mark up their prices by up to half prior to negotiations, working their way down to the original price when you start haggling. The catch is, you can only get it at that price if you “sign today.”
Avoid these common pitfalls of the replacement window industry by trusting only our professionals at BPP. We’re your leading provider of energy efficiency and performance solutions for your home. Give us a call at (925) 495-0054 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a consultation and request a free quote today.