Questions and Answers
1. How much does it cost?
Obviously, cost is a critical factor in considering which contractor to choose for your project. Wheaton Door & Window offers free, no-hassle estimates on all of our jobs. Make an appointment an experienced professional will come to your home, assess your needs and give you a written proposal including what type of financing options might be available to you.
2. How long does it take from start to finish?
Most estimates take approximately an hour. Once you have settled on your selections and signed a contract, our trained technicians usually return to your home in 5-7 business days to make final measurements and start the ordering process. While times will vary because of weather, manufacturing issues or other factors beyond our control, must jobs take approximately 6-8 weeks from start to finish. Time on the job will vary based on the amount of work being done. Most doors can be installed in 4-6 hours. Most window jobs in 1-2 days and most siding projects in 3-4 days or less.
3. How do I get service?
When Door & Window prides itself on our customer service. You’ll never have to hunt us down the way you might at a big-box retailer. Our labor warranty covers any problems within 12 months of installation. All our products also come with manufacturer warranties which cover materials. Ask your salesman for complete details on warranties for particular products.
4. How much energy can I save?
There are many outlandish claims being made for how much energy you can save by replacing drafty doors, windows or siding. Final numbers will depend on a number of factors including weather severity, insulating values of various materials in the home and the settings you keep on your thermostat. Generally speaking, you should expect savings of 20-45% when replacing single-pane windows with Energy-star rated Wheaton Door windows. You should also expect measureable results from adding an Energy-star rated entry door or insulated siding.
5. Will my project add to the resale value of my home?
Without question, new windows, doors, siding or roof should add measurably to the value of your home. If you plan on selling your home in the near future, a new buyer would certainly discount your home’s value if the changes had NOT been made. In many cases, the discount will be greater than the cost of the repairs. Also, buyers are attracted to properties with great curb appeal and the promise of low maintenance. Wheaton Door & Window can help you decide exactly what changes to make to help make your property more marketable in the immediate future as well as the years ahead.