When you have saved up your money and have your heart set on getting bifold doors installed in your home, you will need to do plenty of research before biting the bullet. You will need to consider various factors, such as the size of bifold doors, the material to use, whether you want double or triple-glazed, and you will need to find a reputable local company to install them. Below are some of the options you have available with your bifold doors and some tips to help you find the best local company to install them for you.
Options Of Bifold Doors
It is best to consider your options before you search for a local company to install them. You can get bifold doors in various materials, but the three most common ones are as follows:
- Aluminium
- Wood (Engineered Wood & Solid Wood)
- uPVC
Each material has different qualities, with some being cheaper than others, some requiring less maintenance, and some being more expensive. You will need to consider which way the window is facing and whether it will require additional thermal insulation to keep your home warm, such as triple glazing. You will also need to consider the finish of the frames and the overall look and feel you want to achieve with your home’s exterior and interior looks.
Start Searching On Google Maps
Rather than typing into your search engine “bi-fold doors near me“, open Google Maps and type in “bifold doors”. The map will then display your local area and show all the companies in your area that can sell and install windows and doors, including bifold doors, in your local area. If there is nothing close by, zoom out and spread your search further afield. The beauty of starting your search this way is that you can instantly see the companies’ Google ratings on the left-hand side, so you get an idea of their reputation.
List The Various Companies
You will want to get as many companies as you can and, if possible, have about ten on a list of the companies you find. You can then do some further digging into the companies and start looking at the various reviews of the companies on independent review websites and social media platforms. There are various ones you can use, including:
- io
- Trustpilot
- Feefo
See the posts and comments customers leave and look at how the companies respond to their customers. It can show you a lot about the customer service they provide their customers and can help you narrow down your search by reducing your list to three or four companies.
Getting Some Quotes
The next step is to contact the remaining companies on your list and arrange a consultation where they can measure the space for the windows and generate an accurate quote for you. You do not need to go through this process with every company, as once you have one quote, you can send it to other companies and see if they can offer the same and whether they can compete on price. You can then select which company offers the best value for money, confirm your order with them, and arrange a date for installation.