How To Choose The Right Window Film Company For Your Fort Worth Home Window Tinting
Choosing any contractor for a home improvement is hard and window tinting is no different. There are a lot of options and a lot of ways to go wrong. However, there are also many reputable companies out there doing it right and finding them can be as easy as doing your research, staying informed and asking questions. At Greenlight Window Film we know that finding a window film contractor in the Fort Worth area can be challenging so we have listed some simple steps to get you on the path to finding the right one. Of course, at the end of this, we hope you will see how dedicated to proper window tinting and professional service we, at Greenlight Window Films, are and include us on a list to bid for your job, but know the most important thing to for you to start with is choices.
Find An Authorized Window Film Dealer In Fort Worth
If you Googled window film at all, you likely know there are a lot of window tinting brands out there–all of which have different functions, price points and installation experts. To begin finding a Fort Worth window film installer that is reputable, start with well-known brand pages. By starting with a well-known brand you can backward from there. Web pages for brands like 3M, Llumar, Vista, Huper Optik and Hanita Coatings all have a section to find an authorized installer right on their sites. It is important you find an authorized window tint installer because, if an installer is not authorized by the manufacturer, the warranty for your window film project will not apply.
- Check With The Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- Now it is time to take those window tint installer names to the Fort Worth BBB website.
- Things to look for on the BBB site for window film installers are
- Current complaints,
- Unresolved complaints
- Consistently low ratings
- Combative responses to complaints
These are all red flags. You can likely knock a few installers off your list right here. Be aware that a new contractor or one that changed his legal name to dodge complaints may not have any record of complaints with the BBB, so it is important to go to the next step
Check The Window Film Company’s Website Social Media And Directory Site
Someone’s website can tell you a lot about them and their business. Make sure the window film companies you are considering have professional sites that look current. If they don’t have a website–do not consider them at all. Check their social media ratings too: Facebook, Angie’s List, Yelp and home improvement directory sites and tell you a lot about the company and their quality of services.
Meet With The Contractor And Check References
Finally, call all the Fort Worth window film contractors on your shortlist and ask them for a consultation–which should be free. How a window film contractor performs or acts at this point is a good indicator of how they will be once they have the job. Also, be sure to ask for and actually check their references because the window film industry has a low cost of entry business model and you want to make sure the contractor you choose has numerous success stories to present to you.
For more information on what to expect with window film installation check out this video
All of these initial steps are a great way to choose the right Fort Worth window tinting company for your needs. At Greenlight Window Films, we pride ourselves on the fact that, at the end of these steps you will likely see us still on your list and we would love a chance to vie for your business. Contact us today for a free consultation.