Choosing the Right Glazier for Your Window and Door Project
If you require new windows or doors in your home, whether that be repairing existing windows and doors or installing brand new ones, then you’ll be requiring the services of glaziers. But, how do you go about choosing the right glazier to meet your glazing requirements?
We’ll discuss just that in this blog, covering what it is that a glazier can do for you and how to go about finding the right ones to suit your needs.
What is a Glazier?
A glazier is the title given to a tradesperson that is responsible for cutting, installing and removing glass within a variety of fixtures and locations - such as windows and doors.
There are multiple factors that glaziers must consider when carrying out a job, such as the right size, colour and thickness of glass they should be using for specific projects, all whilst following specific design plans and customer requirements.
With all these considerations that professional glazers must make, along with the skills required to deliver satisfactory results, how do you go about finding an expert glazier that you can rely on to deliver the results you desire?
Choosing the Right Glazing Services Provider
Consider Experience
One of the first and most important things you should look at when searching for professional glaziers is the amount of experience they have in the industry.
Whilst an equally qualified emerging glazier may offer a great deal, an experienced provider offers knowledge, expertise and quality standards that are unmatched in comparison. By opting for glaziers that have multiple years of industry experience, you can have peace of mind knowing that they will provide you with efficient and successful results that you can be happy with.
Read Reviews
This goes without saying, but always read the reviews of a company or individual you’re considering working with. More specifically, read reviews on an independent review site, such as Yell.com or Google Reviews, as you're more likely to find genuine reviews on such sites.
Statistically speaking, people are more likely to leave a negative review than a positive one, which is worth considering when seeing mixed reviews of a glazier; but, if the reviews are overwhelmingly negative, then this may be a sign that you shouldn’t ignore.
By gaining an idea of how other, real customers feel in regards to the work undertaken for them, you can make a judgement on whether you think you will also be happy with the work the glaziers could complete for you.
Look at Range of Offerings
Glaziers aren’t exclusively specialised in one form of glass fittings, rather they tend to offer multiple services, including:
- Windows (of various types)
- Doors
- Verandas
- Conservatories
- Splashbacks
- Glass/glazing repairs
Make sure that you look at the range of offerings by the provider you’re considering, as those who offer multiple services and options not only appear more experienced but are more likely to be reliable and adaptable to your needs.
It’s also a good idea to look at their gallery or showroom if there is an option to do so, as this can also give you a better idea on the various colour options and finishes they may offer if this isn’t explicitly stated elsewhere.
Compare Quotes
Whilst low prices can be incredibly attractive, this does not always mean that they are trustworthy. Always obtain a free quote when hiring a glazier - most reliable glaziers will be happy to offer this as standard. They should also offer a fair quote - not only are you paying for the glass, but you’re paying for their expertise, materials and time, so expect the price to be reflective of this.
It’s recommended to compare quotes from a few different glaziers, even if you intend on sticking with your chosen one, as this should help to give you an idea on what’s a fair and average price for their services.
If the glaziers you wish to go for offer an extremely high price in comparison to this average, then you will be paying more than you need to, whilst suspiciously low prices may be reflective of untrustworthy and/or shoddy workmanship.
Why Choose Grassmoor Glass?
Now that you know how to go about choosing the right glaziers for your requirements and what to look out for when doing so, what makes Grassmoor Glass the right fit?
Based in Derbyshire, we have over 30 years of industry experience - not to mention countless happy customers to reflect this! Offering various glass services from glazing repairs and triple glazing to window and splashback installations, you can rest assured that we are the local glaziers to trust in meeting your needs.
Whilst our usual service area extends throughout Chesterfield, Mansfield, Sheffield and Dronfield, we can venture further afield in the UK on request - a testament to how devoted we are to providing quality customer service.
If you’d like to learn more about our services, or would like to request a quote, then please don’t hesitate to contact us today and we’ll do our best to be in touch shortly.
