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3 Signs You Got a Bad Quote on Your Shutters in Dover
When you invite a shutter installer, home designer or any other home service rep into your Dover home, you place a lot of trust in those professionals. Unfortunately, some home service companies may take advantage of your trust, most notably during the quoting process. To help ensure you receive the highest quality home services, our team has put together some tips on how to know when you’re being fooled during a shutter quote, and the steps you can take to protect yourself when getting a Dover shutter quote and choosing what company to do business with.
Note that while our expertise is primarily in shutters and window treatments in Dover, these tips can apply to any home service, from home security installers to painters and beyond.
Signs of a Bad Shutter Quote
The biggest giveaways that you’re being fooled during a shutter quote apply to almost every home service sector. These are some of the most typical warning signs.
1. The Price They Give Is Far And Away The Best
If you’re given a quote for shutters from someone and it’s way cheaper than any other quote, pay close attention. The seller might be quoting you for a super basic product that doesn’t take a lot of considerations into account. Remember the saying, if it appears too good to be true, it probably is.
2. You Get A Great Price Quote Sight Unseen
Some shutter companies might quote you a fantastic price on shutters without ever stepping foot near your windows, asking about your unique wants, or even measuring the dimensions. There’s a lot that goes into choosing the right shutter, so if your shutter dealer can’t get all the little things correct, there may be a large difference between a quote and the final price.
3. The Dealer Tells You Their Product is Identical to the Name Brand
A surefire sign of a bad shutter quote or any home service quote is if the dealer insists that their product is identical the name brand. Every product is different–from material used to construction methods to paint finish and beyond. Yet, dealers who offer cheaper products will often tell customers theirs is the same as brand X. It’s done to make you feel like you’re getting a high quality product for a low price, when you might just be buying an inferior product for a lower price.
How To Guard Yourself Against Bad Shutter Quotes
Knowing these symptoms of a bum quote can save you money and stress in the long run, but you can also take a number of steps to ensure that you work with a trustworthy shutter company.
1. Check Their Credentials
Do a little research on your shutter dealer or home service provider. Resources like Google Reviews or Angie’s List can give you a clear image of their reliability.
2. Get Your Quote in Writing
You can’t always trust a quote you get on the phone. Getting a price quote in writing lets you check that the details (such as sq. footage, extras, and installation specifics) all correspond with what you have in mind. And make sure the details are on the quote–like the total area, name and brand of the product, and …in writing!
3. Work Local
Working with a local shutter provider or local contractor gives you less hassle when making sure a quote is for exactly what you need. Sunburst Shutters Delaware is locally owned and operated, and we work to make the entire shutter-buying process as simple as possible from beginning to end.
