Before you hire: Windows & Doors
Ask each provider to quote the same scope so you can compare the services, fees and exclusions.
- Compare exact product lines, materials, glass options and warranties.
- Confirm measurements, removal and disposal of existing units.
- Ask how flashing, air sealing and water management will be handled.
- Identify trim, siding, drywall and painting work included or excluded.
Questions worth asking
- Who is responsible for final measurements and ordering?
- How will the opening be protected if installation is interrupted?
- What adjustments or service are covered after installation?
What belongs in the written scope?
Unit specifications, quantities, removal, opening preparation, flashing, insulation, trim, disposal, cleanup and warranty.
A local detail to check
For window or door work in Nashville, share photos of the interior and exterior, approximate opening sizes and any water, draft or operation concerns.
Use the Tennessee license verification service and the state’s contractor consumer resources as starting points. Confirm project requirements with the appropriate local office.