Authorized Velux Skylight Contractors Deliver Quality and Workmanship
VELUX skylights developed a following first in Denmark where the skylights originated. They have become a wildly popular type of home improvement project in the United States for several reasons.
A VELUX skylight contractor brightens up a living space because VELUX skylights allow much more sunlight to enter homes than other types of skylights. The additional sunlight also is beneficial for plants, especially plants that sit on windowsills or under ceilings that include embedded VELUX skylights.
At Mares & Dow, we inform homeowners that VELUX skylights represent an affordable home improvement project that generates a significant increase in the value of a home. Homeowners living in the United States also enjoy up to a 22 percent tax credit since VELUX skylights leave a much lower carbon footprint than other types of skylights.
A lower carbon footprint also means lower energy bills. More sunlight in a room increases the heat, which means you do not have to run the central heating system as often in winter. Many VELUX skylights come with a remote control feature that allows you to open the skylights during the warmer months of the year to increase the flow of fresh air.
Here are five factors to consider before hiring a VELUX skylight contractor.
Customer Service
VELUX skylights are the superior product in the skylight niche. However, the skylights lose their value if you hire a contractor that delivers inferior customer service. The VELUX skylight contractor that you hire should educate you on how to optimize the performance of the skylights, as well as walk you through a demonstration on how to maximize the sunlight glowing in a room. You also should hire a contractor who responds promptly to communications, whether the communications come in the form of emails, phone calls, or text messages.
Professional Credentials
For any home improvement project, the general contractor and the subcontractors chosen for certain trades must have acquired the proper professional credentials. Contractors that have acquired the right credentials demonstrate their commitment to providing professional-grade services. When you start searching for the best VELUX skylight contractor, confirm the contractor has completed the VELUX Certified Installer Program. The program puts contractors through a comprehensive course that includes hands-on installation sessions.
Has a Plan
The best home improvement contractors meet every project deadline, which they establish before the project starts. During the vetting process, meet with every contractor on your shortlist to learn how the contractor plans to tackle your project. Setting specific deadlines is not as important as learning whether the contractor has a plan to install VELUX skylights in your home. You should discover how long the VELUX skylight installation project should take.
Affordable
You should hire a contractor who helps you stay within the home improvement budget, but you do not want to cut corners to compromise the quality of your VELUX skylight installation project. Affordable contractors know how to avoid costly project delays, such as the delays that unfold because of supply chain disruptions. Poorly installed skylights of any brand can lead to costly issues such as a leaky roof. Business-savvy contractors present affordable quotes because they know how to purchase materials in bulk.
Positive Online Reviews
Online reviews should be the last factor to consider before hiring a certified VELUX skylight contractor. Read the reviews left on sites like Yelp and Google to discover whether a contractor delivers quality and workmanship. You also should access every contractor’s Better Business Bureau (BBB) page to see where they stand with customers.