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Getting Help From the Pros – Going Local vs. National

Do you need to have your patio doors or windows replaced? If you answered yes, then you have two possible options: hire a local contractor, or look for a more popular national option. Both options have their merits, but which one will give you the most value for your money? Read on to find out.

Getting Help From the Pros - Going Local vs. National

Choosing Local Contractors

The biggest advantage of picking a local contractor over a more general national alternative is familiarity. Local contractors operate in your area so they already have an idea of what window or door options you will need. Local contractors also have a physical address a short drive away so discussing your project plans personally is easy. This personal connection with customers is invaluable to the success of most projects.

Going for National Brands

The biggest advantage of picking national brands is the quality and the brand’s reputation itself. A national brand will do everything it can to preserve the reputation it earned, and that involves putting more resources into ensuring the quality of their products. Big brand products are also known to have some of the best warranty coverage, which is always a big plus.

Renewal by Andersen® – A Local, but National Brand

What if there’s a contractor that offers the perks of both local and national brands? That’s exactly what Renewal by Andersen® does. The brand is known throughout the nation, but each of its local branches are able to offer solutions suitable to their location-specific customers. Renewal by Andersen has the resources to manufacture their own brand of high-quality doors and windows.

The Importance of Research and Feedback

Regardless of your options, it’s best to make sure that you do enough research on the contractors you’re planning to hire. After all, you are putting your money, your property and your new doors in their hands. Make sure you check each contractor has good feedback from their previous customers so you can get an idea of what to expect from the contractor.

Need a new patio door? Let our team help you. Renewal by Andersen of St. Louis is the most trusted window contractor in St. Louis, MO. Call us at (314) 983-9977, or fill out this contact form to request a quote.

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"Renewal by Anderson provide a good, reliable product in a timely manner and do their job very professionally!!"

Raj Talwar
Aug 29, 2023

"Replacement windows installed by Tony & Nate team. Very professional, detailed oriented, Both worked 10 straight hours w/o breaks/lunch to complete our installation same day for 8 windows. We are extremely satisfied & very happy with our new windows. Would highly recommend Renewal by Andersen to anyone. Worth the money!"

ROGER YOUNG
Aug 29, 2023

"The representative/salesman, Brian Price did a awesome job. The installers did a fantastic job, quick, clean, courteous. The quality of the windows and the doors is fantastic. Windows are easy open, easy clean. Renewal By Andersen is a fantastic company. They do everything they say they’re going to do. There is no middleman. You only deal with Andersen, that’s what I like the most."

Daniel Barron
Aug 23, 2023

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