Milgard Certified Dealers are generally local business owners invested in their communities and dedicated to providing excellent customer service. They can help walk you through your project to select the best windows and doors for your home’s architecture as well as your climate and lifestyle. Many offer installation services or can recommend a professional with whom they worked before.

For many homeowners, a contractor is the primary professional handling the window and door project. General Contractors typically oversee and manage a job from start to finish including design, selection, and installation. They may do the work themselves or hire subcontractors for different elements of the job.

For new home construction and larger additions and remodels, you may be using an architect. Architects stay current with the latest trends and codes, and can offer solutions to a variety of issues that come up with regard to a particular site, building limitations, and budget restrictions. They are a great source of information on how windows and patio doors can effectively take advantage of natural light, enhance views, improve design, and increase energy efficiency.

Depending on the scope of your project, you may need to hire additional subcontractors to help complete your project. These could include carpenters for trim work around the new windows and patio doors, painters for areas that need touching up, designers to offer treatment ideas and electricians to modify or add lighting to your home. Sometimes electricians are needed to move wires in a replacement project.