Whether you own a commercial property or a home, you are probably looking for ways to make your space safer, more comfortable, and energy efficient. In that case, you may consider finding a Jacksonville window tinting company, says John Cason, president and owner of U.S. Window Films, Inc., which is based in Jacksonville and provides window tinting services in northeast Florida, southeast Georgia, and commercial and government properties in the southeast. The trick, of course, is finding a reliable and reputable Jacksonville window tinting company. Here are some ways you can conduct your own background check on window tinting companies you’re considering hiring:
Check credentials.
Ask to see licenses, proof of workman’s compensation, and any affiliations with professional organizations. These credentials, says Cason, demonstrate that you’re dealing with a serious, established business that is working within the law and has met certain requirements set by the government and peers.
Find out about previous work experience.
Ask for examples of the window tinting company’s work. What buildings and homes have they outfitted? See images – or drive past the buildings and homes – if you can. “Get references on the caliber of jobs they’ve done to see just what kind of experience they have,” suggests Cason. “I’m in the window tinting business, and I can assure you there’s a difference between us and small companies tinting car windows. It’s a big difference.” You want to be sure the company has experience doing a job that is similar in caliber to yours.
Learn about distinctions and awards the company has earned.
From the company’s Web site or a quick Google search, you can probably find out if it has earned any awards or distinctions for its window tinting work. For instance, U.S. Window Films, Inc., is part of the Home Depot Home Services program, which means it meets Home Depot’s standards and has its support. While these kinds of honors are not a necessity, they do help distinguish a company and give it more credibility.
Seek references and referrals.
One of the best ways to find out about the work of any company is to talk to those who have hired the company in the past. Ask for references from the company, but also seek referrals before you even give anyone a call. Ask friends and family which window tinting companies they’ve hired and what they thought of them. Turn to online reviews and social media mentions, suggests Cason. Indeed, you should seek out those who have received praise for their work and professionalism.
Consider the type of window tinting the company uses.
Find out about the durability and benefits of the type of window tinting material the company offers. Dark film is affordable, but is low quality and unattractive, says Cason. Instead, U.S. Window Films uses 3M’s Prestige Series products, which are durable window tints – backed by a limited lifetime guarantee – designed to reduce the harmful effects of the sun, prevent furniture fading, and bring down the costs of energy bills. “Usually,” Cason says, “it pays for itself in the long run.”