Homeowners in Santa Cruz County absolutely love windows, and this is not without good reason.  Practically every location and home in Santa Cruz has sweeping views of the ocean and mountains- and sunrises and sunsets are incredible in our neighborhoods.  Windows also provide that essential breath of fresh air or ocean breeze, when you want it, but can still offer protection from cold drafts or unwanted insects in non-ideal weather.  So, let’s say that you designed a customized well-placed bow or bay, open or closed window and it breaks?  You could be faced with myriad problems, depending on what part of your window broke?  If it was a frame or hardware issue, airflow is affected; if a baseball accidentally cracked your window’s glass, you are looking at appearance issues and the possibility of insects coming into your living room.  Do you repair or replace this window, which at one point was one of the most pleasant parts of your home?  Let Airtight Windows help you figure out the best solution.

Choosing Window Repair Services in Santa Cruz

Because windows are supposed to be durable yet beautiful, the contractor you decide upon is very important.  There are a few factors that homeowners must consider when repairing a window with the help of a contractor:

  • Budget: there certainly are many options when it comes to window repair contractors in Santa Cruz.  But, as a homeowner, you probably have a budget to abide by and a reasonable price does not guarantee terrific work.  If you want specialty glass or large picture windows repaired, repair costs can be high- shop around and try to find customer testimonials.
  • Extent of Damage: if the fixes you need are not traditional issues, you might require a specialist.  Although specialists may have higher estimates, their expertise in your non-run-of-the-mill repairs are worth the extra fee because they can perform the job better.  If the damages to your window consists of, for instance, a window that sticks or needs a simple pane of glass replaced, consider calling a handyman who charges less.  Once again though, make sure the handyman you hire has a good professional reputation.
  • Repair or Replace: take a step back and do a cost-benefit analysis.  How much will it cost to repair your window and how much would it take to just replace it?  Make sure you consider all your options.

 

Window Repair Compared to Window Replacement in Santa Cruz

If your window has a malfunction or damage, it is because of one of two reasons.  The first reason is simply that your window is old and due for replacement because of its age.  The second reason is that your window suffered damage that you did not anticipate (perhaps the baseball incident mentioned earlier or a treacherous storm).

If your windows are old when put into the context of your demographics, you should think of replacing them.  Some indications that your windows need to be upgraded include overall tear and wear, faded or murky glass and higher electricity bills because your windows transfer heat outside and transfer cold air inside.  This results in higher electricity bills.  Typically, the windows that most Santa Cruz residents have installed are not very susceptible to these reasons because of our climate.

If your windows are relatively new yet have sustained damage, repairing this damage would typically be your best option.  It is recommended that you choose the repair method because, most likely, your windows are already state-of-the-art and don’t exhibit the faults of older windows.  Also, new windows can be quite expensive so you should not have to replace them before they are older.

Santa Cruz window repair and replacement costs differ because every home is unique.  Airtight Windows understands this and will work with you to determine if you should replace or repair damaged windows.

Contact Airtight Windows by completing our contact form or call us at 831-463-9695 today for a free consultation.