Where to Begin…
If you’ve got a broken glass at home, you’ve probably gone online and searched for something like ‘domestic glazing services’. You’ll then likely see a huge range of glazing companies listed. The question then becomes: which one to go with, and how can I get this whole thing done quickly and painlessly? It’s not like anyone wants the broken glass to begin with!
What Not to Do…
Many prospective customers will call and simply want a price after saying something like, “Hi there, I’m in Richmond and I’ve got a broken bedroom window. How much to fix it?”. A professional glazier will not be able to give a quote with this information alone. Even if the customer provides measurements, the size of a window panel is only one factor which determines what kind of glass we can put in; the second is placement. Without knowing ‘where’ the panel is, there’s no way of knowing which glass to install that will satisfy Australian Standards AS1288-2006 (the regulations that covers glass in buildings). As different glass types cost differently, now you know why a quality glazier won’t be able to provide a quote without a bit of information.
What to Have Ready BEFORE Contacting Glaziers…
To get your domestic glass repair quote quickly and easily, here’s a list of things to have ready before calling:
If you’ve got those things ready before you call glaziers, then they’ll be able to quickly and accurately get your quote to you and the job done.
Questions to Ask Glaziers BEFORE Accepting Quotes…
While getting your quote nice and quick is all well and good, you also want to ensure you’re getting a skilled glazier out to provide quality service. Our little list here may not be extensive, but it will help weed out dodgy tradesmen that you’d rather not have in your home, or your life:
If it’s a big job, say, a major renovation that involves glass and costs thousands, you may want to ask to see their public liability certificate of currency (insurance document that means if they damage your property, they are covered to $X value by their insurer to remedy the damages).
And That’s All, Folks…
Just remember the next time you’re scrolling online for domestic glass services, that if you have the above ready, there’s a much higher chance everything will go smoothly.