HomeTowne For Best Remodeling

I was considering replacing the doors and windows in my house to modernize the look and also make the indoors more energy-efficient. I approached a local company called HomeTowne Windows & Doors for the job. I had seen their New Berlin showroom in passing a couple of times and the top brand options like Andersen, Marvin, Pella, Vista, Soft-Lite, etc. seemed quite impressive.

I finally visited the store, and the selection of frames more than lived up to the expectations. A consultant helpfully walked me through the options and discussed my requirements in detail. He even offered a free home visit to view the house to get an idea of the look and feel of the place.

The home consultation turned out to be prompt and quick as promised. The suggestions seemed prudent and I particularly appreciated that the consultation did not try to pressure me to make a purchase decision.

I contemplated on the recommendations for a few days before visiting the showroom again. Making the selection of replacement entry doors and various windows had become quite easy by now. After all, I had the best brand of replacement windows and doors at my disposal. And the prices were pretty reasonable too.

Soon enough, a team arrived at my house to take the measurements. Most of the work was done offsite and the carpenters only had to remove the old framework and install the new doors and windows. The workmanship was first-class and the remodeling was finished within the timeframe as promised.

Indeed, HomeTowne (www.hometownewindows.com) is the last word for quick and quality replacement of doors and windows.

Window Remodeling – Not A DIY Project!

Replacing the old and drafty windows of my house seemed like a simple job that I could do by myself. So on a long, idle weekend, I enthusiastically took out the tape measure and rushed off to The Home Depot with my measurements in hand.

The window sizes I needed (or thought I needed) were in stock and I was driving home in under an hour with the new windows placed carefully in the trunk of my car. Before I started, I read an article online about pocket install vs full removal and watched a YouTube tutorial on how to remove window frames. It was going well until I tried to install the new windows I purchased at Home Depot. Two of the frames turned out to be too big for the opening and the rest left a wide gap. Even after filing and shimming, the fit wasn’t quite perfect. I thought maybe I would need a full removal at this point and decided to revisit the article I read online.

Eventually, I realized that my measurements had been wrong. I didn’t want to risk messing things up even more, so I called in a professional window installation company near me, HomeTowne Windows & Doors for a consultation on how to best solve the problem. The consultant inspected my slapdash work and pointed out that I had not removed the outer sash properly and had also accidently damaged the trim and outside stops.

Rather than making me feel embarrassed by my sloppy DIY handy work though, the guys at HomeTowne turned out to be very understanding and helpful. They were able to use two of the frames I purchased, and provided Pella replacement windows for the others. A few minor repairs were in order, but they completely turned my failed DIY project into a success!

 

Why I Choose HomeTowne?

There are many home remodeling companies in and around Wisconsin. I worked with HomeTowne Windows & Doors when remodeling my home and then AGAIN when we remodeled our office. I often recommend the place to my friends and relatives because I’ve had such an outstanding experience (see below):

• HomeTowne offers free in-home consultations where a project consultant came to my doorstep at a specified time. He wanted to know more about my historic home and understand what I was looking for before suggesting appropriate door/window options that suit my home, tastes and budget. The service is truly customized and personal.

• The staff adheres to a strict no-pressure sales creed. It’s quite a welcome change when no one forces me to buy in any manner whatsoever. They are truly dedicated to exceptional service.

• They are willing to take on projects of all sizes – nothing is too big or small.

• The installation crew and carpenters are skilled at their job and pay attention to the minutest details. The workmanship is top-class and I have never had to clean up after them either.

• HomeTowne offers a large selection of national brand name windows, doors and exterior siding options to choose from – Pella, Marvin, Andersen, SoftLite, Vista, Waudena and more. So whether I chose Andersen replacement doors or Pella replacement windows, I am guaranteed the same high level service and professional installation.

We waited several years to remodel our home so I wanted it done right. After the exceptional experience I had with HomeTowne, they were the obvious choice when it came time to replace windows in my Milwaukee office. At HomeTowne, you’ll not only get the best quality products—like Andersen doors and windows—but you’ll also feel valued and respected in the process!

My In-Home Consultation with HomeTowne

We were looking to remodel our living room and wanted to replace the old, dated Milwaukee windows. We had a simple, modern look in mind, but browsing styles and options online left my wife and I overwhelmed, frustrated, and with a strong difference of opinion. We felt all the more undecided and wanted to consult an expert for some opinions.

A few visits to some store outlets made us crave a more personal approach, so we scheduled a home consultation at https://hometownewindows.com/. The project consultant arrived at the designated time and did a walkthrough of the entire house.

He then sat down with us and discussed our ideas for the windows. I was interested in the ease (and low cost) of simple sliding windows, but my wife was stuck on the appeal of “enjoying the view” and letting in lots of natural light with a big picture window or bay window.

The consultant casually suggested placing a bow window surrounded by two casement windows in our licing room, and showed pictures to explain how it would open up the room without taking up too much space.

We were quite gung-ho about the idea, and the conversation moved to the materials for the windows. We deliberated over the price and maintenance of wood, fiberglass, and vinyl before finally deciding vinyl was the best option for us. The HomeTowne consultant even discussed the various glass options available in our Milwaukee windows and we decided on a toughened glass with low-E coating to insulate the indoors from the heat outside. We even got an idea of the different Milwaukee window brands (HomeTowne has them all!) and opted for the top quality Marvin windows.

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A full replacement was essential and the HomeTowne Windows & Doors installers did an excellent job. A simple window replacement made our living room feel like a completely new space!

Replace Traditional Sliding Glass Patio Doors with Stunning Wooden Entryways

My wife and I love to spend our evenings on the patio and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the outdoors. We recently remodeled our deck and put in a nice garden plot in the corner of our yard. We love to spend our summer evenings out back, but every time we go to step outside, we’re reminded how much nicer the view could be.

We had been considering replacing our patio door with a new smooth gliding 3-panel sliding door, but the sleek designs of modern sliding patio doors seemed to clash with the classic design of our traditional house in Milwaukee.

After looking for inspiration and ideas online, I scheduled an in-home consultation with one of the trusted Milwaukee door/window installers at hometownewindows.com/. When Joe, my project consultant from HomeTowne, arrived, he was right on time and sat down with us to hear what we were looking for in a new patio door. He examined the new deck and thoughtfully suggested we replace our sliding glass patio door with two wooden French doors that would match the color and style of our home. He showed us pictures of Marvin patio doors and explained that the style provides the charming look and breezy elegance of French patio doors and yet manages to be space saving and energy efficient. There were a number of wooden door styles with inlaid glass pane options available, in just about every pattern and configuration. He further assured us that whichever design we chose, the elegant lines would perfectly complement the traditional look of our home.

My wife and I were overwhelmed at first by how many options were available on the Hometowne Windows & Doors website, but our project consultant effortlessly narrowed down which options would be perfect for our home and our budget in just one consultation! We worked with Joe to choose some specialty window shapes to give our hinged patio doors a unique look that brings in more light than our old door and gives us a stunning view of our backyard. We looked at reviews of other Marvin windows and doors and found several purchasers who were very satisfied with the quality and build of their products.

I have to say HomeTowne Windows & Doors did a wonderful job in helping us narrow down our search in almost no time at all. Now we can even enjoy the outdoors while staying in during the cold winters!