Benefits of Choosing a Local, Family-Owned Door Expert

You might not realize it, but your front door says much about you. More than just an entryway, the front door is often the first thing people see when they come to your house. Upgrading your front door can enhance your home’s curb appeal, make a statement about your personal style, and add value. And when you want to upgrade, you could do it yourself or hire a pro. This post shows you why working with a local expert will give you the best results.

Customer Service

Have you ever gone to a big box home improvement store seeking help with a project and gotten unsatisfactory results? We all have. Sometimes, you deal with someone who knows what they’re talking about; other times, you get someone who’s watching the clock, waiting to punch out. 

When you deal with a family-owned local expert, you get a company that’s smaller and more customer-focused, ensuring that each person gets the attention they deserve. Moreover, when you work with a local company, you work with the same team from start to finish, which typically gives you more consistent results.

Local Expertise

Local contractors better understand the community, building codes, and regulations. This local expertise can be invaluable in planning and executing projects and ensuring they align with the climate and weather conditions that could impact the project. 

Better Communication

Effective communication is crucial in any construction project, regardless of size. Because you work with the same local team when you choose a family-owned company, you maintain clear lines of communication, so you’re informed during every step of the process. Better communication helps avoid misunderstandings, delays, and costly mistakes that can happen when dealing with a national chain.

Accountability and Reputation

Local contractors rely heavily on their reputation for their success within the community. They know that one or two bad reviews could be disastrous, while bad reviews for a national chain are just part of doing business. Because they value their reputation, local, family-owned companies go out of their way to ensure you’re satisfied. Unlike a national chain, you’re a valuable client, not one out of thousands. 

Faster Response

Another advantage to hiring locally is that family-owned companies are often more readily available when needed. With a corporate chain, you might find yourself stuck in a bureaucratic maze, struggling to get an answer to a question or a resolution to a problem. Dealing with a family-owned contractor gives you access to the owners and the people working on the project, making for a better overall experience. 

Cost Efficiency

Contrary to the idea that doing it yourself saves money, DIY projects frequently cost more in the long run. Local experts typically do the job right the first time, saving you time, aggravation, and money fixing your or someone else’s mistakes.

Community Support

Choosing a local, family-owned company keeps your money in the community and contributes to the growth of the local economy. Most local contractors source materials locally when possible and hire local labor, creating a healthier, more vibrant community. 

Choose The Glass Door Store

The Glass Door Store is a trusted local, family-owned door replacement and transformation company. We’ve proudly served homeowners throughout central Florida including Tampa, Lakeland, and surrounding areas for years, and we’re a complete solution, meaning we can handle every aspect of your project from start to finish. We offer hardware replacements, adding glass inserts to your existing door, full door unit replacements, and just about everything in between! Not only that, but we have a vast selection to pick from, and we continue to receive high ratings for our amazing customer service. 

Call us today if you’re ready to transform your front door from ordinary to extraordinary. In Lakeland, call 863–272–7311. In Tampa, call 813–991–0028.