Replacement Windows -- Area Contractors?

gravy boat · 09-25-2007, 12:32 PM

Good afternoon, all!
What wonderful weather we are having -- hope everyone is getting a chance to enjoy.

Can anybody recommend contractors to remove windows and install new ones? We are looking for a contractor that can remove and replace the frame as well. We first went to Lowe's for a quote -- negative.

We did place a call out to a Laconia contractor more than a week ago and have not received a call back....which leads us to believe that the construction industry may not be as down as the analysts are claiming?

If anybody can recommend contractors, we would surely appreciate it. We live in Gilford.

Thank you!
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steadyon · 09-25-2007, 04:33 PM

Hi,

I have used Bob Myshrall from Meredith, great guy and good tidy work.
393 8828

boo · 09-25-2007, 09:54 PM

Give Blue Moon Builders a call--great people, great prices, and fast 603 293 7901

Dave M · 09-26-2007, 05:03 PM

Gravy boat, it not clear whether your purchasing the windows and then having them installed. A lot of contractors will install only if buying from them.

Dave M

gravy boat · 09-28-2007, 12:26 PM

Hi Dave M,

We can either purchase on our own or have the contractor purchase. Prefer to purchase/supply on our own if saves $$$.

Thank you all!
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Winopt · 04-30-2008, 11:03 AM

I just had contractor Scott Compton do it for me. He did a great job. 603-279-1029

twoplustwo · 04-30-2008, 02:10 PM

Bob Myshrall is a great guy who does great work.

enhancednh · 05-22-2008, 10:11 AM

I just can't stress enough that the most important part of choosing a good contractor is checking on references, asking for testimonials, and looking at past performance BEFORE hiring... anyone can offer a low rate... but history repeats itself with too many jobs left unfinished or poorly done. Everyone has to start somewhere, but most local contractors should have a least a few references available for you to check on. We have seen just recently the problems left behind by a contractor from some distant location (Conway?) being hired by a local town to do a job with public $'s. The job was left unfinished, and the contractor had already been paid! At least if a local contractor had won the job, they might have been invested in the outcome!

It is worth your time and a little effort to save the headache of a monetary loss or a shoddy installation by checking rates AND reputation. There are some GREAT contractors listed in Winnipesaukee.com's Lake links, (and I will mention Kevin Getty and Jim Bobotas), who have testimonials and references worth checking in to.

Lowes is a national industry, but the local contractor relies on his reputation. Let's support home town industry!

enhancednh · 05-22-2008, 10:17 AM

I just can't stress enough that the most important part of choosing a good contractor is checking on references, asking for testimonials, and looking at past performance BEFORE hiring... anyone can offer a low rate... but history repeats itself with too many jobs left unfinished or poorly done. Everyone has to start somewhere, but most local contractors should have a least a few references available for you to check on. We have seen just recently the problems left behind by a contractor from some distant location (Conway?) being hired by a local town to do a job with public $'s. The job was left unfinished, and the contractor had already been paid! At least if a local contractor had won the job, they might have been invested in the outcome!

It is worth your time and a little effort to save the headache of a monetary loss or a shoddy installation by checking rates AND reputation. There are some GREAT contractors listed in Winnipesaukee.com's Lake links, (and I will mention Kevin Getty and Jim Bobotas), who have testimonials and references worth checking in to.

Lowes is a national industry, but the local contractor relies on his reputation. Let's support home town industry!

09-25-2007, 12:32 PM	#1
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 591 Thanks: 597 Thanked 202 Times in 101 Posts	Replacement Windows -- Area Contractors? Good afternoon, all! What wonderful weather we are having -- hope everyone is getting a chance to enjoy. Can anybody recommend contractors to remove windows and install new ones? We are looking for a contractor that can remove and replace the frame as well. We first went to Lowe's for a quote -- negative. We did place a call out to a Laconia contractor more than a week ago and have not received a call back....which leads us to believe that the construction industry may not be as down as the analysts are claiming? If anybody can recommend contractors, we would surely appreciate it. We live in Gilford. Thank you! Gravy

09-28-2007, 12:26 PM	#5
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 591 Thanks: 597 Thanked 202 Times in 101 Posts	Windows Hi Dave M, We can either purchase on our own or have the contractor purchase. Prefer to purchase/supply on our own if saves $$$. Thank you all! Gravy

04-30-2008, 11:03 AM	#6
Winopt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 100 Thanks: 76 Thanked 50 Times in 19 Posts	Window replacement I just had contractor Scott Compton do it for me. He did a great job. 603-279-1029

04-30-2008, 02:10 PM	#7
twoplustwo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 456 Thanks: 51 Thanked 39 Times in 21 Posts	ditto steadyon Bob Myshrall is a great guy who does great work.

05-22-2008, 10:11 AM	#8
enhancednh Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"Good" contractors I just can't stress enough that the most important part of choosing a good contractor is checking on references, asking for testimonials, and looking at past performance BEFORE hiring... anyone can offer a low rate... but history repeats itself with too many jobs left unfinished or poorly done. Everyone has to start somewhere, but most local contractors should have a least a few references available for you to check on. We have seen just recently the problems left behind by a contractor from some distant location (Conway?) being hired by a local town to do a job with public $'s. The job was left unfinished, and the contractor had already been paid! At least if a local contractor had won the job, they might have been invested in the outcome! It is worth your time and a little effort to save the headache of a monetary loss or a shoddy installation by checking rates AND reputation. There are some GREAT contractors listed in Winnipesaukee.com's Lake links, (and I will mention Kevin Getty and Jim Bobotas), who have testimonials and references worth checking in to. Lowes is a national industry, but the local contractor relies on his reputation. Let's support home town industry!

09-25-2007, 04:33 PM	#2
steadyon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Hi, I have used Bob Myshrall from Meredith, great guy and good tidy work. 393 8828

09-25-2007, 09:54 PM	#3
boo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Give Blue Moon Builders a call--great people, great prices, and fast 603 293 7901

09-26-2007, 05:03 PM	#4
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Gravy boat, it not clear whether your purchasing the windows and then having them installed. A lot of contractors will install only if buying from them. Dave M

05-22-2008, 10:17 AM	#9
enhancednh Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"Good" contractors I just can't stress enough that the most important part of choosing a good contractor is checking on references, asking for testimonials, and looking at past performance BEFORE hiring... anyone can offer a low rate... but history repeats itself with too many jobs left unfinished or poorly done. Everyone has to start somewhere, but most local contractors should have a least a few references available for you to check on. We have seen just recently the problems left behind by a contractor from some distant location (Conway?) being hired by a local town to do a job with public $'s. The job was left unfinished, and the contractor had already been paid! At least if a local contractor had won the job, they might have been invested in the outcome! It is worth your time and a little effort to save the headache of a monetary loss or a shoddy installation by checking rates AND reputation. There are some GREAT contractors listed in Winnipesaukee.com's Lake links, (and I will mention Kevin Getty and Jim Bobotas), who have testimonials and references worth checking in to. Lowes is a national industry, but the local contractor relies on his reputation. Let's support home town industry!