Expert Advise - Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofing
From Those Who Do
Ask the Expert:
Michael Lane has been in the construction industry for over 25 years. Licensed to build just about everything from Single Family Homes, and Hi-Rise Condominiums to Commercial Buildings and Bridges. When it comes to building and remodeling, Michael Lane is a virtual walking encyclopedia.
Now specializing in replacement windows, doors, siding and roofing for all residential and commercial projects, Florida Lifetime Impact Windows and Doors has become the premium remodel and installation company on Florida's Central and West coasts,
Expert by Doing:
It is important to be book smart no doubt but one needs to have hands on experience working down in the trenches before they can really say they know what they are talking about. Over the years Michale has specialized in the construction of higher end homes and the restoration of historical properties. For the last seven (7) years, while he continues to build up to 3 exclusive homes per year, he has focused on building his company called Florida Lifetime Impact Window and Door. They specialize in replacement windows, vinyl windows and aluminum windows.
Together with his partner Ken Goodman, another 25 year contractor veteran specializing in residential additions and remodels, they average approximately 20,000 replacement windows installations per year. Their company installs windows, doors, roofing and siding in all of the Tampa area, Clearwater, St. Pete, Sarasota, south to Naples as far north as Brooksville, up to Ocala and east to Lakeland and the Orlando areas. So, when we say they are expert professional installers, we aren't just talking a few hundred replacement windows scattered along the beach. No, not at all. These guys are committed to success and have managed to build and continue to maintain their very professional 5 Star and "A' ratings with the BBB and Service Magic, you can't do that without doing it right!
Why Settle For Less:
Any "Johnny Pick-Up Truck" or person with a hammer can say they will install your replacement windows and with the economy being what it is there is a multitude of out-of-work carpenters who may offer to assist you with the installation and even do it without pulling a building permit. However, what happens when they leave and you have a problem after the installation? Who do you call then? Or what happens if "Johnny" does the job wrong? What recourse do you have then? Worse yet, what happens if they or one of their helpers gets hurt on your property? Whose insurance pays the hospital bill? Whose rates go up?
Employees Not Subcontractors:
Everyone who works at Florida Lifetime Impact Window and Door is a W-2 employee not a subcontractor. In addition, every Energy Sales Consultant, Regional Manager and Installation Crew Member have been factory trained on each product. What does this mean to the Homeowner... plenty.
1) Every product Florida Lifetime sells and every product they install is fully covered by the manufactures warranty. This translates to peace of mind for you because since the manufacturers trained the Florida Lifetime Crew, the manufacturers stand behind their installation work.
2) If in the event that their was an accident causing bodily harm or destruction to property during the installation, it is Florida Lifetime's insurance that covers the event and not your homeowners insurance.
Do You Need A Building Permit?
Remember that building permit comment we made earlier, what happens if you don't pull a permit? I mean, do you really need one? Its just a few vinyl or aluminum windows right... wrong. If you get caught putting in windows without a permit, it can be as much as a $5,000 fine to you not the carpenter or neighbor. If you don't get caught and you at some point down the line go to sell the house, the new buyers usually do an inspection. If no building permit for the windows is found on file you could be required to pull out the windows and re-install them with the proper permit(s). Now, that is what we call a very expensive replacement window installation.
Benefits of working with an Expert:
The benefits of working with an expert are pure and simple.
1) The Experts do the job right the first time.
2) if there is a problem there is an Expert to call who WILL come out and make the repair.
3) Experts always pull a building permit. It protects you, them and the person who may someday buy your home.
4) The experts have there own professional installers who are employees. They don;t use sub-contractors.
5) The Experts have their own tools. They don't have to go and rent them or borrow them from you or your neighbor.
6) The Experts have their own insurance. If someone gets hurt You are protected by their insurance with no law suits.
7) The Experts alway have a professional contract with NO fine print. A professional contract offers you protection.
8) The Experts Return Your Calls.
Call the Experts, Florida Lifetime Impact Window and Door at (877) 695-0212