You've finally made the decision to upgrade your windows - exciting! Your new window installation is officially scheduled, and now you're counting down the days until your home gets a fresh new look. New windows can transform your home's comfort, energy efficiency, and curb appeal. But before the crew arrives, a little preparation goes a long way.
Taking time to prep your home in advance can make the process faster, safer, and less stressful for everyone involved. In this guide, we'll walk you through exactly what to do before your NG Windows installation day so the team can get straight to work - and you can enjoy your new Infinity by Marvin fiberglass windows sooner.
Clear the Way: How to Prep the Space Around Your Windows
The first step in getting ready for your new window installation is ensuring your installation crew has easy, unobstructed access - both inside and outside your home. A clear workspace helps the installation process move more efficiently.
Here's a few things to take care of before installation day:
- Remove window treatments: Take down any drapes, curtains, or cloth window treatments and any hardware mounted directly on or around the window or door frame. If needed for your installation, our installers can remove blinds or plantation shutters.
- Move furniture back: Shift sofas, chairs, tables, or beds, a few feet away from the windows to create an open workspace. Larger or heavy items can be handled by our installation crew.
- Relocate electronics: Unplug and move any electronics near the windows to prevent tripping hazards and protect your devices from dust.
- Tidy up outdoors: Trim back shrubs, move potted plants, and clear any furniture, toys, or obstacles from the exterior work area.
Pro tip: Your installation crew needs about three feet of clear space both inside and outside each window in order to safely and efficiently remove your old windows and install the new ones.
Don't forget about kids and pets. On installation day, make sure children and animals are secured in a room away from the work zones. It keeps them safe and allows your crew to move freely without interruption.
Protect What Matters: Surfaces, Belongings, and Privacy
Any home renovation project comes with a little dust and disruption, and window installation is no different. The good news is you can take several steps to protect your home before the installation team arrives. Focus on protecting surfaces throughout the home, especially around the windows, your belongings, and your privacy.
Before installation day, consider the following:
- Remove wall decor: Take down artwork, mirrors, and decorative items in any room where installation will take place, paying special attention to anything hanging near windows or trim.
- Store fragile items safely: Clear window sills, shelves, and nearby ledges of any breakables, collectibles, or sentimental pieces that could be jostled during the work.
- Secure valuables and personal items: Tuck away anything you'd prefer kept out of an active work area for peace of mind.
Pro tip: When your Project Manager arrives, let them know about alarms and sensors, fragile items near frames, and anything else you think could affect how they handle the installation or your home.
What NG Windows does on their end: Our team uses protective coverings and has clear cleanup protocols to help protect your space, but removing items from sills and shelves helps prevent accidents and keeps your home spotless.
What to Expect on Installation Day
Knowing what happens when your crew arrives takes the guesswork, and the nerves, out of the process. Here's a clear picture of what a typical NG Windows installation day looks like from start to finish.
What we'll walk you through before we begin:
- Your arrival window: We'll give you a clear timeframe for when our crew plans to arrive.
- Project Walkthrough: Before installation begins, your Project Manager will walk through the project with you, explain what to expect throughout the day, and discuss where the crew will begin working. This is also a great time to share any special requests, concerns, or areas of the home you'd prefer the team to focus on first.
- Installation: Our team works systematically through your home — typically starting from the top and working our way down — to keep the process organized and efficient. If you have areas of the home you need to keep accessible, just let us know and we'll be happy to work around your schedule.
- Dust management: We take steps throughout the installation process to minimize dust and debris and clean up thoroughly when we're done. While some dust is normal during any renovation project, our goal is to leave your home clean and tidy when the installation is finished.
- Cleanup: Once the work is complete, we conduct a professional cleanup and final walkthrough to make sure everything looks exactly as it should before we leave. From the moment we arrive to when we pack up, our goal is to provide a clean, hassle-free installation from start to finish.
Schedule Your Window Replacement
Ready to experience a smooth, stress-free window replacement? Schedule your consultation with NG Windows today and see why Georgia homeowners trust our team for professional, worry-free installations.
