The Window Works Home Visit: 5 Ways to Prep

So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and have us install window film. Congratulations! We know there are many reasons for your decision, among them energy efficiency, aesthetics, clearing clutter, and more. Here are five ways you can prepare for our visit, and save yourself a lot of headaches! And thank you for taking the time to prepare. We do appreciate your effort!

Clear a path

You’d be surprised at how many times our installers get to your home and need to move boxes, furniture, and random stuff out of the way. Please move things at least four feet away from the work area so that our installers have room to do their jobs. If you do this work yourself, it saves you time and money, too.

Fill out the form

Have you filled out the Quick Residential Estimate yet? We call it quick for a reason! Send as many photos as needed to give us an idea of what we need to do and bring when we get to your place! We can accept up to 20 photos, by the way. And don’t forget to let us know what type of window film you need–is it for security? Privacy? Something else? We can do a better job if you give us all the specifics.

Remove blinds and shades

Please remove all the window coverings you might have. If you have old window film, please let us know that ahead of time. It’s best to let us remove the old window film. We know you’ve been on YouTube looking at those videos on removing film with your hair dryer and some razor blades, but come on! Let us do it! Don’t hurt yourself because you want to do it yourself!

Cover your sensitive things

Those miniature Balinese sculptures you brought back from your honeymoon? Be sure to cover them or move them to another area! And also remove any special artwork or things that might be hurt by the spray our installers use on the windows. We don’t want to damage your beautiful artwork.

Remove the pets

While some pets love everyone, other pets only love some people, and then only some of the time. How often have we heard “oh, he’s never like this! we had NO IDEA he would growl and bite and chase you around the condo!” Well, not in those exact words, but you get the idea. And if you need professional help with your pet, there’s always Cesar Millan!

Got questions? We’ve got answers!

Still unsure about something? Give us a quick call and we’ll sort them out for you! Our Chief Window Works Preparation Manager is standing by to answer all your questions. We install film all over the greater San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to the East Bay to the Peninsula and Marin. Give us a call at 415.623.8700.