Why You Shouldn’t Go With A “Cheap” Door Replacement Company

5 Reasons To Avoid Choosing A “Cheap” Door
Replacement Company In Ashburn, VA

Entry Doors Protect Your Home, So Ensure You
Choose The Right Company To Install Them


The entry doors in your Ashburn, VA, home are not only a way to ensure the curb appeal of your home, but entry doors also protect it. A weak entry door could jeopardize your home and family as it would be easy for nefarious people to enter your home.

So, why would you choose to go with a “cheap” door replacement company to handle the installation of your entry door? After all, the saying “you get what you pay for” is a saying for a reason – because it is true.

For those in the Loudoun County area looking to replace their home’s entry door, choosing the best company is the only way. Check out these five reasons why going cheap could hurt you more in the long run.


1. Low-Quality Materials

One of the reasons that some companies offer incredibly low prices on entry door installation is often due to the door’s quality. Your entry door is going to be a way to make your home more beautiful, but it is also meant to offer protection.

Low-quality materials may be good-looking for a short period, but they are more likely to lose their color and sheen faster due to the low quality.

In addition, you have to consider the energy efficiency of low-quality materials, which cost more money in the long run, despite the “cheap” installment. Low energy efficiency is not an option that any homeowner wants to make as it is basically like throwing money away every month.


2. Inferior Installation

Many companies offer cheap installation and are not trained to install doors in every situation. Some companies will make the door fit no matter what, meaning it could end up unbalanced or incorrectly aligned.

Inferior installation is not only an eyesore, but it can affect energy efficiency within your home and even be a safety hazard. If a door is unbalanced or not hinged correctly, it could easily fall onto you if you open it with more effort than you intended.

In addition, you have to consider the damage done to your home and property if an inexperienced technician is handling the installation. Damage to the interior and exterior can quickly happen when someone does not know what they are doing.


3. Little To No Warranties

Cheap installment companies often offer a minimal warranty or, in some cases, no warranty at all. When there is little to no warranty on a door, any issue you have will likely fall to you to fix and pay someone else to repair it.

These companies often do not offer warranties because they would lose money on repairs and fixing mistakes. That is why they can offer such a low price for entry door installation in Ashburn, VA.

Given that the door is more than likely cheap quality, you can almost bet you will be dealing with repairs sooner than if you were to install a quality door. Without the warranty, you will essentially need to buy a new door over time.


4. Lack Of Customer Service

Cheap installment fees are often coupled with low customer service. Sadly, these companies are making a killing off people who are trying to save money, so customer service is far from their minds.

You may have to call numerous times to get someone to answer your call about entry door replacement. If you find this is the case, you can almost guarantee you won’t have any customer service during the replacement and afterward.

While you may think customer service is not that important, remember that you may have questions you want answers to – will you want to wait days for someone to contact you back? In these types of situations, you realize just how important customer service is!


5. Destroyed Looks

The beauty of an entry door is meant to enhance your home’s curb appeal. However, if the installation crew does not care or has no idea what they are doing, the look of your new entry door could be horrendous.

Nothing would be worse than having a door that looks like a good gust of wind could pull it off its hinges. Nor do you want a brand-new entry door to look like a bear has clawed the finish off.


Fiberglass Entry Doors And Experience

The key to finding your home’s best possible entry door is to go with a quality company you can rely on. Be sure to investigate the installation company by looking at the following:

  • The reputation of the company you are considering
  • Read reviews from past clients
  • If they charge for a quote or estimate (this is a huge red flag)
  • View the work they have done through their online portfolio or customer-shared images
  • Double-check their licensing and their Better Business Bureau rating
  • Ask about their warranties

Ultimately, you will first want to consider several companies and compare and contrast them. If you find that the cheapest company fails to have an excellent reputation and the only thing they have is the price, then you know you may be setting yourself up for future failure.

Also, consider that fiberglass entry doors are beautiful, strong, and energy efficient. Other materials cannot be compared to the quality you get with fiberglass.


Get Your Free Ashburn, VA, Estimates For Entry Doors

If your Ashburn, VA, requires a new entry door, then consider Milcon for the installation process. We offer high-quality fiberglass entry doors that will be installed by professionals who know what they are doing. Don’t fall victim to a cheap installer!

Contact us or call us today at [tel] for your free estimate!

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We’re so pleased to be able to provide this review of our recent window replacements project with Milton Design and Build- all in all, truly a 5 star event. Owner, Matt Kavanah, followed up on a Thumbtack request for proposals with a home visit to see what we needed and how Milcon Design and Build could help. Matt explained the process, how long it would take to order and get ready for the installation, and most importantly, what we could expect as performance from the ProVia window and door products recommended for our home. Matt indicated that he would have Project Manager, Josh, come out and take precise measurements to make up the order, but for the proposal pricing he was able to give us a very competitive bid based on our conversation that day. We kept coming back to Matt’s straightforward conversation and the value of the windows we would be ordering. The price and quick time-to-install just sealed the deal. Matt made some key suggestions that, after our installation today, proved to be great advice. One of the reasons we chose to do a window replacement now (January) was the cold spots in both our primary bedroom and dining room - opposite ends of our house. Even upgraded HVAC hadn’t been able to overcome the heat loss. Tonight, with a new package of high-efficiency thermally broken windows and sliders installed, we’re actually turning the thermostat down because we’re warm! Thank you to Matt, Josh, Luis, Martin, and the rest of the crew for a great job, for explaining all the tips and techniques to get the most out of the new windows and front door, as well as to keep them looking beautiful for years to come! Thank you, Milcon Design and Build for working with us on this purchase… you guys are awesome!
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Outstanding! After weeks of countless window contractor interviews, we found the perfect company. Matt at Milcon, with his many years of experience, provided us with detailed product descriptions to meet our environment requirements, that included muffling the Ashburn Data Center and air traffic noise. They installed over 40 windows in two days! Most important, my wife is so happy with our choice.
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I went to Milcon for a quote and they came in under the competition. The staff was super professional and did everything I asked for. The team was quick and was done within hours. I would go back for any future projects.
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Matt was very professional, gave us very good advice for the 2 massive doors we had to replace. We were very happy with the process, the execution of the project and the products. We had a very pleasant experience with Matt and his installation crew. Thank you so much.
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We were in need of a roof replacement so we threw out a few requests on Thumbtack and I’m glad we did since it brought us to Milcon Roofing. Matt reached out very quick and if I recall correctly came out the following day to discuss options. He wasn’t pushy or trying to just sell me something. It was clear he has been in the business for years and more or less just informed me of my options. He also noted his crew gets certified on the roofing systems which we really liked. So we needed up asking for a quote and it was very fair and competitive. I will say, Matt was very professional, quick to reply to texts, his quote was very fair, and his crew was on time and knocked out the job out in less than one day. Oh, also their clean up was outstanding. While I hope to never see Matt again (since the roof will last many more years than we should be here) I would 100% call him back for any future work here or at our next home. If you need a new roof, give them a call, you won’t regret it!
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We hired Milcon Roofing, Design & Build for replacing the original aluminum siding on our house. Matt took the time to explain different options and we opted for the insulated siding. Matt was very easy to work with and communicated with us through the entire process. The work crew did an great job despite some days with rough weather. We are very happy with the results, less cold drafts, a reduction in noise and a more modern looking exterior. Everything looks great! Can't recommend enough.
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Matt and his team were great to work with, would recommend!

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