D&D Aluminum

When choosing a shutter company, pay careful attention to the following:

1. Is the contractor licensed and insured?
2. Are the products Dade or Florida Building Code approved?
3. Does the contractor permit the job. Failure to do so could put you at risk for fines and be a red flag that the product and installation will not meet code.
4. When receiving an estimate, make sure the salesperson explains exactly how installation will be performed and that the method of installation is written down on the contract. Price is reflective of materials used, amount of labor and labor skills required to do the job. Remember the old adage, "You get what you pay for."
5. Be skeptical of high pressure sales and large discounts in price. If they are disingenuous in their presentation and proposal, chances are you can expect more of the same conduct during the installation of your shutters. An extremely low estimate can be a red flag for a company that has financial problems and is likely to go out of business—hopefully not with your money.
6. Be wary of companies with extremely high estimates, justified by claims that their products are superior. The truth of the matter is that there is a short list of actual companies that manufacture hurricane products. All shutter companies purchase their products from these same manufacturers. Some companies assemble the product but very few manufacture.