byAlma Abell

If mosquitoes, bugs, and flies are finding their way into your home, one possible reason could be your window screens. If you want to keep your windows open and let in the night breeze, you’ll need to make sure you aren’t letting anything else in. Check your screens to make sure they’re still in one piece.

Have you found that your screens are borken? No worries. For cost-effective solutions, you could try DIYing it, says the Home Advisor. Don’t have the time, tools, or skills to make that work? Then simply hire experts to install new ones in place. Not sure how to find a great company? Here’s how:

Ask Around

Chances are good that you already know someone who’s had new window screens installed over the last few years. If that’s not the case, then ask your friends, family, or even work colleagues to reach out to their own networks. You’ll net at least a few names this way.

Research Online

If referrals don’t work, then there’s still old-school research to get the job done. Go online and start your search there. That’s a good way to find prospective companies offering window screen replacement services. When you find their sites, note down details that matter: their operating hours, cancellation policy, or costs, among others.

Interview

Once you have a sufficiently long list, set up an appointment or consultation. Then get the interviews started. Cover every topic of interest, from qualifications and staffing requirements right down to the cleaning products they use and how much they cost. Ask if they’re insured or bonded. That’s one question you wouldn’t want to forget. That way, if an accident happens on the job, you know you’re legally covered.

Lastly, be sure to pick a team you’re comfortable with. You’re going to let these people into your home, so it’s best to find a reliable and trustworthy company for your needs.