When it was time for me to begin the process to call around to get window quotes, McCloud Windows wasn’t even a name on my radar. I had seen Rosati, Window World, Window Nation, Renewal by Andersen and Pella TV Commercials, but at that point, I hadn’t seen or heard of Nathan McCloud or his window business. In the weeks that followed the beginning of my search, I did eventually see Nathan and his wife Christina on an NBC morning news show commercial.
Best Window Company Columbus, Ohio
When you Google Best Window Company Columbus, Ohio, you’ll see the paid ads first and then lower on page one, sometimes page two, you’ll see McCloud Windows. If you are like me and check out Google Reviews, to see what other people are saying about McCloud windows, you realize they are saying a lot and it’s all good!
Nathan McCloud in his early years was a canvasser.
Window canvassers are like the undercover agents of the home improvement world. Armed with nothing but a clipboard, a smile, and a boundless belief in the power of new windows, they knock on your door like they’re about to change your life. And honestly, they might.
They’ll approach your door with the precision of a ninja, trying to catch you at the exact moment you’re not wearing pajamas or eating a sandwich. With a practiced pitch, they’ll explain how your current windows might be hurting your home’s energy efficiency, even though you’ve just made peace with the fact that your house has an extra “charm” thanks to those old, drafty windows.
And when you answer the door, don’t be surprised if they’re already mid-sentence, enthusiastically detailing why this is the perfect time for you to get new windows. Because, of course, this offer is based on you being one of the first in your neighborhood to put a sign in your yard. Their job is to schedule that magical appointment where a sales rep will come over, and share with you the benefits of new windows and how they can reduce your energy costs. And actually, if you upgrade to Triple-Pane, you can file for $600 tax credit on next year’s taxes.
In short, window canvassers are the unsung heroes of the window world, knocking on doors, braving the elements, and doing their best to get you to say “yes” to that free estimate… that may or may not come with a side of awkward small talk. Bless their hearts.
What to expect on your Sales Presentation
McCloud Windows has a very small sales team of two gentlemen. They’ll arrive at your home on time and help you understand how windows are manufactured and the improvements that have been made in the past 10-15 years. They will help you differentiate between double-pane and triple-pane, so you can determine which might be best for you. They cover their warranty and how the measure and installation process works. Depending on the number of questions you have, they can be in and out in 45 minutes or so.
They will ask you to buy today, but if you share with them that you need a day or two to think on it, they’re okay with that too. What you’ll likely find even if you do get a few quotes, is that 95% of the time McCloud Windows will be less money, I know this after meeting and speaking to owner Nathan McCloud. He takes great pride in not over-charging us folks in Buckeye Nation.
McCloud Windows Pricing
If you haven’t already checked out the Window Comparison Chart in this website, be sure to do that. Also, I’ll continued to bring in window companies to gather more quotes to ensure this website is accurate and up to date.
You’ll note, that McCloud Windows is the most affordable replacement window company in Columbus, Ohio. My home, the one I still live in today had the crappy builder-grade windows. Most of our windows face the west and we live off Wilson Road, so the road noise is super crazy. Sometimes watching TV is a challenge, specifically if it’s raining. Between the water noise, the car noise and the train station a few hundred feet away, it could cause quite the racket.
At your in-home demonstration, they’ll count windows, take a few measurements and then likely put a call into Nathan to get a quote for your home. If you are ready to buy and are willing to make a decision on the day they are there, they will sometimes through in some extras, so be sure to ask for those, but if you aren’t ready to make a purchase decision yet, just let them know and they’ll respect your wishes.
Do Business in a Way that works for both you and the McCloud Window Sales Team
If you find a super-high price quote being placed in front of you, then be prepared for them to hammer you hard for a sale that day. They are over-priced and they know it, so they need to get you to sign before you get other quotes and realize some of the companies out there are just charging way too much for replacement windows.
As you chisel down who you want to invite into your home, I encourage you to give McCloud Windows a call and add them to the list of the companies you want to consider and be sure to tell them the WACKY WINDOW WOMAN sent you to them!
