Upgrading your tired, old windows and doors with gorgeous, natural timber replacements is an exciting step towards enhancing your home’s beauty, energy efficiency and value. But before you get swept away by visions of sunlight streaming through sleek oak casements or stepping out onto a breezy balcony framed by French doors, there’s some essential groundwork to lay.
Preparing your home for window and door installation is key to ensuring a smooth, stress-free project and maximising the enjoyment of your beautiful new additions.
Prepare your home
As exciting as it might be to see a professional bring it all to life, it’s important to ensure that everything is set to run smoothly. Here’s how to prepare your interior for the transformation:
- Clear some space: Give the installers ample room to manoeuvre by removing furniture, curtains and any decorations near the windows (especially anything sentimental). Think of it as creating a spacious working area that lets your new timber features shine.
- Protect the floor: Dust, splinters, and the odd stray nail are no match for prized carpets or polished hardwood floors. Laying down dust sheets or sturdy cardboard helps protect your surfaces, though a reputable installation company will often do this for you.
- Security points and doorbell wires: If your existing windows or doors have sensors, wiring, or doorbell units, please notify your installer so they can disconnect or reposition them safely.
Think outside the box
The interior isn’t the only part of your home that deserves preparation - your outside space plays a role too.
- Clear the path: Ensure access routes through your garden, driveway, or side paths are free from obstacles such as bins, temporary fencing, or overgrown shrubs that could block delivery or installation.
- Parking for installers: If possible, reserve a parking space close to your home for the Mumford & Wood delivery vehicle or fitters. This allows for safer unloading and easier transport of your windows and doors.
- Protect the little things: Plants and shrubs near your windows or doors should be protected with covers or temporary fencing to prevent accidental damage during installation.
- Think green: Arrange for the disposal of your old windows and doors. Most professional installers offer this service free of charge, but it’s best to confirm ahead of time.
Bonus tips
- Inform the neighbours: Letting neighbours know about upcoming work is always courteous, especially if there may be some noise or disruption on installation day.
- Document the transformation: Take photos of your old windows and doors beforehand, and capture the installation process. It’s a great way to see the before-and-after impact, and it can also be useful for future reference.
By following these preparation tips, you’ll help ensure your project runs smoothly and your home is ready to enjoy the benefits of new timber windows and doors. With thoughtful planning, you’ll soon be enjoying natural light, improved energy efficiency and added kerb appeal.
Contact Mumford & Wood today to discuss your project or book a visit to our showroom to discover our bespoke product range in full.
