Shade sails are an extremely popular addition to residential property for several reasons.
There are the practical benefits of creating shade and privacy, the aesthetics and addition of colour to the exterior of a home, and the important financial benefit of shade sails adding value to a home’s value and potentially making it easier to sell.
If all of that sounds appealing and you are considering adding shade sails to your home, then there is an extremely important decision that has to be made.
That decision is which shade sails company are you going to use to design, supply, and install your shade sails?
This is not a decision that should be made on a whim, but instead should be made by following a logical process.
None of the steps you take following this selection process is difficult, however, ignore any of them and it could mean you make a wrong choice.
As for what the steps we are referring to are, keep reading and you will find out.
Educate Yourself On Shade Sails
We strongly suggest that your first step should be to find out more than you currently know about shade sails.
You do not need to become an expert, however, if you understand the types of shade sails that exist, what your options are, and what the pros and cons of shade sails are, your decision on a shade sail company will be more informed.
Give Yourself Options For The Sorts Of Shade Sails You Want
Having learned about shade sails you are in a better position to think about what sorts of shade sails you would like for your home.
Give yourself some leeway by having several options, given that not every company offers the same shade sails and services.
Ask For Referrals And Recommendations
Now you can start your search and the way to do so is by speaking to those you know. Family, friends, and work colleagues can all be asked if they have shade sails, and if so, would they recommend the company which installed them?
Even better is to look around your neighbourhood for shade sails and politely ask those who own them the same question.
Start Your Local Shade Sail Company Research
Time to roll up your sleeves and conduct some in-depth research into local shade sail companies.
Use the internet to search by entering in Google a term like “shade sail company XXXX” where ‘XXXX’ is your town or city area.
From the results, visit company websites, browse review websites, and make a note of relevant information that gives you either a positive or negative about each company.
Create A Shortlist Based On Your Research
Taking all the information you have gleaned from your research, and considering only those shade sail companies who appear to be and which you believe are professional and which also have multiple positive reviews or testimonials, whittle the names down until you have a shortlist.
The size of your shortlist might depend on how many companies there are in your area, but we suggest no more than six or seven.
Contact Those On Your Shortlist With An Initial Enquiry
The next step is to contact each of the shade sail companies on your shortlist and explain what you are looking for.
Assess how helpful they are and how professionally they deal with your enquiry. Also ensure that they can provide the products and services you require.
Ask For A Written Quote
Once you have spoken to each company, we recommend that you create a final shortlist of the three shade sail companies that impressed you the most.
Then, request that each of them send you a written quotation.
Also, ask that they make it detailed so that you can see what specific products and services they would be providing you.
Make Your Decision
Compare the written quotes and before making your final decision we advise that rather than simply choosing the cheapest quote, you select the shade sails company that can supply all you require, that you have found the most amiable when communicating with them, and which offers excellent value for money.
