Good luck with that... honestly, getting quotes was the easy part for me. The real headache started when I had to actually pick one. Every company swears they're the best, but half of them couldn't even show up on time for the estimate. Just make sure you ask about warranties and hidden fees upfront—trust me, it'll save you some headaches later. Hope your experience is smoother than mine was.
"Just make sure you ask about warranties and hidden fees upfront—trust me, it'll save you some headaches later."
This is spot-on advice. I'd add that you should specifically ask if the warranty covers both labor and materials, since some companies like to play games with that. Also, double-check the energy efficiency ratings (U-factor and SHGC values). I've seen plenty of contractors pushing windows that don't really match Florida's climate just because they're cheaper or easier to source... a little skepticism goes a long way here.
Couldn't agree more about checking the U-factor and SHGC. A lot of folks overlook that stuff, but in Tampa's heat and humidity, it makes a huge difference in comfort and energy bills. Also, don't forget to ask about installation methods—poor sealing or shortcuts during install can totally undermine even the best windows. Learned that the hard way when my neighbor had to redo his whole job after just two years...