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title: "Installation Day Survival Guide"
description: "Prepare for window and door installation day with guidance on timelines, access, noise, dust control, parking, and household planning at home with confidence."
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Installation Day

# Installation Day Survival Guide

The big day is here! Our crew is ready to transform your home. Here's how you can help ensure a safe, efficient, and hassle-free installation.

**The short answer:** Before the crew arrives, clear 3–4 feet in front of every window and door, remove blinds and curtain rods, turn off alarm sensors, keep pets and kids away from the work areas, and reserve driveway parking for the install truck. We handle floor protection, dust control, cleanup, and responsible disposal of your old windows and doors, and at the end our Lead Installer walks you through operation, screens, and a final inspection.

Your Checklist

## Preparation Checklist

### 1\. Clear the Way (The 3-Foot Rule)

Our installers need room to work safely.  
  
**Inside:** Clear at least 3-4 feet of space in front of every window and door. Move furniture, rugs, and breakables.  
  
**Outside:** Trim back bushes, move patio furniture, and ensure a clear path from the driveway to the work areas.

### 2\. Remove Window Treatments

Please remove all blinds, shades, curtains, and curtain rods before we arrive. If you need help with heavy items, let us know during the measurement appointment.

### 3\. Disable Alarms & Sensors

If you have window sensors for a security system, please turn them off or remove them. We are not responsible for tripping alarms or rewiring sensors.

### 4\. Pets & Kids

Construction zones can be dangerous (glass, tools, open holes). Please keep pets secured in a separate room and ensure children are supervised away from the work area.

### 5\. Parking

Our truck is our mobile workshop. Please reserve a spot in your driveway or directly in front of your home closest to the entry point.

Our Promise

## What We Do

### Floor Protection

We lay down drop cloths and runners to protect your flooring

### Dust Control

We use plastic sheeting where necessary to contain dust

### Cleanup

We vacuum the work area and magnet-sweep your driveway for nails/screws

### Disposal

We take your old windows and doors with us for responsible disposal/recycling

### The Walkthrough

At the end of the day (or project), our Lead Installer will walk you through:  
  
**1\. Operation:** How to open, close, lock, and clean your new windows  
**2\. Screens:** How to remove and reinstall them  
**3\. Inspection:** Verifying that everything is sealed, caulked, and finished to your satisfaction  
  
**Questions? Call your project coordinator at any time.**

Related Resources

## Helpful Resources

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### Pre-Install Checklist

Prepare your home before installation day

Read More →](https://auroradirect.ca/education/guides/pre-install-checklist)[

### Maintenance & Care

Keep your new windows performing

Read More →](https://auroradirect.ca/education/maintenance-and-care)[

### Warranty Information

Understand your coverage

Read More →](https://auroradirect.ca/education/warranty)[

### Permit & HOA Checklist

Navigate permits and HOA requirements

Read More →](https://auroradirect.ca/education/guides/permit-and-hoa-checklist)

Get Started

## Ready to Schedule Your Installation?

Get started with your window and door replacement project. We'll guide you through every step.

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