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Boring subject,
We need 3 new windows and a new front door, would you A) Natiowide company like Everest or Safestyle B) Local company with good reviews. Have booked in 2 of each to come and measure up and give us a quote
Local co. everytime.
Local company. See if you can pay cash, might get 20% off the bill, maybe more...
Local company every time.
3 windows, depending on size of course, approx £1200 quid.
Door, £900 ish for composite door
I'd guess Everest will start the bidding at about 6 grand.
Jeff
Local company definitely. And I have never heard much very good said about Safestyle.
Everest or Safestyle
Not with a very very long bargepole. You will pay twice to three times as much. You will still have the same local fitter. They will badger you for all sorts ongoing.
A good, recommend local company is brilliant.
I had quotes for patio doors and three windows. Varied from £3.5k to £11k(!). Have a guess which salesman/company owner had the highest quote - the one in the work van at end of day, the one in a Mondeo or the one driving a Velar
I bought the doors and windows myself, fitted all in one weekend with neighbour who is window fitter. Total cost was £1800.
On the basis of local winning every time, can anyone recommend a window fitter around Bromsgrove?
On the basis of local winning every time, can anyone recommend a window fitter around Bromsgrove?
The usual advice was always to find out who the local window maker is, and see if they can recommend a fitter.
find out who the local window maker is
You will probably find that they don't exist - even the 'local' window companies usually buy all the frames in from 3rd parties.
Just had the quote from Everest... over £5500, the door alone is over £4000. Lets wait for local fitters!
Rehau are a decent manufacturer of windows. You can search their website for local installers.
the door alone is over £4000
I have just clicked order on a composite door and sidepanel, made by Solidor. Upgraded handles, number on it, upgraded glass etc.
£840 delivered to Scotland from Doncaster.
Neighbour and I will fit in a morning, I will pay him £150.