FabSwingers.com forum: Double glazing quotes..

By *at69drive OP Man
over a year ago

Hertford

I decided to replace a bathroom windo and a kitchen door. Initially I decided to use either a local glazier or the firm who had completed a previous installation. The glazier can no longer install as the are not FENSA registered and the previous installer never got back to me.

After putting the requirements through a price quoter I was contacted by nationwide installer who quoted me to night. I thought that the practise of quoting excessive prices and then offering a 5O % discount had ceased but clearly not. I was slightly shocked to be quoted £6000 for one window and one door plus two smaller windows which I did not want replaced . Similar work in Belfast cost £900 in total . If I adjust the comarison for the two small windows to £1500, it seems odd that the cost in London for similar work should be twice the price . The salesman quickly halved his price to £2900 and even asked me how much I was prepared to pay.

Whilst I was impressed with the quality of the product , I considered the job to be worth in the region of £2000 to £2500 pounds .

What is other members experience with quotes for double glazing ?. Will the company make a follow up call with a more competitive price or should I contact them again to try and negotiate. ?

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I refused to be drawn into their ridiculous games. I got quotes from main companies, kicked reps out when they offended my intelligence. And ended up paying far less. But a few years back.

Go for reputable cos with guarantees but make them wait until you're ready, at the right price for you.

I have no.minimum that I'll not go below. I won't order to their timescales. Reps unhappy? Send another. I'd aim for just over retail price, fitted yourself - as a maximum.but they fit and guarantee.

It's not triple glazed? Discount it more then mr rep!

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

We would never use a double-glazing firm, always just a local glazier. Last year we had a 10' high, 8-light plus 4-panel oriel window replaced for £1.2k. This year we had a 5'x 7', 6-light window, with stained glass, replaced for £345. I just shop around until they give me a price I'm happy with.

Mr ddc

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

I only use a local company and ideally one that's been recommended

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By *romleycouple 400Couple
over a year ago

bromley

I have my own building company and all my family in the business can get that cost down for u his company is in which magazine ect pm me for his company name and number if interested

Never use big company's u get ripped off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We would never use a double-glazing firm, always just a local glazier. Last year we had a 10' high, 8-light plus 4-panel oriel window replaced for £1.2k. This year we had a 5'x 7', 6-light window, with stained glass, replaced for £345. I just shop around until they give me a price I'm happy with.

Mr ddc"
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Imperial... Tut tut.

I figured you for a metric man of the times

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is this a wind up?

I've been all over Google looking for famous quotations by double glazing, would seem he's been a pretty quiet chap...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Imperial... Tut tut.

I figured you for a metric man of the times"

I still talk in imperial. I measure in metric though. Most builders I know do too.

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By *oo hotCouple
over a year ago

North West

Don't use National Installers. All hype and commission. Look for a local company that extrudes their own uPVC and sells the windows as well.

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By *aGaGagging for itCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

You can use companies that are not FENSA registered, you just have to go through Building Regs.

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

Mr ddc.

Imperial... Tut tut.

I figured you for a metric man of the times"

I'm measure-flexible depending on the size of thing to be measured or the level of precision required.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Title. - A double glazing quote.

I know one.

"You buy one, you get one free"

That's the only one I know.

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By *at69drive OP Man
over a year ago

Hertford

"You can use companies that are not FENSA registered, you just have to go through Building Regs."
Hi. Thanks for the advice. Is it an offence not to go through building regulations for replacement windows and doors..?

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By *at69drive OP Man
over a year ago

Hertford

"Don't use National Installers. All hype and commission. Look for a local company that extrudes their own uPVC and sells the windows as well. "
Luckily there is a local installer accross the road from me so will be inviting them to quote when the estimater returns from holiday .

I am glad that I asked a national companny to quote as there sales technique waa an eye opener

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By *at69drive OP Man
over a year ago

Hertford

"I have my own building company and all my family in the business can get that cost down for u his company is in which magazine ect pm me for his company name and number if interested

Never use big company's u get ripped off

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Thanks for the advice

.I will pm you.

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