Double Glazing in General

...the visit of the dreaded double glazing salesman? How much should I budget for, and should I consider finance. If you survive all this with your sanity intact, you then have to decide which windows to actually buy. There are two very simple steps to solving all these problems: 1 Win the national lottery 2 Ring Everest. However, if step one proves to be elusive, my guide may help you through the minefield you are about to step into. WHO SHOULD ...
...budget at all, can have double glazing installed. This has lead to a polarisation of companies at one end of the market or the other. Without doubt, over the last decade since the great council house sell-off, the highest turnover has been at the cheaper end of the market where companies often compete on price alone. Recycled PVC-U May look OK on the sample, but does not retain the hard shiny coating, allowing for dirt and grime to discolour it. ...

SuperSpy 02.07.2004 · Read full review
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...first signs of needing new double glazed windows appear that moisture inside the sheets of glass and those rotting seals. The feeling is terrible because as we all know no matter what deals these companies are claiming to be offering they are all horrendously priced and you could put a sizeable deposit on a new house for the price of re doing your double glazing. Here I will tell you my recent experiences of these firm's and the different tactics ...
...night. Having not dealt with double glazing salesman before I was not really expecting the experience's that I had to endure. I must express that the following experiences are only mine and not necessarily the experiences of other customers. However out of all the companies that I approached only one stood out as professional. I will now tell you my experiences with several companies so probably could have written loads of individual reviews however ...

bazzaoleary77 04.02.2007 · Read full review
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...to get a quote for Double Glazing. I know what I am after but have not got a clue how much it will cost. I searched all the papers and there are numerous offers 7 windows for £1500 and there are plenty of them. However whilst I am sure they are very nice, I find this a bit too cheap and whilst not been a snob, my neighbours front and back went with two well known companies and opted for these white upvc ones which will do them but not for me. I ...
...or under. I want double glazing as it will be nice and warm and draft free. I am weary of cheap white UPVC as I had this in my flat across the way and it all bent and smarted and when dirt hit it, it was virtually impossible to get off the outside sills. I have decided that I would like oak or mahogany upvc wwith matching doors and frames. On the inside I want them to be white upvc as my furntiure colours woodwise differ from room to room and one ...

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...COST AND PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH DOUBLE GLAZING. Not all double glazers comewith mind knumbing sales reps, cold-callers, half baked fitters and the phantom customer services. It is possible to find a good company if you arewilling to apply some simple rules. Step 1 - How much can you afford? Keep a figure in mind but be realistic - the true budget figure will become evident when the competition and quotes come in later on. Step 2 - Who are the ...
...properly monitored. The double glazers organisation is the Glass and Glazing Federation. Telephone 0207 403 7177 or check out their web site www.ggf.org.uk. GGF members are supposed to be monitored and should follow good practice guides etc. You may also get a free mediation service for disputes. This does not mean your local one man band wont be as good. How do you choose from the vast choice of companies? Friends and Family recommendations. ...

tinhead 10.08.2004 · Read full review
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...through the trauma of having double glazing installed in our house at the moment. I did mean to say trauma. This is the second week that my husband and I have had to rearrange in order that we can have a couple of workmen traipse through our house fitting windows. We don’t have a particularly large house, we have just had a particularly large number of problems. Why then are we putting ourselves through the pain? Our decision to get double ...
...eliminate condensation. We opted for double glazing. When you decide that you want to do away with the old wooden windows and trade them in for low maintenance double glazed units take stock. You are about to enter a minefield. I hope, with a little experience behind me, to be able to lead you through some of the common problems and questions you may encounter. **Plastic Windows?** Eeek, horror of horrors, plastic windows! These days the choice that ...

CareBear 05.02.2002 · Read full review
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I work for a UPVC manufacturing firm, and just thought I would give any potential buyer some general tips to look out for when thinking of buying any UPVC windows and doors. When a sales representative comes to your house, he should have a sample window frame with him, I would recommend you ask to have alook at this before you buy it, so you no exactly what you are getting, once the windows have been fitted there is no turning back. A few points:- ...
...is in the middle on the frame, (the part you can't see) you would be expecting on a standard window for this to be either steel or some sort of metal internally. Some companies only put plastic in the middle. They you need to one the sample window to see what the opening mechanism is like, e,g it is study and easy to open or is it stiff. You then need to think about the glass you want, the regulations as it stands today are, any window below 800mm ...

KIWIMULLAN03 11.02.2008 · Read full review
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...we finally decided to get double glazing fitted. Unfortunately, that's where the problem started. Who do we get to carry out the work? There are never ending reports of numerous cowboys out there who can't wait to rip you off. Likewise, even the so-called reputable companies sometimes did not live up to their promises. After several months of research we decided to go with a local company called In-Vision who are based in the Edinburgh area. They ...
...to be the way with double glazing companies. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Nothing was too much hassle and I was assured the alterations would be made - (change from frosted glass on the french doors to plain glass, and change from white handles on the frames to brushed chrome.) The day of the fitting came and the fitters turned up on time. However, there was a problem - our doing - we needed them to fit the front door that day as were having ...

MagicGordon 13.12.2005 · Read full review
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Mom had windows fitted by a company local to us, Apex windows,kingstanding, birmingham. Service was amazing,quick and a fair price. Following the porch door cracking we have no end of delays and excuses with regards to its replacement, illness, weather, illness, weather, not ordered, boss not in, illness-you catch my drift. We are now in april and the door broke early may and we are now in september. After many complaints to them over the telephone ...
...advice from the office of fair trading. Following receipt of the letter they called to confirm delivery dates and state that when it arrives they will call to arrange fitting. A sudden change of tune-no mention of receiving the letter! Just seems a shame you have to fight for your rights these days. We would NEVER use them again due to their rubbish after care. ...

vdubbed78 11.09.2008 · Read full review
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...were 100% happy with a double glazing firm you have used, well I am 200% happy with this company. I telephoned lots of suppliers and carpenters to see how much they charge for supplying and fitting a new back door, well the prices they quoted were ridiculous, this company quoted £295 to supply and fit. They fiited it within 2.5 hours and left no mess, the door is solid and of excellent quality. As the owner is a builder aswell i asked him to look ...
...your whole house needs new windows. The company is based in Swansea and is called Mayfair, it can be found in the Yellow Pages under Double Glazing. The reason he is so cheap is he makes all his own windows and doors. What an excellent service ...

draper 03.03.2002 · Read full review
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i have just had new windows, doors , roof soffits and fascias installed by diamondseal. i cannot praise this firm highly enough.i originally got a quote from safestyle uk and had a nightmare with them. the following day the diamondseal rep called. he was polite, helpful, technically very knowledeable and not in the least bit pushy. he helped us pick the exact designs we wanted, and gave us a quote that was within £30 of safestyles (in spite of safestyle ...
...took a 10% deposit on the work, the surveyor came out very quickly and when booked to do so.we paid nothing for the surveyor. 2 weeks later they phoned to say the work was ready to install. they did the lot in 2 and a half days. the workmen were polite and very hardworking. they made very little mess and they even cleaned that up themselves. there is a 10 year guarantee with this work. if you are considering having new windows then i urge you to ...

canonmiser 26.04.2005 · Read full review
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I got a quote from Pyramid windows of 4 windows (kitchen window, 2 bedroom window's and bathroom window) for £1,350.00 but obviously this depends on the style of window you want, and how easy it is to replace your windows that you currently have. The quality of glass is excellent, and all Pilkington K glass windows come with a 10yr insurance backed guarantee, and all windows (except the bathroom one) come with both a catch on top and bottom and ...
...really easy to open and close. The workman were pleasant and were very skilled in their job (in other words, no cowboys here!!!) The only disadvantage was that we had them done when it was freezing cold outside, so we had to be freezing cold, because obviously couldn't put heating on, because it wasn't worth it! but that's not the company's fault! I am very impressed with the windows and definitely recommend them, if you have a Pyramid windows ...

MelanieBolch 03.03.2006 · Read full review
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I would like to highly recommend Coral Windows for anyone wishing to upgrade their double-glazing. You pay nothing until the work is completed and you are satisfied. The staff in the office are extremely helpful. The Installers we had worked hard, hardly taking a break. Everyone concerned deserve this praise as the company even sent my mum a lovely bouquet of flowers when we agreed completion. Thank you Coral Windows. Every one that we dealt with was great. The service we received was timeous and courteous. We received phone calls to arrange a convenient time and date for the initial quote, full survey and instillation. We also were given a surprisingly low quote (in my estimation). The survey was to check for cables i.e. Sky, Phone, etc. Everything was done to make the process smooth and with as little disruption as possible. Contact them on 0800 66 99 55 or www.coralwindows.co.uk ...

SparkyDeighton 09.09.2007
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...to tender for our double glazing, we were entering this with trepidation and a fear of the unkown , however Enviroglaze a decent company from the outset made the whole experince simple and with the least amount of stess. Our sales contact dealt with us as adults no silly games and then took us from start to completion. We have high standards in our life but strive for value for money , we now know from speaking to family and friends we have acheived ...
...worked very late to ensure we did not need to take several days leave from busy jobs , my wife and i now have lost two window keys and after one telephone call a week ago we opened the post yesterday to find six window keys which in my mind is good service , We will give our circle of friends the details of Enviroglaze so they to can have a easy time on there needs for the future. One small complaint it took two new lots of glass for the bathroom ...

peterfoster 28.11.2008 · Read full review
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After much deliberation on what to do next windows was the final decision. I had previously had front door and french windows in upvc done by a local firm and so went straight to them for a quote as they had been spot on before. They provided a fair quote , but for curiositys sake i decided to have another price from safestyle uk. I was very surprised at the no hassle salesman and his pleasent manner.The first price did seem a little high but apparently ...
...on my previous quote , he bettered the quote by more than £500.00 a nice little saving .I was given time to think about the quote and he returned after i rang them to agree to there services. The paperwork was minimal with an option of interest free if you needed it.The surveyer came the follwing day and was equally as polite while in my home . I would recommend them as effcient and hassle free offering relistic quotes for what is an expensive decision ...

kirst14 10.10.2002 · Read full review
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...windows, they wouldn't be upvc double glazed ones and they definitely wouldn't be from this company! i suppose what I'm trying to say is make sure you document everything, make sure you don't tick them off too much and tread carefully when dealing with managers of double glazing companies. they have obviously had a lot of experience at brushing people off! ...

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