Double Glazing help

[michael_JCWS]

Hi All,

We have decided that we need to replace the windows in the house we are moving to. It's a 3 bedroom house and we will also need 2 new doors. Any suggestions on where to begin
I don't even know what sort of money we would be looking at. Has anyone got any good experience with any companies in the Kingston upon Thames area ?

Cheers

Michael

[jas xjr]

you could do it yourself. try u-fit.co.uk and there are plenty more.
dont let the double glazing companies tell u that u need to have a fensa certificate. u can do it thriugh building regs

[tomtom]

If you need to get a company in to do it, play two or three off against each other, you'll be surprised how quickly their 'absolute best price' can be decimated... .

[speedchick]

Don't touch Safestyle Uk, best thing to do is ask around and see if there is a smallish local firm. They tend to do the work to a better standard than the big nationals

>> Edited by speedchick on Monday 20th February 16:15

[greatgranny]

speedchick said:

Don't touch Safestyle Uk, best thing to do is ask around and see if there is a smallish local firm. They tend to do the work to a better standard than the big nationals >> Edited by speedchick on Monday 20th February 16:15

i would agree with this. Do not go with the large companies that advertise. They have to pay for their sale people and advertising somehow.

I had a small local company do my windows a couple of years ago. Just the owner and his labourer. 3 bedroomed semi, no doors but quite large windows. I paid £5k but this will have increased in 2 years. Doors are expensive, maybe £200 each.
This guy was recommended by a relative.

[Wacky Racer]

Balmoral Green...........

[Mr Whippy]

Just had two doors fitted. The guy who did them fitted them for a company for 13 years, before being his own boss and a builder.
He said they were above average doors, we got leaded patterned glass, full re-inforcement panels, not the fancy Yale locks that do all kinds of wonderfull things, but just good solid average handles, and it came to £900 + Vat, so about £1050... 5 year warranty on work and fittings, 10 years on panels. Did a grand job and spent a whole day fitting them!

Go independent imho. The big companies have to recoup the cost of the pleb who comes round to your house for a whole evening to show you how much money you could blow by selling you the ones he/she gets most comission on!

I compared vs the big companies who I know people who have had work done by them over the last few years and they seemed to be about £1500 for similar work two years ago!

Dave

[skr]

I would agree that going with an independent is the best option. You will get a more personal service and these companies survive on their reputation. Ask to see some of their work if possible, and try to get some references from existing customers, most reputable companies won't have a problem with this. Who ever you decide to go with make sure that they use 70mm profile and that the windows are internally glazed. The best profiles IMO are Decunick or Rehau.

In terms of price, you are looking at about £300 per window and £600 for a door. Although if you have any bay windows each face is classed as a window, you will also be looking at more if the house is particularly old or you have box sash.

Sorry I can't recommend anyone in your area but if you have any questions feel free to mail me.