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dirty boy

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14,817 posts

231 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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Why oh why do they give you a price, then get a manager in, who supposedly can authorise discount, then come in 50% cheaper?

This must be the most awful industry for standards i've witnessed. My grandparents were quoted £20k, they said no, okay, we can do £10k.

I'd refuse on principle.

Why can't they just give you their most sensible price first, like every other industry out there.

I've seen this with a few companies round this way, so not saying it's across the board.

Anyway.

I'm after 3 windows
w h
115 x 105
125 x 105
110 x 105

Oak style, with square leaded insert.

Anyone got a clue on how much supply only?

Bit like this, but half the size (one opening) if there are any guys on here who can do it, feel free to PM me, would be appreciated.



Will possibly require 2 exterior doors and a further 7 windows at a later date.

Mattt

16,664 posts

240 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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Speak to Balmoral Green, possibly you're a bit outside his area - but he can poss point you in the right direction for a reputable contact.

condor

8,837 posts

270 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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Have a look at this website

http://www.windowsanddoors.co.uk/estimate/

You can work out a rough cost of what the materials are likely to be, then add in a factor for local labour.

pmanson

13,388 posts

275 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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Whereabouts are you based?

Got a couple of recommendations if you're in or near Beds or Bucks

carmadgaz

3,204 posts

205 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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Where are you in the country?

dirty boy

Original Poster:

14,817 posts

231 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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condor said:
Have a look at this website

http://www.windowsanddoors.co.uk/estimate/

You can work out a rough cost of what the materials are likely to be, then add in a factor for local labour.
Don't do the oak effect, but useful all the same.


I'm in Lowestoft (East Coast) so usually bloody miles from everyone !


andy6581

1,669 posts

191 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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I got 5 from our local upvc windows place. Just went in and asked about a cash sale. £700 delivered!

No receipt, but they've been there 25 years, and according to a builder mate they are good quality. Might be worth asking around your local places (the ones that make them on site)

All 2 pane Pilkingtons K Glass (one patterned for the bathroom)

130 x 105
130 x 120
110 x 105
110 x 105
110 x 105


carmadgaz

3,204 posts

205 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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£900 ish (ish because not sure of delivery cost) (from the Midlands)

Pilk 'K' glass
Light Oak both sides
Square Lead

dirty boy

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14,817 posts

231 months

Monday 22nd March 2010
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thumbup

thanks.