Windows & Door fitting

Dodgy claims from a national double glazing company?

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.48 PM

Hi there, I had a visit from a national double glazing company on the weekend and I just wanted to check the validity of some of the ‘facts’ he quoted to me. They may be true but you just never know! 1. Our window sills are under 80cm and we would therefore need reinforced glass in them. This was also true for the windows in the porch but for a different reason that I forget. 2. ‘A’ rated windows are often quoted at cheaper prices but that’s because the frames are not also ‘A’ rated so you are getting a lower quality product. I read somewhere that when it comes to ratings both the glass and the frame are taken into account but am not sure. 3. I would need scaffolding despite it being UPVC that we want fitting. I thought these were fitted from the inside but in giving the benefit of the doubt until I am told otherwise it is possibly something to do with removing the aluminium frames that are currently in situ…? Normally I would go directly to an independent business to carry out work in the house and I am most likely to go down that route. However, if this chap is spinning lines I would like to be able to respond when he returns on Wednesday with his finished quote. On that front he banded round a price of c.£12k: this is for 10 windows (6 of which are large at 2.5m*1.5m), 1 composite door, 1 UPVC door and the two windows in the porch. To save on cost we requested that none of the windows have small window openings within them, they are all full length where needed. Seems steep to me but I will let you be the judges! One last thing but I have made an assumption that new sills are included in the price but is this something that is usually quoted as extra? Any advice is much appreciated!