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GJJW

GJJW

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Looking at getting new windows and doors but dont wanna use Safestyle. Was looking at using Windows Direct but quote seems quite high. Anyone dealt with these guys before? Any other recommendations?
 
GJJW said:
Looking at getting new windows and doors but dont wanna use Safestyle. Was looking at using Windows Direct but quote seems quite high. Anyone dealt with these guys before? Any other recommendations?
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Abelglass are supposed to be good but expensive.Like everything you'll pay for what you get-seen it loads of times with doors that warp in sunlight and drafts through crap seals.
 
GJJW said:
Looking at getting new windows and doors but dont wanna use Safestyle. Was looking at using Windows Direct but quote seems quite high. Anyone dealt with these guys before? Any other recommendations?
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yep, got them from WD myself. The salesman will come round give you a talk on why they are the best showing you samples and then measure up and then spend about twenty minutes punching numbers into his calculator. Be prepared. We pretty much get their newspaper thru our door every other week so looking at what they provide you can get a ball park figure yourself. The salesman will then quote a figure which no doubt will be thousands over the figure you have. I then told him I'd got the paper and his quote was miles over the top without telling him the figure I had. He'll then punch more numbers in and you just have to be hard nosed with him as he's trying to be with you. Remember he's on commission so he's out to screw you for as much as he can get.. So yep get him down to a figure your happy to pay based on your own calculations.
 
20togo said:
yep, got them from WD myself. The salesman will come round give you a talk on why they are the best showing you samples and then measure up and then spend about twenty minutes punching numbers into his calculator. Be prepared. We pretty much get their newspaper thru our door every other week so looking at what they provide you can get a ball park figure yourself. The salesman will then quote a figure which no doubt will be thousands over the figure you have. I then told him I'd got the paper and his quote was miles over the top without telling him the figure I had. He'll then punch more numbers in and you just have to be hard nosed with him as he's trying to be with you. Remember he's on commission so he's out to screw you for as much as he can get.. So yep get him down to a figure your happy to pay based on your own calculations.
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Cheers. He came round on Thursday but only rang to give us the price today. For all our windows and doors and to replace a couple of plastic panelling at the front with brick, they quoted £10,000 over 5 years at 0% APR. Not sure if that is good or bad to bd honest or if its worth going back and saying it's too high.
 
If you need any help I don't mind, please message me I deal with most of the companies around here all that have mentioned so far are good.. 20's calls it right however with salesmen on commission ..
 
Glassman said:
If you need any help I don't mind, please message me I deal with most of the companies around here all that have mentioned so far are good.. 20's calls it right however with salesmen on commission ..
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Cheers pal. My.house is a mid terrace I was a bit shocked by the £10k quote.
 
GJJW said:
Cheers. He came round on Thursday but only rang to give us the price today. For all our windows and doors and to replace a couple of plastic panelling at the front with brick, they quoted £10,000 over 5 years at 0% APR. Not sure if that is good or bad to bd honest or if its worth going back and saying it's too high.
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Well I' just live in a bog standard semi and I paid over 2 grand less than that. Do you get their free papers thru your door? Does their on-line website give prices?. If that's the only price they've given you then it's worth going back but as I said try and work for yourself the cost of each window so you have all the stuff yourself to throw back at them
 
Not sure when you are thinking of having it done Gareth but ask them questions related to timescales and supply chain implications due to coronavirus as l do know that a number of companies are struggling to get deliveries at the moment, and you’re best knowing that upfront.
 
GJJW said:
Yes. Got it mate. I'll do some calcs. Cheers.
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Good, I've just been out and got mine out of the paper bag outside and it's soaking wet. You should be able to get a ball park figure from that including your doors and wouldn't surprise me if your calculations were not much more than half your 10k quote. Robbing bastards. Makes you feel like not wanting to deal with them. I'd guess you have at the front of your house two large windows, maybe split into into panels a box room window and a front door. At the back another couple of large windows, maybe a kitchen window and a bathroom window plus a back door.
 
How many windows and doors do you have,looking at getting mine redone as the fitter/measurer cocked up on some. 4 bays,two doors and 8 medium sized windows.
 
20togo said:
Good, I've just been out and got mine out of the paper bag outside and it's soaking wet. You should be able to get a ball park figure from that including your doors and wouldn't surprise me if your calculations were not much more than half your 10k quote. Robbing bastards. Makes you feel like not wanting to deal with them. I'd guess you have at the front of your house two large windows, maybe split into into panels a box room window and a front door. At the back another couple of large windows, maybe a kitchen window and a bathroom window plus a back door.
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Yes. 3 large windows at front split, one small bedroom window, 3 large windows at back split in two, toilet window and bathroom window. Plus the two doors. I guess replacing the plastic at the front with brick may cost a bit.
 
Depends when you want them doing and what you need doing.
He's quite busy at the moment, not the cheapest but good quality .
Dale Reeves
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Plumbs said:
Abelglass are supposed to be good but expensive.Like everything you'll pay for what you get-seen it loads of times with doors that warp in sunlight and drafts through crap seals.
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You must have been to my house in the past Plumbs!! Front porch won’t close for days when we get one of those hot summer spells.
 
GJJW said:
Looking at getting new windows and doors but dont wanna use Safestyle. Was looking at using Windows Direct but quote seems quite high. Anyone dealt with these guys before? Any other recommendations?
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North West Glass on Chorley Rd of Mowbray drive.
 
dodgy_surname said:
It’s down to how many windows
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It’s blinking annoying!! Double doors... Panels bottom half, windows top half on each door, and above the doors there is another set of square windows to fill the gap to the brickwork.
 
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Use local tradesmen! Mike Williams in fleetwood is brilliant. He did our full house 2 years ago and was over 2 grand cheaper than Direct Windows(who’s quote we was white happy with). He’s a perfectionist to the extent when we had the blinds fitted the guy fitting the blinds said he had never seen windows fitted so exact.
 
If you can afford it pay in one lump sum these companies tend to be more expensive for a reason as they offer interest free credit and a lot of the materials they fit are of poor quality and sometimes badly fitted.
If you can use a local tradesman and get as many quotes as possible they don't cost anything.
 
Fleetwoodseasider said:
Use local tradesmen! Mike Williams in fleetwood is brilliant. He did our full house 2 years ago and was over 2 grand cheaper than Direct Windows(who’s quote we was white happy with). He’s a perfectionist to the extent when we had the blinds fitted the guy fitting the blinds said he had never seen windows fitted so exact.
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Cheers. You got any contact details as cant seem to find him on the net?
 
I had 2 lantern windows replaced earlier this year, I had several quotes from both national and local companies and the difference alone in quotes believe it or not was £5,000. 😮

After speaking to a mate of mine who had previously had an extension built he gave me the details of a guy who did it, he’s a local lad lives in Poulton and runs his own business.

I’am really happy at the end product a quality job and at the right price it just makes you wonder how some companies wanted £5,000 more than what I actually paid.

Don’t pay the middle man like most other companies, this guy does everything himself even the actual work hence he keeps the price down.

If you want his details mate let me know I’ve got his card somewhere.
 
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My mate did my house and garage for 10k, which is a big 4 bed detached and double garage.

It included, all windows, doors, fittings and complete new facia and guttering / pipes everywhere for the house and garage.

He only uses top end stuff and did a cracking job.

You have a lot of numbers already so PM me if you want his.
 
After speaking to a mate of mine who had previously had an extension built he gave me the details of a guy who did it, he’s a local lad lives in Poulton and runs his own business.

Would that have been Dale Reeves by any chance?🤔
 
have used Mike Williams fylde coast facias really good no high pressure salesman and if you have any problems he comes straight round been in buisness for years really nice guy too give him a try i can highly recommend him. Im a Joiner by trade too
 
We have replaced over half the windows in our house since we moved in, using 2 different companies. The best that we’ve used without doubt have been Creative Windows. No sales people to pay, the owners do most of the work themselves. We’ve just had a new front door which had an arch surround that pushed the price up (had 3 quotes for the door alone ranging from £2200-£2600). The door plus 3 other windows that we’ve had are just over £3k in total and we are delighted with them. 3 more are now on order.
 
I can highly recommend Gold Seal (Chorley).
Just had 6 windows, patio doors and a set of bifold fitted. £5900 inc. fitting.


I wouldn’t touch Safestyle with a barge pole. Price was ridiculous.
 
Another recommendation for Mike Williams. Top guy, perfectionist and far cheaper than any big company. Nothing too much trouble and materials top notch. Only downside is he is a Codhead supporter ha. You won’t go wrong with his work. Done plenty for me and wouldn’t go elsewhere.
 
Wizzerboy said:
After speaking to a mate of mine who had previously had an extension built he gave me the details of a guy who did it, he’s a local lad lives in Poulton and runs his own business.

Would that have been Dale Reeves by any chance?🤔
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No it wasn’t but he was a very close second choice really impressed with what they were offering at a decent price.
 
Matesrates said:
I just checked the government website and as far as I can see, you done have to be on benefits
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I'll have another look pal but last time I looked at applying it specifically asked ms what benefits I was on and wouldn't let me continue without ticking one of the boxes.
 
GJJW said:
I'll have another look pal but last time I looked at applying it specifically asked ms what benefits I was on and wouldn't let me continue without ticking one of the boxes.
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I just entered that I’m a home owner, not on benefits and it says “you may be eligible for the green homes grant” give it a go
 
GJJW said:
I'll have another look pal but last time I looked at applying it specifically asked ms what benefits I was on and wouldn't let me continue without ticking one of the boxes.
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I'm pretty sure that to qualify for this, you need to be upgrading to double glazing from single glazing. To upgrade from double glazing you can only upgrade to triple glazing.

I could be wrong but I think that's how I read it
 
Lewis_Winthorpe said:
I'm pretty sure that to qualify for this, you need to be upgrading to double glazing from single glazing. To upgrade from double glazing you can only upgrade to triple glazing.

I could be wrong but I think that's how I read it
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Think you're right pal
 
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