UPVC Windows

[tcc65]

Has anyone recently had UPVC windows fitted I have 8 windows, a patio door, french windows and a front door.........any ideas on costs. I want to have a rough idea before I have to put up with smarmy window men !!!

[EngTeach]

Though I am in the US, I do have some advice. Get a lot of price quotes. I had prices ranging from $30,000-$52,000 for vinyl siding and replacing 24 windows, adding a bay window and replacing sliding doors. The large commercial companies were much higher and I ended up using a small, local contractor who is a friend of a friend. The job was done for $32,000 in the end as I re shingled 2 smaller/lower roof pieces in addition to the original job.

Ask people who they have used and get everything in writing. Pay 1/3 upfront, 1/3 halfway, and the last third at the end. Do a final walk through and have them replace all moldings and blinds along the way. This is the type of small stuff they never come back for.

Move all stuff away from windows, b/c if they move it it will be all willy-nilly. Make sure they vacum up too. Overall I had a good experience.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

[rocky pengy]

I took 5 quotes from people who had work done for them and recommended them to me. In the end, all the quotes varied no more than 10%. I only had a small house, but asked for some french doors to be fitted in palce of a wall.

Essentially, avoid national companies, as they'll hassle you and give you a bad deal. Local companies are usually better, but get some personal recommendations first.

[cruella]

Hi tcc65
My hubby has his own business fitting windows and fascia boards.
It all depends roughly in which area you live.
Costs vary depending on the area.