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Any comments on these double glazing suppliers?

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  • #102
    happydays33
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭happydays33


    hi all
    just wondering if anyone could help with this problem. I am trying to get in touch with a window company called hillcrest joinery. I got my windows and door in my house three years ago and am having problems with them. the windows are stuck - wont open and the front door is warped. I have tried and tried to contact this company but to no avail. What should I do?????Thanks


  • #103
    martinn123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    happydays33 wrote: »
    hi all
    just wondering if anyone could help with this problem. I am trying to get in touch with a window company called hillcrest joinery. I got my windows and door in my house three years ago and am having problems with them. the windows are stuck - wont open and the front door is warped. I have tried and tried to contact this company but to no avail. What should I do?????Thanks

    Do a Solocheck, on the Co
    afraid if this is them, they are gone
    http://www.solocheck.ie/Irish-Company/Hillcrest-Joinery-Ireland-Limited-350021


  • #104
    mal_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 163 ✭✭mal_1


    Afraid to say another company gone.

    http://www.insolvencyjournal.ie/home_more_details/12-08-02/Bonner_Windows_Limited.aspx


    Was looking for them to come back to service a door. alas.....


  • #105
    sofioh
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭sofioh


    Hey i know you posted this a year ago but did you have any luck getting your windows restored??

    I have just bought a cottage in Dublin 7...sounds pretty similar windows. I have been trying to get someone to strip/dip them and replace the glass but to no avail! I have 3 windows and I would love to make the 3rd into a door.


  • #106
    Stove Fan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,081 ✭✭✭Stove Fan


    We had 5 windows and a double glazed french door and a single french door installed by HELE windows in Cork.
    http://www.helewindows.com/

    We had 5 tilt and turn woodgrain effect upvc inside/out and the doors were the same but instead of toughened glass outer pane I had 6.4mm laminated glass on the 3 outer door panes. The lower windows are toughened glass and the glass is made by Carey glass, vista therm. All steel reinforced.

    They were fantastic to deal with, came out to see us 2 hours from Cork, on time, showed us the brochure, recommended a style of window, measured.

    A few days later a full written quotation was received in the post.

    We were originally going for cream on outside and white inside, but he said come and see our showroom. Went over and really liked the oak effect woodgrain upvc. He said the price was 3,330 euro all in fitted:D
    Left a small deposit and a day later a new itemised receipt and quotation for the oak effect arrived.

    Came back out to measure fully, and 10 days later they installed them:)

    They have been in over 2 years now and still pleased with them for the price. Only thing is the top of the double French glazed doors can be a bit drafty, but I just havent got round to adjusting the hinges. They did come out to do it but couldn't do the hinges fully as they opened out onto a big drop at the time. It's not a major draught so havent bothered.

    All in all pleased and would definately use again:D

    We had munster joinery quote for same and they were hopeless, had to phone and ask them if they had done the quote and in the end the quote was nearly 6,000:eek:.

    Stove Fan:)


  • #107
    Trebor59
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Trebor59


    for anyone looking for new PVC windows / doors I have used Orion Windows on several jobs as well as my own house. Good price good service very clean. I first met Mark some years ago when doing an unusual job for a client (recreating an unusual timber sliding door in PVC) Had numerous companies call to look at it, none of them except Orion could do what was needed and Orion were the cheapest as well. haven't used anyone else for windows since!
    Rob.


  • #108
    Bigcheeze
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,858 ✭✭✭Bigcheeze


    mal_1 wrote: »
    Afraid to say another company gone.

    http://www.insolvencyjournal.ie/home_more_details/12-08-02/Bonner_Windows_Limited.aspx


    Was looking for them to come back to service a door. alas.....

    Are Bonners really gone ? They seem to be back under a different name with an almost identical website. http://www.vindrvs.com/


  • #109
    mal_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 163 ✭✭mal_1


    Bigcheeze wrote: »
    Are Bonners really gone ? They seem to be back under a different name with an almost identical website. http://www.vindrvs.com/

    Hmmm
    Appears so, was speaking to them, and that appears to be so.


  • #110
    RachWatch
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭RachWatch


    I'm going to check out Orion based on comments above - have a three-bed semi in Santry that badly needs new windows and doors!


  • #111
    hick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 788 ✭✭✭hick


    check out grady joinery for another quote too, no affiliation, got them to do the whole house last year, very happy with the job, good price and very clean


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  • #112
    Qualitymark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,824 ✭✭✭Qualitymark


    jojo123jo wrote: »
    Not sure this is the right place for this, but anyone know of any company (I'm in Dublin) who refurbishes/repairs old metal windows?

    I love the slim sightlines and really don't want to replace them. All the other houses on the terrace have been replaced with either uPVC or aluminum and I don't like the look of them. I don't want to suffer another winter in the cold like last year either, though!

    I've been reading up on 'Slimlite' glass from Scotland - double-glazed units that fit into single frames and are approved by Scottish Heritage. Any supplier/installer here in Ireland?

    Any information I've found, googled, etc, is all UK based, can't seem to find anything for Ireland so any help at all would be really appreciated.

    Thanks

    Those old windows are mostly made by Crittall; they're very expensive to replace; best thing to do is strip them right down to the metal, then repaint them with rust proofer then a couple of coats of good radiator paint. I contacted Crittall and they said my local painter could do it, which he did. (I nearly died of the solvents he used to get the paint off, mind you.)

    Two questions, by the way: 1) Is no one installing these windows themselves (this being the DIY forum), and 2) would anyone know how much, roughly, a Rational double-glazed bay window for a typical semi would be?


  • #113
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    RachWatch wrote: »
    I'm going to check out Orion based on comments above - have a three-bed semi in Santry that badly needs new windows and doors!

    Hi Rachwatch,
    Have you made a decision on a supplier yet? Or gotten the windows in?
    Considering Orion at the moment myself, just wondering if there was any more feedback.
    Thanks
    Dave


  • #114
    RachWatch
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭RachWatch


    Hi Dave
    We have decided to go ahead with Mark in Orion. We just met him last night. He was very good to deal with - gave good advice. I did get another quote in the same ballpark but I found him good to deal with. He is going ahead with the job in the next two weeks. I'll happily report back on the job on completion!!


  • #115
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    RachWatch wrote: »
    Hi Dave
    We have decided to go ahead with Mark in Orion. We just met him last night. He was very good to deal with - gave good advice. I did get another quote in the same ballpark but I found him good to deal with. He is going ahead with the job in the next two weeks. I'll happily report back on the job on completion!!

    Ah, cool.
    Had Mark out last night too actually, and like yourselves felt generally positive about it. Have had a LOT of quotes at this stage(7, i think..) but think I'm gonna bite the bullet and go with them too.
    Hope it goes well for you!
    DD


  • #116
    RachWatch
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭RachWatch


    DavyD_83 wrote: »
    RachWatch wrote: »
    Hi Dave
    We have decided to go ahead with Mark in Orion. We just met him last night. He was very good to deal with - gave good advice. I did get another quote in the same ballpark but I found him good to deal with. He is going ahead with the job in the next two weeks. I'll happily report back on the job on completion!!

    Ah, cool.
    Had Mark out last night too actually, and like yourselves felt generally positive about it. Have had a LOT of quotes at this stage(7, i think..) but think I'm gonna bite the bullet and go with them too.
    Hope it goes well for you!
    DD


    You too DD


  • #117
    RachWatch
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭RachWatch


    Just to say that Orion Windows have fitted the doors/windows - on time - they look good. Only thing we didn't know about was alarm contacts all have to be refitted (by an authorised alarm man) and there's a small bit of painting required around the windows where they had to plaster.
    Very pleased overall with the service and price from Mark / Orion.
    Thanks to fellow 'boarders' who recommended him.
    Regards


  • #118
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    If you had have attended the Ideal Home Show in the RDS this weekend,you would have seen around 10 different glazing companies with the latest in window and glazing technology on display.


  • #119
    furmi
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭furmi


    paddy147 wrote: »
    If you had have attended the Ideal Home Show in the RDS this weekend,you would have seen around 10 different glazing companies with the latest in window and glazing technology on display.


    I was at the show at the weekend also Paddy and am in need of windows for our house in Swords. I was delighted to see a supplier with a stand there that I dealt with before for windows for the old house. They were Sean Doyle & Sons. They have a place in Dublin now but they manufacture everything in Roscommon I think. Might be worth a look. The last time I got windows from them there was a massive difference in price (8 years ago) between them and the usual Dublin suppliers. I gave them (Johnny) and other suppliers at the show my specification for the new windows so I will post here when I get all the quotes in.

    I just found his card, its Sean Doyle & Sons Whitestown Business Park in Tallaght.


  • #120
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    RachWatch wrote: »
    Just to say that Orion Windows have fitted the doors/windows - on time - they look good. Only thing we didn't know about was alarm contacts all have to be refitted (by an authorised alarm man) and there's a small bit of painting required around the windows where they had to plaster.
    Very pleased overall with the service and price from Mark / Orion.
    Thanks to fellow 'boarders' who recommended him.
    Regards

    Glad to hear you're happy with the windows, adds a lil bit more confidence in my decision.
    The lads started fitting mine this morning, so hoping I'm as pleased with the results as yourelf.
    I've been holding off on getting alarm upgraded until windows were in, so shouldn't have any issues there.
    Cheers


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  • #121
    furmi
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭furmi


    furmi wrote: »
    I was at the show at the weekend also Paddy and am in need of windows for our house in Swords. I was delighted to see a supplier with a stand there that I dealt with before for windows for the old house. They were Sean Doyle & Sons. They have a place in Dublin now but they manufacture everything in Roscommon I think. Might be worth a look. The last time I got windows from them there was a massive difference in price (8 years ago) between them and the usual Dublin suppliers. I gave them (Johnny) and other suppliers at the show my specification for the new windows so I will post here when I get all the quotes in.

    I just found his card, its Sean Doyle & Sons Whitestown Business Park in Tallaght.


    Have got 3 quotes so far and Sean Doyle's are just over €1700 cheaper than the next lowest quote. I still have to get 2 further quotes so will post her before I give the job to anyone.


  • #122
    martinn123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    furmi wrote: »
    Have got 3 quotes so far and Sean Doyle's are just over €1700 cheaper than the next lowest quote. I still have to get 2 further quotes so will post her before I give the job to anyone.

    Maybe you could post some details of the windows apart from the price.
    I have no knowledge of Doyle's, so I am not commenting on their work, but it's hard to see how a quote can vary so much, in these times, for the same quality of window, glass, fitting etc.

    Also 1700, as a proportion of what total, would tell a lot more that just a figure in the difference.

    So details such as the colour, frame thickness, double/triple glazed, U values, whats included in fitting, plastering of reveals etc, will give a clearer picture.Plus what back up you get, guarantee etc. The number of windows, how many openings, doors, Sliding/French, all internally or externally beaded.

    I realise cost is a big factor, but if you were buying a car, you would not just give the saving between one car and another, ( a Merc is more expensive than an Audi )


  • #123
    furmi
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭furmi


    Hi martinn123

    I have requested a written quote so when I get it I will post exactly what it says but I did deal with Sean Doyle and Sons Circular Rd Roscommon before and for that 8 years that I lived in that house I didn't encounter any problems with their windows.

    On one occasion there was an attempted break in where glass got broken over a weekend and they even came out and replaced it at speed and the cost was less than I expected. Unless I get a far lower quote I would be more tempted to go to Doyle but I will post here and would appreciate any advice or comments on their quote.


  • #124
    martinn123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    furmi wrote: »
    Hi martinn123

    I have requested a written quote so when I get it I will post exactly what it says but I did deal with Sean Doyle and Sons Circular Rd Roscommon before and for that 8 years that I lived in that house I didn't encounter any problems with their windows.

    On one occasion there was an attempted break in where glass got broken over a weekend and they even came out and replaced it at speed and the cost was less than I expected. Unless I get a far lower quote I would be more tempted to go to Doyle but I will post here and would appreciate any advice or comments on their quote.

    hi furmi,

    as I said I have no knowledge of Doyle's and am making no comment on their workmanship.

    i see here however, many posts, along the lines of Co A is so much cheaper than Co B

    Comparing price only is misleading, so by all means post details of the quote, I will post any thoughts which I hope you may find useful

    Best of Luck with the renovations


  • #125
    Qualitymark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,824 ✭✭✭Qualitymark


    It would be nice, though, to get a price guide from professionals here: how much, for instance, does a standard bay window in a semi-D cost in PVC, aluminium or timber double-glazing, in ditto triple-glazing, how much does high U-value glass add in, how much does low solar gain glass add in, and so on.

    People seem to be getting varying quotes - it would be great to have a sticky with the prices one should be expected to pay for different sizes and glazings and different values.


  • #126
    martinn123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    Qualitymark wrote: »
    It would be nice, though, to get a price guide from professionals here: how much, for instance, does a standard bay window in a semi-D cost in PVC, aluminium or timber double-glazing, in ditto triple-glazing, how much does high U-value glass add in, how much does low solar gain glass add in, and so on.

    People seem to be getting varying quotes - it would be great to have a sticky with the prices one should be expected to pay for different sizes and glazings and different values.

    While thats a reasonable question/s, there is no simple answer in that format. For a start whats a ''standard bay window in a semi-D'' the housing stock in Ireland means every estate is different, in size layout etc, semi-d 3 bed or 4 bed etc etc. Sometimes its down to the blocklayer on the day how wide he makes the openings.Labour is a factor, its not worth posting a price for 1 bay window, as if thats all thats in the job, you still will pay a day's labour for 2 men, wheras the same two men should be able to fit all the windows in a semi d in one day, so the labour cost will skew the price for 1 window.A better solution would be to post some details of the property, no of windows/doors, details of the type of material and a price, that way you might get a typical price for a house similar to your own.Glazing options are also variable, North/South Facing, so the same houses on opposite sides of the road, may have different glazing solutions.Finally, please don't put in those Mock bay windows upstairs, they rarely comply with Fire Reg's and you can't get out in an emergency.


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  • #127
    Qualitymark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,824 ✭✭✭Qualitymark


    martinn123 wrote: »
    While thats a reasonable question/s, there is no simple answer in that format. For a start whats a ''standard bay window in a semi-D'' the housing stock in Ireland means every estate is different, in size layout etc, semi-d 3 bed or 4 bed etc etc. Sometimes its down to the blocklayer on the day how wide he makes the openings.Labour is a factor, its not worth posting a price for 1 bay window, as if thats all thats in the job, you still will pay a day's labour for 2 men, wheras the same two men should be able to fit all the windows in a semi d in one day, so the labour cost will skew the price for 1 window.A better solution would be to post some details of the property, no of windows/doors, details of the type of material and a price, that way you might get a typical price for a house similar to your own.Glazing options are also variable, North/South Facing, so the same houses on opposite sides of the road, may have different glazing solutions.Finally, please don't put in those Mock bay windows upstairs, they rarely comply with Fire Reg's and you can't get out in an emergency.

    Very useful and interesting points! Thanks, martinn123. But is it not possible to have a rule-of-thumb at all?

    By the way, is there agreed wisdom on what percentage of a home's heat is lost through the windows if they're inefficient?


  • #128
    martinn123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    Qualitymark wrote: »
    Very useful and interesting points! Thanks, martinn123. But is it not possible to have a rule-of-thumb at all?

    By the way, is there agreed wisdom on what percentage of a home's heat is lost through the windows if they're inefficient?

    Not really, too many variables.The market today is skewed by the '' man with a Van'' who is dealing in cash.In addition Co's who have a cash flow problem will take on work, at stupid rates, just to pay wages.On heat loss, have a look at this , its from a thread over in C&P where experts in this area hang out.http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=81523432&postcount=3


  • #129
    Qualitymark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,824 ✭✭✭Qualitymark


    martinn123 wrote: »
    Not really, too many variables.The market today is skewed by the '' man with a Van'' who is dealing in cash.In addition Co's who have a cash flow problem will take on work, at stupid rates, just to pay wages.On heat loss, have a look at this , its from a thread over in C&P where experts in this area hang out.http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=81523432&postcount=3

    The man-with-a-van problem is universal in all home improvements.

    But if there were a kind of standard scale of prices, it would be a lot easier to gauge the m-w-a-v's offers, and those of companies.


  • #130
    martinn123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    Qualitymark wrote: »
    The man-with-a-van problem is universal in all home improvements.

    But if there were a kind of standard scale of prices, it would be a lot easier to gauge the m-w-a-v's offers, and those of companies.


    Not usually in my experience.The advice of getting 3/5 quotes stands, and making a comparison on price, and the quality of the product, and workmanship.That's why I commented above on the difference of 1700. in quotes.1700 as a proportion of 20K is OK, but as a proportion of 7K needs a closer look,

    The only standard scale of prices would be what people paid, say in your estate, where the houses are similar, other than that its how long is a piece of string.
    In windows, many guy's buy from Window fabricators, and just fit them, so 3 quotes from guy's buying from the same factory will only vary, in terms of a cash deal, or the chap needs to pay wages on friday.
    The guy's who buy for cash, across the border, and fit for cash, are a problem, they have no backup, will not honour a guarantee, and will have a new mobie number next week.
    Co's who fabricate and fit, will vary more in terms of quality of product, glass spec, and quality of fitting.best advice is to use forums such as here to post details, and look for recomendations.


  • #131
    mastermind2005
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 339 ✭✭mastermind2005


    Try www.oval.ie


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  • #132
    07734
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭07734


    my experience with fairco:

    i need a replacement back door and one window upstairs, so had a salesman call out to measure, he quoted a price of 1800 for both. he took a deposit of 600, and a surveyor called out a week later, contracts were signed, installation booked.

    the next day, a man from head office called and said that the price was too low, full price was 2770, so as a gesture he would do it for 2000, and unless i paid an extra 200 they wouldn't do the job. (the surveyor was perfectly happy with the installion, it's not that a complication was found)

    what about the deposit and signed contract, i asked? tough, we'll refund you.

    what about your 35% off sale advertised on your website? nope, 2k or nothing.

    i checked their paperwork, and it states that i cannot cancel at all, and am responsible for the full value of the contract if i do, but they reserve the right to cancel at any time at all.

    now, they were already the most expensive of the 3 quotes i got, but we went with them because

    (a) they are irish, and i believe in buying irish if at all possible
    (b) a larger company is less likely to go bust and cost us a deposit
    (c) i liked the security features of the door.

    never ever again. i felt it to be underhand and dishonourable to start changing a deal after signing a contract and accepting a deposit. astonishing behaviour.


  • #133
    martinn123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    07734 wrote: »
    my experience with fairco:

    i need a replacement back door and one window upstairs, so had a salesman call out to measure, he quoted a price of 1800 for both. he took a deposit of 600, and a surveyor called out a week later, contracts were signed, installation booked.

    the next day, a man from head office called and said that the price was too low, full price was 2770, so as a gesture he would do it for 2000, and unless i paid an extra 200 they wouldn't do the job. (the surveyor was perfectly happy with the installion, it's not that a complication was found)

    Scam, no way would the salesman be out by a grand, if he was he would not be working there for long.
    07734 wrote:

    what about the deposit and signed contract, i asked? tough, we'll refund you.

    what about your 35% off sale advertised on your website? nope, 2k or nothing.

    i checked their paperwork, and it states that i cannot cancel at all, and am responsible for the full value of the contract if i do, but they reserve the right to cancel at any time at all.

    Valuable lesson here, always read the smallprint.
    07734 wrote:

    now, they were already the most expensive of the 3 quotes i got, but we went with them because

    (a) they are irish, and i believe in buying irish if at all possible
    (b) a larger company is less likely to go bust and cost us a deposit

    Not true, Bonner Windows went bust this year, read back on this thread, and customers lost deposits, plenty of other examples unfortunately.
    07734 wrote:

    (c) i liked the security features of the door.

    Have another look at the Website, at the bottom where the Kite-Marks are displayed, you will see...windows are made by Polyframe Trade, a UK Co, doors are made by WHS Halo, Halo is a type of PVC Section and is widely available, so the features you like are widely available.
    Fairco do not make windows/doors they buy them in and fit.
    07734 wrote:
    never ever again. i felt it to be underhand and dishonourable to start changing a deal after signing a contract and accepting a deposit. astonishing behaviour.

    Quite right, disgraceful business ethic, should serve as a warning to others.


  • #134
    07734
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭07734


    martinn123 wrote: »
    Scam, no way would the salesman be out by a grand, if he was he would not be working there for long.

    Apologies, to clarify he originally stated a higher price but luckily they had a sale on at the moment... now, I wasn't born yesterday, they always have a "sale" on, and judged the price at the 1800 mark


  • #135
    martinn123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    07734 wrote: »
    Apologies, to clarify he originally stated a higher price but luckily they had a sale on at the moment... now, I wasn't born yesterday, they always have a "sale" on, and judged the price at the 1800 mark

    Full Price 2770, less advertised Sale 35% = 1800 ( actually its 1800.50 )


  • #136
    07734
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭07734


    martinn123 wrote: »
    Full Price 2770, less advertised Sale 35% = 1800 ( actually its 1800.50 )

    yes, exactly. i made that point to them, didn't matter.


  • #137
    martinn123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    07734 wrote: »
    yes, exactly. i made that point to them, didn't matter.

    Report them to Advertising Standards, Re 35% advertised discount, they have been on TV with this crap as well, and in Newspapers

    talk to Consumer Advice re Signed Contract and Deposit paid,

    You have been conned, no matter what it says in their smallprint,

    2770 is an absurd price for a back-door and 1 window, 1800 is just about OK,

    misleading Advertising, plus sharp practise.


  • #138
    07734
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭07734


    Am making the complaint re: advertising standards, no need for consumer advice people as I don't want them in my house at any price now.


  • #139
    Hootanany
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    They are a despicable company and should be closed down.
    More people need top know how bad a shower they are.


  • #140
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    Wow, had only seen good things about Fairco up til now.
    I had a bad experience with them recently too.
    When the sales guy initially came out, he said that the way all other companies proposed to do the job (involving awkward bay windows) was a cheap and shoddy job. He proposed what sounded like a better job, but that other people said wasn't possible, which I was delighted with.
    When the engineer came out to do final survey, he told me the proposed job wasn't possible and it would have to be done the oother way (the "cheap and shoddy"way).
    Felt they were misleading and dishonest about the job, and as a result I thought the price should be lowered.
    When I said this to salesman, he said that he was offended and walked away from the job.
    Luckily hadn't paid a deposit; because when sales guy organised to come sign off on deal he never mentioned any deposit, then turned up expecting me to have a grand in my pocket.
    Obviously they didn't want my 7K as much as i thought they would.
    Still bemused by the whole thing.

    Their products do look the part, but somebody really has their head up their arse as far as doing business wioth customers.


  • #141
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    You will get a far better deal,if you go outside of Dublin or go to the small single window fitter,as these people just want the work and a few extra quid to cover costs

    The bigger companies will have you and your wallet...if you let them.


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  • #142
    Bigcheeze
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,858 ✭✭✭Bigcheeze


    paddy147 wrote: »
    You will get a far better deal,if you go outside of Dublin or go to the small single window fitter,as these people just want the work and a few extra quid to cover costs

    The bigger companies will have you and your wallet...if you let them.

    Any recommendations?


  • #143
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    Bigcheeze wrote: »
    Any recommendations?


    Yep,a few allright.

    Have to dig out the little black book....AGAIN.:D


  • #144
    owen85
    Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭owen85


    i havent seen that many responses to the quality of the windows and doors from weatherglaze in gorey. i was going to go with regency windows who with out doubt have a quality product but am now considering the weatherglaze. going to get sliding sash windows, casement windows and front and rear door...pvc windows and probably a composite door for the front and pvc for the rear....


  • #145
    martinn123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    owen85 wrote: »
    i havent seen that many responses to the quality of the windows and doors from weatherglaze in gorey. i was going to go with regency windows who with out doubt have a quality product but am now considering the weatherglaze. going to get sliding sash windows, casement windows and front and rear door...pvc windows and probably a composite door for the front and pvc for the rear....

    Weatherglaze are a well est'd Co who manufacture their own Windows, and also have a Glass Line to make the D/G Units. So if there is a problem, size etc, it can be rectified all in house, unlike Co's who buy in windows who need a new window and a seperate D/G unit in the event of a problem

    I think they still use Duraflex, Deeplas White Pvc, its a Gloss White, most others are a Matt white, so make sure you like the colour of the frames, if white.

    Only issue I would have is how they treat the windows in transit, I have seen a complete mess of broken frames, glass, when the truck is opened up, so check the integrity of the windows before they are fitted.
    Other than that, a good Co with a good reputation, who supply lots of trade fitters, so other quotes you get, may be for W/G windows anyway


  • #146
    Dinger53
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Dinger53


    I'm looking for recommendations for double glazing suppliers in the Dublin area. Going on this thread I have asked Asgard to give me a quote (they are coming out on sat), called Grady joinery (am waiting for them to come back to me) and was thinking of asking a couple of other companies for a quote if anyone could recommend a couple more (I'm on the fence about Fairco)? We are looking to get our front porch door and 3 front windows replaced (probably double glazed but I'm still trying to work out the advantages of one type over another...) We haven't replaced them since my husband bought the house 7 years ago and there is quite a bit of condensation on the inside of the window damaging the wallpaper and paintwork - some people have said because the windows are so old the seal is probably broken? We got a quote last year from Senator for €7200 so definitely not going near them but any advice about suppliers, window quality etc. would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance!!


  • #147
    RachWatch
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭RachWatch


    Hi Dinger53 - based on comments on this post I recently used Orion Windows. I found them helpful and good to deal with. Their costs were fair (I got a couple of quotes). They came when they said they would, they were clean in their installation. I'd have no hesitation in recommending them and getting a quote from them. Tell Mark, Rachel sent you :)


  • #148
    smartbodydublin
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭smartbodydublin


    Am looking for pvc window installer in south dublin. Asgard at top of list. I saw on this site an add for irishhomeglazing.ie based on the Nangor road.

    They are using the exact same list offer that Asgard has had up for several months but they are listing a set price much lower.

    They are both based near each other so does anyone know if they are connected or use same supplier. Still leaning toward Asgard as spoke to them and the main man answered all my questions.

    It's a big investment as like many am broke and can't have problems that are not supported under guarentee as has happened to a few on here.

    Had similar problems with simply chasing repairs under guarantee so having the company up and morph into something else that legally you can't chase is a ....... pain.


  • #149
    Dinger53
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Dinger53


    Thanks Rachwatch - I'll check them out. Yeah Smartbody I'm in the same boat - don't have a fortune to spend but don't want to cut corners now and regret it down the line if a company goes belly up and we've nothing to fall back on...I'll let you know how it goes with Asgard on saturday!


  • #150
    smartbodydublin
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭smartbodydublin


    Rang Irishhomeglazing.ie mobile and got no answer and rang landline, got answering machine.

    I never put price as a final deciding factor. I was and am still fairly settled on Asgard. The issues I worry about are how strong different windows are as the scum are getting bolder on how they gain entry, though usually it's through front or back door.

    A suggesting that's cheap to implement. Get anti-snap barrels in your locks. I've read that scum can easily break the standard barrel and then put in their own and can then open the door by simply disengaging the locks.

    I see on Asgard site says they use anti-snap as standard on their doors anyway, and it's a minor item to ask for whoever you purchase from. I fitted them last year to my partners old upv doors. I saw them on a site called thehandlestore.co.uk I think it's called. You have to ring to complete over seas orders with them, can't do it fully online, not the times I ordered anyways. Got front door armored handle off them as well as it makes it very hard to get at barrel. You don't need both but the price was good so why not make it really hard for those interested. I got same for a friends last year as well. Follow instructions on the site that tells you how to measure your current barrel so you can select right size.

    Other places sells them I'm sure, but at the time their's was best price even with shipping.

    Dinger, pm me or let's know how you get along with Asgard.


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  • #151
    LUVADUV
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭LUVADUV


    Has anyone used keane windows before, if so were they expensive? We have 8 windows (2 very large) 2 sets of french doors and a new front door to replace. Any other recommendations would be very welcome.


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