Any comments on these double glazing suppliers?

I'm getting a sales rep out from Sean Doyle and Sons (Tallaght) tomorrow . Just wondering how are the windows working out for you. Were they expensive? I'll be looking for a full 3 bed semi d double glaze windows and front and back door install in upvc or odyssey range

Jimfo1970 wrote: »

Got my windows and doors fitted last Friday. Very neat and tidy crew. Even hoovered up after themselves. Would be happy to recommend Sean Doyle and his lads to anyone. It was actually Johnny Doyle that I dealt with from begining to end. They have even got an order for my neighbour 4 doors down as he was also very impressed with my job.

Thanks Doyles

Try Sean Doyle Windows (branch in Tallaght, factory in Roscommon). We had replacement windows throughout for our 3 bed semi, plus windows for a new 2 storey extension. Everything was delivered on time and the installation was good, with no problems so far.

Previously, on "Game of windows"...

Seriously, I hope you will like the recap I just put together after reading through all the 17 pages of this thread!!!
Some feedback goes back to 10 years ago, but some is quite recent.

How to read:
After each company name, if a user posted a positive experience I put a +, otherwise I'd put a - sign.
If multiple signs are present, the oldest feedback is the first from left.
Company names were added when first mentioned, so the second half of the list mainly includes companies with recent feedback only.
I also included outstanding comments when present...

You are all welcome!

Horizon: + (expensive)
Munster Joinery (very cheap, but have many complaints) ++---+--+

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+--++-
Senator Windows --+--+
Royal Windows +
Fairco +++

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+ (expensive, good quality windows, but... false advertising)
Wright Window Systems -+- (in Mullingar, www.wws.ie)
Donnellon Windows +
Regency +--- (expensive, good quality windows, bad fitters)
Bonner +-- (very cheap but one user had many issues with them, went bankrupt but opened again as http://www.vindrvs.com)
Rationel + (French and sliding doors, expensive)
Service uPVC, + (Glasnevin Industrial Estate)
Global Improvements (very very very expensive, no feedback on quality so far)
Bracken Windows & Conservatories + (The Lodge, Sheane Road, Co Kildare, Tel 045 524451)
Athlone Windows + (they use Pilkington K Glass with argon gas and Rehau frames both of which seem to be very good)
Weatherglaze in Wexford +
Grady Joinery ++++ (good U values, middle range price) http://www.gradyjoinery.com/EnergyEfficiency.aspx
Midland Windows +
Pendico of Clane (very cheap, no feedback yet)
Artane Windows +- (they went bankrupt but keep operating under a similar name, which is not good)
Ulster Misfits +
Dk Windows + (on Southside)
Keane windows + (based behind Lidl in Fonthill Industrial Estate http://www.keanewindows.com/)
Hillcrest Joinery -
Hele windows in Cork + (http://www.helewindows.com, cheap price, but the same user admitted having a small draft)
Orion Windows +++
Sean Doyle & Sons +++ (quite cheap, based in Whitestown Business Park in Tallaght)
Superior Windows in Dundalk +
Asgard Windows +
Cityglass + (www.cityglass.ie)
Irish Home Glazing + (but they seem to use windows manufactured by Weatherglaze, which were said to be not reliable / poor quality)

I'm currently looking to replace Windows , I've had quotes , all very different , from
C&S Windows Lucan, mc Mahon and nagle , fairco & DK windows nangor RD .. Has anybody any opinions on any of these ??

My brother had an awful experience with Senator recently, both sales and install. It put me off them. I am currently looking at K&K windows in Gorey. I visited recently and was really impressed with the quality of their PVC windows.

Has anyone experience with this company???

When looking at windows/ pricing what do you look for. What makes one windows company frame/glass better or more energy efficient. Is there truly A+ window on the market

So the cruks of my question what to look for when buying new windows, I presume the bulk of any window cost is the glass, what types of glass should one be looking for.

What makes a good/bad frame. Another words what questions should people be asking suppliers.

I have to mention the not so good experience we had when we went to view a window and door showroom in Clondalkin some weeks ago.
The guy had called to measure and was to have a quote ready. When we got there he had no quote ready but showed us around what is a very nice showroom with lots of windows and doors on display. After walking around looking at them and then discussing what we were looking for, he said he would get a price to us by Monday, but then asked if I had a ballpark figure, I said I already had 2 quotes, he went over the list of what I was looking for and then said off the top of his head it would be XX to YY (2k to 4k more expensive) and what did I think of that. To be honest I laughed and told him the quotes I had, he was disbelieving, so I opened one of the emails on my phone and showed him the prices and breakdown (he was saying it must not include this and that), he then said that his place was in a different class (even though the type of doors etc were the same make), and that I needed to be very careful and that some of these companies had gone bankrupt several times over the years and set up again. He finished off by saying there was no point in him giving a quote, and I said I would contact him if I won the lotto, to which he replied, but then you wouldn't be living in Clondalkin.....
I investigated the two other companies on solocheck and both had been in business for years with no bankruptcy or change of name. I don't think very highly of these sales tactics, or his remark about the very place he has based his business in and I wouldn't use him on principle even if I had been one of those lucky bus drivers :-)

Looking for an update.

We have ruled out Munster Joinery for a pair of French doors.

These are the remaining on our list, all priced similar. They all talk the talk but I need to know if they will walk the walk.

Carroll Joinery. Their NorDan type doors from Norway..
Carlson. Their Danish doors.
Sean Doyle. Irish manufactured.

It's now down to reviews on their fitters/back up service etc

In the process of getting prices for windows in a new build from the usual suspects. What are the basics that I should be asking for , style and colour is nailed down by the better half. But the essentials such as thermal rating I need guidance on, what level u value should i aim for ?
P.s. $$$ must be plentiful in this window game cause after 3 weeks of ringing munster finally got a text from the rep ! So much for the personal touch!

Has anyone used Midland Windows (based in tullamore) before?
If so, any feedback on the quality of the installation? Their prices seem a little on high side but would live with it if quality is good.

Cheers

billbond4 wrote: »

Only got them to replace a broken window, they seemed quick and efficient.

I got Sean Doyles to install 7 Black PVC windows, Black French Doors and a Palladio Door, (Red inside and outside)
They were very good,and didnt leave a mess, would recommend them.
Finished in under 2 days.

Im in Athlone.
@Omar82 send me a pm if you want more info, as i guess we would have been looking at similar suppliers if your in tullamore

We had Sean Doyles in to install 8/9 windows and front and back doors, and would highly recommend them, place was more or less spotless after them. In fact, the alarm guy we got to reconnect the contacts left more of a mess!

I went to mc mahon& Nagle 3 front windows and a French door for the back €7000 seamless can't see the joining on them like some pvc Windows seem to know there stuff excellent reviews too so I might go with them..