Replacement windows and doors

What kind of quotes did you get if the price difference is €8k? I’m getting 9 windows and 2 doors, 2 windows extra large for 10k all in triple glazed.

13k seems nearer the going rate, 21k sounds crazy.

Window prices are gone crazy. Up from about 350 a window to 600 (1.4m x 1.4m) just for the windows alone, ex fitting.

I have used Keanes in the past - they were fine but I don't believe that they make the window frames themselves. I had two problems during the fitting and these were resolved quickly to my satisfaction (one frame cracked during and one door was installed with a bar in the incorrect location).

I have bought windows off DK and self-fitted. I find them to be good quality and the staff are helpful. They do manufacture the frames in Meath and get the glass in from Irish suppliers.

Hopefully this helps.

Correct, they are installed from outside, but access is still needed inside to physically detach the window from the opening and then re-seal it again.

did work here all be it 8 years ago… a great quality workers, workmanship.

Depends on what you're looking for, Alu-clad/wood windows will generally look better (flush finish mostly) vs. PVC, U-values can be comparable. Our estate is mostly original wood (1990 built, Rationel windows) or replaced with Alu-Clad or something like this (same cost as alu-clad with a similar finish but less maintenance): R9 | Timber Alternative Windows | The Residence Collection

If you want a wood interior finish, go with alu-clad, if you're happy with plain white, then something like the R9 will look better.

Aluminium will also give you access to the RAL colour range (All RAL colors + buy RAL color fan deck | RALcolorchart.com) which is what they go mad for on Room To Improve.