BEWARE...DK Windows and Doors (Dublin based) has closed down!

my daughter was caught for €3k and I used to work in DK a while back and know Darragh and the guys well so I wouldn’t hold out much hope. Staff were all shafted allegedly.

if your door is Palladio then it was bought through profile developments in Limerick. PVC windows and Doors were more than likely bought from either Superseal or frames direct up the North depending on credit. AluClad wins/doors from Roda in Lithuania and Alumium wins/doors/sliders etc from Doleta in Poland. Good luck guys and hope you all get sorted.

My god if you couldn't of let yourself down anymore you really did with that message!

ok Rachel your husband was still taking money from customers just days before he closed . Trading will insolvent highly illegal and he knew this was coming for a long time if revenue got involved . Took a deposit of me exactly a week before he closed

Just so you all know the staff have been left in the worst possible position ever. They have many customers reaching out to them and just like use they don't have the answers either. They have been left without pay- without answers and don't know how they will make ends meet tomorrow or the next few weeks. Family and children to provide for over the Christmas period-I have friends that worked for them and my heart is breaking for them also. So please remember the staff are in the same position as all of you. It's just horrible!

would anyone have a picture that was on their door, I’m outside the shop and it’s gone, I believe there was a what’s app group to join? Was scheduled to have my doors fitted next week!

Hi all - similar situation here. Was promised a 8 week turnaround and asked to pay final amount to book in installation date. Needless to say that and 5 subsequent dates came and went. They agreed to termination of agreement and a full refund which never arrived. Owed over 11k.

I have done the following and would suggest as many others do so as well. The director who was obviously trading with mounting debts cannot be allowed to walk away from this after effectively defrauding people of thousands of euro.

1. Report the matter to your bank as the transfers being fraudulent or attempt charge back if paid by card

2. Report the matter to the Gardai as being fraud

3. Report the company and its Director -snip- to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement for breaching company law under the Companies Act 2014. They appear to have continued trading and taking customer deposits knowing full well that debts were mounting and they couldn't meet repayments.

4. Message your local TD asking for their input and making them aware.

5. Report company to the CCPC with backup documentation you may have.

5. If there is anyone with access to the media via someone they know or otherwise I am sure they would be interested in the story as so many people's lives have been affected. I would be happy to discuss our family's experience.

It is possible we may not see our funds returned or only a small portion thereof but the Director of the company should not get away with the fraudulent activities. -snip-

Thanks all.

staff were completely hood winked, promises promises and told investor was in … lies

No morals .. very sorry to hear of your situation

I'm out thousands of Euros too. What horrible people, sales staff hoodwinking thousands of Euros up until recently despite them knowing that everyone has had their dates delayed. Should be ashamed of themselves. What are the chances of anyone recovering their order from suppliers? I presume DK Windows never paid anyone a penny of our deposits.

Same boat, my door was ordered through Apeer up north. I don't know about my windows but from the contract they have the code VIC1 which when Googled gives me Victorian Slider Sash windows in Tullow. Emailed them both, only hope I have is DK Windows telling me the order was placed. Their word is as useful as a chocolate fireguard though.

We are writing to provide an update on the current situation regarding our business dealings with DK Windows, as we believe it may be relevant to some of you.

We are Smart Aluminium Constructions LT company based in Lithuania, a manufacturer of Cortizo, Reynaers, Schueco aluminum windows, doors, and facades. DK Windows has been one of our clients, and we would like to share the status of their outstanding orders:

Completed Orders:

• Two orders have been fully manufactured, and we have received the advance payments. However, the final payments required for dispatch are still pending.

Order on Hold:

• One order is ready for manufacturing but has been paused. Although we have received the advance payment, order has been delayed due to the uncertainty of the current situation.

Pending Orders:

• Seven confirmed orders are awaiting advance payments. These orders have not been released for production as the required payments have not been received.

If this information is relevant to your situation, please feel free to reach out to us directly using the contact information below:

Email: sales@smartalu.lt Phone: +370 604 57 353

We look forward to assisting you with any inquiries or concerns you may have.

P.S.: if you bought UPVC or aluclad from DK we will not be able to help you, as we only manufacture aluminium.

Hi stibob. PM sent. Thanks

We paid €7,700.00 deposit one month ago. I'm heartbroken to have received the email yesterday from the liquidator

A lot of misinformation.

It is of zero interest to gardai.

If you paid by bank transfer, there is nothing a bank can do.

The liquidator is now in charge of all dealings.

If you paid by credit card OR debit card you can now initiate a charge back as a liquidator has been appointed.

For any advance payments, ALWAYS pay by debit or credit card. The fees charged to sellers are very low (less than 0.5% for debit cards and less than 0.7% credit cards)

It gives you payment protection if things go wrong.

If a company insists on bank transfer, simply walk away