smart51
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| posted on 1/11/08 at 03:02 PM |
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Cost of double glazing
I've just had a quote for 4 double glazed windows, two of which are quite large. All are A rated, with toughened K glass, internal glazed with
steel reinforced frames and locking childproof catches. His price was £2998 (inc 38% discount) inc VAT, plus £198 for scaffolding as 2 of the windows
are on the 2nd floor.
Is this a reasonable price for what seems to be a good product?
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zilspeed
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| posted on 1/11/08 at 03:17 PM |
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A price per single window of £450 supplied and fitted is pretty much industry average.
So six would be £2700.
You're not far away there if you take your two small plus two large as being six all in, if you see what I mean.
You're pretty much on the money there.
If you can do it yourself, you can half that.
I fitted an 1800x900 triple light window for my brother recently. Mahogany UPVC, rehau or Veka, can't quite remember.
Anyway - £238 delivered.
[Edited on 1/11/08 by zilspeed]
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TOO BADD
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| posted on 1/11/08 at 03:19 PM |
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I can work out what they would be on a 'c'
if you like ( need sizes and openers ) but if they are REALLY an 'A' make sure you get a certificate for an 'A' and get this
in writing before ordering.
Not Anglian by any chance ? Showhome offer etc 
[Edited on 1/11/08 by TOO BADD]
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Alfa145
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| posted on 1/11/08 at 03:25 PM |
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get 3 or 4 companies in for quotes and see what differences there are. Thats what I'm doing.
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joneh
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| posted on 1/11/08 at 04:17 PM |
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Don't go with a large company - go with a small company based on someones recomendation. My dad runs a double glazing company based solely on
recommendations.
No sales staff, company cars, adverts or factory to pay for. Means better value to you.
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mitch2b
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| posted on 1/11/08 at 04:41 PM |
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i agree with above, find a small independant who comes recomended, mates been fitting windows for 15 years and not had to advertise once, all his
custom comes from recomendations, shame hes not close, but hes booked up for 3 months anyhow.
Mitch
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maartenromijn
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| posted on 1/11/08 at 06:57 PM |
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It seems to be a HUGE amount to me. Then again, I live in the Netherlands, which might just make the difference.
I am working for a glazing company as sales rep. If you give me the sizes, thermal resistance factor, and a picture of the wall(s) where the glazing
is supposed to be placed, I can make you a calculation to be used for reference. However, as mentioned above, since I am in the Netherlands the prices
might be different...
Note that bigger companies have better purchase conditions, depending on their turnover in glass.
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smart51
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| posted on 2/11/08 at 01:34 PM |
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The largest window is 2.4 x 1.6m, the next is 2.4 and 1.2 and the others are 1.2m square (approximately). The big windows are divided into 4 vertical
panes with the largest divided across the top too so that there are 8 panes. The outer panes open. The small windows are divided across the width
with one opening window each. The big window really is.
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davo
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| posted on 2/11/08 at 02:13 PM |
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as above go with a smaller company that will do you a deal & prob give better service
or stuff the windows &spend the money on your motor!!!!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 2/11/08 at 02:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by maartenromijn
It seems to be a HUGE amount to me. Then again, I live in the Netherlands, which might just make the difference.
This isn't called 'rip-off Britain' for nothing! It's quite interesting to price things up when on holidays in Europe...
although I did notice that supermarket prices weren't so much different in France this year.
Property prices were a HUGE amount cheaper though...
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