Double glazing in Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire

BargainHunter09

Hi,

Just wondered if anyone could recommend any good local double glazing firms in the Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire area please? Or have you had a bad experience with any of these local firms who you would recommend I should avoid?

Any idea how much it would cost to get a house re-double glazed (upvc) + new front door?

6 windows - * 3 small * 3 medium * 1 large
1 door - * front door

I don't have the exact sizes as yet but will post them soon when I do.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks, BH09

thebaldwindowfitter

cant help you with the area but once you have the sizes i can give you an idea of cost

haribol_2

Hello BH09

I have used 2 companies in the past that I can recommend. I live in Nottingham and have used Trent Valley Windows ( Glaidsdale Drive ) and Lifestyle Windows ( Ilkeston ).

With Trent Valley I had all my windows and doors done around 10 years ago and they were brilliant. The sales chap will quote you a price per window /door and doesn't depend on what you have done. They use their own fitters and use the Kommelink profile ( german ) which is of very good quality. They are also good at sorting out problems as I have had to call them out a couple of times over the last couple of years. They will definately be a bit more expensive but well worth considering as the quality and support is good.

I used Lifestyle Windows for my conservatory. I did haggle with the sales chap and his manager and walked away with an excellent deal. I think they were desparate for the business. Again I am happy with the quality of there windows. There support is a reasonable. Not as sharp as Trent.

Through contacts, I have heard that profiles by Kommerlink, Rehau and ones used by Staybright ( I think )are good. Anglian Windows are also good quality windows but haggle hard.

Good Luck and hope the info has been of some use.

Regards
Haribol

mikey72

I had 7 windows of medium to small size for £1700 in 06, and I've just been quoted £500 for a door by the same company.
Large window now they're quoting £400, which I think is dear.
All supply and fit.
Midlands area, but not local enough to you I'm afraid, but should be a good idea of pricing.

BargainHunter09

Hi.

The windows and doors have concrete window frames.

Here are a approx sizes for the windows and doors which we would want:

9 x WINDOWS
Window (1) = W: 1.96 m x H: 1.49 m (2 openers)
Window (2) = W: 1.45 m x H: 1.19 m (2 openers)
Window (3) = W: 0.60 m x H: 1.02 m (1 opener)
Window (4) = W: 0.505m x H: 1.35 m (no openers)
Window (5) = W: 0.48 m x H: 1.18 m (no openers)
Window (6) = W: 0.47 m x H: 1.18 m (1 opener)
Window (7) = W: 1.47 m x H: 1.20 m (2 openers)
Window (8) = W: 0.97 m x H: 1.20 m (1 opener)
Window (9) = W: 1.97 m x H: 1.21 m (2 openers)

2 x DOORS
Door (1) = W: 0.995m x H: 2.02 m (half glazed)
Door (2) = W: 0.86 m x H: 2.03 m (half glazed)

We would be looking for white upvc double glazing, internally beaded etc. We would also be looking for a coloured front door (not sure if this changes price at all).

If anyone is able to give me an idea on what a fair price for this, I would be very grateful.

BH09

BargainHunter09

Also, I have seen this front door image which i like. Any idea how much this sort of style would set me back?



Thanks,

thebaldwindowfitter

i would say between 4-4.5k the door you have sent the pic of is similiar to rockdoor jacabean
http://rockdoor.uk.com/

BargainHunter09

Hi,

In with my quotes i have asked to have a coloured front door. I was told this meant i would have to have a composite door. Is this right? What is the difference between a composite door and a standard upvc door? The difference in price seems to be an extra £250-300. Are they actually worth the extra?

Thanks,

BH09

thebaldwindowfitter

yes they are worth the extra if its made in a similiar way to the rockdoors if they are made from blanks or timber cored steer clear.you can get standard upvc doors colour bonded (sprayed like car bumper) but i wouldnt recommend

thehairybuilder

your 9 windows & 2 doors would cost approx £3000 + VAT if we were to supply although obviously we are not local to your area

Should give you a good price guide though