Replace Double Glazing - or not - this is the question...

BertieUK

Early next spring we are intending putting our property,that we purchased 3 years ago, onto the market, as we are downsizing.

Our question is about the double glazing, most of thewindows at the front of the property have moisture between the glass, which isa good indication that the seals have perished and are in need of replacement.

Our question is, would it be wise to replace theseunits before we put the property onto the market or let the property find itown market value?

We moved in during the month of May and it was not noticeableas the weather was quite warm.

Kind regards

Bob

FLAPJACK

Well you could go the expense of replacing them....and use that fact as a marketing tool, i.e not too willing to drop the price.

Or don't replace them and as a result reduce the price in accordence thus again using them as a marketing tool as the fact you are asking a lower price should sell the place quicker.

Or hope the weather will do the same trick as it did for you....but a motgage surveyor may pick up on the fact ......he did with ours!

Be lucky!

BertieUK

To replace or not to replace, both have their goodpoints, as you say in being a marketing tool, but we may go for the latter andthat would give the purchaser the choice of replacing them or not, and would beless upheaval for us.

regards

Bob

anotherginger

Are you able to get the units resealed rather than replace them?

BertieUK

I have looked through various comments on getting the units resealed but have not, yet, come across a post where the customer was happy at the result, as many were quoted as saying that the system used was drilling into the units and using heat to disperse the moisture then resealing the units. How or where they resealed them they were not sure.

regards
Bob

Yorkie1

I would get a local firm out to quote for replacing the window units. You may well find that it costs less than you expect - in which case I'd get them replaced, because you don't want a buyer knocking lots of money off their offer / survey in a similar, wrong, expectation.

jellie

If they look like they need replacing when you have viewings, it could cause a prospective purchaser to wonder what else needs doing, and then put in a lower offer than they would have done if it had had brand new windows.

Having what would clearly be new windows would also create a very good first impression, and have good kerb appeal.

BertieUK

Yorkie1 - jellie You have both made very valid points in your comments.

Would it be reasonable to get about three quotes from companies and then decide? As you say Yorkie1 the cost may not be as frightening as this old pensioner may be led to believe.

Regards
Bob

Crabman

When you get quotes, ask them about the guarantee on the work and whether the guarantee is insurance-backed. If your window frames are in a good condition they should be fine to have new glass units installed (some firms will try to mislead you into having new frames installed).

Also ask for references and check whether they belong to your local council's trader register scheme.

tired_dad

If you have definitely decided to sell, I would call a few estate agents round for valuation purposes. Chat them up a bit and try and get their advice on sale price with or without work done. Then you can decide if its worth it.

Every pound you spend now is a pound less for your new home. Only you can decide.

BertieUK

Considering your kind suggestions, our present thoughts are as follows...

The approx measurements of the windows, just to give you some ideas, are 1100 x 550 x 3 on one window and on the other 1100 x 440 x5 and each having the small window above each (the name of them escapes me)

Just on a ball park figure about half of our windows are affected with condensation, some more than others showing run marks when wet and streaks when dry.

The condition of the frames are in my view good, but Iam no expert.

The age of these units are unknown and they do notcontain any kitemarks etc that are showing in our Conservatory glass units.

We have 2 listed companies in our area Checkatrade dotcom.

If we call out these two listed companies for quotations would you tell them that it is our intention of selling or say nothing?

We would ask about their guarantees and whether are also insurance-backed.

We are also considering calling in some of our local estate agents, as suggested.

Kind regards

Bob