Deposit for double glazing

Torry_Quine

LocalLad wrote: »

Not sure if this is 100% correct. These and similar companies have been hit hard by the decline in the building trade. More specifically, they have been hit by the amount of building firms they were sub-contracting for going under, therefore not getting paid for work they've done.
I'm not sure of the cost of fabricating a set of windows for a house, but it can't be cheap, add to the equation that these windows can't be re-sold should the order be cancelled, then you see why a deposit is required.
BTW, I have no affiliation with double glazing companies or anything building related.

Edit: I must add that 50% does seem quite excessive tho.

That's what I've always been told including from the local company I purchased my windows. If you cancelled then they would be able to charge you under the contract you signed surely?

irishjohn

Yes - if you have signed a contract they could chase you for it - but I am sure they want to avoid having to chase after bad debts / customers who may well turn out not to have the means to pay anyway.

Fiona_12

I had double glazing put in by Getty Glass last summer and they didn't ask for a deposit.