New windows - Is this a good quote?

scar1_2

Hi,

Wonder if anyone can offer me any advice on a quote for new windows that I have received for my house.

My house is 13 years and they still have the same windows and doors when first built. In the winter I find the windows drafty and also I have an area downstairs at my front door and downstairs toilet (which is at the front of the house, separated by an interior door) gets very cold.

I had made the decision to get new windows throughout and a company called penicuik came out to give me a quote. Ive done my homework on them and the windows are top of the range "A" rated windows.

Im getting 7 windows replaced, Living Room, Cloak Room, Kitchen window, Patio door, Bathroom window, Master bedroom window, Spare room window, smaller room window & front door.

I have been quoted £7k. Having no experience of replacing windows before or even being quoted is this a reasonable quote?

Ive got 6 days to change my mind....

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks
Scar1

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thebaldwindowfitter

Id say around you wanna be looking at least 1-2k under that

LEJC

you dont give any sizes for your windows so I wont give you the sizes on mine but last year we had

BAY WINDOW 3 Windows
upstairs bedroom 2 windows
upstairs bedroom 1 window
bathroom window
utility window

Patio door...and opening created
Composite front door
facias and gutterings front and back of house

our total was £6k....

I would suggest at least one more quote.

gazman100

Personally I would have alarm bells ringing at the 6 days to decide bit. Not quite so bad as the old must sign today tactic, but still being pressurised to a decision. Take your time and get more quotes!

[Deleted User]

Seems a bit pricey but that's how they operate.

Haggle him down and see what he comes up with.

It's hard to comment without knowing dimensions, but I had a similar job and my windows were on the larger side, so if I was you I would be looking at £6k inclusive of VAT.

greenface

you say six days like you have agreed or do they think that price will last for 6 days . ? You dont even ay they are white and too little information to price sorry.

hamster2013

i just got one window replaced too.... double glazed smoked window, for £200 installed