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Replacing Windows

bretts · 2016-11-30 16:00:00

Hi all I am looking to get 2 doors and windows changed in my house, the quotes are about 5k all of them but 2 installers told me we can do 3500 for same windows but without a fensa. I just wanted to know what do we need the certificate for? I know it is something to do with building regs but if we are not planning to sell…

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thebaldwindowfitter Posts: 1,532 Forumite

6 December 2016 at 6:24PM

I agree most schemes are a stealth tax but something needs to be done to stop any tom !!!! and harry installing dodgy work whatever the industry and this is so far what the double glazing industry has come up with .The installation guarantees by the way are taken out with other providers not fensa these average out about £12 and we cannot register an instalation without issuing a insurance backed warranty and both fensa and the warranty company know the exact contract price

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