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Need custom-sized UPVC front and back door

icebergx
icebergx Posts: 688 Forumite
Hi all,
I'm currently undertaking some work on my Parents' home, and part of the work means changing the front door and side panel and installing a new back door where there is currently a UPC window.
Please see the pictures attached.
Can anyone recommend a double glazing company that could produce these doors/windows reliably, for a decent price? I'm based in London but I guess the supplier could be anywhere. I have builders capable of installing, so just need them produced.

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Thanks in advance.

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  • icebergx
    icebergx Posts: 688 Forumite
    Any help/tips would be greatly appreciated.
  • Annie1960
    Annie1960 Posts: 3,009 Forumite
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    If your builders are capable of installing, make sure they are FENSA registered as you will need this certificate when you come to sell.

    Your builder should have links with local companies and they will get the door at a discounted rate.
  • 27cool
    27cool Posts: 267 Forumite
    Custom sizing is no problem. All replacement windows and doors are custom made to fit the existing opening.
  • Annie1960
    Annie1960 Posts: 3,009 Forumite
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    27cool wrote: »
    Custom sizing is no problem. All replacement windows and doors are custom made to fit the existing opening.

    Correct. I had mine measured a couple of weeks ago, just waiting for them to be fitted next week by FENSA registered fitter.
  • I had to have some French doors custom made and used, http://www.burbagecustomwindows.co.uk

    Probably cheaper companies around, but the doors are really good quality. You can add extras, such as trickle vents, different door handles etc.

    They were built and delivered within 2 weeks. Hope this helps
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
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    Annie1960 wrote: »
    If your builders are capable of installing, make sure they are FENSA registered as you will need this certificate when you come to sell.

    Your builder should have links with local companies and they will get the door at a discounted rate.

    Builders aren't usually FENSA registered as they don't supply the windows which have to be approved. FENSA registered companies supply and fit.

    A builder fitting the windows needs Building Control Approval - FENSA is merely a way of bypassing that. BCA is arguably better. If it is a larger job than just windows then it won't cost much more on the fee, if anything.
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
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    I have used http://www.slideandfold.co.uk for supply only in the past.

    Very helpful, there have been a few reviews on here over the years. Not recently.
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • molerat
    molerat Posts: 35,125 Forumite
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    Get the builder to measure, source and fit or get a glazing company to measure and fit - only one person responsible for getting it right then.
  • greenface
    greenface Posts: 4,871 Forumite
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    molerat wrote: »
    Get the builder to measure, source and fit or get a glazing company to measure and fit - only one person responsible for getting it right then.
    brilliant comment
    :cool: hard as nails on the internet . wimp in the real world :cool:
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