Windows... where to start?

FreeBear

dennishopper wrote: »

...is it cheaper to just get the windows supplied and then fitted by a local joined?

By the time you've paid for a visit from Building Control to sign off on the job, probably as cheap to pay someone to do the fitting - Get someone that can self certify the work. They will also dispose of the waste and provide a guarantee on the windows & installation.

dennishopper

FreeBear wrote: »

By the time you've paid for a visit from Building Control to sign off on the job, probably as cheap to pay someone to do the fitting - Get someone that can self certify the work. They will also dispose of the waste and provide a guarantee on the windows & installation.

Would I need building control to sign off on a certified joiner to fit them? (If I can get them cheaply supplied)

dunroving

dennishopper wrote: »

...is it cheaper to just get the windows supplied and then fitted by a local joined? Both company’s (local, not big national as advised) who are coming out to qoute are asking if I’m looking for a supply or supply and fitted qoute.

Personally, whoever you use, I'd go with supply and fit from same person/company.

Otherwise, if anything goes wrong later, you run the risk that the fitter says it's a problem with the windows you gave him, and the supplier says it's the fitter's fault.

FreeBear

dennishopper wrote: »

Would I need building control to sign off on a certified joiner to fit them? (If I can get them cheaply supplied)

If the installer is FENSA or CERTASS registered and can self certify, then no need for you to involve BC - The fitter will do all the paperwork.