Double glazing Install costs

shinytop

I've priced up windows and doors on a supply only basis and would like a rough idea of supply and fit price without having to go through the pain of getting quotes at this stage.  It's 13 windows of varying sizes, 1 french door, 1 front door and 1 back door, which comes in at about £9k supply only inc VAT.  What would be a reasonable amount to add for fitting? I was thinking maybe a week's work for 2 people? 

ytfcmad

Don't waste your time, it will be a disaster. 

rob7475

Not many fitters will take on the job as it's relying on you getting the measurements correct. Get a decent independent fitter and they'll source the same items and may also get them cheaper than you can with trade discount

FreeBear

rob7475 said: Get a decent independent fitter and they'll source the same items and may also get them cheaper than you can with trade discount

They will also deal with all the building regulation certification and sign off the work as being compliant - This in its self is worth £300-500. You should also get an insurance backed guarantee so that should anything go wrong with the windows, you're not having to argue about poor fitting with the supplier.

shinytop

FreeBear said:

rob7475 said: Get a decent independent fitter and they'll source the same items and may also get them cheaper than you can with trade discount

They will also deal with all the building regulation certification and sign off the work as being compliant - This in its self is worth £300-500. You should also get an insurance backed guarantee so that should anything go wrong with the windows, you're not having to argue about poor fitting with the supplier.

Sorry if it wasn't clear what I was asking although I did say "...would like a rough idea of supply and fit price".  I definitely intend to get someone to supply and fit and do all the other stuff.  I now know roughly how much the windows are now; I'm just after a rough idea so that if/when I get quotes I know whether they are in the right ball park. So, assuming a supplier charges me the same for the windows, what's a reasonable amount for everything else?

Ebe_Scrooge

How long's a piece of string ?  For starters, the price you've got for the windows is likely to be retail - any half-decent fitter is likely to get some sort of a trade discount.  What about other materials - sealants, fixings, etc.  Have you factored those in?  I'm not a window-fitter, I don't know what else would be required, I suspect you probably don't either?  You say you've estimated 2 man-weeks of labour - have you any idea whether that's realistic, what are you basing it on?  Or did you just pluck that figure out of the air?

As always, you really need to get 3 quotes.  Get recommendations for local independent companies, avoid the big boys that are named after mountains etc. (your local Facebook page is a good place to start for asking for recommendations).  You'll very quickly be able to see if the quotes are in the same ball-park as each other - if they are, you can be reasonably confident that they're all quoting a fair price.

OK, if you really must, have a look here: https://www.priceyourjob.co.uk/double-glazed-window-cost/

"Most window fitters work in pairs and charge around £300 per day in total for labour. On average a pair of skilled window installers are able to install up to 6 windows a day depending on the ease of access"

Disclaimer - I  make no claims about the accuracy of this information, but it might give you a starting point.

Ajmason42

Agree with above 3 quotes from reputable locals ours were within £200  from lowest to highest all quoted for same spec  1 only did the inside profile as an ogee we wanted chamfered the other firm we didn't go with after 2 show room visits and 2 chats they just didn't give the right vibe  the firm we choose had been around for years in the same site and had a good reputation and they were the most helpful arrived on time etc etc  from memory we had 13 windows 1 french door smart front door with side panel, garage door and back door for just over £10k 10 yr guarantee fens a etc that was 3 yes ago all had high security lock as well 

shinytop

Ajmason42 said:

Agree with above 3 quotes from reputable locals ours were within £200  from lowest to highest all quoted for same spec  1 only did the inside profile as an ogee we wanted chamfered the other firm we didn't go with after 2 show room visits and 2 chats they just didn't give the right vibe  the firm we choose had been around for years in the same site and had a good reputation and they were the most helpful arrived on time etc etc  from memory we had 13 windows 1 french door smart front door with side panel, garage door and back door for just over £10k 10 yr guarantee fens a etc that was 3 yes ago all had high security lock as well 

Thanks, very helpful.

shinytop

Ebe_Scrooge said:

How long's a piece of string ?  For starters, the price you've got for the windows is likely to be retail - any half-decent fitter is likely to get some sort of a trade discount.  What about other materials - sealants, fixings, etc.  Have you factored those in?  I'm not a window-fitter, I don't know what else would be required, I suspect you probably don't either?  You say you've estimated 2 man-weeks of labour - have you any idea whether that's realistic, what are you basing it on?  Or did you just pluck that figure out of the air?

As always, you really need to get 3 quotes.  Get recommendations for local independent companies, avoid the big boys that are named after mountains etc. (your local Facebook page is a good place to start for asking for recommendations).  You'll very quickly be able to see if the quotes are in the same ball-park as each other - if they are, you can be reasonably confident that they're all quoting a fair price.

OK, if you really must, have a look here: https://www.priceyourjob.co.uk/double-glazed-window-cost/

"Most window fitters work in pairs and charge around £300 per day in total for labour. On average a pair of skilled window installers are able to install up to 6 windows a day depending on the ease of access"

Disclaimer - I  make no claims about the accuracy of this information, but it might give you a starting point.

Thanks to everyone who replied but I've read these boards for long enough to know you should get 3 quotes, use a local company, get personal recommendation, avoid checkatrade, etc.   I don't have a clue how long it would take (yes I did pluck my estimate out the air) and I haven't factored in mastic, sealant, etc.  All I was asking if anyone had any idea what the total cost might be given the retail cost of my spec of windows.  This is to  work out whether it's worth repairing the windows/doors I have and to compare with quotes if/when I get them.  I know I could get quotes now but it's easier asking here.   

Thanks to @AJmason42 for the figures for a similar job to mine and to @Freebear for enlightening me about Building regs (I hadn't realised).