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Small curved front bay window quote £650

We have had an accident with a tree branch smashing a curved glass window on the front of the house,  (1 pane of the four in picture) size approx. 11 inches by 32 inches (across the curve) but the only people the tree contactor can find to replace say it will cost around £650  
I wonder if anyone knows any one who could supply and fit. I am in the Birmingham/Solihull area.
Thanks

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  • Mark_d
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    £650 for the curved glass, not fitted?  I presume any glazier would be capable of fitting this eg. https://www.finesse-windows.co.uk/
  • colin25710
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    yes any glazier could fit, but its the price for the curved (bent) pane to be made that is so expensive.   
  • Boohoo
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    yes any glazier could fit, but its the price for the curved (bent) pane to be made that is so expensive.   
    Who broke the window pane as you mentioned tree contractor?

    Very MSE this but you could use gaffer tape.😂
  • QrizB
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    £650 sounds reasonable for a custom curved piece of glass, to be honest.
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  • twopenny
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    Sounds reasonable to me too.
    Beautiful window but will have to be made specifically.
    Fitting shouldn't cost much if it's not included.

    I'd have a ring around glaziers to see what they say. 
    It's one thing that still has a lot of small local firms who may supply and fit.

    In the meantime you can get an almost clear tape.

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