Carnero Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Hi guys Hoping one or more of you has a fairly recent experience of replacing uPVC windows and doors for their house? I'm just wondering what sort of total price we should be looking at to replace 8 sets of uPVC windows and 2 doors in a detached 3 bedroom house? The Mrs has got a quote from a loose "recommendation" for the lot at £14.5k which seems pretty damn excessive to me, I was expecting more like £8-10k tops ? What do you lot think? Does anyone else have any recommendations? Thank you for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 4 minutes ago, Carnero said: Hi guys Hoping one or more of you has a fairly recent experience of replacing uPVC windows and doors for their house? I'm just wondering what sort of total price we should be looking at to replace 8 sets of uPVC windows and 2 doors in a detached 3 bedroom house? The Mrs has got a quote from a loose "recommendation" for the lot at £14.5k which seems pretty damn excessive to me, I was expecting more like £8-10k tops ? What do you lot think? Does anyone else have any recommendations? Thank you for any help. LIberty PVCU South Normanton Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Surely you're going to get at least 2 quotes (ideally 3) especially if it was only a loose recommendation, which should answer your question. Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, Carnero said: Hi guys Hoping one or more of you has a fairly recent experience of replacing uPVC windows and doors for their house? I'm just wondering what sort of total price we should be looking at to replace 8 sets of uPVC windows and 2 doors in a detached 3 bedroom house? The Mrs has got a quote from a loose "recommendation" for the lot at £14.5k which seems pretty damn excessive to me, I was expecting more like £8-10k tops ? What do you lot think? Does anyone else have any recommendations? Thank you for any help. Depends on size. leading. flashing, bay windows, if the doors coloured can be more. When I had mine done12 years ago similar to yours it cost about 9, so with inflation and all of this type of work seems to have increased about 20% in my experience since covid, probably about right. The guarantee of 10 years for fully fitted is essential as I guarantee with that amount o replacement a couple will blow. Also if you find someone cheaper, make sure they can give you a FENSA certificate as your insurance will be a bugger and the council will charge you to sign of each window anyway re fire regs etc. Your solicitor will also want the certificates as well if you ever move. Additionally, ensure any guarantee is on the windows not just on your name as if you move, this really helps sell the house . Had some issues with windows as you may have guessed. If you have some areas where you think just glass replacement may be ok, Burton Glass will measure up and do like for replacement allowing you to keep the frame. Think there the only ones I've found who will do this with a 5 year guarantee. Carnero and JoetheRam 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 My next door neighbour installed ours. We've had 2 composite doors, a set of patio doors, 3 large windows for around £5k, all quite recent. The windows and doors were manufactured by Classic Doors and Windows, who have a Derby branch. Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Basic white uPVC doors around £500 each, composite coloured doors £900-£1000, without knowing the window sizes i'd median at around £450 each. Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 https://www.derby-doubleglazing.co.uk/ Very good quality, dedicated Derby fans you might know depending on your age. Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 7 hours ago, Carnero said: Hi guys Hoping one or more of you has a fairly recent experience of replacing uPVC windows and doors for their house? I'm just wondering what sort of total price we should be looking at to replace 8 sets of uPVC windows and 2 doors in a detached 3 bedroom house? The Mrs has got a quote from a loose "recommendation" for the lot at £14.5k which seems pretty damn excessive to me, I was expecting more like £8-10k tops ? What do you lot think? Does anyone else have any recommendations? Thank you for any help. They’ve removed you pants and are about to progress. Are they for the flush type windows or the normal uPVC type? I do have an account at a local window manufacturer if that’s any help. Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 7 hours ago, Boycie said: They’ve removed you pants and are about to progress. Are they for the flush type windows or the normal uPVC type? I do have an account at a local window manufacturer if that’s any help. Thank you Boycie I will keep that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 We just used Trade Windows in Derby. They are cheap, reliable, ten year warranty and a fraction of what you were quoted. Get a quote from them. They are also very tidy and clean up after themselves, scores extra points for me! Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwash_Ram Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Also recommend Trade Windows they charged us about £4k for a similar amount of work. though that was a few years ago now. angieram and Carnero 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 You get what you pay for - fit, finish, performance and longevity tend to get better the more you spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 4 hours ago, JoetheRam said: You get what you pay for - fit, finish, performance and longevity tend to get better the more you spend. It is very much the same with prostitutes. Steve How Hard?, JoetheRam, Archied and 6 others 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Just spent about 6k on 2 sets of patio doors and a back door. Think we're a bit out of trade windows catchment.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 29 minutes ago, Van der MoodHoover said: Just spent about 6k on 2 sets of patio doors and a back door. Think we're a bit out of trade windows catchment.... down sarf tax mate. They saw you coming. No! Don’t Van der MoodHoover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) I recommed 2-3 different quotes. Ideally a friend or neighbour that had some fitted might recommend. I saved a lot going with such a fitter rather than the other 2. Edited July 31, 2022 by TimRam Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindernRam Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Are you sure you need to replace the frames. I just did all glass with high insulation glass and nitrogen filled for £3.5k . 4 bed house and conservatory including the cons doors. My guy booked up for months ahead but get loads of quotes. Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 16 hours ago, Boycie said: down sarf tax mate. They saw you coming. No! Don’t I mean to say, 6k..... Thats nearly a quarters gas and leccy at MoodHoover towers..... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 Thanks for the help all, will be getting quotes from DGS Windows, Trade Windows Derby & Derby Double Glazing... will go with the best price, though if it's close I'll probably go with the one who DOESN'T give it the big sales pitch rollocks. TimRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 On 31/07/2022 at 15:56, FindernRam said: Are you sure you need to replace the frames. I just did all glass with high insulation glass and nitrogen filled for £3.5k . 4 bed house and conservatory including the cons doors. My guy booked up for months ahead but get loads of quotes. Could do with replacing, as they're pretty old wooden frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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