maverick123 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hello, I have asked a few local companies to quote for some new windows for an old farm house I am renovating, I need 30 windows made, wooden single glazed in primer. They have to fit a specific spec for planning permissions etc so thought with the wealth of backgrounds on here I might ask about! I want someone reputable so an ideas or names that are not going to cost me a million billion pounds would be great! already had one company waste 2 weeks of my time and quote silly money! pm me for more info or if you can help or recommend! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Safestyle UK?? ...only joking mate, keep clear. Get hold of a local tradesman you can't go wrong. Just got a really tidy quote today in fact, and well happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 norfolk frames went into administration this week , so tread carefully . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick123 Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 The first local trades man quoted me over 1500 per window! 50k for windows! hoping some others will be a touch more realistic with their quotes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 The first local trades man quoted me over 1500 per window! 50k for windows! hoping some others will be a touch more realistic with their quotes! Safestyle wanted £2800 for three windows and a door, the first local company refused to sell us a door (which is odd) and wanted £1900 for three windows ...I got a quote today for £1350 for the whole lot, happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick123 Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 O and I dont need them fitted just deliver them! luckily the company didnt quote for that or I may have been a bit dizzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I specialise in made to measure timber frames, mostly Boxed Sliders, pm me some specs and i'll sort out an estimate for you. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 try azzurri and whiskymac off here, could be a joint effort. you sneaked in G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 We have just had the plastic man in and during the conversation he showed us his photo albumn - A pair of semi's - one owned by Mother and next door owned by daughter - The quote was for both house's but the son who was an architect wanted his mothers house in wooden windows to match the old - when the quote came he was an instant convert to plastic and both houses were done for £13k - both front windows up and down were bay's - wooden were around 50k mark per house. Wood is not cheap -20 yrs ago 2 double and three single sash windows cost me just over £3k Now in this house I have my first ever plastic windows you can stick sash where sun doesn't shine. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 We have just had the plastic man in and during the conversation he showed us his photo albumn - A pair of semi's - one owned by Mother and next door owned by daughter - The quote was for both house's but the son who was an architect wanted his mothers house in wooden windows to match the old - when the quote came he was an instant convert to plastic and both houses were done for £13k - both front windows up and down were bay's - wooden were around 50k mark per house. Wood is not cheap -20 yrs ago 2 double and three single sash windows cost me just over £3k Now in this house I have my first ever plastic windows you can stick sash where sun doesn't shine. Dave There's more and more period properties being ruined by fitting plastic frames in them,there is nothing wrong with timber as long as it's looked after correctly :good: Most of my customers consider they are looking after their properties for future generations,which is a nice way to look at things It takes craftsmen to manufacture from timber and a muppet to work a plaswelder Oh....And Dave...I'd love to stick a large sash where your sun don't shine....Would you like single or double glazed? :lol: Azzurri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Get hold of a local tradesman you can't go wrong. Wonder if any of Fred Wests former clients share your enthusiasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick123 Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Wood is the only choice, planning permission and a 1600s listed house and not wanting to ruin the character. we are replacing 1970s BnQ specials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skid512 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Azzurri Sash windows are fine if made from the right wood and using some of todays technology - ie -draught proofing and cord or springs - the company that made mine used wood from front shop - Not red deal - still had barcodes on but they also made me a pair of french door's and two entrance doors with half side windows all in Mahogony and when we left after 23 yrs those Mahogany doors opened and closed like a RR car door - not a sign of rot or warp anywhere. Unless the sash window could be guaranteed draught proof I will stick to plastic - anyway they have made my Jerry build 1972 bungalow look years younger. - also heating bill is cheaper because my ceilings are only standard height not 8ft 6" :yes: Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav912 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Try giving Chris a ring at Carpentry and Joinery Services at near Fakenham here in Norfolk. The farm I work on use him for all our window replacements in the cottages and other carpentry work. He made four for mine two years ago to replace rotton ones to the original pattern only including sealed unit glazing and they are very well made, no shrinking and expanding like you get with a lot of wooden windows and doors these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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