Ideas for Replacing Windows - Any Recommendations?
10 years ago
We have to replace the windows in our lounge/dining room. Decided against bi fold, looked at centre pivot but to pricey, single windows but no ventilation any suggestions welcome?
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Comments (22)Good morning, if you're still investigating the right way to move forward with your windows then let our surveyors help. They will give you expert advice and guidance to help you choose the right repair/replacement option. Call us on 0800 378 278 or email info@ventrolla.co.uk and our South East office will be delighted to help or visit www.ventrolla.co.uk At Ventrolla, we have over 35 years' experience repairing, replacing and draught-proofing timber sash windows and our customers love us. https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.ventrolla.co.uk?utm_medium=trustbox&utm_source=Slider...See More- 10 years ago
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PRO9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoYou need another quote for bifolds as you are being ripped off. the brick pillars need to go and a decent full length set of bifolds installed to give you something like this. 20 bricks wide so 215+15 = 4.8m bifold which should cost you about £1200 per leaf so say £6k plus brick removal and fitting say double the product cost so you should be at £12k ish not £25k (obviously that's without the benefit of a survey) - do the French doors at the same time to make the whole job match.
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