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Everest gave their 'price' at the time of around £3000 for one large window. I didn't have that money and they were quick to offer a 'deal' in which the window would magically only cost 1600 if I took out an instalment plan with them. Anxious to 'do domething' about the window and hard up I didn't read the small print and only got the account a year later which revealed the loan shark terms. My error! But I want to let others know when Everest is on the prowl and am contacting the Ombusman about Everest selling practices.
JG
This is commen practise. It is done so they do not waste their time selling to a person only for their husband/wife/partner o comw back from work and wonder why this was agreed on without their knowledge and turn around and cancel the contract. It's about time saving by ensuring all parties are on board.
I personally believe this is good practice.
Ah the good old days, back to when a woman could not get a loan without her husband's guaranteeing it. If she had no husband, her father would do.
I'd love to hear how they phrase that question now we have the Single Equalities Act.
Some of our box sash windows were rotting and falling apart, with the danger that the glass would actually fall out. But I dread the uPVC replacements, and didn't want to spend thousands on replacing windows in rarely used rooms, especially as apparently now, all new windows have to be double glazed?
We had a lovely guy come around (recommended by Muswell Hill Joinery in Hornsey), and he gave them a new lease of life. 4 windows re-vamped with draft proofing measures for under £400. Took him a day and included parts (wood, string, other bits) and labour.
My advice, if you think your windows are falling apart and need to be replaced, try getting them looked at by a skilled tradesman. We were pleasantly surprised at the improvement and the relative low cost. Even without heating the room, it's at least 6-7 degrees (C) warmer, which can't be bad!
For sash window refurbishment, I'd recomment Ventrolla (www.ventrolla.co.uk) and if you have to go either the uPVC or Aluminium doubleglazing route, then I'd heartily recommend Wembley Windows (www.wembleywindows.co.uk), a small family firm in an railway arch at Staples Corner who recently made me a fantastic alu French door for my new kitchen. Their prices were so much better than Everest or any of the big companies and they delivered way more quickly too.
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