Betterview Windows

[Guest]

We have a salesman from Betterview Windows & Conservatories coming round Thursday to provide a quote for installing some PVC-u windows for our new house. Can anyone recommend them? Have they used them in the past?
When the chap asked how did you find out about Betterview W & C - we answered about SUFC and he gave out a loud cheer!! - I should have said about seeing them advertised on Sky Sports on numerous occassions !!!  

 

[McScriven]

Are you a season ticket holder? As they get a 10% I think it is discount. Also they were giving away a free shirt with all orders.

 

[Guest]

Used to be a season ticket holder - but unfortunately my trips to the Hall next season will be limited due to family commitments (although they could throw in a Family Season ticket in their offer and I might be swayed to order my windows through them!)

 

[CSWICKFORDSHRIMPER]

They done my windows a few years ago.... no problems at all

 

[Sao Paulo Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (CSWICKFORDSHRIMPER @ July 14 2005,13:39)]They done my windows a few years ago.... no problems at all

Except for some local Wickford hoons nicking their van whilst they carried out the work Rich.

 

[Guest]

Had a conservatory built this year, all excellent work and good service. No hesitation in recommending them

 

[southend4ever]

great service... went to extra lengths so bought them lots of lager... had a few problems but they are quite sharpish at coming back. recommended to all family and friends. and now they have had a lot of business from us.

 

[Upminster Blue]

Watch the prices and don't be afraid to haggle! Some of the bigger firms, and you can probably guess who I'm thinking of, are notorious for their sales techniques and pricing policy.

Have heard several storied of people being quoted eg £18k+ for a full set of windows but after refusing to sign up and lots of sales blurb - "I'll get my manager to do you special deal", "if you sign up today I'll do you a special deal" etc, etc - the price miraculously comes down to £7k when you could get the same windows from a local reputable firm for £5k. These sort of sales techniques make my blood boil

and there must be some mugs who sign up at £18k+.

I have no experience of Betterview so I'm not saying in any way shape or form that they fall into the above catergory but it's something to watch out for.

If you don't like Betterview or want another quote, try Altec. A Southend firm who have sponsored Southend for a number of years - I think their owner is a season ticket holder. Bought windows and doors for the whole house from them two years ago. Very good prices, quality and service.

 

[The Artful Shrimper]

I'm after having a new front door, one of those security special jobbies, a new back door, and some new french patio doors, if someone from betterview would care to give me a quote on this here little meeting forum~ less the 10% discount for seaso's~ I might be up for it.

... or do they just do windows?

 

[Mad Cyril]

I'm having a conservatory built but haven't started looking at companies yet.

Betterview, Altec...?

I always judge tradesmen on how many sugars they have in their tea, how quickly they pack up for the day following the slightest period of drizzle and the degree to which they ridicule any work that has been performed by myself or previous tradesmen.

Bags of hardened cement left in your back garden is always a sure sign you are dealing with a pro as well.

 

[Guest]

I used the following website to brief myself on the double glazing jargon and research:
thewindowman.co.uk

Have used three companies for quotes so far - 2 were in the same ball park, one was significantly lower. The Research effort continues with another 2 companies to get 5 quotes to get a true reflection on our needs.

BTW - Betterview gave us 5% discount for being SUFC fans (!), if I purchased a season ticket and get the full 10% off I would actually be about £100 to the good (getting windows at a cheaper price and watching Southend for free!!)

 

[the leopard]

dont be afraid to shop around the pricees vary by thousands i had quotes from 5000-8000

 

[blueheaven]

I know someone who asked them for a written quote about 6 months ago and is still waiting.

 

[The General]

Probably got stolen/lost in the post ... !!