How to Compare Window Quotes Like for Like (and Stop Overpaying)
Why window quotes vary so much, what should be on a proper quote, and how to compare them like for like so…
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What we price
Every type of window
From a single replacement to a whole house, in uPVC, aluminium or timber.
Casement windows
The most common UK window. Side or top hung, in any combination of openers and fixed panes.
Tilt and turn
Tilts in for ventilation and swings in for cleaning. Popular for upstairs rooms and flats.
Sliding sash
Traditional sliding sash looks in uPVC or timber, including heritage and slimline options.
Bay and bow windows
Multi-section bays and bows, including the structural parts that support them.
Flush casement
Flush-fitting frames with a timber look. Often sold at a premium, so worth checking.
Aluminium windows
Slim sightlines and dual colours. Same systems are sold by lots of different installers.
Casement windows
Sash windows
Bay windows
Like for like
Same windows, priced fairly
Most installers buy their windows from trade fabricators who use well-known profile systems. That means the windows on your quote can often be made by several fabricators near you, to exactly the same spec.
We work out precisely what you’ve been quoted for, then ask other companies to price that spec and nothing else. If anyone suggests an alternative, we label it clearly so you can compare properly.
What we match on your quote
- Sizes and window styles
- Profile system and colour, inside and out
- Glass spec, energy rating and U-value
- Handles, hinges and locks
- Trickle vents, cills and finishing trims
- Removal, disposal and making good
- FENSA or CERTASS certificate and guarantee
Watch out for
Things that push window prices up
Window quotes vary for all sorts of reasons, and not all of them are about the product. These are the things we look out for when we read your quote.
None of them mean a company is dishonest. They’re just worth knowing about before you sign.
Red flags we check for
- "Today only" or "sign now" discounts
- High list prices with a big discount taken off
- Vague lines like "sundries" or "extras"
- Large deposits before anything is made
- Upgrades you didn't ask for
- No mention of who registers the work
How it works
Four steps, one upload
1
Upload
Send us your quote as a PDF or photos.
2
We check it
We read every line and flag anything that looks off.
3
Companies price it
Vetted local companies price the exact same spec.
4
You choose
Pick the best option, or keep your original quote.
Window questions
Window quote FAQs
Will the new quote be for the same windows?
Yes. We ask companies to price the same sizes, styles, profile system, colour, glass and hardware as your original quote. Anything different is clearly marked as an alternative.
Do the companies need to be registered?
Replacement windows in England and Wales must be registered with building control. That’s usually done through a competent person scheme such as FENSA or CERTASS. We ask every company for their registration number when they price.
I only have a rough quote. Can you still help?
Yes. The more detail your quote has, the better, but we can work with most quotes. If something is missing, we’ll ask you before we send anything out.
Will someone still need to survey my house?
Yes. Whoever you choose will survey before they make anything, just like your original installer would. The price you see is based on the spec in your quote.
How much does it cost me?
Nothing. The company you choose pays us a fixed fee once you’ve signed with them and your cancellation period has passed.
From the blog
Window guides
Straight answers on prices, specs and what to check before you sign.
Before you sign
Don't sign that quote until we've checked it
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