A big moment today as we placed the first major order for the refurbishment. The contract for the replacement windows and doors has been signed.
We obtained two quotes, one prior to completion, but have subsequently made some changes to the specification and the number of windows we wanted. Two local companies re-quoted for the work and after a short negotiation we have signed with Warmlite.
From a budget point of view their proposal is only just over our original estimate and less than the revised figure. As it includes two additional windows I am very pleased with the outcome.
They originally quoted four to six weeks for delivery and installation but after a bit of pushing they will start on 1st December. The existing windows (which are in dreadful condition) were installed without the benefit of a lintel and the surrounding brickwork is poor so there is work to be done before they can start.
New windows make such a huge difference to how a house looks I am looking forward to seeing them installed.
On a separate note the salesman for Warmlite has been plying his trade round here for years and has approached us several times although we have never had use for his services until now. It just goes to show that selling can be all about building up a relationship without any immediate prospect of a sale but knowing that you will be first in line when the time comes.
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