Trulight
We contacted Trulight along with other companies looking for a quote. Ours is a big house with 19 windows and 2 sets of doors, so cost is important, but only one factor we considered.
I set out below how we went about deciding but, in summary, they have done a great job (even fitting in January!). The quality of the windows is as good as any of the more well-known companies and the fitters were polite, helpful, clean and worked with minimal impact on our home.
Their price was not the lowest, but best value having regard to all the factors. The problem with glazing is that there are always companies out there who will come in with a low quote, knowing they can pick up the price later. On an overall balance of quality of product, the cost, our research into their past projects and speaking to customers, they were our preferred company.
We sent out a request for a quote (see below) and they came back with a fair price, although not the lowest. However, the low quotes all had something that seemed to make them liable to being increased or to lead to problems.
The quote from Trulight was absolutely straightforward, no silly discounts, special offers, salesman reducing their commission etc., just a full detailed quotation, easy to understand and at a fair price that is pretty much fixed; unless you want to change the specification.
I would recommend them to anyone looking for windows and doors in the area.
If you would like to know how we went about it, and ended up with Trulight read on.
We had decided what we wanted and sought quotes from a few companies, all on the same basis, which we could then compare and come up with a shortlist to go to for final quotes.
We didn’t want a salesman telling us their windows were hight quality than others, so worth £50,000 but, 50% off if I sign today, and he can do that by reducing his commission. We just wanted a full price and details to look at by ourselves and a contact to whom we could go back and raise questions.
I sent out photos and simple sketches of the windows, rough dimensions and which windows were to open. In the covering email I set out details of colours, locks, cat flap etc and that we wanted triple glazing. There was no front door, but you might want a budget allowance for one.
I resisted the calls asking for a meeting, only allowing surveyors to check on site, being clear we wanted simple written quotes. That knocked out about half.
After reviewing quotes, we got it down to two companies and asked them to firm up their quotes, at which point both sent a surveyor. To be honest, the quality, design and fittings of the windows were pretty much identical. The warranty was the same.
Trulight was slightly more expensive, but that’s where other things come into play like how comfortable you feel with each company.
The windows were installed about a month ago. There were a few minor adjustments needed and an incorrect panel in a door, which they spotted, that needed to be replaced when their supplier sent the right one, but the aftercare to date has been extremely good. I would certainly recommend them to go on your list.
January 26, 2024
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