Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    phones81's Avatar
    phones81 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Dec 7, 2010, 03:23 PM
    I just signed up for replacement windows (21 in total) for a cost of $20K.
    I live in New England. First replacement on house built in 1986. Windows seem to be top of line but is this a good deal?
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
    		  
    #2

    Dec 7, 2010, 03:41 PM

    Can't tell because we don't know the size and type of each window or if they are double or triple glazed. My ballpark says nearly a grand per window is not a good deal. What brand did you buy and did you get 3 bids?
    Fr_Chuck's Avatar
    Fr_Chuck Posts: 81,301, Reputation: 7692
    Expert
    		  
    #3

    Dec 7, 2010, 06:41 PM

    Sounds very ( did I say very) high. How many pane, are they some type of special sealed window and all of them giant in size ?

    I had several put in for about 25 percent of your price here in Atlanta.
    Is this one of the TV or door to door home repair companies
    phones81's Avatar
    phones81 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Dec 9, 2010, 09:38 AM
    Comment on ballengerb1's post
    they are Protec windows, double glazed, 16 are 31 x 61; all are double hung. They are composite vinyl and wood.
    phones81's Avatar
    phones81 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #5

    Dec 9, 2010, 09:40 AM
    Comment on Fr_Chuck's post
    Company is reputable home improvement company that we have used previously. These are supposed to be top of line, made by Protec.
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
    		  
    #6

    Dec 9, 2010, 06:45 PM

    And did you get 3 bids? I never hire out a job this big without 3 bids. Prottec is not a USA company so I can't comment of the quality but top of the line wiindows here are Pella, Hurd or a few others, all of which would have come in at around $14K. Labor rates may be higher in the UK so it hard to compare
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Cost of replacing windows and frames for 40 casement windows [ 1 Answers ]

I need to buy 40 new windows and frames for wooden casement windows.What would be reasonable for energy efficient windows like this?

Logan corporation had total variable cost for $180,000, total fixed cost for $160,000 [ 1 Answers ]

logan Corp. had total variable cost of $180,000, total fixed cost of $160,000 and a total revenues of $300,000. Compute the required sales in dollars to break even.

Total Unit product Cost & Overhead cost per unit [ 1 Answers ]

I need some help with trying to figure out how to calculate the overhead cost per unit. I have computed the Activity rate as well as the overhead applied for both products. The following is the info provided: Product / Direct Labor hours / annual prod. / total direct labor hours XR7 0.4DLHs per...

Total cost [ 1 Answers ]

1000 parts arrive form a maufacturer in 2 batches. Each unit of the first batch cost 39.00 while each unit of the second batch costs 59.00. If the total cost was 55,000, how many units were in each batch? The answers are 200 and 800 How would I explain this?

Total cost [ 1 Answers ]

Harry's Seafood used high-low data from Juhe and July to determine its variable cost of $15 per unit. Additional info follows: Month -- Units Produced -- Total Costs June -- 2,000 -- $40,000 July -- 1,000 -- $25,000 If Harry produces 2,300 units in August,...

View more questions Search