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Are these quotes OK?

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Hi,

First time poster here though I've been reading for a while and am so grateful to have found this board. We are going to replace our windows & sliding doors and have 3 quotes we are considering and I'd like any feedback on if the prices look reasonable or whether they could be lower. Also any feedback on the contractors/brands would be welcome. All 3 quotes are from contractors highly recommended by freinds/neighbors.

We live in the San Francsisco bay area on the peninsula in a very plain 1959 ranch house that gets quite chilly in the winter. We are replacing:
4 - 72" x 36" horizontal sliders
2 - 72" x 24" horizontal sliders
2 - 36" x 72" picture windows (tempered)
1 - 48" x 36" horizontal slider
1 - 36" x 36" horizontal slider (obscured)
1 - 24" x 24" casement (obscured)
1 - 8' x 6'8" sliding door
1 - 6' x 6'8" sliding door

Quote #1 - $9130 (Milgard classic)
Betterview Windows. Basically 2 person company that do all their own work. We like that the install will be done by them but worry about their small size and possible loss of installtion warranty. They only carry Milgard.

Quote #2 - $9900 (Anlin Catalina)
American Home Renewal. Mid size firm that also does all their own work. They carry several brands but strongly recommended Anlin over others we asked about (Milgard, International, Certainteed). They also did give us an $8700 quote for using International.

Quote #3 - $8600 (Brother's California Series)
Brothers Home Improvement. Big firm that has started making their own windows the past 4 years. Family owned. They carry other brands but heavily push their own window and when asked for a Milgard quote the rep said that it would be significantly more since they don't do enough volume with Milgard.

We are leaning heavily towards #2 (Anlin) since of the 3 windows (in our perception) it had the best combination of aesthetics and features/quality.

Thanks in advance for your time,
Greg

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