Replacement Windows Discussion Board Forum

MN_Guy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:51 pmThanks much for your response. There is no way I could do $30,000, if that's the ballpark, I'll likely skip the sales pitch.

I would hazard a guess that it is way closer to 40K than 30K. Maybe over for that matter.

I called renewal By Anderson to replace 3 windows (2 casement with a half moon topper) and they started out at $18,000 but if I signed today and with his managers approval he could go down to $13.500. Next day Window Depot quoted me $2,400 for the Okna 600 premium vynal window. After several other ...

I would guess they lead out at about $3,500 per opening and just under 40K. They will drop to the middle to high 20's because they must really like you (sarcasm).

I am all about some efficiency and cash/check discounts, but the stuff they do is...well...

More like 1.5" and not 2", but if that isn't an issue...I'd rather have the less expensive window installation. There are other reasons too, but a well done insert is more than applicable.

EVO is a really nice unit. That's a heck of an upgrade.

Not sure what, if anything is covered by the manufacturer now. I'd call Blaine Window Hardware for replacement parts.

What type of window removal? Roof kits for the bay/bow? Before we even talk about options and other yet to be defined parameters that will make the job more expensive, I come up with a job that is easily North of 30K. So their number isn't outlandish by any measure. You won't save that much going fr...

+1.

The price metric is a good evaluation as part of a suite of tools, but I wouldn't make it centric to your focus. Uncle Eddie did point out that the Restoration is reserved for a well vetted dealer so you have some protection from the "cheapest price" trappings in this case.

1. Guessing they were offering some discount on leaving them?
2. No issues. If done properly, it is a totally normal and allowable process.

I wouldn't be too worried about the neighborhood aesthetic. If it doesn't bother you, I would leave well enough alone.

Definitely the best product. If he said he screwed up the price, then it kind of validates that it was too low. If he is willing to honor it...I'd say go with it. Do him a solid and be sure to tip the guys out.

Well...the other two numbers are certainly more in line with the normal. Not sure what Window Depot this is or how they run their set up.

Have you checked the salesperson's math? Wouldn't be the first time one of the guys in the field got the math wrong.

How about if one prospect is a better negotiator than the other? Like a widow that is doing remodeling things for the first time and doesn't know the first thing about prices? Charge her full boat but charge the guy that's a shrewd negotiator the lesser price to get the work? I think you are conflat...

If by pricing by zip code you meant that folks in wealthier areas got higher prices vs. their more modest neighbors, not in an ethical sales model and run company. If you meant that certain areas have different costs of doing business...most certainly yes.

Depending on how cold the winters are...thermally broken aluminum might be problematic.

Better prepare for some heavy engineering and framing costs for that 17' opening.

I tend to agree with The Window Nerd.

Where is the home, climate zone wise?

Not sure something that looks correct with black/bronze windows will normally fit with white.

Window and door count? Treat a bank of windows by counting the individual mulled units (i.e. Double Hung - Picture - Double Hung = 3 windows).