One of the most common questions asked by homeowners interested in double glazing, is whether or not they\u2019re paying the right price. What\u2019s important to remember though is that there are no Government regulations for setting the price \u2013 it\u2019s all down the company and how much they want to charge. <\/p>\n
This means it\u2019s sensible to compare quotes from different companies to find those which are too expensive and overcharging. That\u2019s easy right \u2013 just choose the cheapest quote. But actually you don\u2019t always want to be doing this either. Why are they the cheapest? Is it the materials or the quality of their work that\u2019s bringing down the price?<\/p>\n
Some double glazing companies employ salespeople who can close out a sale on the spot. They want to visit your home and get you to sign the dotted line without speaking with any other companies or having a chance to compare. <\/p>\n
Unfortunately, because of targets and commission based pay, it\u2019s common for salespeople to overstay their welcome as they try to throttle you into signing up. <\/p>\n
This is where the big difference lies between the companies you can and can\u2019t trust. Reputable salesmen and companies will want to educate you and show you the choices at your disposal. Afterwards they\u2019ll even go away to give you an opportunity to think about it and make a decision. <\/p>\n
So how about the price of double glazing? Well, prices vary significantly as shown by a recent survey. Some of the prices seem too low for the company to be making a profit, whilst others are absurdly high. <\/p>\n
See the eight questions, with the highest, lowest and average price answered across 31 different companies. <\/p>\n
Question 1: What was the price of the last \u2018standard\u2019 composite door you sold? (900\u00d72100, normal range of colours, normal glass, no top lights or side lights).<\/strong><\/p>\n Average: \u00a3954 Highest: \u00a3 1,400 Lowest: \u00a3400 Difference: \u00a31,000 <\/p>\n Question 2: What was the price of the last \u2018standard\u2019 PVC panel door you sold? (900\u00d72100, white in colour, standard glass, no top lights or side lights).<\/strong><\/p>\n Average: \u00a3650 Highest: \u00a31,000 Lowest: \u00a3200 Difference: \u00a3800 <\/p>\n Question 3: What was the price of the last \u2018average\u2019 sized conservatory you quoted? (4m x 3m white frames including base work and dwarf walls)
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\nAverage: \u00a311,231 Highest: \u00a315,779 Lowest: \u00a34,500 Difference: \u00a311,279<\/p>\n