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How to Avoid Common uPVC Buying Mistakes

Most uPVC buying regrets trace back to a handful of avoidable mistakes. Here's how to sidestep them.

The common mistakes

Be cautious of

  • Choosing on price alone, ignoring spec
  • Not checking who actually makes and fits
  • Accepting a flat rate with no site visit
  • Skimping on hardware and reinforcement
  • Not asking about after-sales service

How to avoid them

Look for this

  • Compare quotes like for like, on spec
  • Confirm in-house manufacturing and fitting
  • Insist on an on-site measurement
  • Spend sensibly on profile and hardware
  • Ask how service is handled after the sale

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Questions

Frequently asked

What are common uPVC buying mistakes?

Choosing on price alone, not checking who makes and fits, accepting a flat rate with no site visit, skimping on hardware, and ignoring after-sales.

How do I avoid uPVC buying mistakes?

Compare on spec not just price, confirm in-house making and fitting, insist on on-site measurement, spend sensibly on hardware, and ask about service.

What's the root of most mistakes?

Treating windows as a commodity bought on price, rather than a made-to-measure product where the maker and spec decide the outcome.

From our range

What we make

uPVC Sliding Windows

Multi-track windows that need no swing space.

uPVC Casement Windows

Side-hung sashes for full airflow and the tightest seal.

uPVC Performance Systems

Double-glazed acoustic and thermal windows.

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