Lin Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I've asked for a fair few window quotes and i thought I would get them within a couple of days or so. That's not happening. Is this usual ? how long did you have to wait ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 It varied but average 10 days I would say. One or two never bothered at all and a couple were really quick. Depends a lot on time of year and if quote dept is busy with spring coming or if they have exhibited at a show recently and picked up a lot from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexphd1 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Was it plans or plans and a window schedule, we found we got a lot quicker replies with the schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivienz Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Up to a couple of weeks with variation from about 5 days to a full 2 weeks has been my recent experience. I'm still waiting for a couple now but havey doubts that they will ever arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Lin said: I've asked for a fair few window quotes and i thought I would get them within a couple of days or so. That's not happening. Is this usual ? how long did you have to wait ? Quotes can be a strange affair Some come really quick Others seem to take an age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 I submitted a list with opening sizes. Since posting I have had one quote come back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stones Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I think it depends on their workload and order book. In the grand scheme of things, a single order for one house is going to get less attention than a large order from a repeat customer. I've had fast and slow turnaround over the years. Nothing stopping you following up with a phone call after a couple of weeks. The conversation may well be enlightening as to whether that company would be able to deliver etc within your timescales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, Stones said: I think it depends on their workload and order book. In the grand scheme of things, a single order for one house is going to get less attention than a large order from a repeat customer. I've had fast and slow turnaround over the years. Nothing stopping you following up with a phone call after a couple of weeks. The conversation may well be enlightening as to whether that company would be able to deliver etc within your timescales. Its the not wanting to seem too desperate ( and then risk getting higher prices) vs getting the job done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stones Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Fair enough hounding them after a couple of days, but nothing at all unreasonable following up after a couple of weeks. Bear in mind that once you have quotes, you would look to negotiate and compare against other suppliers. Our windows and doors were initially quoted at just under £13K. I paid £8.5K in the end. There was a fair bit of back and forth but in the end, they wanted to secure a sale... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 That is a huge discount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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