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by: radiogirl30 Active Indicator LED Icon 3 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Jan 27, '16 4:11pm  
Has anyone had a good experience a window replacement company?  I had one come out and I didn't get a good feeling from them.  Are there any reasonable, honest window companies out there? 4951
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gmartin207 Active Indicator LED Icon  New Member
~ 8 years ago   Jan 27, '16 4:21pm  
We just had 20 windows replaced by Renewal by Anderson this past weekend.  Very happy with the product and installation. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Jan 27, '16 4:21pm  
Did you try Anderson Renewal, I have no experience with them down here but they are a top window maker....at least they used to be. 4951
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foxymama Active Indicator LED Icon 14
~ 8 years ago   Jan 27, '16 4:24pm  
I used Allied and my sister used Lowes.   4951
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radiogirl30 Active Indicator LED Icon 3 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Jan 27, '16 4:26pm  
I've always assumed Anderson would be very expensive with all the advertising they do.  Were they reasonably priced?  Where you happy with Allied?  Silly me, I didn't even thing about Home Depot or Lowe's. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Jan 27, '16 4:31pm  
I saw Modern Home Renovation listed on the side of this.  I tagged it and it said they do windows and doors.  We've had some work done by them that we have been happy with - not any windows though.  Might check with them - they have a showroom on Northpark. 4951
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foxymama Active Indicator LED Icon 14
~ 8 years ago   Jan 27, '16 4:37pm  
I am happy for the most part.  I had to have one window repaired and I had to pay $75 even though it had been a little over a year later.  So check the repair policies before you sign.  My sister is very happy with her Pella windows and Lowes contractors.  I had Lowes install some doors and they did a great job no complaints.  Be sure to negotiate.  allied was the highest quote I got but I got them to match another company I was considering.   4951
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~ 8 years ago   Jan 27, '16 4:45pm  
We bought our previous home new, the builder put windows in from a company that was purchased by Ply-Gem at a later date..  They must've had a bad batch because about 90% of the Low E windows failed over 13 years.  Ply-Gem, who did not manufacture the windows was so great.  No hassle, replaced each and every window, even 13 years later.  I don't know if they have the same warranty now, but it was a good experience for us.  It wasn't fun having the windows fail, but thankfully we didn't have foot the bill.  4951
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~ 8 years ago   Jan 27, '16 8:08pm  
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Safety44 Active Indicator LED Icon 5
~ 8 years ago   Jan 27, '16 9:31pm  
I used Lowes in Kingwood.
 
I bought the windows, they came out and did all the measuring, took out the old and installed the new.
 
The cost was reasonable, the quality of work great and timely.
 
One window arrived with the glass broken. Lowes took it and got a new windowed shipped out with two days.
 
The Lowes manager even came out a checked the contractor's work twice while they were working and made a special follow up visit to make sure we were satisfied. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Jan 28, '16 7:40am  
Just do your homework and compare prices for the windows, labor, repair policies and warranty info.  My stepson made the mistake of just hiring a company from a salesman that knocked on his door, he only needed about 8 or 9 for the front of his house as the former owner had done the rest.  He payed some kind of crazy price like $15,000 and I thought the quality of the installation was horrible with screw heads all showing in the tracks, etc. That being said I did my own. Measured the spaces and ordered Pella from Lowes. My son and I picked them up when they came in and did the R&R. And I was glad we did it because we replaced some siding and trim that was starting to rot and did a proper job of applying flashing tape and caulk to seal them up. But I realize not everyone is able to do their own installation. 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Jan 28, '16 7:43am  
WIndows world.comHad all 36 of mine done. Checked on all local (10 folks) in my own zip code provided by them. All were most satisfied. Took the plunge and never regretted it. THey did an awesome job and cleaned everything up. Finished in only 2 days... 4951
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~ 8 years ago   Jan 28, '16 8:21am  
Just do your homework and compare prices for the windows, labor, repair policies and warranty info.  My stepson made the mistake of just hiring a company from a salesman that knocked on his door, he only needed about 8 or 9 for the front of his house as the former owner had done the rest.  He payed some kind of crazy price like $15,000 and I thought the quality of the installation was horrible with screw heads all showing in the tracks, etc. That being said I did my own. Measured the spaces and ordered Pella from Lowes. My son and I picked them up when they came in and did the R&R. And I was glad we did it because we replaced some siding and trim that was starting to rot and did a proper job of applying flashing tape and caulk to seal them up. But I realize not everyone is able to do their own installation.
 
@Chrisinkingwood: What Chris said is critical.  Most of the windows themselves are of a similar quality, but the installation is key.  Many installers will take shortcuts and not install them well, with only the wood trim keeping the window in place.  Make sure that the size they ordered and installed is correct, and that they don't trim the aluminum outside of the window down so it fits where the original window was, and use proper flashing tape and caulk.  That leaves you with a window that can withstand high winds, but it is not securely installed.  We used Ron Kinder for some that we had replaced and were happy with the price and installation. 
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radiogirl30 Active Indicator LED Icon 3 OP 
~ 8 years ago   Jan 28, '16 9:48am  
Thank you all SOOO much for all the advice!  I just love KDC! 4951
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Lee83 Active Indicator LED Icon  New Member
~ 8 years ago   Jan 28, '16 11:09am  
I used BMC in Tomball.
www.buildwithbmc.com /area/texas/houston
I like the Marvin brand windows and doors and I found BMC through the Marvin website. I figured if BMC has a relationship with Marvin, the installation would be done right, and it was.
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sunshine2211 Active Indicator LED Icon  New Member
~ 8 years ago   Jan 28, '16 12:09pm  
Power Home remodeling group is awesome! they also do roofing as well. Their windows are gorgeous. www.powerhrg.com/832 -233-9308Bryce helped us he's great! I know they were doing a few houses in the neighborhood next to me in Trailwood village this week also. 4951
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