CR Smith

CR Smith: windows and doors made in Scotland

CR Smith is a Scottish company with over 50 years of experience in the manufacture and installation of windows, doors and glazed living spaces. Its catalogue is built around the Lorimer range, manufactured in-house, and the TimberLuxe door collection. The company presents itself as a trusted name in Scotland for this type of renovation, with made-to-measure systems that are manufactured and installed in the country.

Lorimer range windows

The window range includes several models designed for homes with different architectural styles:

• Lorimer windows: the main range, with handcrafted detail and tailored design, made in Scotland.
• Casement windows: the most popular and versatile model in the range, with a slim, elegant profile.
• Sliding sash windows: with well-proportioned lines and many traditional features.
• Reversible windows: lightweight and opening outwards, designed to avoid obstructions such as blinds or taps.
• Tilt & turn windows: a practical, flexible option with stylish design.
• Secondary glazing: a solution chosen for its acoustic and thermal insulation and for its security.

The company highlights among the features of its windows the slimmer frames, made-to-measure manufacturing, a ten-year guarantee and performance that the firm describes as unbeatable.

Lorimer and TimberLuxe doors

The door section covers both front and back doors, French or patio doors. The Lorimer range of uPVC doors has been designed to complement the windows of the same name, with its characteristic contoured shape. The TimberLuxe collection is described as an engineered laminated timber core door, with stylish design and multi-point locking systems. The company presents this collection as an industry leader in its category.

Glazed living spaces and renovations

In addition to windows and doors, CR Smith undertakes glazed living space and renovation projects:

• Conservatory renovation: replacement of old roofs with modern options, with Smartglass technology that provides a traditional look and insulation to use the space all year round.
• Open plan living: from retaining existing areas and connecting them to the new space to opening up entire walls.
• Orangerie: a middle-ground solution between an extended room and a conservatory.
• Sunroom: continuous panoramic windows instead of walls, to maximise light and connection with the outdoors.
• Conservatories: bespoke design to connect the home with the garden.
• Repair & upgrade (FIX): service for misted double glazing, doors that don't work properly, leaking conservatories or minor problems such as a loose handle.

Customers: private homes and public sector

The business targets two main groups. On the one hand, private homeowners renovating their homes. On the other, local authorities and housing associations, where the company carries out new build and retrofit projects. The website includes case studies of work carried out with councils and housing associations in Scotland, as well as examples of private homes in locations such as Kilmacolm or Dundee.

Financing and catalogue promotions

CR Smith sells its products with in-house financing options. The catalogue showed an autumn promotion with a package of six windows and a door from £162 per month, with no initial deposit and a three-month deferral of the first payment after installation, at a representative rate of 3.9% APR and terms from two to ten years. Interest-free credit at 0% was also offered to spread the cost over 12 to 72 months, with no initial deposit. The company indicated that credit is subject to status and affordability, and that it acts as a credit broker, not as a lender, with loans provided by a panel of entities with which it has a commercial relationship.

Structure and coverage in Scotland

The company operating under the CR Smith brand is CR Smith Glaziers (Dunfermline) Limited, with its registered office at Gardeners Street, Dunfermline, KY12 0RN, and FCA register number 738229. The company has a presence in several areas of Scotland: Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Fife, Glasgow and Inverness. Its activity is presented as entirely Scottish, from manufacturing to installation.

Location and contact

Gardeners Street, Dunfermline, KY12 0RN