The Window Company

The Window Company: double glazing in South Manchester and Cheshire

The Window Company is a family-run business specialising in the installation of double glazing for homes. Its range covers uPVC and aluminium windows, doors in various materials, conservatories and roofline work, with coverage across South Manchester and Cheshire. The firm presents itself as a 'Which? Trusted Trader' and offers a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee on all its installations.

Windows: uPVC, aluminium and mock styles

The company supplies and installs a wide range of double glazed windows. The uPVC options include Elitis windows, casement windows, vertical sliding sash windows, mock sash windows and Timeless Flush Casement windows. In aluminium, it offers aluminium windows, timber effect windows and Residence 9 windows. It also sells Kubu smart sensors for doors and windows, and an energy saving calculator available on its website.

Doors: composite, aluminium and uPVC

The doors section includes composite models from the CompDoor brand, with an online composite door designer, as well as arched doors. In aluminium, it has residential doors, bi-fold doors, sliding patio doors and Steel Look Heritage doors. In uPVC, it offers French doors, residential doors and sliding patio doors. Many of these options can incorporate Kubu smart sensors.

Conservatories and roofline

The company installs uPVC conservatories, carries out upgrades to existing conservatories, fits tiled conservatory roofs and roof lanterns. It also has a team specialising in roofline: uPVC fascias, soffits and guttering, as well as glass and uPVC double glazing repairs.

Services and guarantees

The company offers free, no-obligation quotes, and has an online quote system that generates a guide price based on the product, style, measurements and choice of colour or decorative glass. It carries out surveys and visits to assess each project. All work comes with a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee. The firm highlights that it does not subcontract installers, that it works with its own team and that the customer deals directly with the owner, with no salesmen.

Track record and customers

With five decades in business and more than 30,000 satisfied customers, according to its own presentation, The Window Company operates in towns such as Urmston, Altrincham, Sale, Chorlton, Stretford and Didsbury. The company has a showroom and a gallery of completed work, as well as case studies documenting specific projects, such as the replacement of windows in a house in Eccles, the updating of a 1930s home in Altrincham with style windows and doors, and the conversion of a window into French doors in Stretford.

Team and working philosophy

The company emphasises its family character and its attention to detail, with a team of its own installers. Against what it describes as common industry practices, such as subcontracting or aggressive selling, the company states that it stands out through its care for detail and a direct relationship with the customer. It has a recycling and reward programme, and offers the option to recommend a friend.