Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Birmingham
About us
There’s never been a better time to transform you home with Champion of Birmingham! Think of us as a one-stop shop for everything you need to beautify your home’s exterior: windows, sunrooms, siding, roofing and doors. Only Champion offers the superior energy efficiency of Comfort 365 Windows, industry-leading limited lifetime guarantee, and award winning products made in the USA. For over 60 years, Champion has been manufacturing and installing quality windows, doors and sunrooms while creating a seamless experience for our customers. More than 9 out of 10 customers recommend Champion. Not only do Champion products enhance your curb appeal, but can also lower your energy bills, improve the comfort level of your home and reward you with a high return on your investment. Experience the difference Champion products can make for your home today! ENERGY STAR®, NSA, AAMA, Installation Experts, VSI, BBB, NFRC
Business highlights
Services we offer
Energy efficient replacement windows, sunrooms, patio rooms, vinly siding, entry doors
Amenities
Eco Friendly Accreditations
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount
0%
Accepted Payment Methods
- American Express
- Financing Available
- Check
- Visa
- Discover
- MasterCard
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The windows are very nice. I would recommend them.
One window was mis-measured from the beginning, so its install was delayed. We also had some custom work done around the picture window which wasn't performed to our satisfaction initially. All of these issues were handled well by our representative who kept in frequent touch, both with phone calls and texts. Because of that, I never doubted everything would eventually be done right. It took more visits than it should have, but we're really happy with the results.
I chose a grade of B for quality because I think their installers could have prevented some of the issues up front. But, they got there in the end.
"[member name removed], Thank you for your interest in Champion. Our records show you called our office on 6/17/14 to set an appointment for Saturday 7/12/14. Our Factory Representative, Gary Shults, came to your home and provided an estimate for replacing 11 windows for you. We hope you found the estimate helpful in making a decision. If you need and estimate on additional products, please call our office. We would be honored in assisting you with information and solutions to making your house feel more like a home. Sincerely, Champion of Birmingham"
1. the beadboard trim (or maybe you could call it retainer piece) had anywhere from 0 to over /4" gap that looked bad. They told me several times that that piece was the smallest they made and that was the best they could do.
2. One corner piece was cut short so it looked bad. When we complained about the this, they just put a lot of calk in the corner to cover it up. I've been told calk should never be used on the fake beadboard (nor trim) to give it room to expand and contract.
3. Above two windows, the construction is such that it looks like the window is leaning. There is one thin strip that is almost 1/4" thicker on one side than the other. If this had been a 1" thick (vertical) piece, it would not be so noticeable but it is a very narrow piece. I complained about that and they said the room was not level and brought a laser level to prove it. There is approx. 3/8" drop over the 18' of the room, but they have approx 1/4" drop over course of 3' window which is huge difference. We argued over this over several weeks and the guy in charge had told me three different times "if I had made the measurements, we would not have this problem" (he was recovering from surgery when the measurements were done). To me, that was admission that the error was theirs. They steadfastly refused to fix the problem and finally offered a settlement of 5% discount of the unpaid balance. I accepted since there seemed to be no other option. I considered the settlement for this item only.
Later when I went to their store, they had a demo room set up with beadboard and trim just like I have EXCEPT there was no ugly gap between the trim and the beadboard! The fit was very snug! It was obvious that they had a smaller trim piece than the one they installed for me. I then wrote the local store and sent a copy to corporate headquarters, complaining about the poor choice of materials and workmanship and requesting they correct it under their warranty. The local manager called me and in essence told me that I had settled for a lesser amount and that was it. They would do nothing else. In other words, they "settle" on one thing and then claim it covers all workmanship and material. The salesman made me think there was a lifetime warranty on labor and material for the whole room. But upon reading very carefully the "warranty" certificate, it only covers the vacuum in the windows and screens if not damaged by mechanical means.
To summarize, we love everything EXCEPT the unsightly mismatched trim pieces on the beadboard and the unsightly angle on the piece above two windows (one window each on opposite sides of the room). I have only dealt with one other contractor in my 45 years of adult life who refused to make his workmanship something he would be proud of.
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