Window World of Buffalo
About us
Window World of Buffalo offers vinyl replacement windows and doors in Buffalo, NY. Professionally installed by industry experts in the lowest affordable prices, Window World Replacement Windows are designed to increase the performance of your home.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Replacement windows, awning, bay & bow and patio doors., casement, double hung, slider
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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We tried to settle the dispute with Window World September 2015.
Window World did not want to correct the situation.
The disputed claim was sent to Visa for arbitration.
Visa rejected Window World's Claim.
Today February 25,2016 Window World wants me to pay them directly or they will take me to court.
after talking to companies they said the windows i have in house now are no different to replace than other windows. No big deal. I did not think it was but they way he talked you thought it was the end of the world. I then asked when can this be done, he said like 2 months behind.
I was totally turned off and said ok I gotta get this done sooner. He could have cared less. He was in the house for less than 10 minutes.
So in short I would not use them in my opinion I did not like the salesmanship at all and the fake comments on how much more he would have to charge for the windows. Total turn off.
Can't comment on quality never even showed me a window and they may be great but not going in my house!
They quoted four to six weeks installation on which I agreed.
Four to six weeks turned into three months. (including numerous phone calls that were never returned to me)
Three months later they installed the windows.
The installers came on a very snowy day and tracked in snow, mud and dirt everywhere as they did not put down any sort of floor protection.
When they left there were cigarette butts everywhere along with caulk nozzles, packing material, insulation, pieces of cardboard and siding material all around the outside of the house where they had been installing windows.
In addition, they never removed the manufacturers labeling from the windows. Since this is a rental and I live hours away, I called Window World to have the installers come out and remove all the labeling and "clean-up". I was promised something would be done...but nothing happened.
I am really disappointed as this is the second time I used Window World. The previous install went perfect. I later found out that Window World does not install their own windows...they contract it out. Evidently there does not seem to be any specific guidelines that every Window World contracting company should follow. If you decide to order from Window World, the quality of the job will be subject to the integrity of the installers.
The windows are priced well, however, it's all the add on fees and charges that almost doubled the cost of each window.
The only reason I went with Window World again was the quality of their windows is really good, the previous installation was great, and the previous windows were installed within the six week window.
He came to our investment property and did an excellent job running through his
spiel about the wonders of Window World. He addressed the quality of their
product, their amazing warranty, and the honesty and integrity of their
business. My experience with Window World thus so far has been the complete
opposite. I signed an agreement with Window World on August 18, 2014, to
replace three outdated windows and provided a 50% down payment. Skip told me,
and it was noted in the contract, that the windows would take 4-8 weeks to
arrive and we would schedule an appointment once they were ready. I anticipated
hearing from Skip or a representative from Window World by mid-October at the
latest (8 weeks). I waited until the 9th week after before calling Skip. He
told me the windows would be ready the following Wednesday and he would contact
me then. He never called. I contacted Window World and was curtly told they
would be available November 5, and that the installation department would call
me. Not surprisingly, nobody did on that date. After calling Skip and Window
World repeatedly to no avail, I finally spoke to a representative that informed
me my windows were ready. I took the first available appointment, November 20.
A snow storm came through western New York and so Window World was unable to
fulfill their obligation. They never called to inform me they would not make
the appointment, apologize, or reschedule. I spoke to Skip the day after and he
promised me that somebody would call on Monday, November 24. Of course, I have
not heard from Skip or Window World. In the meantime, my tenants are very upset
about the air coming through the windows. Despite several unanswered phone
calls, I still have no idea when I will ever see these windows or my money and
it will be December 1 on Monday (15 weeks). If this is not resolved in the very
near future, I intend on seeking legal action.
The estimate was done July 19, 2014 and the contract was signed at that time. The salesman Skip told us that the window would be ready in 3-5 weeks and they would call to set up the install. We heard nothing for 6 weeks. I left several messages at their office (ext 4 at their main number) and got no reply. I called the salesman in the first week of September and got a call back. He told me the window had not been ordered yet because he had not measured the existing window properly. Someone had to come out and measure it again. I spoke to Kim at the office and when I asked why hadn't someone called sooner, she blamed the salesman for not following up. The salesman blamed the office saying that he had told them he was not confident with his measurements and they had neglected to follow up. They sent someone to measure the window that day (and he was as friendly as a tax audit). I was told that they would order the window and and quot;put a rush on itand quot; so it would be ready in 3 weeks. I followed up on it regularly and it was manufactured by the end of September. The earliest install I could get was for October 22.
The installers were on time and friendly. The workmanship appears to be good and they worked cleanly and that's all I ask of a contractor. I'll find out over the winter how good the workmanship and window are. I'll be sure to update the review with positive or negative feedback regarding quality.
"[member name removed], thank you for your positive review. We are happy to know that you were satisfied with your windows and with your experience with Window World of Buffalo!"
"[member name removed], thank you for your review. We are very happy to know that you were satisfied with your windows and installation from Window World of Buffalo!"
"Thank you very much for your positive review. We appreciate your positive review and are happy to have your business."
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