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The Vinyl Outlet

About us

The Vinyl Outlet "Because We Know Vinyl" We fabricate and custom make our own railings and fences. We are a family owned and operated business that takes great pride in the research and development that we put into the vinyl products we use. We have over 22 years of fence and railing ownership and installations. We are the Elite vinyl contractors in the Western New York area. When it come to vinyl trust our reputation and quality buy from the professionals. Purchasing vinyl could be a costly mistake if it is installed wrong or if you hire a railing company that has inferior products.

Business highlights

19 years of experience

Services we offer

Decking. Fencing. Railings. Contractors. DIY. Porches.

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
3.822 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
55%
4
9%
3
14%
2
9%
1
14%
Showing 1-22 of 22 reviews
Brad W.
Jul 2023
1.0
$15,000
Extremely Dissatisfied with Overcharging and Ignored Service Requests I am writing this review to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the service provided by The Vinyl Outlet. Not only did they overcharge me by 10 feet of fence, but they also completely ignored my repeated service requests regarding the unlevel fence they installed. After several attempts to tell them, they sent Jake out to measure, and he confirmed that they overcharged me by 10 feet but still did not return calls or send out anyone to fix the fence. My experience with them has been nothing short of a nightmare. To make matters worse, the quality of their workmanship could be better. The fence they installed is noticeably uneven, with sections that are clearly higher or lower than the others. I promptly contacted The Vinyl Outlet to address this issue along with the overcharge the day after the installation over three weeks ago, but to my dismay, my service requests and request for a refund for the overcharge have been met with complete silence or false promises. I have made numerous attempts to reach out to Jake, Vickie, and The Vinyl Outlet via phone, but they have consistently ignored my pleas for assistance and a refund for the overcharge. It is absolutely unacceptable for a company to avoid its responsibility and disregard its customers in such a manner. As a paying customer, I expected professionalism, honesty, and a commitment to rectifying any issues. Regrettably, The Vinyl Outlet has failed on all fronts. Their lack of communication and refusal to acknowledge and resolve the problem has left me frustrated, inconvenienced, and feeling cheated. I strongly advise anyone considering using The Vinyl Outlet to think twice before making such a costly mistake. Their overcharging practices and utter disregard for customer service are red flags that should not be ignored. There are plenty of other reputable fence companies out there that will provide fair pricing, quality workmanship, and excellent customer support. In conclusion, I cannot emphasize enough how disappointed I am with the services provided by The Vinyl Outlet. Their overcharging and failure to address my concerns about the uneven fence have left a sour taste in my mouth and no other options. I hope this review serves as a warning to potential customers and prompts The Vinyl Outlet to reconsider its customer service and satisfaction approach.

Kiel P.
Jul 2022
1.0
$14,000
I contracted vinyl outlet to install a privacy fence and gate at my house. The day they came, they showed up with the wrong plans, they installed the wrong gate, they left a mess in the backyard, and, they damaged my neighbors property.

Hector B.
Apr 2022
5.0
It was good. They got back to me whenever I have questions and issues. They are little bit pricy but they were good.

Kathleen K.
Jul 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
redid porch & railings

Larry B.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Project was done in winter. It was cold, but the guys did a great job. The railings went from a wrought iron eyesore to beauty.

Alberta S.
May 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I posted a review on this site on May 26, 2017. As of today, the solar light issue has been taken care of as The Vinyl Outlet has sent us a new replacement light. Thank you Vinyl Outlet for taking care of this situation.

MICHELLE R.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
We had a fence installed last week by Tony and we are so pleased. He was courteous, explained what he'd be doing, answered all of our questions and the final product was perfect! He takes a great deal of pride in what he does and it shows!

David G.
Sep 2016
1.0
$2,200
I don't think this company knows how to install gates they destroyed my parents $10,000 driveway and refused to repair the damages that they caused to their own work having to take it down multiple times to repair it !now they won't fix it because it's beyond their 90 day warranty but they never fix the problem in the first place

Barb F.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

William V.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,300
unknown

Robert G.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60,000
Everything went great. Started the job within the time frame they said they would.  gave me all sorts of options and opinions, which is what I needed and glad I took their suggestions.  Any issues were resolved immediately and always got a response or call back when I had a question.   Porch came out beautiful... Everyone was very professional.

JOHN C.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Barbara O.
Aug 2015
2.0
$2,800
The salesman that came said he was the owners son. I don't remember  his name. He didn't tell me any of the options available to me unless I asked. It was not long before they came and installed the gate or the railing. I had ordered bronze solar caps for the front railing but they said they were on order and would it be ok if they put the beige ones on to match the railing. They told me when the bronze ones came in they would switch them. ok, no problem until one of the solar caps stopped working. They told me to put in a new rechargeable battery and it should work.
Ok, now the winter is over and I called back (5/17/15) because when you opened my gate it didn't open smoothly. The hinge slipped down. They came on a Saturday to repair that. They never told me they were there, I happened to see their truck in front of my house. Unfortunately when I immediately went out to talk to them they were pulling away.  I went to check on the gate post and they had drilled additional holes to move the latch and the holes are visible. So now I have extra holes in the post. I forgot to mention that when they first installed the gate the latch didn't work so they had to install a new latch.
Now, for the solar caps. When I called on 5/17/15 I also told them the light still didn't work even with the new batteries. Alvin told me I had to contact the manufacturer. The Vinly Outlet doesn't replace them. I asked for an 800# and was told they didn't have one. I was told I would have to write to them. So I looked online and found the email address and the 800#. I emailed them, they told me to send back the one that wasn't working and they would replace it. I had a new one within 1 week from the manufacturer, not the Vinyl Outlet. I still have never gotten the bronze solar caps I originally ordered. And Alvin never got back to me like he said he would.
I wanted to have a fence put around my patio but I will NEVER do business with the Vinyl Outlet again.

Ellen C.
Apr 2015
3.0
$3,000
unknown

PAULETTE R.
Apr 2015
2.0
$10,000
We signed a contract on January 21st and they came in later. When the snow melted, the fence was maybe 7 inches from the ground and you could see the steel or whatever they put under the plastics. It was a mess and I called them many times and every time they gave a promise, they didn't come out. They don't respond to complaints. I'm still waiting for them to come out. They are nice on the phone.

Jody G.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
They were very fast and they do quality work.

Joseph D.
Jul 2014
3.0
$13,000
unknown

Adrienne G.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,300
the job only took 2 days to complete. Workers were professional and cleaned up very well. finished product looks very nice. I opted for beige. Salesman was very helpful too. He recommended a custom gate to complete the look, and he was right-took his recommendation and the gate looks fantastic.

Pamela B.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,700
unknown

Albert O.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We were happy with their service. They just did a good job.

Kathy S.
Feb 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,700
The man who gave us the quote said a few wrong things - like they could lower the deck, no spaces between floor boards, a color choise and promised us 2 solar lights if was signed the deal that day - which we did. He never wrote the lights on the contract. So, it took 3 phone calls to get those lights, but they are on now. I also requested not to have the work done on a Wednesday, but I gave in when they called the day before. The two workmen were very nice and even helpful with our two dogs when they needed potty breaks. They also made a few suggestion that help with my disable husband. Two days after the work was done - we got 8 inches of snow and the deck floor wasn't slippery at all. All in all the price is a little high, but the look is really nice - and not to have to paint, hammer in popped nails or repair lattace work again - I think it is worth it. Plus, now it is safe for my husband to sit out there in the nice weather!

Dave M.
Oct 2012
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Still waiting to get the railings installed.
Response from The Vinyl Outlet
"Member, I will pass your information along to the railing cooridinator and he will be contacting you asap on monday.Im sure your installation is soon to get started .we fell a few days behind because of this past weeks inclement weather.Im sure upon completion you will be thrilled with our top knotch installation.We appologize for any lack of communication on our side."

Licensing

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FAQ

The Vinyl Outlet is currently rated 3.8 overall out of 5.

The Vinyl Outlet accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, The Vinyl Outlet offers free project estimates.

No, The Vinyl Outlet does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, The Vinyl Outlet does not offer a senior discount.

No, The Vinyl Outlet does not offer emergency services.

No, The Vinyl Outlet does not offer warranties.