The Findfitter Standard

πŸ“‹ THE FINDFITTER STANDARD

What installers commit to β€” and what you can expect

Every installer in our network commits to these operating standards. If you experience anything less, we want to know.

Response & quoting

  • First contact within 48 hours of your quote request β€” usually much sooner
  • Written, itemised quotes only β€” no verbal “estimates” or back-of-envelope numbers
  • Quotes valid for 30 days minimum β€” no high-pressure “sign today” tactics
  • No cold-call follow-ups β€” installers respect your decision to compare

Site visits & surveys

  • Accurate in-home surveys measuring every window, not rough estimates
  • Clear pricing breakdown β€” you see product cost, labour, scaffolding, disposal separately
  • No pressure to sign on the visit β€” all quotes take home for consideration
  • Honest assessment β€” if your frames don’t need full replacement, they’ll tell you

Installation

  • Arrive on agreed date with materials listed in your quote
  • FENSA-compliant installation meeting UK building regulations
  • Clean worksite β€” protective sheets on floors, debris removed daily
  • Old windows disposed responsibly (recycled where possible, cost included)
  • Making good included β€” basic interior plaster + exterior render repair

Post-install

  • FENSA certificate issued within 10 working days β€” emailed to you directly
  • 10-year insurance-backed warranty documentation provided β€” transferable if you sell your home
  • Quality inspection with you on completion β€” concerns addressed before sign-off
  • Responsive aftercare β€” any issue in the first 12 months addressed within 5 working days
  • Price re-match promise β€” find a cheaper quote elsewhere for the same FENSA-registered spec within 48 hours and we’ll re-match you with an alternative installer

Payment terms

  • Deposit capped at 25% of total β€” most installers request 10-20%
  • Balance due on completion after you’ve inspected the work
  • Card or bank transfer accepted β€” no cash-only demands
  • VAT clearly shown on every invoice (0% on qualifying energy-saving upgrades)

If standards aren’t met

If an installer we matched you with fails to meet these standards, tell us. Email standards@findfitter.co.uk with your quote reference and the issue. We take complaints seriously β€” installers repeatedly falling short are removed from the network.

For install-quality issues, your primary route is the FENSA insurance-backed warranty that comes with every certified installation. The FENSA dispute resolution process is free and binding on their registered installers.


Sources & references

This article draws on data and guidance from the following authoritative UK sources:

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