{"id":19,"date":"2026-04-19T16:39:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T15:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T00:19:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T23:19:04","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1E3A8A;padding-top:64px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-821e4d47 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Frequently asked questions<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#cbd5e1;font-size:1.125rem\">Everything homeowners ask before requesting quotes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:48px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:64px;padding-left:20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5a32f81f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Findfitter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How long does it take to get quotes?<\/strong><\/summary><p>You&#8217;ll hear from up to 4 FENSA-registered installers within 24 hours. Most first responses arrive within a few hours \u2014 many within an hour during business hours.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Is there any obligation to accept a quote?<\/strong><\/summary><p>None at all. Compare quotes at your own pace. You&#8217;re only ever committed once you sign an installer&#8217;s contract directly. We recommend reading any contract carefully before signing.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Will my details be shared or spammed?<\/strong><\/summary><p>Your details are shared only with up to 4 fitters matched to your postcode. We&#8217;re GDPR compliant and ICO registered. No marketing spam \u2014 ever. Request data deletion anytime by emailing privacy@findfitter.co.uk.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Is Findfitter free to use?<\/strong><\/summary><p>Yes \u2014 100% free for homeowners. No booking fees, no hidden costs, no credit card required. We are paid a referral fee by installers only when a quote request results in a genuine enquiry.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What areas do you cover?<\/strong><\/summary><p>We cover all of the UK \u2014 England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Enter your postcode on the quote form to check available installers in your area.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:40px\">Costs &amp; quotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How much does new double glazing cost in 2026?<\/strong><\/summary><p>Typical uPVC windows range from \u00a3450\u2013\u00a3900 per window installed. A whole-house replacement (8\u201310 windows) is usually \u00a34,000\u2013\u00a39,000 depending on style and material. Aluminium and composite cost 20\u201350% more. Our comparison service typically saves 20\u201340% vs single quotes.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Why do quotes vary so much between installers?<\/strong><\/summary><p>Installers have different overheads, margins, suppliers, and seasonal workloads. National chains carry heavy advertising costs \u2014 local FENSA-registered installers often offer identical quality for significantly less. That&#8217;s why comparing is essential.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Is finance available?<\/strong><\/summary><p>Many of our fitters offer 0% finance or monthly payment plans \u2014 new windows from as little as \u00a343\/month with no upfront cost. Mention finance in your quote request and we&#8217;ll match you with installers that offer it.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:40px\">Installers &amp; credentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What&#8217;s a FENSA-registered fitter, and why does it matter?<\/strong><\/summary><p>FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is the UK&#8217;s leading certification for replacement window installers. A FENSA certificate proves your install meets building regulations \u2014 essential if you sell your house. It also comes with an insurance-backed warranty, so you&#8217;re protected if the installer goes out of business.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How do I verify an installer&#8217;s credentials?<\/strong><\/summary><p>All installers in our network are verified at sign-up. You can independently check any installer&#8217;s FENSA registration at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fensa.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fensa.org.uk<\/a> or Certass at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.certass.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certass.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What happens if an installer does poor work?<\/strong><\/summary><p>FENSA-registered installers provide an insurance-backed warranty. If something goes wrong, you&#8217;re covered \u2014 and you have a formal complaints route via FENSA&#8217;s dispute resolution process. Let us know too and we&#8217;ll remove any installer who doesn&#8217;t meet our standards.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:40px\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>I&#8217;m a tenant \u2014 can I still get quotes?<\/strong><\/summary><p>Quotes require homeowner consent because installers need to survey the property. If you&#8217;re a tenant, share Findfitter with your landlord \u2014 they can get quotes through us.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>I&#8217;m just researching \u2014 should I still submit?<\/strong><\/summary><p>If you&#8217;re 6+ months away from buying, we recommend reading our <a href=\"\/glazing\/index.php\/guides\/\">buyer&#8217;s guides<\/a> first. If you&#8217;re within 6 months, submitting now gives you reference prices to plan your budget.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can you quote for a listed building or conservation area?<\/strong><\/summary><p>Yes \u2014 we work with installers experienced in heritage and conservation work. Mention this in the &#8220;Additional information&#8221; field when submitting a quote, and we&#8217;ll match you with specialists.<\/p><\/details>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:48px;margin-bottom:24px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources &amp; references<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#475569;font-size:14px\">Answers here are grounded in UK consumer legislation, official regulators, and trade bodies. Verify anything you are unsure about directly at these authoritative sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fensa.org.uk\/find-an-installer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FENSA \u2014 find an installer<\/a> \u2014 UK certification body for window\/door installers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.certass.co.uk\/find-a-certass-installer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certass \u2014 installer lookup<\/a> \u2014 alternative UK installer certification scheme<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustmark.org.uk\/find-a-tradesman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trustmark \u2014 find a tradesman<\/a> \u2014 government-endorsed quality scheme<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ggf.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)<\/a> \u2014 UK industry body for glazing professionals<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/consumer\/consumer-rights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citizens Advice \u2014 consumer rights<\/a> \u2014 statutory UK consumer rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2013\/3134\/contents\/made\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013<\/a> \u2014 14-day cooling-off period for doorstep sales<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1974\/39\/section\/75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consumer Credit Act 1974 \u2014 Section 75<\/a> \u2014 credit-card chargeback protection for purchases over \u00a3100<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ico.org.uk\/for-the-public\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Information Commissioners Office (ICO)<\/a> \u2014 UK data protection \/ GDPR regulator<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/energysavingtrust.org.uk\/advice\/windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Energy Saving Trust \u2014 windows<\/a> \u2014 energy savings and install cost data<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fca.org.uk\/consumers\/credit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)<\/a> \u2014 UK consumer-credit regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"ff-city-cta\">\n\t\t<h3>Ready to start?<\/h3>\n\t\t<p>Enter your postcode \u2014 up to 4 FENSA-registered fitters respond within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\t\t<form action=\"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/quote\/\" method=\"GET\" class=\"ff-city-cta-form\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"pc-GbRP7q\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enter your postcode<\/label>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"pc-GbRP7q\" name=\"postcode\" placeholder=\"e.g. M1 2AB\" required autocomplete=\"postal-code\">\n\t\t\t<button type=\"submit\">Get My Free Quotes \u2192<\/button>\n\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t<div class=\"ff-city-cta-trust\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2713 Free &amp; no obligation<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2713 FENSA-registered fitters only<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2713 2-minute form<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently asked questions Everything homeowners ask before requesting quotes. Using Findfitter Costs &amp; quotes Installers &amp; credentials Eligibility Sources &amp; references Answers here are grounded in UK consumer legislation, official regulators, and trade bodies. Verify anything you are unsure about directly at these authoritative sources: FENSA \u2014 find an installer \u2014 UK certification body for &#8230; <a title=\"FAQ\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/faq\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about FAQ\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":130,"href":"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions\/130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/sadiqur.xyz\/glazing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}