Window Surveyor needed

[Sydney M]

Hi Guys,

Gazman16's been kind enough to help me out with some windows queries - Thanks Gaz.

We are looking at replacing 6 windows and are having difficulties finding a surveyor which will allow us to order our own windows (We are after flush casements which not many installers carry)

Would there anyone on here that can give me a hand ? (London NW2)

Thanks guys.

M

 

[foxhole]

Can you not use a tape measure?

 

[Sydney M]

Heh we have, brick to brick -10mm. Gazman's a pro and he suggested that I get a surveyor incase there's any problems later down the line: measurements, BC regulations etc.

 

[HERTS P&D]

How much do you think the surveyor will charge you for this?

Andy

 

[Sydney M]

No idea tbh, I'm hoping for someone local that can help us out with a quick job (less than an hr)

 

[foxhole]

Why not get window supplier to measure up.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Why not get window supplier to measure up.

He wants to order them himself on-line. (save, save, save)

Andy

 

[^woody^]

If you can't measure you dont need a surveyor - just anyone that can use a tape measure - a seamstress even, and get your trousers turned up at the same time.

What problems there could be "down the line" after providing two dimensions, I dont know. And if you get someone to measure, and they cock it up, are they going to take responsibilty for frames you order from elsewhere? I don't think so.

 

[foxhole]

He wants to order them himself on-line. (save, save, save)

Andy

No mention of looking on-line?
I got quotes on-line then chose one and got them to measure up.

 

[HERTS P&D]

which will allow us to order our own windows

I'm going by what he said in the first post.

Andy

 

[HERTS P&D]

double post

 

[Sydney M]

Thanks for the responses guys.
HERTSDRAINAGE2010 - exactly, online order.

foxhole, can I ask who you used for the online order ? I tried a couple of places online and they won't measure.

Point taken, I might just bite the bullet and order with my own measurements. Thanks for the sanity check.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Ask the online company what tolerances they go by.

Andy

 

[Gazman16]

As its brickwork the measuring will be easy, Its more a case of as they will be getting signed off by building control they will of course be hot on the fire egress and ventilation, So its more for regulation compliance.
Obviously if he can find someone to survey and supply would be the best step.

He does have some competitive supply only prices for Liniar and Decunink flush sash windows but the fitted quote seemed pretty extreme, Something like 4k for fitting 7 windows average size and 1 of which will be a new opening.
I don't know the London market but seems a little pricey to me.

 

[God]

who is fitting them? if you can fit them surely you can measure them. I would possibly measure if i was supplying them.