DOUBLE GLAZING & CONSERVATORIES

198  Alpha Windows
0118  376 6800
396 London Road, Earley        
 http://www.alphawindows.co.uk
sales@alphawindows.co.uk
Established in 1976, Alpha Windows have been installing PVCu replacement windows, doors, conservatories, fascias, soffits, gutters and canopies locally for over 28 years. As a family-run business, they pride themselves on offering a professional and competitively priced service and over 60% of their business is through recommendation. High-quality products, excellent workmanship and attention to detail all come as standard. A partner of the business will always be dealing with you from sales to installation. They are FENSA registered and offer full 10-year insurance-backed guarantees covering deposit and final work. You can park easily at their showroom and they welcome visits during opening times to view the windows and conservatories on display. Allison Varney is your principal contact. Showroom opens 9.30–4.30 Mon–Fri, 9.30–12.30 Sat, any other time by appointment. They are members of Trustmark, the government-supported consumer scheme for the building industry and members of Checkatrade, which monitors and vets local trades and services.

199  Autumn Home Improvements
0118  978 7000
01344  776945
07836  504746
14 Shute End, Wokingham
www.autumnhomeimprovements.co.uk
Formed by Peter Johnson in 1985, Autumn Home Improvements is FENSA-registered and has a well-deserved reputation for affordable, quality products, reliable service, a proven standard of workmanship and a 10-year guarantee. They offer a wide range of products including: double-glazed windows, doors, porches and conservatories in PVCu, hardwood and aluminium and to minimise maintenance: fascias, soffits, guttering and cladding. Other services include conservatory refurbishment; brickwork, such as conservatory bases, paths, patios, walls and driveways. Peter is well connected with other trades. A qualified carpenter and joiner himself with over 30 years’ experience, he offers practical advice with attention to detail. His close involvement ensures that customers are delighted both with their choice and the careful installation, reflected in the number of thank-you letters received over the years.

200  Buzz Windows Ltd            
0118  956 0131
07977 264212
http://www.buzzwindows.co.uk 
11 The Birchwoods, Tilehurst, Reading, Berks
enquiries@buzzwindows.co.uk
A small family business offering over 25 years’ experience in replacement windows, doors and conservatories. Buzz Windows also specialise in fascias and guttering, aluminium and PVCu bi-folding doors, and provide a 10-year manufacturer warranty and insurance-backed guarantee. Supply only for trade and DIY; security grills and shutters also available. With their commitment to quality products, workmanship and personal service, it is not surprising that 95% of their work comes from recommendations. Buzz Windows Ltd is a FENSA registered company.

201  Crestline Systems Ltd
01256 881489
07900 247991
Fax: 01256 881428
Unit 7b, Cufaude Business Park, Cufaude Lane, Bramley
http://www.crestlinesystems.co.uk
Martin Webb is the owner/manager of Crestline. They don’t believe in hard-sell, pushy salesmen or inflated prices, just top-quality products and excellent service at the right price. They supply and install replacement windows, conservatories and doors to suit all homes from a range that includes light oak and mahogany PVCu, fully sculptured systems, and aluminium and hardwood frames, plus the latest coloured composite front doors. A personal approach from enquiry to completion and after-sales service guarantees customer satisfaction – proved by the fact that most of their work is through recommendation. 10-year guarantees. FENSA registered. For a free quotation or advice, ring Martin 8am–7pm seven days a week.

202  Paul Endean Home Improvement Services Ltd
0118  962 0530
07870 411326
98 Shirley Avenue, Reading
p.endean@ntlworld.com
Paul has over 25 years experience in fitting PVCu and aluminium replacement windows, doors and conservatories and has run his own business for five years. Friendly and professional, he is so highly recommended for his high standards of workmanship that 99% of his work comes via recommendation. He also maintains excellent connections with other related trades. Free estimates. FENSA registered, member of UK Trades Confederation. We selected this quote from a batch of excellent testimonials: ‘A wonderful job and it was such a pleasure to have you around, you tidied up after yourself so well; you are such a hard worker and pleasant character.’

203  GP Windows                      
0118  941 0642
Fax: 0118 376 6495
196 Overdown Road, Tilehurst
info@g-p.biz                            
http://www.g-p.biz
This small Tilehurst company offers good honest advice with high-quality work by a professional team for all your PVCu windows, doors, conservatories, fascias and soffits (Swish-approved), and glazing at competitive prices. A supply-only service is available on all products.

204  Hollands Windows
0118  931 3151
6 Laniver Close, Lower Earley
Excellent service for replacement windows from this small local business; low overheads mean competitive prices. Clients come mostly from personal recommendation. High-quality products. Phone after 5.30 for personal attention.

205  Homeview Windows and Conservatories
0118  978 5401
07979 541987
Fax: 0118 978 3037
Via Holme Grange, Heathlands Road, Wokingham
colin@homeviewwindows.co.uk
http://www.homeviewwindows.co.uk
Colin Stichbury runs this highly recommended local business with his team of experienced and professional staff – and no sub-contractors! FENSA registered, members of the UK Trades Federation and Checkatrade, they offer a fully comprehensive and high-quality service covering everything you might need for your home in the areas of windows, doors and conservatories. Offering both PVCu and aluminium in a range of styles, they install not only windows, doors and conservatories, but also fascias, soffits and cladding to the highest specifications. There’s no pressure-selling, no gimmicks or quick-decision incentives, just clear and professional, free quotations so you know exactly what you are getting. The design and planning service is free and they’ll do their utmost to ensure you get exactly what you want. Open 9–5 Mon–Fri, 10–1 Sat and other times by appointment, there’s ample parking at their showroom.

206  Lewington & Son               
0118  957 3032
Fax: 0118 956 1145
43–45 Milford Road, Reading
sales@lewingtonandson.co.uk
http://www.lewingtonandson.co.uk
Paul Lewington has over 30 years’ experience in the replacement business and was awarded the Plastics Window Federation Award for Excellence 2003 and again in 2004 for outstanding work in supplying and installing replacement, windows, doors, roofline products and conservatories. The award was presented by Geoff Capes in 2003, Britain’s most-capped male athlete. The showroom displays a wide range of products to suit most needs and is open 9–4 Saturdays and Sundays by appointment. Ample parking. They offer a 10-year, insurance-backed guarantee and free quotations, often showing substantial savings over local and national companies without jeopardising quality. They are now members of Checkatrade and you can look them up on http://www.checkatrade.com.

207  The Splash Group             
0118  931 3333
The Lifestyle Centre, 35 Boulton Road, Reading
Fax: 0118 931 0084      
Direx@splashgroup.com
http://www.splashgroup.com
If you are looking for real customer care, you need look no further. Since their first installation in 1987, Splash have built an enviable reputation within the Thames Valley. Splash are an approved company of Hampshire Trading Standards Service, who run a scheme called ‘Buy with Confidence’. Splash offer PVCu windows, doors and conservatories in any colour and nine woodgrain finishes, all with a 10-year guarantee. Aluminium is also available. Splash are proud to be associated with the Thames Valley Police and Neighbourhood Watch, to whom they supply door stickers warding off bogus callers. Why not visit their fantastic showroom or phone to arrange an appointment for their free design and quotation service.