Doors & Windows Help
 

Hi All
I'm new here an obviously need some advice.
We have had a couple of quotes for new windows, shutters and doors, but having no knowledge of Italian prices could someone advise if we're being overcharged. We've been quoted 6000 euros for 2 windows/shutters and 2 external doors in aluminium and 7300 euro for PVC. Compared to prices in Scotland it seems excessive, but as I said I have no idea about Italian prices. Dimensions are windows L.790 H 1260. Doors are L 940 H 1995 & L 116 H 2060.
Any advice would be appreciated.

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seems about right to me I find the prices for windows etc., much more expensive in Italy than in the uk. best to get another quote as a comparison.

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Depends where you are- and if are they 'taglia termica', double glazed and with UV glass. There are a million combinations. If they are all this, its about right.

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Windows and doors are expensive here.

I paid 650 euro for a rather normal sized kitchen window plus 100 for a plastic roller shutter plus 100 for a new pvc box that the shutter/blind rolls up into.

The cheapest, ugliest, internal door from kitchen to utility room was about 200 euro and didn't include varnish, stain or gloss. Damned if I was paying that so I kept the old metal and glass thing and hung a curtain over it.

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Thanks for all the swift replies. It looks like I'll just have to have the work done a bit at a time.
Thanks again

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We will need to look at a window and 2 doors soon and I know they are going to be expensive so I keep putting it off

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Maybe we should all get together, work out what we need and then get a UK firm over to do the lot :thumbup:

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i have those ugly golden coloured shutters and windows in my apartment that need replacing and because of the expense keep putting it off. I wondered if it would be possible to use a metal paint on them any advice?

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Try this company - they provided me with a couple of prices and seemed quite reasonable to most. I haven't used them yet but may do might do when my bank balance allows it!!!

I think they are way down south but offer a nationwide service.

I Nostri Prodotti | Il Centro del Serramento

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If you live in a condominio with administrator you might not be able to change the colour. They might all have to be the same to look unified from the outside.

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Hi Motown
Whereabouts are you?

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Its possible to get a grant for doors and windows.Redirecting

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Hi Marcuzzo

We are in Arcidosso, southern Tuscany

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getting a grant sounds wonderful but the link doesn't work!

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It's not a grant exactly, it's more a case of getting some money back once you've paid in full and sent in all the paperwork and the money trickles in over 10 years through your tax rebate.