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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

Hi Motown
Whereabouts are you?

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

Hi Marcuzzo

We are in Arcidosso, southern Tuscany

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

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.