Universal Windows Direct
Universal Windows Direct
Universal Windows Direct is one of the fastest growing home improvement companies in all of America. This unprecedented growth is a result of our unique ability to supply the homeowner with the highest quality American made products at or below market prices. Due to our buying power, we are able to get the lowest possible price for the consumer without the additional cost associated with a "normal" home improvement / investment company. At Universal Windows Direct we have a window or door that can fit into any budget, we allow the homeowner to customize the exact style and options that would fit best in their home. We understand that today's consumer is ever changing and what fits for one homeowner may not fit another. Our trained representatives will guide you during your decision making process to find the perfect 2016 energy star window or door for your home .
"The sales call was late October, 2022. Problem #1 was the "take it now or lose the price" sales pitch. I should have walked him to the door. Two weeks later I was told 2 windows were "not possible" to make as promised. A change order was done with a more invasive installation. The 8-12 week delivery promise meant new windows by mid-February. I heard nothing from their office for months. 12 weeks became 3 months, 4 months, 6 months and NO windows, no communication. My sales rep turned this over to a service rep and didn't tell me. Calls and emails went unanswered for days and weeks. In April, I posted on their facebook page, receiving a response installation had been scheduled, even tho I had not been called! Early May 2023: Installation day comes and 4 of the first 6 windows off the trailer were made wrong. It includes one of the 'not possible" windows built as originally promised. There were 10 days of unpleasant phone calls to hash this out, with a reminder that I had signed a contract and owed them payment. They also signed a contract and didn't deliver as promised. Late May 2023: After a discount offer, I allow them to install what they have and reorder the remainder, with a 4-6 week stated delivery. 6 weeks later, they say they have 2 of my 3 windows, yet I'm owed 4! Late September 2023: Four more month yields three good windows and one still incorrect. This crew fixed 3 of the prior window installations, which were very poor. Several exteriors had caulk that pulled away. One interior window had a tape wad filling a gap behind caulk and trim. November 2023: The final window arrives and is installled, 53 WEEKS after the original sales call. Bottom line: Universal used high pressure sales tactics, is really bad at keeping promises, bad at communicating with the customer and bad at talking within the company."
John M on November 2023
Universal Windows Direct is one of the fastest growing home improvement companies in all of America. This unprecedented growth is a result of our unique ability to supply the homeowner with the highest quality American made products at or below market prices. Due to our buying power, we are able to get the lowest possible price for the consumer without the additional cost associated with a "normal" home improvement / investment company. At Universal Windows Direct we have a window or door that can fit into any budget, we allow the homeowner to customize the exact style and options that would fit best in their home. We understand that today's consumer is ever changing and what fits for one homeowner may not fit another. Our trained representatives will guide you during your decision making process to find the perfect 2016 energy star window or door for your home .
"The sales call was late October, 2022. Problem #1 was the "take it now or lose the price" sales pitch. I should have walked him to the door. Two weeks later I was told 2 windows were "not possible" to make as promised. A change order was done with a more invasive installation. The 8-12 week delivery promise meant new windows by mid-February. I heard nothing from their office for months. 12 weeks became 3 months, 4 months, 6 months and NO windows, no communication. My sales rep turned this over to a service rep and didn't tell me. Calls and emails went unanswered for days and weeks. In April, I posted on their facebook page, receiving a response installation had been scheduled, even tho I had not been called! Early May 2023: Installation day comes and 4 of the first 6 windows off the trailer were made wrong. It includes one of the 'not possible" windows built as originally promised. There were 10 days of unpleasant phone calls to hash this out, with a reminder that I had signed a contract and owed them payment. They also signed a contract and didn't deliver as promised. Late May 2023: After a discount offer, I allow them to install what they have and reorder the remainder, with a 4-6 week stated delivery. 6 weeks later, they say they have 2 of my 3 windows, yet I'm owed 4! Late September 2023: Four more month yields three good windows and one still incorrect. This crew fixed 3 of the prior window installations, which were very poor. Several exteriors had caulk that pulled away. One interior window had a tape wad filling a gap behind caulk and trim. November 2023: The final window arrives and is installled, 53 WEEKS after the original sales call. Bottom line: Universal used high pressure sales tactics, is really bad at keeping promises, bad at communicating with the customer and bad at talking within the company."
John M on November 2023
