2020 has been the most extraordinary year for many reasons and the fallout from COVID-19 and lockdown continues to rumble on across many aspects of life. But I bet you hadn’t considered how it’s affecting home improvements.
Lockdown created the most incredible pent-up demand across the property sector, with estate agents reporting an unprecedented ten-year high in activity during August, a traditionally quieter month for house sales.
The knock-on effect is that homeowners looking to improve property, coupled with those who have decided to reallocate their holiday budget on updating their house, have increased double glazing orders exponentially.
Now, why am I telling you this, you may ask. The reality is that high-quality double glazing windows and doors take time to manufacture and any company which promises a short lead time may not be offering the best quality products for your home. Be wary of standard units ‘made to fit’ your doors and windows, but perhaps not offering the best protection from the elements in the seasons ahead.
A question we are often asked at this time of year is, ‘Can you fit them before Christmas?’ The honest answer is, it depends, both on what you are looking for and how soon you ask us for a quote, but the reality is that lead times are growing due to increased demand.
As an approved Which? Trusted Trader, West Norfolk Glass is a high quality double glazing company and we don’t believe in compromising these standards for a rush job which will not perform over the long-term. If a company promises you new windows and doors in a week, probe a little deeper about the type of glazing and units they are installing, where they come from and the guarantee they are offering against both the product and their work.
And, in all honesty, Christmas may be a lovely moment to achieve the perfect home, but as they say, aren’t all good things worth waiting for? Please do give our team a call to discuss your home improvement plans – we are happy to advise and help you to achieve your vision for your home.
