I recently had Renewal by Andersen come out to provide a quote, and honestly, I was taken aback by the price. They quoted me almost $9,000 for just two double-hung windows, or $14,000 for four windows! That seems way higher than what I've seen with local contractors. I get that their sales approach is pretty polished, but it makes me wonder if the quality really justifies the steep prices, or if most of what we're paying for is branding and aggressive marketing tactics. I've heard from some folks that you can snag Andersen windows from other places for significantly less, even with a contractor doing the installation. So, I'm really curious to know if anyone here has found that the value of Renewal by Andersen matches what they charge, or if it's smarter to go for local companies instead.
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I used to work in the industry, and I can tell you, Renewal by Andersen charges a premium, and the products are often marked up around 30-50% compared to what you can get from a local supplier. Going with local can save you a lot of cash, plus they're usually more flexible with options.
Yeah, a lot of people feel the same way. Their prices are pretty notorious, and many have horror stories about quotes they've received. It's hard to shake that feeling that you could be getting the same quality for way less if you go local.
Exactly, it's like there's a trend where everyone has some crazy quote experience with them!
Many people believe it's better to get multiple quotes anyway. A lot of folks have reported saving over $15,000 by simply doing the windows themselves after shopping around, and they also get to address any potential issues during install.
That's a great point! It’s crazy how many people don’t realize they can get the same windows installed for much less without going through them.