we needed our facias and soffits replacing. The first company to give us a quote was Anglian Windows. It was the usual scenario of pressure to sign immediately to take advantage of the special promotional offer and having your house used as a show house. We signed a contract for the work to be carried out at an agreed price and gave a deposit. 6 weeks later we were informed that before for any work could start there would need to be substantial price increases even though we had signed a contract and given a deposit. Does anyone else have similar experience of Anglian Windows not honouring their contract or behaving in a disreputable way?
2007-05-04 20:14:10 · 9 answers · asked by paul w 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not on ! The salespeople are self employed usually and this is an old trick. Report them to your local Trading Standards Officer without delay. I had a similar experience a few years ago and Trading Standards were brilliant and sorted it. I got my deposit back and went elsewhere.
2007-05-04 23:06:18 · answer #1 · answered by Tallboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends entirely on the contract. Check if there is a contingency of 10 to 15% in it. If there is, then the price is subject to change. But if there isn't they need to abide by the price at which the contract or quotation was agreed upon. Unfortunately that practice is prevalent so I usually go with contractors that come recommended by my friends or contractors with a reputation. They might charge more but it saves you headaches in the future.
2007-05-04 20:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that if you have signed a contract for an agreed price then they have to abide by that price or that would be a breach of contract.
I would suggest you seek advice from a solicitor and consider telling Anglian that you will report them to trading standards.
2007-05-05 12:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by Ian UK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the contract states a price for completion of the work then that's that, if they decide they want to raise the price after signing then you may wish to go to the trading standards. Before you do this you have to inform the company of your intentions to give them a chance to comply with the contract.
2007-05-04 20:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your contract with them agrees a price then their demand for a higher price renders the contract void. Ask for your deposit back. If they won't return it, go to the small claims court. I refuse to do business with companies that behave like this.
2007-05-04 20:35:33 · answer #5 · answered by Martin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check what you signed and call an attorney that deals with contracts. find others and put together a class action suit.
a fixed price is a fixed price.
2007-05-04 20:49:14 · answer #6 · answered by Spicoli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have dealt with them and had no trouble but they cant alter your price after a contract has been signed and you have a copy so get the job done and refuse to pay other than what you signed for /let them take you to court,! they wont!!!!
2007-05-04 20:35:06 · answer #7 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends entirely on contractual terms!
2007-05-04 20:20:06 · answer #8 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AAWW HELL NO'' ANY ONE KNOWS THAT AFTER A CONTRACT FEE IS SIGNED IT,S A LEGAL BINDING DOCUMENT,, I MEAN I DONT KNOW ABOUT U BUT NOT VERY GOOD ENTEGREATY AREA HUH' STICK TO YR (GUNS) U KNOW WHAT I MEAN ANY WAY J
2007-05-04 20:53:45 · answer #9 · answered by wolvesmoon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋