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Universal Windows Direct has 4 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforUniversal Windows Direct

    Windows
    HeadquartersMulti Location Business
    BBB accredited business
    The Complaints and Reviews shown on this HQ profile may have been submitted against either the HQ itself or one of the corporate-owned locations found under "Find Locations".

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    Michael Strmac, CFO of Universal Windows Direct, is also the Owner of The Bath Authority, LLC. Both companies share an address, but have individual phone numbers.  A separate BBB Business profile is available here.
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.1/5stars

    Average of 518 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    116 complaints closed in last 3 years

    41 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 12/8/2016

    Years in Business: 22

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Universal Windows Direct offers sales and installation of windows, doors, roofing, siding, and gutter protection and attic insulation services.

    Products & Services

    High Quality Vinyl Replacement Windows & Installation, Premium Vinyl Home Siding Replacement, Entry Door Replacement & Installation including Front Doors, Patio Doors, and Sliding Glass Doors, Bolt Gutter Guard & Protection System, Owens Corning Roofing Replacement & Installation, AttiCat Blown In Attic Insulation

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Universal Windows Direct has 4 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

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      Headquarters
      24801 Rockside Rd, Bedford Hts, OH 44146-1962
      BBB File Opened:
      6/12/2002
      Years in Business:
      22
      Business Started:
      4/15/2002
      Business Incorporated:
      6/16/2003
      Accredited Since:
      12/8/2016
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Universal Windows Direct, Inc.
      Hours of Operation

      Primary

      M:
      8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
      T:
      8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
      W:
      8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
      Th:
      8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
      F:
      8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
      Sa:
      10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      Su:
      11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      Business Management
      • Mr. Michael Strmac, CEO
      • Juanita Davenport, Advertising Manager
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Michael Strmac, CEO
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (440) 786-1407
        Primary Fax

      Email Addresses

      Customer Complaints

      116 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      03/07/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      In 2022 we paid Universal Window Direct $12,000 to install 8 windows and a sliding glass door. We put a deposit down in January and the windows were installed in March. The following winter of 2023 we noticed a significant amount of cold air that was leaking out from the sill. We called and had a technician come out and we were told that they did not install "brushes" and he installed them. A few months later we noticed that they still had air that was coming through. We called them out again. A different technician came out and said that they were missing " chimney blocks" and he installed them as well. After that the weather started to turn nice and we kept the windows open for most of the summer. Winter of 2024 we noticed that the windows were still leaking air in the same areas as previous. We called the company and they told us that the windows were not installed correctly in that they were screwed into the house too tightly and that causes the window to not sit correctly in the sill. We were informed that the windows would need to be taken out and reinstalled. A few weeks later the workers came loosed the screws but did not reinstall the windows. After they left the windows were sitting crooked in the sills and air was still coming through. We called again and insisted that a manager come out to evaluate the windows. I was informed that this was not possible but they would sent their "best guy" to look at them. When he got here he took 2 hrs to evaluate one window. When I inquired about the other 7 he told me his work order only stated one window. He wrote 3 paragraphs of notes and pictures and informed us that the window sill was not installed correctly originally and was now warped beyond repair. They would need to be taken out and reinstalled and the top of the double hung he looked at needed to be replaced. I was told I would get a phone call in regard to setting up for the work to be done. It has been over two weeks and I did not get a call. The company will not provide me with documentation.
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      Customer Reviews

      518 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Todd R

      5 stars

      02/01/2024

      Nice, professional and efficient install of nice product. Like warranty too!

      Universal Windows Direct Response

      02/07/2024

      ***** we appreciate your kind words and trusting Universal Windows Direct with your home-improvement project!

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