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    Business ProfileforUniversal Windows Direct of Columbus

    Window Installation
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.08/5stars

    Average of 98 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    85 complaints closed in last 3 years

    21 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 12/12/2016

    Years in Business: 7

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Universal Windows Direct offers windows, doors, vinyl siding, gutter protection and more.

    Products & Services

    Universal Windows Direct offers windows, doors, vinyl siding, gutter protection and more.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    3563 Interchange Rd, Columbus, OH 43204-1400
    BBB File Opened:
    10/26/2016
    Years in Business:
    7
    Business Started:
    11/1/2016
    Accredited Since:
    12/12/2016
    Alternate Business Name
    • UWD of Columbus, LLC
    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, Partner
    • Ms. Bridget McQuaide, Customer Service Manager
    • Mr. Brian Catlett, CFO/COO
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Michael Strmac, Partner
    • Ms. Bridget McQuaide, Customer Service Manager

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Michael Strmac, Partner
    • Ms. Bridget McQuaide, Customer Service Manager

    Customer Complaints

    85 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    12/21/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    First call 6/23/23 windows arrived and received call : asked about my gutter purchase, and when they could be installed, didn’t know I had ordered and didn’t have an answer. Supposed to revive a call from Tim the following Monday (6/26/23) about setting up the install for the gutters separately. No call 6/26/23 no call 6/27/23 Called 6/28/23 “Tim” was busy, he will call you back after he is done with his customer. No call 6/28/23-7/11/23 7/12/23 they call to set up windows/ will still figure out about gutters, no information on that. Appointment initially set 7/28 but switched to 7/20 and was confirmed, with a 8-10am arrival time. 7/20 comes, called 10:30 am with no installers at my property. :Due to a “system glitch” I’m not on the Schedule. Took an unpaid day at work to be here for install. 7/20 got ahold of tim, and spoke with a scheduling manger arianna, Tim is looking into what he is able to do for me to alleviate the inconvenience this has been. 7/28 my mother took a day to be at the house while I work, for the installer to be there. 10/14 still not finished with any window trim interior. Note : have the interior window trim provided by the installer sitting in my garage. Gutters weren’t installed with gutter guards which Is part of the reason I purchased through universal, which I was told I was getting (with evidence from salesman telling me I was supposed to get them), not one call from them since install. No call 7/20/23- 12/1/23 Kristin from UWD, called 12/5 to “finish” install with the parts I’ve had in my garage since day of install which was 7/28. Said parts have arrived which was never informed to me that we are waiting still on parts. Asked to speak to Tim, who I’ve hardly been able to get in contact with to begin with, no call from yet. Spoke with Michael B*** 12/8, still no call from “Tim”. Wanting to finish install. No resolution as of 12/21 with no attempt to do the correct thing.
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    Customer Reviews

    98 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Terri G

    1 star

    04/11/2024

    I have been trying to contact Eric, the sales manager, to discuss canceling my contract. Eric is never available and I have been told that I will have to pay a 15% penalty even though Universal Direct has not measured or ordered any of the windows. The sales representative was at my house for at least 6 hours and quoted me one price and then called Eric and dropped the price considerably. However, I have been quoted much lower prices from multiple competitors. I caved in to a High Pressure Sales technique. I called 5 days after signing an online contract. I am still waiting for a response. I have been told that I will not hear from Eric for 24-48 hours. Due to personal reasons, I was unable to cancel the contract by the third day. I have to cancel this contract and I feel that if I am unable to get my money back that I am being taken advantage of. The company has not spent any money on this transaction.

    Universal Windows Direct of Columbus Response

    04/15/2024

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. After reviewing your account it seems like you were able to get in touch with Eric, we are glad that we were able to come to a resolution. We are very excited to be able to move forward with you on your project! If you need any further assistance or have any other questions please reach out to us directly!

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