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    Business ProfileforUniversal Windows Direct of Columbus

    Window Installation
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.15/5stars

    Average of 81 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    76 complaints closed in last 3 years

    11 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 12/12/2016

    Years in Business: 8

    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:
    8
    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

    76 Customer Complaints

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    Customer Reviews

    81 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Melinda R

    1 star

    05/02/2024

    Terrible! We spent over $17,000 replacing all windows in our home a couple years ago. They tore out ALL windows and then realized one window was not the correct measurement. Put our old window back in place and sprayed foam sealer around it which looked hideous! Told us it would be a couple of weeks to get the right one...which turned into 3 MONTHS! We had to live with that horrendous looking spray foam sticking out all over from the outside for everyone to see for MONTHS! Fast forward... Same window begins fogging and has condensation between the panes on the inside of glass. Tech comes out and says it's due to the humidity in our home. Leaves us with that answer and no solution, knowing it's the ONLY window doing it in the entire house! Fast forward again....the window has a permanent black film on the inside where the condensation was. They sent another tech who admits we should have been given a new window in the first place when it began fogging, because that means the seal was broken! Now, it is 3 weeks after that visit and I call them because I have not heard anything about when they are bringing the new one. They tell me the ticket was created but the order was not placed with the factory!!! What kind of company continues to play around like this and stills remains in business?!

    Universal Windows Direct of Columbus Response

    05/07/2024

    Hi Melinda, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate your input and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we would like to address your concerns promptly. To discuss your feedback further or to resolve any issues, please feel free to contact our customer service team at (855) 293-7813 or customerservice@universalwindowsdirect.com. We value your business and are committed to ensuring your experience with Universal Windows Direct is positive. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we look forward to the opportunity to make things right.

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