Universal Windows Direct - Columbus Reviews 34

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

3563 Interchange Rd, 43204 Columbus, Ohio, US


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Gutters were installed over a year ago. They failed and pulled away from the roof. We’ve called to get them redone several times nobody would call us back. Finally they were supposed to come today thi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Devin Wells was super nice. He helped me understand the difference in several types of windows. Explained in detail the pros and cons as well as pricing for each option. When we dec... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Does not support disabled Purple Heart veterans. They hate our troops and veterans. Nasty and a no call no show. I was treated better by terrorist on 9/11 in the marine corp than this company has tre... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a amazing experience all the way from sales to install. Samuel our sales guy was knowledgeable about products and worked with us to find what worked in our prices range. And guy that took seco... See more

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Company details

  1. Window installation service
  2. Door supplier
  3. Remodeller

Written by the company

Since its inception by co founders William Barr and Michael Strmac in 2002, Universal Windows Direct has lived by the philosophy of CANEI - "Constant and Never Ending Improvement". This philosophy holds true in all aspects of our business, from sales and marketing to installation and service and has catapulted UWD from a small, local home improvement company to one of the largest exterior remodeling companies in the country. Every one of our employees strives continuously to be the best in the business at what they do and provide our customers with only the highest levels of sales, service, and support. We think our company's history speaks to this goal and to the power of what we can accomplish by never settling. Universal Windows Direct of Columbus opened in 2016. Our products feature the exclusive UniShield brand and come with a transferable lifetime warranty on materials and labor. We are a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company and EPA Lead-Safe certified.


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  • 3563 Interchange Rd, 43204, Columbus, Ohio, United States

  • (614) 221-0700

4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

34 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality and excellent…

Excellent quality and excellent service. Very pleased with our new windows from Universal windows and the installers were also very professional and polite to work with. Highly recommend Universal Windows Direct.

31 December 2024
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Thank you for the stellar 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with our window installation services. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate your trust in Universal Windows Direct for your home remodeling needs. -SS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful new door and storm door

Universal windows installed a new door and storm door.They did an excellent job. They were very courteous and kind. They fixed everything that needed fixed and explained everything.they cleaned up the area when they were done.we are very happy with the doors and their work.

31 July 2024
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Your positive feedback on the beautiful new door and storm door installation is greatly appreciated. We genuinely admire your satisfaction with our work. Thank you for sharing your experience. -SS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After doing a lot of research

After doing a lot of research, I chose Universal Windows Direct They had excellent customer reviews and are BBB certified. UWD lived up to their reviews. I had 10 windows replaced. I love my new windows. The staff were professional and courteous. No sales pressure.

21 June 2024
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Thank you for sharing your experience and for the five star review! ^AM

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Does not support disabled Purple Heart…

Does not support disabled Purple Heart veterans. They hate our troops and veterans. Nasty and a no call no show. I was treated better by terrorist on 9/11 in the marine corp than this company has treated me.

25 June 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct - Columbus

Hi Luke, I would be happy to investigate this issue further for you, as what you have described is never the experience we aim to provide. I welcome the opportunity to learn more about this situation and help turn it around for you. If you could reach out to us directly at support@universalwindowsdirect.com, we can assist further. ^AM

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a amazing experience all the way…

We had a amazing experience all the way from sales to install.
Samuel our sales guy was knowledgeable about products and worked with us to find what worked in our prices range. And guy that took second measurement made sure everything looked good for a smooth install. And the installation guys were amazing they had windows out and back in cleaned up and explained everything we needed to know about the window in no time it was a great experience.

17 June 2024
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Hi, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We appreciate the feedback and are so glad we could provide a great service for you. Thanks for choosing us to assist in your home improvement project!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would highly recommend

We had a great experience with Universal Windows Direct. The salesman was knowledgeable, the communication throughout the process was excellent and the installation went off with no issues. I’m glad we chose this company! Thanks for a great window buying experience!

10 June 2024
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Thank you for the stellar 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with our window installation services. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate your trust in Universal Windows Direct for your home remodeling needs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New windows

The installer did a great job.

4 June 2024
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Hi Robert, thank you for the awesome five star review! We appreciate you sharing your experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skeptical at first

My scheduled install date had to be changed due to the installers wife going into labor. They graciously found another installer who was willing to work on Saturday. I had the pleasure of meeting Alex and Pablo but will admit I was a little skeptical when they were a crew of two. However, Alex assured me that it was not a problem. They worked very hard the entire day to get 10 windows installed (2 were very, very heavy). I am very pleased with the end result.

25 May 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct - Columbus

Hello, Linda! Thank you for this amazing feedback on your experience with us at Universal Windows Direct! Thank you for your understanding in the first installers having to cancel and reschedule. We are so happy to hear that Alex and Pablo provided you with a great experience. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional Company

From meeting with people at Columbus Home and Garden, salesperson Joshua Knolle, and Steve and the installation team, very professional and well knowledgeable. All on time and very helpful.

11 April 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct - Columbus

Thank you for the stellar 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with our window installation services. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate your trust in Universal Windows Direct for your home remodeling needs. -ES

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Satisfied with job

The installers were on time and very business like. They kept me abreast of what needed to be done and how long it would take them. They left nothing to cleanup behind them. Very satisfied with the job they did.

26 March 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct - Columbus

Hello, Ron. Thank you for the 5-star review! We really appreciate it. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything in the future! -ES

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to relate to

Easy to relate to. Devon knows the product and is obviously proud of the company and the product. Answered all our questions and is easy to deal with.

11 March 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct - Columbus

Hello, Nancy & Jeff! Thank you for this amazing feedback on your experience with us at Universal Windows Direct! We are so happy to hear that Devin provided you with a great experience. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything! ^J

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No regrets!

Devin Wells was on time for my consultation. He was personable and friendly. He was thorough with the information he gave and answered any and all questions with depth. He took my concerns and wants into consideration when showing and also talking about the windows.

7 March 2024
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Hello, Bekah! Thank you for this amazing feedback on your experience with us at Universal Windows Direct! We are so happy to hear that Devin provided you with a great experience. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything! ^J

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Informative window presentation

Devin was very knowledgeable about the windows he was selling. Loved his personality and presentation. Devin is a people person and a dog lover. Our dogs took to him right away. Would definitely recommend.

1 March 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct - Columbus

Veronica, thank you for taking the time to highlight our sales representative for providing you with a knowledgable presentation about our products and services here at Universal Windows Direct. Should you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at (855) 293-7813 for assistance.^J

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love our new windows

The entire project from start to finish went very well.

23 February 2024
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Edward, thank you for your kind words. We appreciate your feedback of this entire experience with the Universal Windows Direct team. Please keep us in mind for any future home-improvement needs you may have!^J

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Gutters were installed over a year don’t do gutters ago

Gutters were installed over a year ago. They failed and pulled away from the roof. We’ve called to get them redone several times nobody would call us back. Finally they were supposed to come today this morning between 8 and 10 AM. Never showed only to get a phone call at 3:15 today stating that there was a schedule mixup will be there tomorrow very unhappy with gutter service.

27 December 2023
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct - Columbus

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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Wrong finishing parts sent

I set an alarm to get up as the technician was supposed to be there between 8-10. He got here at 11. That being said he did a good job once here. However, on to the door. It is installed and seems fine, but I am going to have to take another day off work to have the job completed. White painted wood was sent with him instead of what it was supposed to be. I feel there should be some sort of compensation for this as there is no fault on my part

19 October 2023
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct - Columbus

Jacqulyn, we are truly sorry for the inconveniences you experienced with us during your installation. We prioritize customer satisfaction here at Universal Windows Direct and want to do our part to ensure a seamless experience. If you have any questions at this time or wish to discuss your experience in further detail, please contact us directly at (855) 293-7813.^J

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Very high price/sales pressure

Very high price/sales pressure. The initial price for a sliding door was $13,700+, then a few seconds later of sales speak it came down to $4,500+.
Was told today only, story kept changing though to the point where I needed to throw in more windows to get a discount but even that changed over time. At Rosatti or Lowe’s, Home Depot, Menards etc it was much less. What a waste of time.

17 September 2023
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct - Columbus

Hi James, we appreciate your feedback. We are sorry to hear we were not able to meet your budgetary needs. We do consider a number of factors and resources before estimating a project's cost so that we can continue to offer the most competitive price installation to a homeowner. Best wishes on the completion of your window replacement.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Devin Wells was…

My experience with Devin Wells was super nice. He helped me understand the difference in several types of windows. Explained in detail the pros and cons as well as pricing for each option. When we decided to move forward with universal windows he went above and beyond to give us the best price. We are happy and thankful for being able to work with him!

15 September 2023
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct - Columbus

Alem, we appreciate your feedback on this sales experience with us. We are thrilled to hear Devin provided you with a detailed sales presentation of our products and even more excited to hear you've chosen us for your home-improvement project! We look forward to installing your new windows!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst experience

The worst experience. We will never consider their service in the future. We ordered 5 windows and one sliding patio door. The ordeal started with a dishonest salesperson who misled us about the windows design. He assumed us that replacement windows would have the same flange as original ones and that installation crew will remove siding to replace windows.
All windows and the sliding door were delivered unpacked with a lot of black marks, scratches, and one frame was even cracked. During the installation process it became evident that measurements had been inaccurately taken. Consequently, some windows ended up with 1” gap on the top and bottom. Those gaps weren’t even thoughtfully filled with foam. Regrettably my heating bill increased instead of promised energy saving. What was supposed to be one day the installation turned into a frustrating 4 day process. After installation one window began leaking badly due to faulty flashing. Rectifying this problem required an additional 2 visits from repair crew. To add to the frustration, a bracket in one window broke after just 2 days, and it took a painstaking 6 months to have it properly repaired. As for the cracked frame, a replacement was only arranged after a staggering 11 months. later

15 August 2022
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct - Columbus

We are truly sorry to hear about your experience with us here at Universal Windows Direct and understand your frustration with your project. We would like the opportunity to get additional information and assist in turning this experience around for you. Please contact us at (855)293-7813 for assistance.

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