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3 years ago
Please Please don't believe CR Smith sales people & office staff the will lie and and tell you anything to get you on continue on with the work and leave you with a terrible job. 10 Months on still not completed with threats in order to make me remove my trust pilot review. if you want an honest decent job CR Smith is not the company it once was with staff issues and poor high management. read more
9 years ago
Avoid CR Smith and save time and money. CR Smith in Scotland, sold to me as the best, highest quality replacment windows by the salesman Kyle, assured over and over that they were installing planitherm A+ rated glass, even after the windows had been installed they wrote, it is planitherm glass, until I proved it was not, then they said its the same as Planitherm glass. I insisted I ordered and was sold / bought planitherm glass, finally they admitted it was not what I bought, but was the same!! When I explained you cannot sell an item claiming it is something it is not, they said we are allowed in the contract to change the glass for anything better. But its not better its the same, as you just stated. It was miss sold. This was only the start, six of the 12 windows leaked, they blamed the roof and anything possible, now they have been all taken out and refitted, no leak, so far. Sealed units with dirt inside the seal had to be replaced as well. The mitre joints look like a child with a blunt saw cut them, CR Smith offered to repair, yes repair my new windows, I allowed one trial repair, that made it worse, even the fitter told his boss, they all need replacing. Measuring was wrong, vents too high on windows, stiff to open, terrible finishing externally, lead flashing on upstairs windows done wrong, the list is endless, but to compensate they said we will sort out two small windows and do a good deal on the last french doors, good deal, it was nearly double the price in the contract, they refused to give an break down or details. When I showed the manager the CR Smith contract he asked could he take a photo of it, as he had not seen it, surly CR Smith have copies of their own contacts!! Years later this is still not resolved, I could write a book on the fiasco's of CR Smith, 273 e mails to date, yes that is right 273 e mails and still not sorted out, the staff leave and no one checks the e mail, so you wait weeks to find out, that e mail is no longer is use. Managers make an appointment, no show, then they send a photo of the house they went to, wrong house!! surveyors turn up, saying no idea what I am here for!! Most of the engineers seem great, but appear exasperated at the company they work for, they make appointments turn up, and say, that will not work, or without the materials they were supposed to come with. Thinking of new windows or doors? if you want my advise stay well clear of CR Smith, I wish I had never heard of the man in the blue and white van. As at 2017 still with CAB and Trading Standards, the old page of reviews has been renamed to interior Design, how can yep allow this? bad reviews, and they just hide them rather than sort the problems. read more
2 years ago
I was pressured into buying windows on the same day as the estimate, as the salesman claimed this was my only opportunity to take advantage of their 'flexi-fit' offer, though I do not recall this being a requirement listed on the website. I was told reversible windows were the only style which could be legally fitted in my 1st floor flat due to Scottish building regulations (in which outer surfaces must be safely cleanable from inside the property). The installers were pleasant, but chose not to use a scaffold as agreed, instead they clambered on my kitchen work surfaces, causing minor damage. No safety harnesses were used while they worked at height (as had been described). My furniture was not covered by dust sheets, and no cleaning of their mess was done in my flat, or the communal stair, before they left (which I had been promised). Installation took 2 days instead of 1 due to lack of basic materials on the 1st day, meaning I had to cancel a family meal. Once installed, it became apparent the kitchen window could not be reversed due to its position behind the worktop and the design of the mechanism. Even attempting to do so requires one to kneel on the worktop right beside the opening lean outwards at full stretch over a 4m drop (potentially lethal). After I complained there was a video call to discuss the issue, then a house visit, then no feedback whatsoever. When I requested a written response by email, they instead phoned me and explained they would be taking no corrective action. I am in the process of reporting the issue to Trading Standards. read more
7 years ago
Absolutely love our new front and back door from CR Smith. We chose from the Timberplus range and the anthracite grey has completely changed the look of our house. We've noticed a big difference in noise pollution and there are no more drafts - our old doors were 30years old! read more
11 years ago
Cr smith fitted new sliding sash windows to our home with oak lined sills. The windows look amazing both inside and out. The sliding sash although pvc looks like wood and the operation is fantastic. The only down side is that after paying upto £1500 a window they provided a sash pile that probably cost 2 quid. We went via ebay and bought a decent one for £28. Fitting though was good. They cleaned up after them. Customer service would be scored at 3 out of 5 because i got the feeling they just wanted us to go away but ww gotthere in the end. Would i recommend them? I suppose i would read more
11 years ago
Over priced windows and doors (£ 11,000+ ) which were badly installed. Doors are badly designed and are a trip hazard as you have to step out over the sill. Only reason they have got 1 star is due to the guy who came to repair all the botch ups. Windows put in during November 2014 and last visit from repairman was June 2015. Cement around window broken, sealing of 3 windows needed replacing as cracked, window scratched and had to be replaced, front door leaked 3 times, front door would not close properly 6 times, initial spec for kitchen and bathroom not followed, gap left between utility room window and unit, sealant put on top of dust and rubbish from taking out old window, untidy finishing on inside of most rooms, 2 windows letting draughts in -1 replaced, 1new gasket put around it, mess left behind both inside and outside resulting in 2 car tyres needing replaced and my hoover being left broken. I have never spent a winter so cold in my house, we were unable to keep the heat in. I would personally advise anybody thinking of going to CR Smith to avoid them. read more
14 years ago
Avoid CR Smith and look elsewhere for a company that focuses on delivering quality and substance rather than just a slick and persuasive sales and media front. Over a year ago, I engaged C.R. Smith to replace all the windows in my flat. From the outset there were innumerable problems caused by poor workmanship, defective materials and overall finish. These included several internal timber sills which were cracked and had to be replaced; lack of sealing around the vents; screws inserted at angles and not countersunk; sealant very messily applied. There was also totally inadequate protection for the contents of the flat against dust and debris. Worst of all, many of the windows were far from airtight and much inferior in terms of insulation to the ones that they replaced. C.R. Smith recently tried to remedy this by inserting larger gaskets around the windows, which then fell off in one case the first time that the window was opened. During the cold weather, certain rooms were virtually unheatable, so bad was the insulation. During some remedial work, one of the sills sustained damage with a deep gouge. C.R. Smith ended up being issued with a final warning letter of legal action if these issues are not resolved. Recently the joiners came again and replaced all the gaskets and a pane of glass that was scratched during the original installation. Guess what? When one window was opened the gaskets instantly peeled off. Sealant is very visibly and sloppily applied and the replacement pane of glass is far from straight. I would originally have been prepared to give two stars on account of the fact that CR Smith kept good contact and were prepared to come round and do remedial work. They have been on the whole very courteous and given the appearance of trying to remedy the problems. However, what value is this if they never seem to be able to get things right? Their inability to achieve basic competency in a routine job is, for an established company at least, little short of breathtaking. I am sorry but after a year and a half of constant hassles my patience is at an end. Other people may have had much more positive experiences of this company, but mine would not enable me to recommend CR Smith to anyone. read more
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11 years ago
I recently had all my windows and front door replaced by CR Smith and couldn't have been more impressed! From the initial person I spoke with to make the appointment, right to the final step of installation, everything ran smoothly and I felt confident about the whole process and I am absolutely delighted with the result! Great service and a great product. Thanks CR Smith. read more
10 years ago
i got c r smith to install my double glazing some years ago ,I put in the Lorimer range which was the most expensive.i live in a 2 story house so there were a lot of windows and doors. at the time I was told it would last a lifetime this was not true as over the years I have had to have new locks fitted,the most recently was 3 weeks ago. I got a new lock fitted on my bedroom window and I was getting draughts in my bathroom window. I was advised to get new hinges fitted which I did which cost me £200 after the workmen left I noticed that the lock was damaged so I phoned them to come and fit a new lock but have been informed that they are not going to be working in my area so which means I spent my money on new hinges for nothing as the window will not lock. I think that it is a strange company that will only come to repair there windows when it suits them not a good advert and to say I am disappointed is an understatement poor show c r smith a disappointed pensioner from the borders. read more
13 years ago
were to start we had a conservatory installed 5-6 years ago1 year later.tons of woodlich wondering around the conservatory floorwen winter arriveswater pouring in throught the corners.also..the lead seal was put on incorrectly installed and leaked.we called and asked them to come and fix itthey stalled and stalled for over 2 years untill the warrenty ran outthey never helped or even tryed to repair the leaks and cracks.. and they have the bloody cheek to phone daily now askin if we want fekin windows awful service..they should be ashamed of themselfs read more
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Gardeners Street
Dunfermline KY12 0RN
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11 years ago
Made the big mistake of engaging CR Smith to replace 6 windows and two doors.Work was to start 11/06/2014 and last three days.T/M on 10th, would not be attending on 11th but would start on 12th and be completed on 13th. I was advised this would make no difference to the quality of work as they normally allow 3 days but complete in two.Alarm bells.Should have gone with initial instinct to cancel. In the first few weeks a door was so badly fitted it would not lock.Another door would not stay closed as latch was sticking.These items were fixed, but not immediately. Rendering was damaged on fitting the new windows and this is understandable: but it was supposed to be reinstated.Several attempts were made by this group to do this which resulted in a total mismatch in colour of the rendering.Dark grey patching similar to ordinary cement when it should have been very light grey.Holes were left unfilled.They then returned and went on to fill the holes left with brown silicone.This attempt resembled the actions of a child working with brown plasticine. Certain members of this group though this was fine. They then decided to cover all their previously failed attempts, with plastic edging.One of their own group was opposed to this. The house still carries the scars of their poor work. Mis matched rendering still evident.Recently when opening an internal door you could hear air coming in from a window frame.This was reported and was fixed very quickly, but this same fault has become evident in another room. They get one star as some staff do try to help.It seems to me that the application of silicone will never end.Original windows over 20 yrs. Only replaced as seals failed.Should have replaced glass only as these did not have to be resealed at any time.Lots of time off work and complications.I believe that this firm have many satisfied customers, but I am not one of them.Ask around you may find my experience is not unique.. All internal sills off the level in one or both directions.Silicone applied over debris. read more
14 years ago
We contracted CR Smith to build a conservatory with a six month timescale which they were happy to accept. They advised us of the usual timescales and it all seemed to fit with what we required. I would add we accepted at the beginning that delays are always possible and the timescale might have to slip. However, eight months down the line they had not even begun works. They were very poor at keeping us informed of the reasons for delay (some of which were understandable and most which were not). On one occasion advising us that they would have to redesign the structure as building control had asked them for engineers drawings. This pushed their prices up significantly. When we contacted building control thay had not asked for a re-design only engineers drawings.They were also incredibly poor at returning calls when promised. In the end we wrote twice without response threatening to end our contract for these reasons. In the end we decided that if they could not be bothered to contact us before work had commenced, then what would they be like if problems arose during works. We wrote a further letter to the CEO who disputed much of what we said (if in doubt blame the customer!) and refunded our deposit leaving us an additional £900.00 out of pocket which we are taking action to recover. Thanksd you very much CR Smith for your oft quoted customer service commitment. All in all, I would describe them as happy to take you money and promise you the earth but not able to meet reasonable expectations when presented with requests for what they promised. You have been warned. read more
14 years ago
The old maxim 'you get what you pay for' is as true today as it has always been. New windows and doors for a period property is not something to be taken lightly and requires careful materials choice and installation requirements. C R Smith designed, manufactured and installed the windows and doors in a most professional and sympathetic manner. Nothing was too much trouble, no detail too small. Although potentially disruptive, the whole installation process was snag free, and all rooms left clean and tidy. The materials and timbers used were exemplary resulting in a superb finished product. There are windows and doors and there are C R Smth windows and doors. There is simply no comparison. Promises and assurances were given and met. Sales were made in a non pressured manner, installation took place very shortly after order was placed filling me with confidence. Well done CRSmith, I would have no hesitation in recommending anyone considering new windows, doors or conservatories to allow CRSmith demonstrate their real commitment to customer satisfaction. read more
12 years ago
We were interested in having solar PV panels fitted on our roof and I called CR Smith for a quote. The guy who came out was very knowledgeable and gave us a realistic forecast on what we could expect to earn from the panels. CR Smith weren't the cheapest but we had a new house and wanted a quality job. We decided to go ahead with Them and we're delighted we did. The installation was quick and mess free and so far we're generating a bit more than the prediction which is great for us. The guys who fitted our panels were really safety conscious and took pride in doing a good job. All in all we're very happy with the job. read more
2 years ago
Water ingress repair - This review is regarding the excellent service we have had from CR Smith on a problem with our conservatory - which is all the more impressive as it is not one of their own products. Everyone, from the Clare on reception to Glen, Jason and Thomas and liam have been fantastic. The problem was difficult to diagnose, but we are delighted to say that this mornings visit (Thomas and Liam) has fixed it. Thankyou CR Smith and all of the above mentioned. We are confident that the fix is permanent, but also know that if not, we would be able to call on you again. read more
12 years ago
My mother has purchased windows from CR Smith - the sales visit was extremely professional compared to some of the other companies she had quote. Straight to the point and the price. Nine windows and new front door are now installed. One of the windows was exceptionally large which I was surprised they could do. Joiners were excellent and the timber finishing that the sales guy was keen to present has really made a difference to the rooms. Small problem on the door however they were back out within the day and sorted it. Well done Jim. Good company to deal with . read more
14 years ago
I have been examining my CR Smith installed rones (roof gutters) and downpipes. The downpipes were getting blocked with leaves. I tried to rod them out but could not get a rod through. On examination, I found that many of the down-pipe joints had been fixed by 3mm screws 40mm long i.e. most of the diameter of the downpipe, (others had been fixed using nails!). The screw was collecting leaves which built up quickly to block the pipe completely. I am speechless with admiration for this ingenious method of sabotaging their own installations! read more
9 years ago
Our CR Smith conservatory has made a great addition to our home. My elderly mother lives with us in a side annex and the conservatory allows her to sit in peace and view the garden without having to deal with the constant weather changes. The CR Smith salesman was very friendly and helped my mother design her ideal garden room. The whole installation team were very pleasant and tidied up after themselves. Overall we are very happy with the work done and would gladly recommend CR Smith to our family and friends. read more
14 years ago
My husband and I are extremely pleased with the service we received from CR Smith. After installation of French Windows we since returned to get our windows done. We did get several quotes in from competitors and CR Smith were by far the cheapest, and we were already pleased with our doors so we were more than happy to go back. We would highly recommend them, great service from start to finish. If we need anything else done in our house in the future CR Smith is who we will be returning to. read more
11 years ago
We were very impressed with the service we received from C R Smith from the initial visit from the salesman right up to the completed conservatory. The guys who built the conservatory were fantastic working in dreadful weather to dig the foundations always cheerful and always so well mannered. The finish is first class and all our requests were incorporated without complaint. We will have no hesitation in recommending C R Smith to any of our friends who are considering a conservatory. read more
14 years ago
We were really delighted by the quality of the conservatory and the service in building it. Everything was done exactly when we were told it would be. We particularly liked the quality and detail of the finishing, such as the wide, solid oak windowsills. The tradesmen were also the tidiest we have ever experienced! The conservatory has made a huge difference to our living space and we have already spent a lot of time in there in the short time since it was built. C. Litherland read more
12 years ago
Jus to let you know that we have used CR Smith twice, First in 1998 and then in 2000. Both times the work was carried out above our expectation and with in the time guide that was given. As to quality all the windows and the Conservatory are still in perfect condition. So We have no problem recommending them. read more
12 years ago
I contacted CR Smith for new windows and doors earlier this year. They were really professional, and the thing I liked most is that they gave me lots of advice and made recommendations for what would look best. The quality of my new windows is fantastic and no issues with the door. read more
14 years ago
CR Smith windows have just been fitted to my mothers house and from start to finish the people have been excellent to deal with and we now have really nice looking windows. Gives the house a whole new look. Well done to the joiners for keeping the place tidy also. read more
9 years ago
Great Service and fantastic finish. The job done was simply outstanding.






























