Rosati Windows is a big name in the Columbus area so I met with them. I met with a couple other window installation companies and settled on Rosati because the salesman seemed to be patient, the price was better than the other companies, they had a good warranty package, and the name was one I'd heard of in the area.
Had I read the yelp reviews, I likely would not have went with Rosati.
The did the install in less than two full days, which was nice and the windows seem to be fine so far. I've only had them for about a week so I can't say anything other than that.
However, the service really kind of stinks. 1). the person who installed the window in the master bath tub gouged the drywall. No one ever said a word to me about it, nor did they offer to repair the dry wall. The salesman specifically stated that there was nothing that I'd need to worry about with getting new windows, no clean up, no repairs, no painting or replacing trim or drywall, nothing. 2). There is caulk all over my deck outside my sliding glass door. Of course they wiped it, but it is smeared into my deck, so I'll need to re-paint my deck to not see that caulk. 3). They nicked the wall with their ladder where they installed my half moon window in the foyer. It is really high up so there is no way I can reach it unless I buy an extension ladder. 4). They left finger prints ALL over the windows. I asked for them to clean at least the two half moon windows as they were up so high and I didn't have an extension ladder. They man in charge made it know to me it wasn't his job to clean windows!! He did clean the half moon window but was very nasty about it. Crazy, when you buy a new car it doesn't come to you all muddy. Nor when you buy a new phone do they hand it to you all smudged with finger prints. I spent nearly 14K, I do expect someone to clean the windows. I even expressed that to the Installation manager, but he didn't offer to have anyone clean them, he agreed with me, but did not remedy the issue! 5). I asked about the outside basement windows and how the siding looked all off. The man in charge tried to convince me I didn't know what I was talking about, they don't do anything with the siding, the siding was exactly as it was when they arrived, but finally the younger man on the job who installed the windows told me he knew exactly what I was talking about. He said he did the best he could, but again, no one has offered to do anything more to fix the issue and it looks bad. 6). Literally, right after they left, I noticed the half moon window from the outside of the house had a big 1-2 inch gap, or so it appeared. I spoke to the installation manager who had the man in charge of the job call me. He told me he noticed it and forgot to mention it to me. He says it isn't really a gap but the trim needs painted because the old window was covering up some of the trim. He said I could have someone paint it!!!! I said no way, I was not climbing up on my roof nor was I paying someone to come paint it when I'd just paid them 14K. As well, I am not convinced it is just unpainted trim and not a gap. He then did offer for Rosati to come have someone paint it. The "painter" did call me but hasn't scheduled a time with me yet. He was supposed to call me last night, but never did. We will see how that works out. 7). The latch for the screen on the sliding glass door apparently wasn't with the door when they installed it. They installed the door on Monday, but on Tuesday when they came back they apparently didn't bother to bring it with them when they were finishing up. So, now I have to be inconvenienced by a service call. I am still working on scheduling that, phone tag, but I can assure you I am not taking time off work for them to do it! 8). When the man in charge walked me around my house to show me how a few of the windows worked, he didn't bother to take off his shoes or wear show covers, even though I had taken mine off. Clearly there was no respect for my floors and carpets and I assume that was how it was for the whole job but I wasn't there to watch them. My boys were there during the install.
Overall, was the aggravation worth the money I saved by not using someone else? I don't think so. read more