Install Excellent But Terrible Customer Service To Repair Wrong Balances
Window Mart - Calgary: The initial experience with the salesman was very good; he seemed very knowledgeable. There was no communication from the company for months after placing the windows order and paying the $3K deposit but I was told it would take 4 months so I wasn’t too concerned. Got a phone call, from an unknown number (red flag), 4 months later notifying me of an opening the next day to install the windows and to be prepared to pay the full amount owing prior to the crew beginning the install, which was HIGHLY suspect. I mentioned it would take longer to arrange for cash availability last minute so they could reschedule if they liked but they agreed to do the install, which made me feel more comfortable. One crew of 3 guys began the install of 10 triple pane windows. They could not finish in a day, which was understandable with only one small crew and the work required, but they called in sick the next day so didn’t show up to complete the project after I adjusted my schedule to accommodate the installation. I was called that morning to say no one would be there. Two different guys showed up the third day to complete the project and they did an excellent job. Overall I was very pleased with the actual installation work and window quality despite being very uncomfortable having to pay in advance of the project completion. Both crews took great care to make sure everything was installed correctly including the molding and cutting around bathroom tiling for 2 windows. The problems arose when two upward sliding windows were sent from the (Calgary) manufacturer with the wrong balances so they won’t stay open. I was shown this by the first crew who notified their office immediately. Obviously a safety concern as well. I received an email from their office the next day saying new balances would be ordered and I’d be notified of the replacement date. 1.5 months later, after calling their main office number, where I was told to submit an email, I’m still waiting. The only communication is when I solicit it and is always a repetitive email reply saying they are “waiting on delivery of the balances”. Again, the windows were made in Calgary, I was told, and I live in Calgary. No reply from the salesman when I emailed him to follow up for me. No phone number is offered to contact someone in their customer service department. I will eventually file a complaint on the BBB website if the windows are not fixed. Such a shame for this to happen as the installation crews were excellent, it’s just their office and customer service that is brutal.








