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 (universalwindowsdirect.com) has 384 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5.
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universalwindowsdirect.com
Category
Construction Services
Location
Bedford Heights, Ohio
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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Called 9/19/22 because I had a window leaking. Tech was scheduled 2 days later and adjusted the latch,in the process he cracked the glass. I was told a new window had to be ordered. Fast forward to 12/26/22 and a tech shows up with a pane of glass and says he can't replace it, A new window has to be ordered. It's now 1/9/23 and I'm still getting the run around. I'm very disappointed with this company and I won't be doing anymore business with them.
Response from Universal Windows DirectJan 10, 2023
Hi, K.smith. We have very high expectations here at Universal Windows Direct to provide our customers with a positive experience and we are sorry to hear this was not the case for you. We would like the opportunity to learn more about this experience and resolve any concerns. Please email us at [email protected] and include the phone number associated with your account so our team can assist. ^JD
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Isaac J.
DO NOT USE THEM!
DO NOT USE THEM!! Universal Windows Direct had failed me at every step of the process. The free consultation that is boasted was rescheduled twice. I trusted them and signed the contract in spring of 2022. My installation was set for July of 2022. In between that time, not a single person called to confirm anything. Their automated emails came up but I can tell they were just automated and not actually synced with the process as none of the emails matched up with where I was actually at in the process. After the consultation, somebody was supposed to measure my windows. Nobody showed up. I CALL THEM and I get “Oh the date had to be switched.” Okay, but when did you plan on telling me? I didn’t think ghosting was a tactic that corporations practiced. Okay so the rescheduled measurement date, somebody shows up, takes the measurements and leaves very quickly. I didn’t think anything of it. I called them the day before my installation date, because again nobody knows how to work a phone there, and I the. They informed me there was a delay. Where was the email? Why didn’t anyone reach out? Why are you still taking my money? Some time passes, we’re in late fall at this point, and my rescheduled installation date has arrived. The guy comes in and takes one look and says these measurements aren’t right and we’ll have to reschedule. This guy doesn’t have a single window with him. Som I’m pretty sure this was just a cover up. At this point I called their lender (Green Sky) and tell them to stop payments. I do not believe I should have to pay until the installation is complete and I’m satisfied. I then learned that they lied to their lender and say I had them installed and I was satisfied. I asked her for them to prove it with any type of conforms. She couldn’t because there was none. So now the payments are on hold. Universal Windows Direct lied to their lender from September all the way to January insisting the job was finished. This poor lady was stuck between us calling me biweekly to see if UWD has ever reached out or finished the project. Surprise, surprise when I say neither has happened. So then I threaten legal action because I just want my ml eh back no don’t care anymore, there politicians more honest than this company. Finally in the year of 2023 the somehow managed, 7 months later, to install 8 windows. No I’m not giving them anymore than 1 star. If I could give them a negative rating I would. I don’t care about the delays. I really don’t, 2020 messed up a lot of companies, small businesses and major corporations. Anything could have happened and honestly, that’s life. My problem is this company lied from the beginning of the process to the very end and then had the audacity to suggest they deserve a gold rating. Nobody has reached out to discuss the delays, offer compensation or anything for their lack of integrity and lacking customer service. Why I’m the world would o ever recommend this company to anyone? I wouldn’t. They’re awful. Also, keep in mind that their contract states that they can take the payment in full if they feel like it. The job doesn’t even have to be completed. DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY.
Response from Universal Windows DirectJan 10, 2023
Hi, Issac. We have very high expectations here at Universal Windows Direct to provide our customers with a positive experience and we are sorry to hear this was not the case for you. We would like the opportunity to learn more about this experience and resolve any concerns. Please email us at [email protected] and include the phone number associated with your account so our team can assist.
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Antoinette A.
Disappointed
Hello, your workers unplugged my basement refrigerator, apparently to use the outlet without asking and everything is rotten including my Xmas dinner.
Response from Universal Windows DirectDec 26, 2022
Antoinette, we are truly sorry to hear about this experience and understand your frustration. To discuss this experience further, please contact our team at [email protected] and include your account information for assistance.^JD
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James J.
Wrong size windows Supervisor said install them anyway.
My father ordered windows for his home and waited months to get them in. He was given 3 different dates of when they would be there and in the end the instal date changed again. Moving to the day of instal and all the windows get ripped out of his house and then the installer realized 4 out of 8 windows were to small. The installer even said he wouldn't put them in his own home this way. When they contacted the Job supervisor he spoke to my father and the installer who both said the windows were the wrong size, off by 3 to 4 inches. The job super told the installer to figure it out and get the windows in because they were done with this job. My father was then told to take pictures and videos and send them into the main headquarters and they would make a decision. Now he cant get anyone on the phone, the installer did the best he could but they had to add 2×4s all around to get the windows to fit and then they couldn't finish trimming them out because the brought the wrong material. My father is retired, a Vietnam vet, Purple Heart recipient and this is how he was treated by this company he trusted to do this job correctly. Find another company, do not give them your business.
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Needa P.
DO NOT SIGN WITH THIS COMPANY
I signed this contract in May and put $1,000 down. It is now October and cold with no word during the 4 months of what the hold up was. Finally, I get a call mid October with an installation appointment. 2 days later, I get a call saying my installation is cancelled because their contractor quit and we can’t reschedule until they hire a new one. DO NOT SIGN ON WITH THIS COMPANY.
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Roy M.
Run away from this company
Run away from this company - Sales sold us 2 extra windows we did not need - then no communication from them - have had to call them multi times for updates on status - they want 50% upfront (gave them that) then another 40ish % at time of delivery ( but to their warehouse - not your home) so you have to almost pay the full amount BEFORE they do anything. Sales man said time of delivery to my home - which was a LIE.... This company so far is a joke - about to get lawyers involved.... asked them to make it right and call me back for install - never called back.....
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Gary S.
Customer service follow up is terrible
We had placed 2 separate orders for our windows in our home. The first order had a few hiccups, but eventually got taken care of. The second order is a different story. The window screens have large gaps in the corners and after months of communications (all started by me, the customer) we were finally told "that's the way they are supposed to be and someone would call me. Well I responded by saying how can this be when the first order of windows the screens were not like this? no answer, no response, no call back. Customer service is TERRIBLE. One un-happy customer here and I will get the word out how this company treats customers.
Response from Universal Windows DirectOct 5, 2022
Hi, Gary. We have very high expectations here at Universal Windows Direct to provide our customers with a positive experience and we are sorry to hear this was not the case for you. We would like the opportunity to learn more and help as we can. Please send an email to [email protected] and include the phone number associated with your account so our team can assist. ^JD
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Jon
I absolutely regret contracting with…
I absolutely regret contracting with Universal Windows for our replacement windows and patio door.
We have a manufactured home which had original windows with molding (kinda like paneling) that butted up to the windows on the inside which were old and weathered. They cut out the old windows and threw away the J-Channels on the outside of the windows. They then inserted the windows INSIDE the moldings not bothering to square them or put in any shims to keep the vinyl windows from bowing or warping. They sealed between the molding and the window but NOT between the molding and the studs. After they finished you could see daylight between the molding and the studs allowing both air and water to come in. The patio door jamb was bowed towards the door and pushed out at the top so the screen door kept popping off the track.
After much complaining they did come back and reworked the patio door. NOW it’s bowed away from the door and you can’t latch the screen door. Total crap job. The windows they did nothing with other than dumping a bunch of caulking between the trim and the siding. It’s coming up on fall pretty soon and I have no protection from air infiltration! Along with all that, the aesthetics on the outside is totally horrible. A kid could have done a better job. There are so many things wrong about this job that I could keep going but you should get the gist.
I have reached out to them several times since their last visit and they totally ignore me. Do yourself a favor and steer away from these people.
Response from Universal Windows DirectAug 3, 2022
Hi, Jon. We have very high expectations here at Universal Windows Direct to provide our customers with a positive experience and we are sorry to hear this was not the case for you. We would like the opportunity to learn more and help as we can. Please send an email to [email protected] and include the phone number associated with your account so our team can assist. ^JD