Universal Windows Direct Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Everything was fine until it wasn’t. They took our deposit and cut into our wall/door frame to inspect for the install, then left visible damage behind. Then went completely silent. At the 6-week mar... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be very careful and read EVERYTHING rather than just trusting the high pressure sales rep that visits you!!! One very attractive sales point, repeatedly articulated by the sales person who sold me... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Customer Service and Professionalism from Jordan who installed the windows, to Jim who measured the windows and Kirk who sold us the windows. All around great service. It was nice... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Installers Mike & Dan were great… professional and personable. Windows seem like good quality. I’ll follow up in 20 years. Not as thrilled with the office people. Made us postpone a doctors appointmen... See more

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Company details

  1. Window Installation Service
  2. Door Supplier
  3. Remodeler

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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.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The installers did a great job

The installers did a great job, and cleaned up afterwards,

August 14, 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

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Patience is Needed but All Good!

I had a good experience with the sales person. They provided a lot of information new and valuable. But the wait between signing to have them completed and the actual time they scheduled for completion racked my brain and had my anxiety through the roof. The window's are made to order and created for your specific window, or that was what I was told. The windows are a good product, but I would like to experience them through a Wisconsin winter to make a thorough evaluation. The installers were great and got the work done quickly. They checked in frequently and made sure to keep me in the know. Overall pretty darn good.

July 29, 2024
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We're utterly delighted to hear about your positive experience with our salesperson and installers. Your feedback helps us improve, and we appreciate your patience during the process. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! -SS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good job with installation

Good job with installation, no complaints here.

August 8, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

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 2 out of 5 stars

The one window that was put in looks…

The one window that was put in looks great...the other one looks like someone measured it too darn small, it looks foolish the way it was put in...Its like 3inches too short on the top and bottom....not pleased with it....

July 30, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

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. -SS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great work

Great work. Very clean and efficient. Would 10/10 recommend for anyone looking to replace any windows.

August 5, 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

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The guys that installed were great

The guys that installed were great. Very hard workers and very knowledgeable. They put in long days and made sure we were happy

July 25, 2024
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Hi, we appreciate you rating your experience with us at Universal Windows Direct! Is there something we could've done to make this a 5-star experience for you? Please let us know by contacting us at support@universalwindowsdirect.com with your feedback! -SS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

Great experience, on time (early form time set) and done in about 1 1/2 Hours.
Done right!!!

August 1, 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

We had an overall great experience with…

We had an overall great experience with UWD, from the initial friendly in-home meeting explaining how things work and answering all our questions, clear communication throughout the process, and finally the installation of a great looking new sliding door that we’re happy with how it turned out. We would highly recommend using them.

August 1, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

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 1 out of 5 stars

This company screwed so many people…

This company deleted all of their old reviews on google and started over. That should raise major red flags.

If something goes wrong with your project it will be a nightmare trying to get your issue fixed. They only care about trying to screw people over on new sales.

If you sign with this company do not sign any of the first few offers or even the day they come out. They will threaten that you will lose the price but that’s just another one of their lies. They will contact you at a later date with a better offer.

July 31, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The sales person was very informative

The sales person was very informative. The installers did a neat and efficient job and cleaned up all the mess.

August 2, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

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 1 out of 5 stars

In an update to my previous review...

In an update to my previous review...
Now like a few days later they contacted me. They said that I signed the contract and there was nothing they could do. Of course I signed the contract, I wanted the door installed. The contract said "Looking at the contract I see hardware, satin nickel checked with hand set number 4 checked. I also see storm model# 399."
Where does either of these tell me what I am actually getting. This does not tell me I am getting the door handle I didn't want or the storm door I didn't want.

July 26, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

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. -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.

July 31, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

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

Crew leader Nate and team were awesome

Crew leader Nate and team were awesome, hard working and passionate about delivering a great product. Great experience working with them and thank you for a great job and day!!

July 30, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

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

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am truly happy with my purchase

I am truly happy with my purchase. Matt was very detailed and took the time out to explain the process. My windows look amazing.

July 24, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

Hello, Latoya! Thank you for this amazing feedback on your experience with us at Universal Windows Direct! We are so happy to hear that Matt provided you with a great experience. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything! -SS

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The crew worked hard

The crew worked hard, and windows looked very nice at end of installation, Iwas disappointed with the large gaps there was around the new windows, but while watching them they seemed to do a good job of sealing up any gaps the windows had, overall for now I believe the windows will do the job of keeping warm,and cool air in the home, cosmeticly the windows look much better than the original windows.

July 27, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

Hi Jason, we appreciate you rating your experience with us at Universal Windows Direct! Is there something we could've done to make this a 5-star experience for you? Please let us know by contacting us at support@universalwindowsdirect.com with your feedback! -SS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Installers Mike & Dan were great……

Installers Mike & Dan were great… professional and personable. Windows seem like good quality. I’ll follow up in 20 years. Not as thrilled with the office people. Made us postpone a doctors appointment for my wife who is temporarily physically challenged for a while or face a 1% charge per day for install date.

July 26, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

Hello, Gk. Thank you for the feedback, I have made a note of your concerns. Our goal is to make sure our customers are fully satisfied from start to even 20 years after your install. 5-star review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything! -SS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great first impression

Our rep was Noe Jaime-Gomez. He was both friendly and professional, helping us with what we could expect from the on-going process. Definately a five-star rep.

July 25, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

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

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Sales was good

Update, I see if show this related to the Cleveland branch. This happened in St. Louis.

Sales was good, installation and service has failed terribly. We purchased replacement windows for all our windows. The windows came in about the time we were promised. Things went down hill from there. 2 gentlemen came to do the install and replaced all but our large picture window. When we saw that they started cleaning up we questioned the large window and the response was their trailer was broken and they couldn't bring the window, but would have customer service contact us with a schedule date. Well guess what, we never received a call so we followed up. 3 different times we scheduled the install and each time they cancelled the day of for different excuses. Finally I get a call to set up a time to install just to get a call back to let me know the window is now damaged. I requested pictures of the damage to see how severe and yes it was bad. I was asked if we wanted to have the damaged window installed and replaced after the new window was ready which I declined. Finally the new window was available and a different installer came and did a great job. We found that the screen had a couple of tears in it and he requested a work ticket to replace. Several weeks later a technician came to replace only to find out the screen was the wrong size. He again took the information off of the tag to make sure he had the correct size and once again never heard from the service department as to when we would receive the replacement. Fast forward to today, I contact customer service to again request a replacement screen just to be told the screen is under warranty but they would charge $150 dollars for a technician to install. Unfortunate for the young lady that set up the call had to listen to my rant of disappointment with her company and the promises that were made. She has waived the charge as she states "this one time" When I purchased the windows the sales man as well as all the installer stated the screens were under a life time warranty. no one ever mentioned a $150 charge to install. Lesson learned, make sure to ask about if a no charge life time warranty is truly that.

July 23, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

Please accept our apologies for the issues you've experienced. We acknowledge your feedback and will work to improve our service. If you have any further concerns, please contact us at (440) 786-1400. -SS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used universal windows many times

I have used universal windows many times it is a great window and the installers were very fast.

July 24, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

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 4 out of 5 stars

install windows

Ordered the windows. Look great. Wish I would have ordered the other window to complete my room with new windows. Took a little long to get but they came in and were installed within that week. The installers were professional and did the job so quickly. Cleaned up the messes. The caulk job was pretty good just needed a touch up in some corners. My windows are beautiful.

July 17, 2024
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Reply from Universal Windows Direct

Hi Debra, we appreciate you rating your experience with us at Universal Windows Direct! Is there something we could've done to make this a 5-star experience for you? Please let us know by contacting us at support@universalwindowsdirect.com with your feedback! -SS

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