If you’ve ever collected a few quotes for replacement windows or doors, you might have noticed something strange — big differences in price, even when the products look identical.
So, what’s really going on?
The truth is, the cost difference rarely comes down to the product. Most PVCu frames, double/triple glazing units, and standard hardware are similar across the board. There’s very little financial difference between brands when you’re comparing like for like.
The real difference in price comes from the business quoting you — their size, their overheads, their margins, and how they operate.
Some national firms have huge sales teams, call centres, and marketing departments. Their costs get passed to the customer. Some companies still operate with heavy sales pressure, quoting high and “dropping” the price during negotiation to create the illusion of value.
But the biggest pricing factor? How much the company thinks you know.
We’ve seen identical jobs quoted hundreds (or even thousands) of pounds apart, depending on how confident or informed the customer appears. Vulnerable customers or those who show uncertainty are more likely to receive inflated quotes. It’s a serious issue and completely unregulated.
That’s where Square Hub steps in.
We’ve created a platform where consumers can submit their requirements and choose how many quotes they want. You’re in control. We don’t allow companies to bid blindly or endlessly call you. Once the number of requested quotes is fulfilled, the lead is closed.
This protects your time and ensures local companies are quoting competitively, not opportunistically.
Our goal is simple: to bring transparency and balance back into the process. You’re not just comparing prices — you’re comparing businesses, reputations, and guarantees.
Buying windows should feel like a smart investment, not a gamble.