Ecoline Windows

Windows & Doors Installation & Service
Edmonton AB T5J 3S9
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Lynette in Calgary
Lynette in Calgary
4 reviews Calgary, AB
5/10

New windows and doors

I cannot with a clear conscience recommend EcoLine to anyone. I will say that I am mostly happy with the product itself and the windows were installed well as far as I can tell. My biggest issues are with safety, service and follow-up.
First up: safety. The very first window they installed on day 1 of the project, which was a very large (approx. 10 feet high by 2.5 feet wide) window, was destroyed. The installers only had one suction cup on the outside of the window and when that installer's ladder collapsed (for unknown reason), the installer in the house was not able to secure it. Therefore, the installer fell onto the collapsed ladder and the window fell partly on him and partly on the ground. It was smashed into a million peices (2 out of the 3 panes) and I am still finding pieces of glass in my lawn (months later), which is especially concerning because my dogs spend time in that yard and they, along with neighbours dogs have been injured because of this mistake. They installed the broken window, covered it with flimsy cardboard (thank goodness it didn't rain or snow much) and I waited weeks for them to come and replace it. The installer who was injured in the fall would not allow me to help him (to see if he was ok) and continued working. I did not see any sort of Health & Safety, Incident, etc. reporting done and even when I expressed concern to the installation inspector afterwards, it fell on deaf ears. Point of fact is that it is law under Occupational Health & Safety guidelines that such incidents be reported and investigated. It is my understanding (as I was told) that neither was done.
Next issue: service. As has been stated by other reviewers, their site cleaniness was deploarble. As mentioned, the broken glass from the window was a huge concern, but so were numerous nails, screws and bits of debris from the installation process left laying around. I mentioned on several occasions that it was a safety hazard for my pets, but they did not seem to be concerned with that - so much so, that unbeknowst to me (until I investigated), they left all the large shards of glass from the broken window in a garbage bag in the corner of the yard! It was far too heavy and unsafe for me to lift, so I had to block it off with a folded table to protect my dogs from becoming impaled. During the installation process, the level of customer service was extremely poor. I tried on many occasions to converse with the installers, offer water or coffee and I was met with blank stares and grunts. I'm not entirely sure it wasn't a language barrier, but one of the installers seemed to speak perfect english when he needed to and not so much when he didn't feel like it. This has since been the case with all follow-up individuals I have dealt with.
Third issue: follow-up. After installation I had all the windows professionally cleaned. It was noticed by me and confirmed by the window washer that there was dust between the panes of glass in the transom window above the front door. The installation inspector came and assessed the window and left without giving me much information. After weeks of not hearing anything, I received a call to book an appointment to replace that window - excellent, or so I thought. They failed to show up on the originally scheduled day and I had to wait around yet another day for them to come. The transom window and door were built as a single unit, so when they removed the small window and replaced it, the installers (different from original installers) stated that it had to be shimed against the door until the silicon would have a chance to set - therefore I couldn't use my front door for "2-3 days". They also left behind a messy worksite and I spent a great deal of time trying to locate all the bits of silicon that they dropped everywhere so my dogs wouldn't eat it. I waited 3.5 days before removing the shim and immediately, the window frame bowed and was now resting on the door itself. I called back to express my concern and was told that someone would come and look at it. Days later, the inspector is back and leaves with no information given. After waiting over a week for some information, I follow up yet again. By now, the door is so incredibly hard to open and close, I fear I will rip the handle off each time or break the glass insert by having to slam it just to close it. I send another email to the service Mgr. only to be told that I need to contact the men that did the window replacement directly. We make arrangements for them to come back (again) to fix it. I have expressed my grave concerns that if this is not solved, I will be left with a non-functioning door after the warranty expires and it will be my expense to replace it. He rudely tells me that he's 'sure' this will 'probably' work and goes about yet another fix-it job. When all is said and done, and before he leaves, he tells me that the problem is actually that I wrongly chose a black door on a West facing house. That's right, blame the customer. If black doors should not be installed on West facing houses, why would the manufacturer or salesperson say something? I disagreed strongly with him and said that if the window had been properly manufactured in the first place (no dust between the sealed panes of glass) we wouldn't be having this discussion at all and quite frankly I wouldn't likely be writing this less than complimentary review. And one last item to speak to the poor workmanship of the installers, on my back door, when they installed the door hardware, they left off one of the plates (see attached picture). Left unfixed, this would allow moisture to enter the core of the door and over time, ruin it. This will require yet another trip out here by someone to fix that. Apparently I have nothing better to do with my time than wait for repair people to come to my house to fix jobs that should have been done properly in the first place.
Remember, the old adage is true - "you get what you pay for". I believed I was saving money with this company and yes, I likely did. But what it has cost me (so far) in time and frustration has more than cancelled out any cost savings I may have realized.
If you choose to use this company, watch them closely and check everything very carefully for yourself. And lastly, don't expect and kind of smiling customer service from anyone other than the salesperson, just to get you hooked.

Approximate cost of services:
$16,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Lynette,

Thank you for your honest feedback. Your experience has been a learning one for us, and we have taken steps to ensure things are done properly from the beginning. We appreciate you working with us to fix the problems with your product and installation. At this point, it looks like we have resolved all the outstanding issues, but don't hesitate to call us back in the future if you need any service.

Larry Arden from Edmonton
Larry Arden from Edmonton
4 reviews Edmonton, AB
10/10

All windows replaced (12)

Ecoline gave a very thorough presentation when we requested a quotation. Their website was helpful in understanding window replacement. The work was done over three days. The installers were very professional and worked very effectively and hard. The quality of the work was excellent. The worksite was cleaned up well. A quality inspector came to check the quality of the work.

Approximate cost of services:
$12,000.00
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Thank you for your review Larry,

We have been working hard at improving things like post-installation cleanup so it's great to see you mention it in your review.

Debra in Toronto
Debra in Toronto
1 review Winnipeg, MB
10/10

windows on house

We needed to do some improvements to home before putting on market to sell. Saw flyer, got estimate and pleasantly surprised at price and time frame. There were very professional from start to completion. I would highly recommend them for all your window needs!! Thank you!!

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Thank you Debra,

Glad we could meet your expectations for price and project timelines.

Al from Ardrossan
Al from Ardrossan
1 review Ardrossan, AB
10/10

Window replacement

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We needed to replace windows in our home, so we had Ecoline Windows come in to do the project. They did a great job. Everything ran really smoothly, and we are very impressed with the quality of the windows.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,500.00
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Thanks Al. Glad your window replacement went smooth.

10/10

6 Windows

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We hired Ecoline Windows to start on the ongoing project of updating all the windows in our home. The installation went very smoothly, it all came together really well. We will be calling them back when we want to replace the rest of our windows.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,843.00
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Company Response

Thank you for your positive feedback. We look forward to working with you again in the future. If you have any questions about your new windows don't hesitate to contact our service department.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Winnipeg, MB
10/10

3 Windows Replaced

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Ecoline Windows came to my house to replace three of my windows. They did a good job, the windows are great quality, and everything ran really smoothly. The installation went fine, and I am pleased with the result.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,800.00
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Thank You for your review. We're happy you're enjoying your new windows.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Edmonton, AB
10/10

Window Replacement

I am very happy with the service we received. We had 2 windows replaced and I would definitely call them again when we are ready to replace more. They are very efficient and on time, and cleaned up everything before leaving. The windows look great inside and outside. Highly recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,800.00
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Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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More about Ecoline Windows

We specialize in replacement windows, doors and patio doors for the residential market and work directly with homeowners, and take care of supplying and installing the windows and doors. We offer energy efficient vinyl windows, steel and fibreglass doors and patio doors. Our window options include casement, awning, slider, hung, bay, bow, shape and combination windows. Our windows and doors available with triple-pane glass on all our models including slider and hung windows. We offer financing options, and have our own dedicated installers. After the installation we dispose of your old windows and doors. All our windows and doors come with product and installation warranty. Our mission is to improve your home!

CATEGORIES
Windows & Doors Installation & Service
PRODUCTS
Vinyl Windows, Bay & Bow Windows, Patio Doors, Exterior Doors.
SERVICES
Supply and Install Windows and Doors, Wall Cutouts, Opening Enlargements, Building of Bay & Bow Windows, Exterior Doors.
STYLES
Casements, Awnings, Single & Double Hung Tilts, Single & Double Sliders, Bay Windows, Bow Windows, Picture Windows, Architectural etc.
WEBSITE
https://www.ecolinewindows.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2001
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque, Interact, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, E-transfer
MEMBERSHIPS
BBB, Energy Star, NAFS 11, Approved Contractor for the Alberta Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
25-Year Warranty
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