Fortress Windows & Doors

Windows & Doors Installation & Service
Toronto ON M1S 5B2
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joanna.fortier in Mississauga
joanna.fortier in Mississauga
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Replacement windows

We needed windows replaced on the second and third story of our townhouse. I had four quotes from different companies and decided on Fortress Windows not only for their competitive price but I was so impressed with Richard and his professionalism, but also his enthusiasm, willingness and patience in answering numerous questions. The windows were ready on time, work was done quickly as was the clean up, the crew was the best. Richard came by a few days later to check the work and see whether we were satisfied. I would highly recommend Fortress Windows and we will certainly use them again

Approximate cost of services:
$1,500.00
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Company Response

Hi Joanna, it was a pleasure doing business with you and getting your project completed in the agreed timeframe. We do our very best to be on time with our projects but there are certain things beyond our control that do cause delays from time to time. The key thing to know is that our customers' satisfaction is the most important thing to us and we bring our best effort to every job! All the best! Steve

Floris in Toronto
Floris in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Emergency gutters/eavesthrough replacement + window replacement

Rich is a great guy and was very knowledgeable and professional. We are new house-owners and so we knew very little about all of our options and Rich was extremely helpful in helping figure out what is best for our house without trying to oversell us anything. There were a number op optimization that rich was able to creatively look at and make sure the work was not just replacing but also fundamentally improving the drainage strategy.

What we agreed on was delivered in high quality on time. They worked extremely fast and it took less than half a day for our entire semi attached home. They did good clean up and Rich inspected everything afterwards.

We also worked with Fortress Windows & doors on our windows replacement and the windows themselves, the service, and the finished results were all top notch. We're very happy with our new windows.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,700.00
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Company Response

Hello and thank you for your feedback. Our clients are extremely important to us and our goal is your complete satisfaction. We know that long term thinking beats short term gain so we give good orderly advice to our clients and know, that if they have other work to do they'll call us back because we've earned their trust! Thank you for your business!
Steve

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Eaves & downspouts, July 2019

Richard and the crew from Fortress were fantastic.
I needed a full replacement of my rooftop drainage system. Richard was so flexible and easy, came out quick to assess the job and was able to do so while I was remote and away.
Honest and professional, Richard quoted me on what I needed, not what he thought I should have. He also gave me excellent tips and found efficiencies that both simplified the job and controlled costs while still getting the best possible drainage.
The crew came on the day they said they were going to and Richard came to help supervise and give detailed instructions to the installers.
The installers worked incredibly and had the job done in 3 hours. What's more, they were very close to done when a heavy rain moved through - but they completed the job. I was stunned - fully expected them to leave and come back in better weather (totally understandable). But they stuck it through.
The work was quality but they offer a 25 year warranty on the materials and a shorter one on the workmanship. They left my property clean and free of debris, off-cuts, etc.
This is a side hustle for their company but you'd never know it. I'm happy with who recently did my windows and doors but if I ever need those redone while im in Toronto, I'll be calling Richard and Fortress again.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for your terrific review. We are very pleased with your response to doing business with Fortress Windows and Doors and our goal is to have this same kind of feedback from all of our clients! All the best, Steve

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Replaced Windows and Door

Top notch outfit. The sales representative was friendly, honest and knowledgeable. The installation crew was excellent. The products themselves are high quality. Very happy with the service . Exceeded our expectations.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Company Response

Hello and thank you for your review. Exceeding our clients' expectations certainly is a "wow" factor and we are beyond thrilled with your response. We put our best effort forward on every job we do and appreciate your kind words! Steve

Danny in Scarborough
Danny in Scarborough
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Patio Doors and Window

Fortress windows and doors did a great job on my basement window, and patio doors. They were efficient and the work was done in a timely fashion. The whole process from selection to installation was quick and easy. The prices were very competitive and fair.
Also would like to say that they notice that the manufacture forgot to pack an item in the order. Fortress promised that they would pick up the missing part and come by the next day, I was very impressed that they kept their word and came by the and install the missing part. We highly recommend Fortress for your future projects and we will be using them again for any future projects..

Approximate cost of services:
$3,800.00
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Company Response

Hello Danny, we appreciate your candid review. We were short shipped a part for your door and went to the factory, retrieved the part and installed it the following day. we treat our clients the same way we would want to be treated and that means timely response to issues that may arise from time to time. thank you for your business! Steve

Willi in Old Toronto
Willi in Old Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Small problem SOLVED immediately! Great company and great windows!

After living in our house for 26 years, it was time to replace the 4 back windows. We met with 3 different window companies and decided to go with Fortress. Firstly because the representative that came to our house really knew his stuff. He took the time to discuss everything with both my husband and myself. A couple of weeks later they came and installed our 4 beautiful new swing open windows, just in time for the summer weather. The windows are easy to open and clean and let a lovely breeze through our house. After the installation my husband was not quite happy with the look of the capping. The installers were back the next day and fixed the capping to everyone's satisfaction. Fortress was easy to deal with and they did not ask for full payment until everything was perfect! We are enjoying the summer weather with all of our new windows open each day. We made the right choice, and I highly recommend Fortress Windows & Doors to anyone needing to update their windows.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,800.00
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Company Response

Hello Willi, we appreciate your review and thank you for your business. I once heard a very successful man say " it's not what happens, it's how you handle it". when dealing with the "human" element, challenges will come up from time to time. The key is how it is handled! Our goal is customer satisfaction and we will always go the extra mile to make sure any issues are resolved and our clients are satisfied! All the best to you and your family. Steve

Salman Naqvi from Innisfil
Salman Naqvi from Innisfil
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

7 new windows - 5 of them enlarged

Fortress did a great job installing 7 new windows for us, of which we choose to enlarge 5. I had 5 windows installed by them early 2017 and then 2 more late 2018. We were happy with the quality of the windows and the quality of installation, so we ended up being repeat customers for our second set of windows.

We had some minor cosmetic issues with brick work with one of the windows, but, Steve from Fortress made sure to get those issues corrected. Minor adjustments are common whenever working with contractors. It was great that Fortress addressed our concerns and made sure we were 100% satisfied.

One of the biggest reasons I went with Fortress over their competitors was their lifetime warranty, which is very re-assuring when you live in Toronto with sometimes +40 C in the summer and -35 C in the winter!

Approximate cost of services:
$25,000.00
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Company Response

Hello Salman, thank you so much for your review. We are pleased that you are completely satisfied with the work we did for you and want to sincerely thank you for your continued confidence in Fortress Windows and Doors. We put our reputation on the line every time we do a project so our clients can be assured that they will get a top quality job done, every time. All the best to you and your family. Steve

Richard in Toronto
Richard in Toronto
6 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Friendly & prompt with an excellent result

We needed three windows replaced because their seals had broken down, causing both loss of insulation, and ugly stains between the panes that we couldn't clean. We spoke with four different contractors about this.

One, whom we have used for other work, quoted us a price that was more than 50% higher than we eventually paid, said the windows would have to come from Germany, and that it could take months.

A second said we'd have to tear out the entire window structure, that merely replacing the sealed window units would not work. They wanted substantially more than we were willing to pay to do so.

A third didn't bother to reply after their initial inquiry, but then did so very late in the process with a quote we felt was unrealistically low, probably in a low-ball bid.

Fortress replied promptly, gave us the information we wanted online, came promptly to inspect the windows and give us a written, reasonable quote, sourced the windows locally, and had the job specked & finished within 3 weeks. Steve & Richard were pleasant, even funny, but worked quickly with a minimum of fuss, both during their initial – painstaking – inspection, and during their quick and clean installation. They also replaced a broken window lock for only the cost of the part required – no labour charge.

We are delighted with the results, and would not hesitate to make use of them again when we need windows!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,200.00
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Company Response

Hi Richard, we will always give our clients a fair price because we believe in treating people the same way we would want to be treated. We are glad we were able to solve your window issues promptly and at a price you felt comfortable with! All the best and thank you for your business! SteveI

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Front entry doors

I had my front entry doors replaced. The person I worked with was professional, punctual, and a really nice guy. He was honest and direct, and didn't give me any of those cheesy sales lines that every spews out just to make a sale. He and the other guy who installed the doors were also fast and professional. I am very happy with the results and would recommend them to anyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,250.00
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Company Response

Hi and thank you for your review. I had to laugh when you spoke about cheesy sales lines that are so common in the "sales world". I know exactly what you're talking about! We, at Fortress Windows and Doors, are so far beyond that nonsense. The "old school jibber jabber" is almost an insult to people today. We take a much more personal approach in our sales discussions, simply treat people the way we would like to be treated - with dignity, respect and honesty. No hype, no pressure just a comfortable, knowledgeable conversation so you feel good about doing business with us. We want to earn your trust, then we can do business together. Thank you for your trust and your business! Steve

Scott
Scott
7 reviews Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Patio Door

Steve and his crews are amazing. Honest, fair prices and hard working with a focus on the details. 2nd time using Fortress, last time was to replace windows and this time to replace a sliding patio door with double doors. Just listening to the crews working you can tell they want each installation to be perfect. We highly recommend Fortress and will be using them again for future projects.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Company Response

Hello Scott, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your continued confidence in Fortress Windows and Doors by chosing us to do this most recent project for you. Our team of expert installers truly do care about you and your installation, it is the very foundation our business is built on. We look forward to working together with you on your next renovation! Steve

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More about Fortress Windows & Doors

Fortress Windows and Doors sell and install CSA Certified WindowsEnergyStar, High Efficiency Windows
We offer our clients Quality, Integrity and Value. We believe that service after the job is completed is just as important as getting paid on the original installation.
I have had the same cell phone number since 1985 so anybody who has conducted business with us knows our number and we ALWAYS respond to our clients.

We run TO the problem, not away FROM the problem! (if there is one)

We make sure EVERY client is satisfied and that our written contract is fulfilled to the "T". We will never "upcharge" our clients and our word is our bond! (remember those days?)
When we're done your project, we want to see the smile of our clients knowing that they chose the right company to do their renovation!
34 years installing windows and doors. Home inspector and have many real estate agents as clients who also refer business to Fortress Windows & Doors.

Our Warranty is the absolute BEST in the industry!

CATEGORIES
Windows & Doors Installation & Service, Gutters & Eavestroughs, and Siding
PRODUCTS
Windows, Doors,Sliding Patio Doors, Siding, Garage doors, Eavestrough, fascia, soffit. California Shutters Storm Doors Egress windows for escape from basements in case of emergency
SERVICES
Brick to brick, stud to stud and retrofit window installations - beautiful workmanship. Doors. Concrete and brick cutouts to enlarge or make new openings as well as digging and installing window wells. On site continuous, high strength eavestroughing. Foam insulation and siding for beauty and energy efficiency.
BRANDS
CSA Certified WIndows, EnergyStar High Efficiency
STYLES
All styles of vinyl windows, Sliding Patio Doors and extensive selection of Steel Insulated and Fibreglass doors.
SPECIALITIES
Our specialty is making our clients glad they choose Fortress Windows & Doors to do their project - no matter how big or small.
WEBSITE
http://www.fortresswindowsinc.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
34
PAYMENT METHOD
Visa, Mastercard, Cheque, Cash
LICENSES
Business License
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
True Lifetime Warranty on windows and workmanship for as long as you own and live at your address.
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