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10/10

This is the 2nd time I have used GEM Windows for replacement of old, inefficient windows. The job consisted of replacing two kitchen windows, French doors, a bedroom window and an en suite window. From start to finish GEM did a great job. The initial site visit and quote was done by Jim and a followup done by Ziggy the installer just to ensure measurements were bang on. Jim also called an additional time just to double check before the factory manufacturing commenced. The duration of the installation was estimated as two days. However as the first day progressed the installation team was able to turn the job around by the end of day! The crew of 3 lead by Ziggy were prompt, professional and efficient with their time. They did a fantastic job and cleaned up the site before they left. We are very happy with the final job and would highly recommend GEM for window and door replacement.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,500.00
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Company Response

Thank you for taking the time to write this review.

It is thanks to long time customers like yourself that GEM Windows has been able to be in business for over 55 years and counting.

Our installation teams are the best, quick, efficient and tidy, giving you the customer a turn key solution to you renovation project.

Hope to work again with you in the future.

Regards,
TEAM GEM!

10/10

We were very happy with the service provided to us by GEM As related to our ground floor windows being replaced. From the initial visit from Jim to the final cleanup by Ziggy and his helper the work was professional, high quality, and on time. We are very happy with the look and function of the windows. The installers also did a great job of showing up on time, installing within the estimated 2hrs and and cleaning up the job site. I would definitely recommend GEM if you are looking for reliable service and a quality product. My only suggestion for improvement would be their payment policy. It was inconvenient that I had to come in and pay the balance owing in cash or via cheque or get hit with a service charge if I chose to pay via credit card over the phone.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,300.00
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Company Response

Dear B.M
We at Gem thank you for your Great review of your experience with Gem and also for your suggestion about our payment policy. We provide our customers the many choices for payment from Cash, check and or financing, all the terms for payment are finalized upon signing of the contract, in your case the check was to be left for the installers on day of installation, not sure why you would have to come in to pay? Also the cost of final payment on credit card is a service that adds to your discounted cash/ check price and is disclosed on the front page of your contract on day of signing, some clients prefer the convenience of this and also to get there travel points, we are sorry if this ccaused you any inconvenience!

Thank you for you comments and your business!

Spiros Christopoulos
General Manager
Gem Windows & Doors.

10/10

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Approximate cost of services:
$700.00
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