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Great service, product & value. Feedback from the info@.. e-mail address (thanks Lynne) was prompt & knowledgeable. Our appointment wasn't until December 1st but Darren called asking whether we could... See more
What a great job Darren did for us. He explained all available options and I'm so glad we took his advice on the natural look of the windows. As our cottage is nearly 300 years old, a mirrored finish... See more
Professional aspects is 100% Darren fitted each glazing with perfection and took his time, not rushing at all. He is amazing and wonderful explaining everything. 10 years warranty! The end re... See more
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Conservatory too hot in the summer? Suffering from glare? Our conservatory window film is the perfect low cost alternative to conservatory blinds.
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Cumberland Road, LE11 5DF, Loughborough, United Kingdom
- 01509 416267
- reviews@alternativetoconservatoryblinds.co.uk
- alternativetoconservatoryblinds.co.uk
Money well spent
The film inside the plastic conservatory roof was installed long enough ago that I have experienced its effects in both hot and cold weather and am happy that it has ameliorated the temperature, and glare, in the conservatory, so that it is more useable than before. It still gets hot but nothing like it did before and it still gets cold but with much less condensation, so it was money well spent. The installation went well and I have no hesitation in recommending the very organised and helpful Darren.
Darren is amazing
Darren is amazing, he is honest and very professional. He was a pleasure to have in our house whilst he worked. I can not recommend him enough! 5 stars!
Excellent service
Excellent service, extremely helpful, nothing is too much trouble, he listens to what the customer wants, punctual, always happy & obliging. A very pleasant person doing an excellent job. Would certainly recommend him. He treats your property as if it was his own.
Darren from Smashgard was thorough
Darren from Smashgard was thorough, polite and very professional throughout our order. His communication with us was excellent and he delivered as promised on the date we booked (even though it was extremely hot) he still turned up every day on time and worked solid, without needing to enter the rest of our house. He was very friendly and never pushed us for anything, a true honest tradesman. We had the 2 ply film fitted to all our windows and this has made it a usable room all year round, no more extreme heat or glare, and we have the added benefit of privacy from the outside, meaning we dont have to have blinds up. His workmanship is excellent and he was very particular when installing them. He also was extremely tidy. We would 1000% recommend him, and the best part was it was miles different in price to alternate roofing options.
Professional from start to finish
Darren was the most perfect professional installer from the moment we made contact from our home in Cornwall. Clearly some distance from base Darren arranged to visit and install around other commitments whilst in our area. Darren gave us a laymans understanding of what different films might achieve and choosing was therefore,for us, made with confidence and attention to detail and workmanship was first rate. A man of his word and completely honest and trustworthy.
Five-star service from an absolute perfectionist
Darren at Smashgard installed a specialist film to the glass roof panels in our large conservatory (6m by 3m) to cut down on heat and glare. He proved himself an absolute perfectionist, taking the time to ensure that every single one of the 22 panels was perfectly fitted. He worked cleanly and efficiently, quietly getting on with the job over a day and a half, and he made sure the conservatory was spotless before he left ... I was so impressed I immediately asked him to apply the same film to the bifold doors on our sunroom and some upstairs windows too! Highly, highly recommended.
Absolutely delighted
Very good communication before installation. Darren was punctual, polite and professional. We are absolutely delighted with the results. We invited our next door neighbour to come and see the results…she was so impressed she is having her windows done by Darren next week! We would 100% recommend Smashgard Window Films to everyone. Thanks for such a great job.
Great product, price and installation experience
Firstly darren gave some excellent advice on the best type of film we should use on our lantern windows to reduce glare whilst maintaining light on a north facing aspect
His installation was done with care and attention showing a pride in what he does which is unusual in todays world
Privacy Film
Our recently installed one-way privacy film exceeded our expectations in terms of quality, appearance and expert finishing. We originally just intended to have the film applied to our patio door, but because the results were greater than anticipated, we also chose to have the privacy film applied to all of our rear windows, which gave us the same aesthetic appearance, and significant glare reduction.
Thank you so much Darren, and Lynne for the excellent service provided.
Luigia & Gareth Thomas
Great product, great installation and very happy
Our conservatory was unusable in the summer, with temperatures reaching 40C.
We where thinking about a custom blind installation and air conditioning as with a baby on the way we need all the space we have, and during summer the space was not usable by adults let alone a baby.
Since the installation we now have our house back. We can eat dinner in the conservatory and spend time in there now. Its great.
Darren & Lynne where great throughout the whole process and we are very happy with everything. We have already recommended it to family as they have seen what a great job Darren did, and what a great product the 2ply film is.
Thank you!
Great company
Great company who are super efficient and very thorough in their work. Darren is a really nice guy who always leaves having done a 10/10 job
You won't regret it!
You won't regret it!
Darren and the team are very professional and the installation was done flawlessly. Its made such a difference to my house. Its helped a lot during this heat wave and the privacy I now have is great.
Great looking film
Great looking film. I ordered the natural look film for all windows on a newly purchased flat.
The whole process from ordering to fitting was very easy and the film was fitted very professionally without any fuss whatsoever.
The film cannot be seen from the inside but really improves the security from the outside.
A job very well done!
I've recently had the 2-ply film…
I've recently had the 2-ply film applied to my conservatory roof and have to say that it has made a great difference already. I love the appearance and the workmanship by Darren is superb. The whole experience from ordering to fitting was very straightforward and Lynne in the Office is a great back-up for Darren. Topm marks from me. Many thanks.
Very pleased
From the point of order to completion was done in a very professional and friendly manner. Darrren came bang on time and worked tirelessly all day and left no mess when he finished. He explained the difference in films and we are very pleased with his recommendations.
Happy with the outcome
We are very happy with the outcome of the film installation. It certainly does provide the privacy we were expecting and doesn't detract from the the view offered through the windows
Highly recommeded
Very pleased with how the window film looks. Darren was very helpful and advised on what we would or wouldn't need to have done, it wasn't all about selling more than was necessary, which made a change. He got on with the job and showed me the progress to make sure I was happy with the look.
Darren was on time very clean and…
Darren was on time very clean and tidying as he worked my friends are having there's done it's made a big difference to a very hot room and more privacy
Privacy and coolness.
This product has helped to give us some privacy and also keeps the furniture much cooler as our lounge is south-facing and all windows.
Darren who installed it was very thorough doing his work and a very pleasant to talk to.
Also Lynn his secretary dealt with all the details very efficiently and was also very pleasant.
Great product and service
Great product, great price and excellent service.
The whole process from initial contact to completion has been flawless.
Darren explained all the options really clearly, very committed and great guy.
Lynne in the office was also very charming and efficient.
The company was recommended to me and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others.
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