SEH BAC - Capel St Mary Reviews 6

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.4

London Road, Bypass Nurseries, IP9 2JR Capel Saint Mary, England, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service every part of the way. We had a conservatory built 10 years ago and we remain delighted with it. I needed info about installation when I was selling the house. They went out o... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with the new porch door and windows. The installer did an excellent job. However we're having to get the lock changed as there is a thumb turn mechanism on the inside of the door, instead... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I have just had our house fitted with weather-boarding all round the upper part of our property and can honestly say we are absolutely delighted with the service provided by your company.... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It's the quality and service after installation that matters and they did not do either well. 10 years ago I had an installation (that looked fine) but after just 6 years the windows started 'b... See more

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Company details

  1. Double Glazing Installer
  2. Conservatory Specialist
  3. Door Shop
  4. Door Supplier
  5. Glazier
  6. Window Installation Service

About SEH BAC - Capel St Mary

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SEH BAC are the leading double-glazing installer serving the South East of England. We are one of the longest-serving home improvement providers in the UK, with 50 years’ experience installing to homes and that, combined with our customer commitment, has seen us build up our exceptional reputation amongst homeowners in Essex, Suffolk and beyond. Our multi-award-winning product range includes high-quality windows, doors, conservatories, orangeries and extensions. We are accredited by the relevant industry bodies and associations, meaning you can buy with confidence and be sure that all our products meet strict security, energy efficiency and quality standards.

As recent winners of ‘Best Showroom’ at the Emplas Best Showroom Awards, and ‘Extension Designer of the Year’ at the Ultraframe Awards, and winners of some of the biggest industry awards in the past, including ‘South-East Company of the Year 2019’ and ‘Installation of the Year,’ you can be sure that we are a locally reputable and expert installer.

10 year guarantee

Great materials, fantastic service.

It’s important to be confident of quality when you invest in a product for your home. Quality is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we ensure all our products are of the very best quality. As well as choosing only the best materials, we also treat them to ensure they look their best and as good as the day they were installed for years to come. We’re so confident about our products that will offer a ten year guarantee. We value our customers and care about our workmanship and good reputation. Under the terms and conditions of this guarantee, we’ll be at your service for the next ten years. This guarantee is transferrable subject to an inspection/administration fee.

Contact info

  • London Road, Bypass Nurseries, IP9 2JR, Capel Saint Mary, England, United Kingdom

  • 0800 666444

3.4

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional

Amazing customer service every part of the way. We had a conservatory built 10 years ago and we remain delighted with it. I needed info about installation when I was selling the house. They went out of their way to help me. Exceptional service.

23 January 2026
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Reply from SEH BAC - Capel St Mary

Thank you for the 5 Star Review Lynda!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10 years of problems

It's the quality and service after installation that matters and they did not do either well.
10 years ago I had an installation (that looked fine) but after just 6 years the windows started 'blowing' ie condensation between the layers.
From 12 windows fitted, 6 had to be replaced under the 10 year guarantee. A further 2 have failed recently after the 10 year guarantee expired in April 2025.
They replaced the 6 without quibble but it was hard work for me. On 2 separate occasions the replacements were wrong - internal Georgian bars misaligned - it took them 5 months to get them right.
Another time a replacement order got 'lost'. The Customer Service Manager told me they are too busy to acknowledge an order so you have no way of knowing until you chase weeks later. You do not get a replacement installation date until they arrive in their warehouse. I think they sub-contract all manufacturing. He also told me in 2021 that triple glazing windows are more efficient but don't last as long. The salesman failed to mention that!
I found they often don't return calls and when they do their landline is poor quality like their windows.
When I requested to escalate my concerns to senior management I was told the Directors don't get involved. That alone should be a red flag to any prospective customer.

14 April 2025
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Reply from SEH BAC - Capel St Mary

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear about your frustrations and the delays you experienced.
We did replace six sealed units for you under your 10-year warranty, without any quibble. Unfortunately, some of these replacements were received incorrectly from our suppliers during the pandemic period, when global supply chains and manufacturing were heavily disrupted. This created longer-than-usual waiting times, and our phone lines were also under unprecedented pressure. While this was far from the service levels we strive for, we did work to resolve each issue for you as soon as possible once the correct items arrived at our depot.
We understand your disappointment regarding the two units that have recently failed outside of your warranty period. Our products are covered for 10 years, which is in line with industry standards. All sealed units will eventually deteriorate over time, whether double or triple glazed, but we do not have evidence to suggest that triple glazing is less durable.
We are sorry that you feel communication with us did not meet your expectations. Our aim is always to keep customers informed and supported, and we regret if at any point you felt this was not the case.
Your comments have been taken on board and will be shared with our senior management team, as we are continually working to improve both our service and communication.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Kind regards,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Truly Pleasant and Efficient Installation Experience

My wife and I have just had our house fitted with weather-boarding all round the upper part of our property and can honestly say we are absolutely delighted with the service provided by your company.
From the initially enquiry at your Colchester showroom where friendly and efficient staff advised us on colours making it easy for us to make a choice 9OLive Grey). Through the ordering, surveying and financial sections which were swift and seamless. To the actual installation with swift and efficient scaffolding provided by Colchester Scaffolding followed by your Roofline team of Paul and Lee. Who travelled from Kent each day and worked tirelessly and efficiently on a daily basis to complete the job to a highly professional standard. They even explained what they were doing and why at each stage of the installation. Therefore we would not hesitate in recommend SEH BAC to anyone looking for quality products and outstanding efficiency

18 June 2025
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Reply from SEH BAC - Capel St Mary

Thank you for the 5 Star Review John! We are thrilled you are happy with your installation and that we were able to provide you with exactly what was needed. Thank you for the kind words about our team we will be sure to pass these along. Kind Regards

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Hassled

Rang me and my wife everyday for a payment especially has we tried to pay the fitter on the same day

2 June 2025
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Reply from SEH BAC - Capel St Mary

Thank you for your feedback. I’m very sorry to hear about your experience and for any inconvenience caused.

We understand you made every effort to settle the payment with the fitter on the same day, and we sincerely apologise if our follow-up came across as excessive during that time. We truly value your custom and appreciate your patience in resolving this matter.

We’ll be reviewing our communication processes to ensure situations like this are handled more considerately in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad communications

Bad communications, bad commitment, don't care about customer request / demand, don't care about customer complain.

2 June 2025
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Reply from SEH BAC - Capel St Mary

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologise for your experience — if we did not meet your expectations, we are truly sorry.
After reviewing your contract, please note that our team made every effort to address your concerns promptly and ensured that all relevant information was communicated to you as clearly and thoroughly as possible.
if there is anything further please do not hesitate to contact us so we can assist you.
Kind Regards

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with the new porch door…

Very pleased with the new porch door and windows. The installer did an excellent job. However we're having to get the lock changed as there is a thumb turn mechanism on the inside of the door, instead of a key lock, and this is a security risk. We hadn't spotted this on the quotation. Also we kept being asked by the surveyor to sign the same contract over and over. Having said that the new door is much admired and a friend has asked who installed it as she needs a new door.

4 March 2025
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Reply from SEH BAC - Capel St Mary

Thank you for the review Kathy! We apologise for the issue with the lock, and hope to get this rectified as swiftly as possible. Enjoy your new installation.

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