23 May 2017
This was quite a significant change to our house...
This was quite a significant change to our house and we were very nervous on how we went about making this happen Alan at 5 Star Kidderminster put our minds at rest very early on with a clear plan and price of what we required with a lot of flexibilty in what they could do for us.
When the building work began the guys were great and were hard working, this was done quite quickly and we waited a short time for delivery of windows, doors, roof and fittings which had to be measured for correct fit, again once they arrived they were put up quickly and professionally, then electrical and plastering was all done to a high standard
Overall a first class job with just a few tweaks which they were happy to sort out.
I would say using 5 Star is a no risk option as their experts are on hand to guide you through any issues which you naturally have with a large build of this kind.
We had confidence in them and they delivered, it looks first class. thank you
Clive & Debbie Rose
ConservatoryOrangery
17 May 2017
Really not sure whether I'd recommend - we...
Really not sure whether I'd recommend - we are definitely in 2 minds! Everything went extremely well to start with and we ad a good start date, but then things started to slip. We had no further communication with the salesperson, Ross Manser, after sending emails stating our issues, although Mark Pratt dealt with these. The sub contracted builders built in cold, wet weather and their brickwork was very poor. Even coming back innumerable times they still haven't made an acceptable job of this. Mark told me he'd get them back again but there has been no sign of this. One of their 2 pillars was 'out' and their heights not accurate, meaning our roof is 1" out of true! Then we had a 6 week delay waiting for the doors and roof - would have been longer had I not pushed. These were fitted well and the plastering was, equally done well. We had issues again though with the subcontracted electrician who was awkward and has cracked a tile under our fuseboad (denying it) and fitted a poor quality dimmer switch that causes the lights inside the room to flicker when they are dimmed. They also fitted a pir security light outside on the ring main so it came on when the conservatory lights were on! The build should have had ventilation, which I mentioned at the planning stage, yet didn't and we had trouble drying out the plaster, even when we hired an industrial dehumidifier. After a good deal of negotiation we purchased a solution and 5 Star took this cost off their price.
So... would we recommend? A difficult one! We are very pleased with (most) of our finished room, but we have had issues along the way. The selling process was good but, overall, we have not felt we've had a great experience. It seemed that those who sell aren't interested in problems afterwards! To be fair the work of those who are employed by 5Star themselves seems to be good, our real issues came from their sub contractors, but, if these people aren't up to the job, then different sub contractors should be used.
Wendy Anthony
DoorsWindows
16 May 2017
Excellent service, excellent product
Excellent service, excellent product.
Mr R Stephenson
DoorsWindows
16 May 2017
I am pleased with my windows and doors and I would...
I am pleased with my windows and doors and I would recommend 5 Star to my friends and family.
Evelyn D Crump
DoorsWindows
16 May 2017
2 pleasant installers. Efficient service...
2 pleasant installers. Efficient service throughout initial visit, quote, survey and communication both face to face, by letter and phone. I would certainly recommend 5 Star.
Diana Clutterbuck
DoorsWindows
14 May 2017
Overall very happy but communication on the whole...
Overall very happy but communication on the whole wasn't great. Changes we made weren't communicated, if they couldn't come for whatever reason, there was no communication. Project manager, as far as we were concerned, wasn't very good. Only visited the site once, once the job was completed, told me & my wife different things and generally, didn't come across as needed; was easier to speak directly to customer services who were brilliant and didn't just argue with you when you rang up with a concern. Would definitely recommend 5Star (already recommended to several neighbours who have used them); we weren't 'sold' a conservatory, they listened to what we wanted, helped come up with a solution and gave us plenty of options. Really really happy with the finished conservatory, great customer service (just don't bother with the project manager, speak to the office directly!) and we've now got a fattastic conservatory to enjoy :)
James Dean
ConservatoryOrangery
11 May 2017
Sean West
DoorsWindows
07 May 2017
We are really pleased with our finished...
We are really pleased with our finished conservatory but unfortunately there were a number of issues that arose during the installation which were poorly managed. Only one stage check was made during the whole build process which meant that we had to check the conservatory for any issues and bring these to the attention of the company. When issues were raised with the company communication of how they would be resolved was not always good. So whilst we are really pleased with our conservatory we don't feel that we could recommend the company.
Kate Auty
ConservatoryOrangery
05 May 2017
2nd time used both times punctual and very tidy...
2nd time used both times punctual and very tidy workmanship. Good company to deal with
Mrs C Walter
DoorsWindows
04 May 2017
Very efficient from start to finish. Fair on...
Very efficient from start to finish. Fair on pricing. Considerate and tidy during installation, Very pleased.
Mrs Judy Jones
DoorsWindows
03 May 2017
We could not fault the fabulous job provided by...
We could not fault the fabulous job provided by 5Star Windows,
From the initial consultation with Pete Stone to the profession fitting service provided by Gaston and Mason. We had no worries from the day they started until the final day,the job was carefully done by friendly helpful punctual gentlemen and we are thrilled with the results..5*****Thank You!;))
Mr & Mrs Stephenson
DoorsWindows
02 May 2017
Thank you. We are so pleased with the orangery....
Thank you. We are so pleased with the orangery. Everyone at 5star was so helpful and listened well to our needs.