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Anne D.
04/2015
replacement windows
 + -1 moreChris did a wonderful job converting and restoring my wood windows. They move beautifully and are very tight. I used to have to cover them in plastic during the winter. He was also able to use my antique (original) window locks! Going this route allowed me to keep waste out of a landfill, retain the same full window space I had originally (not so with replacements) and keep windows which match the sills and trim. He also weatherstripped my wooden doors and they are fantastic now! This is very labor intensive work but well worth it. My place was so much more comfortable without all those drafts!
Description of Work: Converted my single pane wood windows to double pane; weatherstripped and tightened.
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$6,687
Karen S.
07/2013
replacement windows
 + -1 moreThe only reason I joined Angie's List is to hopefully save someone from hiring this totally incompetant guy!! It was one of the more disasterous projects I have ever hired someone for. The owner, Chris, gave me a quote for $6000. I thought it was a bit on the high side, but I signed the contract. Prior to signing the contract I told him that I did not want him starting the job, and then telling me it was A) going to take longer and B) going to cost more. Well, sure enough, after finishing only 2 1/2 windows he told me he made a mistake in the estimate(!) and he had not taken a good look at the windows he was going to repair, because he had not seen certain things during his estimate job. This is all on top of him arriving late, leaving without notifying me. I was so upset about the news of his wrong estimate. He was complaining non-stop about how much money he was losing. RIDICULUS, he had only done 2 1/2 small windows on the ground floor - not the windows that are 8 feet tall on the main floor. Anyway, he QUIT! He charged me $1700 for the worst job imaginable. I've decided to replace the windows he told me he restored. They looked like h***!! Always ask for references! I will never make a mistake like this one again!
Description of Work: Well, not much. He was supposed to restore 11 windows in my Back Bay condo.
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$6,000
Mary B.
01/2013
replacement windows, house painters
 + 0 moreThey're wonderful. Chris kind of has an engineer type of approach to things. He's very meticulous and did very clear planning. It came out as well as he said it would and exact. He found some additional rot and things under some of the siding we had at the windows that got the most weathered. It was unexpected and an extra charge, but he was very reasonable in how much he charged to get all of the wood rot out and repair it correctly. Their clean up was excellent and we went through the winter with the temporary glass in and it was fine and a little better than the old windows because they were leaking due to the deterioration in the wood. It was just as good as having windows in over the winter and since we've gotten them replaced it's even better. We love it. It was about $1,000 per window to do it, but it was a huge amount of work because of all the panes involved. He needed to fit another job in, so it was quite a while before the windows got completed and then reinstalled but it wasn't a big deal. It was a surprising amount of time, but it still wasn't bad.
Description of Work: Our 1906 house had decorative windows that had 28 panes and some of them were colored glass with lead paint inside and out. Boston Bi Glass removed the windows and put glass in the windows and installed glass to temporarily to seal up the house. He took the windows and stripped them and totally removed the lead and then repainted them and re-installed them. There were five windows and on the clear ones he installed double pane glass and the colored ones we kept as they were in terms of the glass.
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$5,000
barbara M.
09/2011
replacement windows
 + -1 moreThis was an excellent experience.
Description of Work: My Victorian house needed window restoration rather than new windows because the wood in my windows was far better than any wood made today. Finding a window restorer to do 13 windows was not easy. I have 30 but chose the main ones for now. I lucked out when I sat behind Chris's truck at a red Light. I chased him down till I got his correct number and he immediately came to my house to assess the situation. He is the best. The price at the time was hard for me to swallow, but when he was done with this difficult restoration I was so impressed with his professionalism, meticulous work, excellent workers and my end result is fantastic. It was well worth the money. One of the best investments I have made in the restoration so far. I had lived for 25 years having to bang on windows with my fists to open, bang to close them, and most of the time avoided opening them at all. He restored every moving part, from the internal weights, the brass chains, new uv glass and repainting, as well as rebuilding where wood had rotted. It was a soup to nuts job. He strives for perfection, is the consummate professional, always communicating, even when on vacation, to make sure I knew the schedule as the work was progressing. His two wonderful assistants showed up early, went about their business, and worked constantly to perfect each window as though it were its own work of art. I am hiring him again this month to do another room. Once I saw the other windows looking so good, when I walked into the unrestored room, I called him to say "lets do this one too"> His work is well worth it. My windows are fabulous. Thanks
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$15,000
Mary B.
02/2011
replacement windows
 + -1 moreWindows were carefully removed 12/15/2010, as of 2/8/2011 I am awaiting re-installation. Delays have been mostly weather-related and I don't have any particular time frame. He has always shown up as promised. In this instance I am concerned about the work quality and not the timing. I am very pleased with his professionalism and timely updates. Will see the finished product soon.
Description of Work: hired to remove, strip (de-lead), repair, paint and reinstall muti-pane decorative windows. Will add outside storms. (These are dead lights--they do not open.) Stripping is being done by dipping off-site.
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$4,600
NICOLE P.
10/2010
replacement windows
 + -1 moreOur house is about 90 years old and the windows are very drafty. In each window where we had Bi-glass windows installed there was an immediate improvement in terms of the rooms feeling much warmer in the winter, as cold air stayed out and warm air stayed in.
Description of Work: Bi-glass windows are a great way to maintain the original character of the windows in old New England homes, yet still have the convenience of modern windows. They remove the weights and ropes and install channels on the sides of each window. The original glass is replaced by double-pane glass and the wooden mullions (sp.?) are saved and reinstalled. The best of both worlds.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
JAMES P. S.
05/2009
replacement windows
 + -1 moreDavid was great to work with -- responded quickly to my inquiry about the project, was very clear about what the job would entail, how much it would cost and when he would best be able to fit me into his schedule. I dropped the door off at a nearby site where they were doing another job and his crew turned it around in a day. All went well & as planned/promised.
Description of Work: Converted the top panel of a wooden 2-panel door to a double-insulated window. The door is in good shape and original to the house so I didn't want to replace it, but did want to see out the door -- these folks had the right solution. They did an excellent job & I'm very happy with the results.
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$200
SUSAN HUNT S.
02/2009
replacement windows
 + -1 moreWe evaluated 3 options for improving the functionality and efficiency of our windows--full replacement, weatherstripping and new storms and the Bi-Glass system. The Bi Glass system was the best of both worlds. We retained the original old-growth wood of our windows, but they now function and have the energy efficiency of replacement windows. And will likely last for another 100 years unlike the new wood in replacements. In addition, it was equivalent to replacement and 30% less expensive than the full restoration + new storm windows option. We were a bit nervous about the invasiveness of the work and hidden costs cropping up etc so only contracted to do about 1/2 the project to start. It went so well in terms of no hidden costs, quick work, good communication, and minimally intrusive--and the efficiency benefits were so clear--that we extended the project to finish nearly all the windows that needed work. David is a good communicator, prices the work very fairly, and doesn't bother with high pressure sales tactics or pitches. He understands what makes his approach so effective for older homes, but respects your opinion and questions. The team that did the install was prompt and very sensitive to dust and noise (small child was in the house with bad dust allergies). They started on time, ended on time, and only had a minor glitch that they recovered from very effectively.
Description of Work: Boston Bi Glass did weatherstripping, repair and installation of dual-pane high efficiency glass on over 34 windows in our 1896 home. Work included a very complex eye-brow window, curved glass windows, as well original rope/pulley double hung windows.
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$17,000
LISE B.
05/2007
glass repair, replacement windows
 + 0 moreDavid is a gem-- he's conscientious and has high standards for his work and is very good at keeping the customer updated. I had some special instructions regarding some of the first-floor windows that I asked him for once and then I had a busy week or two and forgot to follow up on it. On our final walk-through I was very pleasantly surprised that although I'd only mentioned it once, David had taken care of it. Unfortunately, due to a personnel issue and the windows being in worse shape than he'd originally thought, the original two-week estimate ended up being five weeks start to finish. Still, we're really pleased with the quality. All of the windows work again and the double-paned glass is so much quieter than the original. Keep in mind that you'll have a trailer out in front of your house for the duration of the project. Also, repainting of the sashes isn't included; you'll have to do it yourself or get a painter. David was clear about these points up front.
Description of Work: 34 original wooden windows in our house were removed, taken apart, refitted with double panes of low-E glass and put back in their original openings. The weight-and-pulley systems were replaced with vinyl sliders.
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$18,700
Contact information
25 Meadowlark Dr, Middleboro, MA 02346
www.bostonbiglass.comService hours
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMTuesday:
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Eco-friendly Accreditations
LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories
Windows,
Exterior Painting,
Glass and Mirrors,
Lead Testing & Removal,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Window Cleaning,
Handyman Services,
Egress Windows
FAQ
Boston Bi Glass is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Yes, Boston Bi Glass offers free project estimates.
Yes, Boston Bi Glass offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Boston Bi Glass does not offer a senior discount.
No, Boston Bi Glass does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Boston Bi Glass offers warranties.
Boston Bi Glass offers the following services: Residential & commercial energy efficient window restoration including draft proofing existing wood windows, renovate, restore and duplicate original wood sashes, sills & casings.
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Contact information
25 Meadowlark Dr, Middleboro, MA 02346
www.bostonbiglass.comService hours
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMThursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMFriday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM