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Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland

Windows, Doors, Siding,

About us

Since its inception by co founders William Barr and Michael Strmac in 2002, Universal Windows Direct has lived by the philosophy of CANEI - "Constant and Never Ending Improvement". This philosophy holds true in all aspects of our business, from sales and marketing to installation and service and has catapulted UWD from a small, local home improvement company to one of the largest exterior remodeling companies in the country. Every one of our employees strives continuously to be the best in the business at what they do and provide our customers with only the highest levels of sales, service, and support. We think our company's history speaks to this goal and to the power of what we can accomplish by never settling. Universal Windows Direct is an award winning home improvement company based in Cleveland, Ohio. Our products feature the exclusive UniShield brand and come with a transferable lifetime warranty on materials and labor. We are a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company and EPA Lead-Safe certified. In addition, a portion of every sale goes to support a growing list of local charities.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Vinyl replacement windows, bay and bow windows, casement windows, picture windows, fiberglass doors, front doors, patio doors, sliding glass doors, vinyl siding, vinyl shakes & scallops, roofing, gutters & gutter protection.

Services we don't offer

Glass repair, window frame repair, interior doors

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7634 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
7%
3
3%
2
3%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 526-550 of 634 reviews

Sandi C.
03/2024
4.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
Very good, workers very friendly
Description of Work: Windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000

Response from Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland
[Member Name Removed], thank you for your kind words and trusting Universal Windows Direct with your home-improvement needs.^J

John M.
08/2023
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
A really great and attentive crew
Description of Work: N/A replacement windows
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland
[Member Name Removed], we appreciate your feedback and thrilled to hear our crew provided you with an exceptional experience. Thanks again for trusting us with your home-improvement needs!^J

Dennis D.
06/2023
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
It went great
Description of Work: Window replacement
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland
[Member Name Removed], we appreciate your feedback on this experience with us! Thanks again for choosing Universal Windows Direct for your home-improvement needs.

Robert P.
06/2023
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
It all went well
Description of Work: N/A

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland
Thank you for your kind words, [Member Name Removed]. We appreciate you trusting Universal Windows Direct with your home-improvement needs.^J

Dan K.
06/2023
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
Very well very professional crew
Description of Work: All new windows, and cut out for a new window
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland
[Member Name Removed], we appreciate your feedback and thrilled to hear our team provided you with such a professional experience. Thank you for choosing Universal Windows Direct for your home-improvement project!^J

barbara B.
05/2023
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
real smooth
Description of Work: N/Awindows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland
[Member Name Removed], we truly appreciate your feedback on this experience with us! Thanks again for choosing Universal Windows Direct for your home improvement needs!^J

David D.
02/2023
5.0
glass repair, replacement windows
  + 0 more
Great from estimate to finish!
Description of Work: N/A

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,900

Response from Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland
[Member Name Removed], we are thrilled to hear our team provided you with an exceptional experience from start to finish! Thanks again for choosing Universal Windows Direct for your home-improvement project.^JD

David W.
03/2020
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
It was good..
Description of Work: installing new windows
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with us! Please let us know if we can assist with anything else. Thank you, UWD Customer Service

Paul N.
12/2019
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
Very good.
Description of Work: Nine new windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,168

Response from Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland
Thank you for your business and for your review. Thank you, UWD Customer Service

Frank C.
03/2019
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
Quality work and people.
Description of Work: House siding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David C.
06/2018
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
It was awesome.
Description of Work: Jake was awesome

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,358

Response from Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland
That's wonderful! Thank you for your business. Please let us know if we can help with anything else. Thank you, UWD Customer Service

Sarah B.
05/2018
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
It went great!
Description of Work: New windows in the back of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Response from Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland
Yay!! We are thrilled to hear that. We hope you enjoy your new windows. Thank you, UWD Customer Service

SUSAN D.
08/2011
5.0
doors
  + -1 more
It went wonderful. I was very pleased. I have had them come back three times for a replacement they gave me no problems when coming back out.
Description of Work: They did some doors for us in my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

James M.
08/2011
5.0
gutter repair, siding, replacement windows
  + 1 more
I would like to send a note of commendation for the work of the siding crew lead by Tracy Helman. Recently, Tracy, Matt and Rick completed work on our home in Independence OH. These gentlemen were polite, friendly, open to suggestion and most importantly did a very professional job! We are very pleased with the result and would highly recommend Tracy's crew for any installation! Overall, our engagement with Universal Windows staff, from Chad Helman to Frank (the gutter guy) has been excellent. Chad gave us the kind of sales and service that I have come to expect from a reputable vendor: completely professional and immediately responsive to our issues and requests. Frank was not just efficient, but found ways to accomplish areas of need on the gutter system that we had not foreseen! We are happy to have discovered that our research of this company proved to be true. Universal Windows Direct provided the kind of professional workmanship and friendly staff that is often rare in this business! It is because of Tracy and Chad Helman (as well as Matt, Rick and Frank) that we will be recommending this company to all of our friends and neighbors who might be considering a vinyl siding replacement.
Description of Work: Universal Windows removed and replaced the old aluminum siding and gutters on our house, with new vinyl siding.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500

Brian M.
01/2011
4.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
The job went pretty well. They did a good job installing everything. They had a deal they were offering on installation too, but because we had a good deal already, they did not offer the deal on installation. One of our windows broke when it was shipping to them so we had to wait a little longer for that, but that was ok and we did not mind. They hauled off the old windows. They did a really nice job cleaning up after the work. The price was good for the value. They got all the windows in in one day, except for the one window which was broken.
Description of Work: I used Windows America/Universal Windows Direct in June of last year to install 13 new windows in the entire house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

TERISIA C.
11/2010
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
The crew they sent out was very good. They cleaned up everything and removed the old windows. They did it all in one day.
Description of Work: They replaced 10 vinyl windows on the second floor with the window trimming.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Eric S.
09/2010
5.0
doors, replacement windows
  + 0 more
We had our windows measured, ordered them and a few weeks later they were installed. It took only 2 days and only a few hours each day because Mark worked very fast. The doors open easily and close tightly as do the windows. I am very happy with the company. Thank you.
Description of Work: I recently had a couple windows and an exterior door installed by Universal Windows Direct. I LOVE the products and my installer Mark worked so quickly and did an awesome job! I will use them again in the future. Thank you!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Glen S.
09/2010
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
They did a good job. The only bad thing is there was a slight error in ordering the windows. When I mentioned this they took care of it and included an additional window at no additional cost. We ended up being very happy with them and would use them again. The windows look fantastic.
Description of Work: They installed windows in our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Mark C.
06/2010
3.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
We are happy with the product. The installations performed look good. We think we got a quality product at a fair price. However, we experienced several problems with the service. The installers were about 90 minutes late showing up. Therefore we were not able to be home when they arrived, but we provided access to the house. After their arrival but before we returned home, they removed a window that was not to be replaced. They realized their mistake (since they didn't have a window that size in their truck) and reinstalled it, but never told us. We discovered it two days later due to the poor quality of the re-installation. When we confronted our sales rep, he checked and confirmed this mistake with the installers. The sales rep has offered verbally to replace that window or provide a credit to us for a future installation. We chose the credit, but have asked them to provide a written offer. We have not heard back from them in two weeks. I hope to be able to report a resolution to this claim.
Description of Work: We had eight double hung windows and one sliding glass door replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

$6,400

jim G.
05/2010
4.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
The work generally went well. The miter work was not to my satisfaction and the installer attempted to redo it. Overall, the quality of the window installtion was good. I didn't like the miter work.
Description of Work: Window installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Brian P.
03/2010
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
The sales representative came out at a convenient hour for us (after dinner) and demonstrated the types and various qualities of windows. He did ask for the order but did not pressure us to buy that evening. I did text him several times with questions and he was very timely in getting back to me. We considered the options and found the quality to be great and value superior to other window companies. We made the purchase. The install was within one week of the time promised. The installers were pleasant and professional and worked until after dark. I did notice a draft from one of the windows installed in our bathroom on Christmas Eve Day. I went outside and noticed that the caulking in one of the corners had fallen out due to the quick change in the weather. I called the company to advise them we had a problem, but do to the holiday I told them not to worry about it until later. * Two hours later the original installer came by and fixed the problem. Way beyond the call of duty. This kind of service is hard to find in this day and age. This meant a lot to us, and they don't forget about you when the job is done and they have been paid. I would recommend them to anyone, and the windows are outstanding! We have a project to add two new windows, and without a doubt they will get the call.
Description of Work: We purchased and had installed a total of 16 windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,700

DENNIS J M.
07/2009
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
I would highly recommend them! They did a great job and got the work done in one day. They did the work on a very cold day and it was raining. They put on booties to protect our floors.
Description of Work: They installed thirteen windows including one big picture window. We went from a multipane front window to one single pane window.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Gerry S.
06/2009
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
The overall experience was very good. They showed up when they said and they came in and worked. The workers were very nice and friendly and they did the job. There was one problem with the window and they came back and replaced it. They did a very good job and I was happy with them.
Description of Work: Universal did fifteen replacement windows for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barbara W.
08/2004
3.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
THERE WAS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THE FINANCING END OF THE AGREEMENT. I WAS INITIALLY TURNED DOWN BY THE COMPANY'S FINANCING AGENT. WHEN I QUESTIONED THE REASONS FOR THE REJECTION, THE COMPANY REP STATED, "POOR CREDIT RATING". (I HAD JUST RECEIVED A LOAN FOR 10 TIMES THE AMOUNT AND WAS TOLD I HAD A FINE CREDIT SCORE.) THE COMPANY REP SIMPLY RESPONDED IN A TERSE TONE, "I SELL WINDOWS, NOT CREDIT". I WOULD ADVISE FUTURE CUSTOMERS TO FIND THEIR OWN FINANCING.
Description of Work: REMOVED ALL 8 WINDOWS AND REPLACED WITH 2 SLIDERS AND 6 DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS. REMOVED ALL DEBRIS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,628

Richard K.
04/2003
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
THEY WERE VERY PLEASANT, PROFESSIONAL, AND PROMPT. THEY RESPONDED IMMEDIATELY TO ANY QUESTIONS I HAD OR ANY PHONE CALLS THAT I MADE. THEY CHARGED HALF OF WHAT OTHERS HAD PROPOSED! THEY ARE GREAT TO WORK WITH AND VERY REASONABLY PRICED. THEY HAD A TWO TONE WINDOW PRODUCT THAT WAS ONE COLOR OUTSIDE AND A DIFFERENT COLOR INSIDE. OTHER COMPANIES DID NOT HAVE SUCH A PRODUCT AVAILABLE. I WILL BE USING THEM FOR SIDING WORK AND ADDITIONAL WINDOWS AS WELL.
Description of Work: THEY PUT IN 7 NEW REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND I AM GOING TO USE THEM FOR SIDING AS WELL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Contact information

24801 Rockside Rd, Bedford, OH 44146

https://www.universalwindowsdirect.com/cleveland

Service hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Windows,
Doors,
Siding,
Gutters,
Roofing,
Insulation

FAQ

Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland offers free project estimates.
Yes, Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland does not offer a senior discount.
No, Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland offers warranties.
Universal Windows Direct of Cleveland offers the following services: Vinyl replacement windows, bay and bow windows, casement windows, picture windows, fiberglass doors, front doors, patio doors, sliding glass doors, vinyl siding, vinyl shakes & scallops, roofing, gutters & gutter protection.
Glass repair, window frame repair, interior doors

Contact information

24801 Rockside Rd, Bedford, OH 44146

https://www.universalwindowsdirect.com/cleveland

Service hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM