Hytek- WDC
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About
Walrus Development Company, trading as Hytek-WDC has been supplying and fitting windows doors and conservatories in Essex and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. We supply and install all types of windows, doors and conservatories including PVC, timber and aluminium products. We also supply and fit roofline products such as soffits and fascias as well as garage doors. We believe our reviews speak for themselves. If you would like to see some more examples of our work, please visit our website at www.hytek-wdc.co.uk Directors: Darren Bird and Toni Lee Registered in England Number: 2184974 | VAT Number: 701 9745 37 Registered Office: Manor Place | Albert Road | Braintree | Essex | CM7 3JE We take your privacy seriously, for further information please review our privacy policy at http://www.hytekwdc.co.uk/privacy/
What customers say
Highlights
"We have used Hytek, a local family run business, for 20 odd years for all our double glazing window and door fitting and once again very pleased with the quality of product and speed and efficiency of fitting by very friendly fitters. No pressurised sales technique at the outset. Quotes always realistic unlike some other companies where prolonged haggling is necessary. After sales service exemplary. No hesitation in recommending Hytek."
"Darren and Gary from HY-TEK WDC installed a front door with side glass units, an internal door and replaced blown double glazed units. From start to finish their work was excellent. We were kept updated on installation dates, even through the current supply problems due to the pandemic. Their work ethic was second to none, being on time, fast, tidy and of high quality. We were very impressed by their clear explanation on how to operate the locking system, and ongoing maintenance. We would certainly use this company again."
"We are very pleased with the 2 doors and windows that were provided and fitted by Hytek in October 2020. These are high-quality products and we were kept fully informed throughout the process from discussing our needs; quotes; ordering and fitting. Darren and Gary were very professional and polite whilst completing the fitting and tidying up. It is also worth noting that the after-sales customer service is second to none! I called Hytek as the stable door had started sticking and Darren and Gary came out to check and adjust it straight away. Thank you for a superb service! I can highly recommend Hytek if you need replacement doors, windows or conservatories."
Detailed reviews
We have used Hytek, a local family run business, for 20 odd years for all our double glazing window and door fitting and once again very pleased with the quality of product and speed and efficiency of fitting by very friendly fitters. No pressurised sales technique at the outset. Quotes always realistic unlike some other companies where prolonged haggling is necessary. After sales service exemplary. No hesitation in recommending Hytek.
Darren and Gary from HY-TEK WDC installed a front door with side glass units, an internal door and replaced blown double glazed units. From start to finish their work was excellent. We were kept updated on installation dates, even through the current supply problems due to the pandemic. Their work ethic was second to none, being on time, fast, tidy and of high quality. We were very impressed by their clear explanation on how to operate the locking system, and ongoing maintenance. We would certainly use this company again.
We are very pleased with the 2 doors and windows that were provided and fitted by Hytek in October 2020. These are high-quality products and we were kept fully informed throughout the process from discussing our needs; quotes; ordering and fitting. Darren and Gary were very professional and polite whilst completing the fitting and tidying up. It is also worth noting that the after-sales customer service is second to none! I called Hytek as the stable door had started sticking and Darren and Gary came out to check and adjust it straight away. Thank you for a superb service! I can highly recommend Hytek if you need replacement doors, windows or conservatories.
Have used this company three times for conservatory, doors and windows + and extra door, always satisfied.
Very punctual. They were clean and tidy and the result was good.
everything was great from the first home visit for estimate, placing the order, and rapid time to completion. The fitter was so experienced and competent I was completely surprised as to how quickly the job was completed. He was also very friendly and helpful. All in all a great company to do business with. Thank you.
All the pitfalls of choosing a Double Glazing Company disappear with the help of Which. Prefering a small or family owned business to a large company my choice of Hytek-WDC right from the beginning did not disappoint. Michael their sales representative was efficient in measuring the 4 windows that were needed for now and it only took approx 6 weeks from that point to complete the necessary checks to installation. Darren who now owns the Company and has a very active part in installing their product was keen to get started so was very punctual, very pleasant and worked hard towards an excellent outcome on schedule. A meticulous worker not only on the installation but on his approach to covering everything in the room with sheets and cleaning up afterwards as if he had never been leaving a very professional and lovely job done. There is still more to do later in the year so will certainly have them back. Thank you Which.
We needed our conservatory roof replacing, looked at a solid roof but decided it was too expensive, so chose a glass roof instead. I would like to thank Michael the sales rep who was recommended to us by a friend, who went that extra mile to get some samples of the coloured glass for us to choose from. The team arrived nice and early on the day and introduced themselves to us, Darren and Stewart. The job was forecasted to last two to three days, but they got stuck into the job and by lunchtime, the old roof had been removed they then set about installing the new frame, as the job was going so well they decided to continue working late to get the glass panels installed. On day two they arrived to complete the finishing touches. While here they did a couple of minor alterations to the door and windows which needed adjustment for us. We are extremely pleased with our new roof and with the quality of the materials and the professional standard of the work carried out by Darren and Stewart. I will be calling them back in the near future to replace a couple of lower window panels and change all the handles for me. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs any double glazing work done.
first class, professional result from Darren and Stuart who worked so hard over three days and totally transformed the look of our house. From the outset I knew this was the company to go with, their attention to detail and friendly, personal service totally out classed the bigger companies who also provided quotes. 100% recommended.
Very satisfactory completion of job. They arrived early, work done efficiently and tidily, cleaned frame and glass and immediate area afterwards. One piece of plastic cover missing when delivered, ordered straight away and then fitted as soon as received. All communications very good, have used this company before and happy to use again
Fitted a new glass roof to my conservatory replacing old plastic roof. Worked really hard on both days left my conservatory looking like new wiped down all the windows and doors tidied up afterwards I can not fault their service and attitude would certainly recommend this company.
Darren and his colleague did a nice neat job of fitting the new UPVC back door at our rental property yesterday. Right from the initial contact with them, they've been very helpful and quick to respond to any queries or changes in specification we've asked about and to come round and measure up, plus the price was reasonable as well. Managed to get old door frame out without damaging the surrounding render, so very little making good needed externally, plus internally finished off with mastic and white UPVC cover strips. Nice neat job.
Came out on time when they said they would. Neat and Tidy throughout. Complete change of all our Windows. Would highly recommend.
We’ve used HyTek in the past to replace our windows so we know their work is first class. This time it was a new conservatory. Michael their sales rep was very knowledgeable and thorough in explaining all the options. Darren and Rob did a fantastic job and the work was complete in just 3 days (even the snow didn’t stop them working!). They were clean and tidy, even covered up our grass to protect it as they had to walk across it. Friendly, family company who we wouldn’t hesitate to use again.
From first contact with Michael for an estimate to the leaving of site after job completed by Darren and his team it was a very pleading experience in everyday. Nothing was too much trouble and all questions asked were answered knowledgeably. The quality of the windows and door is first class. Workmanship was brilliant and I wouldn't even know they had been on site after they left as no mess left anywhere. Extremely pleased with every aspect of the contract and would definitely recommend this company.
We had French doors fitted having previously had HYTEK replace all our windows. Darren did an excellent job. He was cheerful, professional and efficient! We are very happy with the result - the product is first class.
This firm was recommended by our neighbour. Michael who originally came out to quote for the job was very personable, knowledgeable and was not sales driven or pushy. John who came to measure up the job was helpful and knowledgeable, giving us some sensible ideas regarding our French doors. The fitters, Darren and Robert ,were cheerful, personable and professional. They communicated well , telling us the order in which they would fit the windows. They were also neat and tidy in their work and kept precisely to the pre-arranged timetable. The price was exactly as quoted and was competitive.(similar to another quote we had) Our new windows are lovely, letting in so much more light than our old windows. I feel confident that should we require any adjustments there will be no problems getting the Company to come back, as they have done for our neighbour.
The double-glazed window in one of our patio doors self-shattered. Daren from Hytek-WDC gave us a quote and expected completion date. It was completed on time and to a high standard. Very happy with the result.
We have just had six windows and a door replaced by Hytek-WDC. From our initial enquiry with the company right through to the final demonstration of the lock on the new door, the service we received was excellent. Michael who visited twice to discuss the options was knowledgeable, helpful and not at all pushy or overbearing like double glazing salesman of the past. John who visited to survey and check measurements was professional and efficient and what can we say about Darren, the fitter...he went above and beyond in bad weather and difficult circumstances and was an absolute gentleman as he moved around the house, leaving hardly a trace of the work he had completed. We are more than satisfied with the workmanship and are already noticing the benefits of Hytek's high-quality windows and door.
All work was carried out to a very high standard. Right from our very first contact with Mr Wraith, the whole job was explained clearly and the price was competitive. The timescale was adhered to and the fitters were amazing and everything was left very clean and tidy. The ongoing care has been fabulous and we are already recommending them to others. We have had lots of compliments about the work. Hytek has been an exemplary company to work with. Customer in Essex
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