Rec sought: Marvin brick to brick install only a few windows

We need to replace a few windows brick to brick with Marvin Ultimates (non-Landmark/Cypress Hills). I’ve seen the recs here a ton of times but they’re mainly for installers who I’m assuming do at least 6+ windows at a time (Ferris says mid to large size projects only, can’t imagine Historical Windows would get out of bed for less than 10,000 per day like Linda Evangelista). Not partic thrilled with some things I’ve heard on the other big recs found here.

I know install is just as important as brand on these so any guidance would be appreciated. Bonus if installer had an eye for what is historically appropriate even tho we’re not landmarked.

Thanks everyone

greenworks

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greenworks | 8 years and 6 months ago

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Thanks! Who did you work with over there?

boredatwork | 8 years and 6 months ago

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We had a very good experience with Bay Ridge Windows. It was a large (but not huge )job in a non-landmarked district. Included some Marvin Magnums, so some of the windows were expensive . They worked with me on price and the installation was perfect. They were even able to get two windows into the front of the basement with wrought iron bars that limited their access.

lynnepoling | 8 years and 6 months ago

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Hi,

Im a Marvin distributor out of Brooklyn
Send me an email at Jonah@whqinc.com

greenworks | 8 years and 6 months ago

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Best I could discern they have a high level of service for their higher-end clients, particularly landmarked brownstones. The rest? Not so much.

EJR | 8 years and 6 months ago

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Interesting. They were the window company my contractor used. I never had an issue – thought they kid a good job and also provided fast service a year later for replacement sashes after my stone mason scratched up a couple of them.

greenworks | 8 years and 6 months ago

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Interesting — thanks. They were the ones I was most frightened of because of their online reviews. 2/3 of their reviews are pretty terrible, and don’t seem to be the typical minor/one-off bullcrap complaints rampant on review sites, and the reviews were rated as accurate by fakespot. Seems like 1/3 of the people have a GREAT experience with them, the remainder not so great.

EJR | 8 years and 6 months ago

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I think Window-Fix would do this. They installed brick to brick Marvins in my house and I was happy with the service.