Manchester Doors & Cubicles (MDC) is a market-leading manufacturer of standard and bespoke fire doors, door sets, and glazed screens.

Originally based in Worsley, Manchester, they currently have several locations throughout the UK. Their distribution network covers all your door, glazing, and joinery needs.

Aside from the notable things mentioned above, MDC gained a spot on our list for two key reasons.

First, their range of standard and bespoke doors, door sets, and door assemblies are suitable for various applications.

We’re impressed that they service commercial, residential, and many other market sectors.

Furthermore, they also showcase their portfolios on their website, which they keep up-to-date with product and industry-related information.

Second, MDC’s products are third-party certificated by an independent testing house under the BWF-CERTIFIRE scheme for fire and BM TRADA Q-Mark for security doors.

We think this assures performance, quality, reliability and traceability of fire protection and security products and systems.

Plus, they can also cater to non-standard requirements, which is great for those with custom-sized projects.

Despite their amazing profile and tenure, a significant downside to them is their higher pricing compared to other options.

Based on our surveys, MDC mostly caters to medium to large commercial projects. In our opinion, they might not be the best option for residential projects, cost-wise.

In addition, we’ve also seen from their profiles that they showcase more of their commercial projects and larger-scale residential homes.

Even so, one client we’ve talked to who commissioned them for a small-scale project praised their efficiency in getting the task done.

Given that contractor services are paid by the hour, we’re pleased to know that even for smaller projects, they don’t compromise on quality and efficiency.

In conclusion, we think MDC is a viable choice for those who want a trusted contractor for more significant projects requiring little to no supervision.

The Window Company is a family-owned company that offers home renovation services. Their services include custom-made door installations, double-glazing windows, and more.

Their team of highly skilled craftsmen and installers have a keen eye for attention to detail and years of experience between them. 

Furthermore, they don’t use sub-contractors. We think this makes them more reliable as it relieves any possible accountability issues.

Price transparency is important when it comes to commissioned jobs. That’s why we liked that they give free quotations through a link on their website.

Although, we also think it’s a bit iffy that their final quotation can vary from their initial pricing.

Understandably, quotations are subject to increase. From our research, the variation usually ranges from 10% to 15%.

However, there are customer claims where the increase comes up to 30% and sometimes even 50%.

We recommend giving additional wiggle room for the prices you’ll get from their website, especially if the job requires special attention and supplementary materials.

Apart from this, there are claims of measurement errors that cause much-needed rework on some jobs. However, most clients we’ve talked to still praised them for their exceptional customer service.

On top of that, The Window Co. also guarantees that all their work comes with a ten-year warranty. This assurance kept the positive impression they left on us.

Overall, they are a solid choice for installing doors in a residential setting, especially if you want a contractor with a good portfolio and loyal clients.

Trafford Windows Manchester started as a small company that is now one of the highest-rated contractors across Manchester.

The service industry capitalises on customer loyalty. With Trafford Windows Manchester, we love that they achieved great recognition through their client base.

They offer new construction work, remodelling and replacements, commercial buildings, and even historical restorations. We love that they have a wide range of services you can choose from.

Furthermore, they take pride in their code of honesty, hard work, and quality service. Based on our surveys, we found it notable that they prioritise being partners with their customers by providing work quality beyond expectations.

Although, what we like most about them is their affordability. And we’re impressed that they don’t compromise work quality and materials, despite their lower costs.

We’re just a bit iffy that they don’t provide estimates on their website. In our opinion, this takes away from the convenience of getting a rough estimate when considering them for a task.

Another drawback is that, based on our surveys and their online portfolio, most of their work primarily focuses on small to medium-scale residential houses. This means that they might not be the best option for bigger projects for those on the market.

For what they offer, however, we think Trafford Windows is still an excellent choice for Manchester homeowners needing renovations and repairs.

Long Life Windows has been one of Manchester’s most preferred windows and door contractors for the last ten years.

We love that they are one of the few manufacturers of window and door products. This makes jobs that require customisation a lot easier when working with them.

Furthermore, they also have a wide variety of designs and styles. 

As we’ve seen from their online portfolio, they can cater to residential and commercial joinery needs. They also do conservatories for those looking for home extensions.

We also think it’s great that they provide free in-home consultations. We’re pleased that they offer this option because it makes getting a quotation all the more accurate and transparent.

They also have sales representatives who will be assigned to you whenever you book a task. For us, this makes working with them more manageable and straightforward.

The only catch is they are higher priced compared to other options. But this is understandable in our books, given their long-running history of excellent customer reviews and quality service.

Furthermore, one client we spoke with commented that some of their installers left the place untidy. However, this was efficiently addressed by their sales representative after the feedback was given.

For us, this might be a one-off instance, but it’s something to keep in mind when availing of their services.

In conclusion, whether you’re looking for a door installation service or customisable joinery needs, Long Life Windows is still an excellent choice overall. 

K and M Installs Ltd is a local independent firm offering high-quality, cost-effective work. They cover all aspects of window and door installations and repairs.

They’ve been around in the industry for almost ten years. They have also remained one of the highest-rated joinery contractors around Manchester.

Notably, K and M Installs Ltd offers a wide range of windows, doors and even roof trim services at affordable rates.

That’s one of the things we like about them – their specialisation in residential projects means that they are a great option for homeowners working on a limited or fixed budget.

What’s more, they also have an excellent reputation for finishing jobs within a set timeframe without compromising the quality of work and materials used.

Based on our surveys, most of their customers have a high repeat rate. This is mostly from their excellent customer service and aftersales service.

One client we’ve talked to praised them for re-work on an initial job that a different contractor did. This further reinforced the positive commendations for them.

Even so, we can’t help but mention that K and M Installs Ltd rarely accommodates large-scale commercial projects. Most of the works in their portfolios are centred on residential jobs.

The way we see it, they focus on their niche market to keep their positive ratings which is not a negative for them.

We recommend considering other options if you’re looking for a contractor for an office space or commercial area.

All in all, we think they’re a solid option for homeowners who want a trusted contractor that offers a wide range of service options.