10/04/2026
I’ve saved myself from reading most of the comments from the lovely Northern Echo readers 😳 but to answer a couple of comments for our customers…
We used Elders Glass a long standing family company whose pricing we trust their I think people may just under estimate the cost of glass and fitting. (It’s was £1400 to replace and fit and nearly £200 for boarding up in middle of the night - I’ve kept the boards for if it happens again!)
The insurance doesn’t cover it. And even if it did it doesn’t mean you can go round smashing windows surely? It would also put everyone’s premiums up in our post code area.
They were adults over 18 years old.
I’m still waiting for the Police to furnish me with details to seek a civil case…
My main point was that they had the people responsible in front of them and have just let them get away with it.
And no, our prices won’t be going up as a result if this 😂
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