Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to anyone with double glazing in their home

Martin Lewis, the host of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show and a regular on BBC Sounds podcast, has issued a warning to UK homeowners about double glazing, following the collapse of a major firm. Taking to Twitter, he announced: "Double glazing firm Everest 2020 falls into administration, your rights..."

According to Money Saving Expert, 'Everest 2020' went into administration on Wednesday 24 April 2024, with business advisory firm ReSolve overseeing the process.

Unable to find a buyer for the business, most of Everest's staff have been made redundant, although certain assets will be sold to rival firm Anglian Home Improvements, reports Birmingham Live..

One follower responded: "By the way - if you are worried about this possibility when a company offers 'X year guarantee' ask them if the guarantee is insured. We recently had our roof redone on a guarantee and it includes 3rd party insurance, in case they go under. Hindsight is 20/20.."

Another shared their experience: "No surprise. We once called for a quote for a composite door. He googled our address and told us "they're very expensive, you know. I've googled your address, and I just want to check. Are you sure you can afford it?" He had basically judged us on our address... (1/),".

"You'd hope you'd be insulated from any issues here ....," one person remarked. "I'm assuming they were part of FENSHA so customers old and new should be covered," another commented.

"And back again in a month but no liability for the customers and suppliers they've stiffed. Everest used to be a trusted name and now its lower than the dogs doodahs," another expressed.

Everest is no longer accepting new orders. According to ReSolve, over 1,500 customers of Everest have unfulfilled orders. However, the administrators have secured a subcontracting agreement with Anglian to ensure that existing orders are completed.

Anglian will be reaching out to customers "in the coming days and weeks" to verify order details and schedule the completion of the work.