Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to anyone with double glazing

Martin Lewis has issued a stark warning to UK homeowners sporting double-glazing, following the recent closure of a large company. He took to X, formerly Twitter to share news of the well-known double-glazing firm Everest 2020's descent into administration.

Birmingham Live reported that he tweeted, "Double glazing firm Everest 2020 falls into administration, your rights..."

The Money Saving Expert explained: "Everest, also known as 'Everest 2020', fell into administration on Wednesday 24 April 2024, with business advisory firm ReSolve appointed to oversee the process. ReSolve has been unable to find a buyer for the business as a whole, so the majority of Everest's staff have been made redundant (though certain assets will be sold to rival firm Anglian Home Improvements)."

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Reacting to the news, one follower noted: "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 disgruntled customer shared their previous experience with the company being judgemental, tweeting: "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/),", said a second.

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

"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," a third customer expressed their frustration.

Everest is no longer accepting new orders. Over 1,500 customers are left with unfulfilled orders, as reported by ReSolve, the appointed administrators.

However, a subcontracting arrangement has been made with Anglian to ensure that existing orders will be completed.

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