COMPLAINTS PROCEDURES

If you’re not completely happy with our service we’d like to hear about it, that way we can put it right.

We do everything we can to make sure our customers get the best products and the best service possible, however, sometimes we may not get things right first time.

We want to:

  • Make it easy for you to tell us what went wrong
  • Give your complaint the attention it deserves
  • Resolve your complaint fairly and without delay
  • Make sure you are happy with how your complaint was handled.
Trent Valley Complaints Procedures

How to make a complaint

If you do wish to get in touch with us regarding a complaint, then it’s totally up to you how you do it. We make provision to capture complaints no matter how they might arrive. Below is further information regarding how to get in touch should you wish to make a complaint.

IN PERSON

Chesterfield Showroom
Trent Valley Windows
28 Gibbons Street
Dunkirk
Nottingham
NG7 2SB

IN WRITING

Complaints Department
Trent Valley Windows
28 Gibbons Street
Dunkirk
Nottingham
NG7 2SB

BY TELEPHONE

Tel: 0115 959 8000

Complaints can also be submitted using our online form which appears at the bottom of this page.

How long with it take?

We will aim to resolve your complaint straight away but if we can’t, we will contact you within 5 business days to tell you:

  • Why we have not resolved your complaint
  • Who is dealing with your complaint
  • When we will contact you again.

We will usually resolve your complaint quickly but if it’s complex it may take longer. We will keep you informed on a regular basis but if you need an update please call us on the number above and ask to speak to the person dealing with your complaint.

If we cannot reach an agreement with you

If we can’t agree a solution within 8 weeks and your complaint relates to:

New products or service.

Conservatories, porches, new build properties, new extensions, soffits & guttering, customer care, quality, product, compensation, guarantees, contractual and financial issues are the concern of The Glazing Arbitration Scheme (TGAS).

The Glazing Arbitration Scheme (TGAS) is an independent ADR (alternative dispute resolution) scheme, which is the primary ADR scheme for the Glass & Glazing industry, plus other glazing related and home improvement products. TGAS is operated by a Chartered Trading Standards Institute certified ADR body, the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) and can be used as an alternative to the small claims court if claiming some kind of financial recompense (ie If your case is within the remit of TGAS, you will be sent the joint application forms.

Information on ADR, TGAS AND CEDR is available at www.tgas.org.uk

If we can’t agree a solution within 8 weeks and your complaint relates to our credit brokerage service we will:

– Send a letter giving our reasons for the delay and an indication of when we expect to provide a final decision
OR
– Issue our final decision letter which will explain our final position

Our Credit brokerage service. 

Our aim is to resolve all credit brokerage related complaints internally, so we will:

  • Send an email giving our reasons for the delay and an indication of when we expect to provide a final decision.
  • Issue our final decision letter which will explain our final position.

However if after receiving our final position letter or 8 weeks have passed you may have the right to refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).

If you want the FOS to look into your complaint you must contact them within six months of the date of our final decision letter.

Financial Ombudsman Service
Exchange Tower, London E14 9SR
Telephone: 0800 0234567
complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk

Further helpful information can be obtained from visiting their website at: www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk

Unity Home Improvement Network Limited trading as Trent Valley Windows is an appointed representative of Clearview Home Improvements Limited.
Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

If your complaint relates to your finance agreement

If your complaint relates to the finance linked to your purchase you can still let us know about this, but we will forward it on to your credit provider.

They will acknowledge your complaint and investigate it thoroughly and issue their response within eight weeks.

YOU CAN MAKE A COMPLAINT USING THIS FORM

Simply complete the form below. Please ensure you supply all the details of your complaint so we can take action as soon as possible.

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Speak to our Customer Services Team on 0115 959 8000.

Our friendly team will be pleased to help with any questions you may have.