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Realistic Home Improvements Limited

4.5

18 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 09:00–16:30
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  • Tuesday 09:00–16:30
  • Wednesday 09:00–16:30
  • Thursday 09:00–16:30
  • Friday 09:00–16:30
  • Saturday 10:00–16:00
  • Sunday 10:00–16:00

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About

Realistic Home Improvements are a traditional family run firm supplying a vast range of Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Orangeries, Conservatory Solid roof replacements, as well as single storey extensions from our showsite in Saltash.

Excellent quality products, reliable customer service, and honest value for money costing are important to our clients, as well as having fully employed professional tradesman undertake the works, for all our ranges including the building work and plastering.

As well as being Which Trusted Traders, Realistic are an Ultraframe Approved Installer, and FENSA registered.

PVCu, and aluminium products available in a multiple range of colours and styles. Residence, Halo, Origin, Stellar and Raynear...

If you are looking for honest expert advice call us for a chat on 01752 841008, we would love to hear from you.

What we do

  • Glaziers

  • Conservatories

  • Doors

  • Roofers

  • Builders

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New roof on conservatory
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The improvements made to our our large conservatory are amazing. The whole area has been as warm as toast all over the winter thanks to the incredible insulation. The build quality of the roof, and the appearance, both inside and outside, far exceeds our expectations. We are simply delighted with the work. The workmen were polite, friendly, trustworthy and very conscientious. I would have no problem in recommending Realistic to anyone who wants this type of roof to replace their existing style.
Customer in Devon Posted on 18/02/2020 , work completed 25/10/2019
The trader replied (on 11/01/2023)
Thank you so much for leaving a review, it is very much appreciated.
Replacement conservatory
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We asked for a quote to remove our old, leaking conservatory and replace it with one of the models they have on Realistic's website. Ryan visited to discuss what we wanted and what options were available, which was clear and detailed. He left having left us a price quote for a couple of options that we had discussed. Once we agreed to go ahead the detailed pricing and preparation documents arrived. There was initially no start date because other planned work would not allow them to give an exact date. An agreeable start date was later fixed, having taken into account our availability as we had to allow access to isolate the electrics. Once work began, we negotiated if and when we could allow access. The old conservatory was removed and the delivery of the new one was delivered on what was a very wet and windy two days, which we were impressed by. The rest of the work was done to a high standard and with good attention to detail. We are happy with the quality of the new conservatory but is described by the company as an Orangery, as it has four corner pillars, an internal pelmet with 6 spotlights, 2 corner tower radiators and a 'lantern' skylight with special blue tinted glass to help reduce UV rays and the room overheating. All these make the room feel so much more a part of the house and making the room more usable. The price was higher than a 'normal' conservatory but, for the way it has changed how the room can be used, we feel is good value for money.
Customer in Plymouth Posted on 05/12/2019 , work completed 26/06/2019
The trader replied (on 11/01/2023)
Thank you for the review, we really do appreciate it, and are glad to hear that you are happy with the works.
Outstanding quality & service
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Following a meeting with Ryan, and also obtaining other cheaper quotes, my wife and I chose Realistic Home Improvements to replace our old windows and doors. Our decision was based on the helpful, informative nature of Ryan’s approach and subsequent responses to our many questions. At all times he responded promptly providing the answers we needed to make a considered decision. Once we agreed the style/finish/design of our windows and doors, the confirmation and measuring happened immediately. A date was agreed for installation and right on the date agreed, the fitters Paul and Kayden arrived to carry out the work. They were both very professional, took care when removing the old windows and installing the new. Paul’s attention to detail is commendable, and nothing was too much trouble for him. He was capably assisted by Kayden and they did a fantastic job. We are extremely pleased with the quality of the products and the high quality of the installation. We have received many complimentary comments from neighbours and passers by about the windows and doors and I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Realistic Home Improvements.
Mr R, Silverton Posted on 22/11/2019 , work completed 23/01/2019
The trader replied (on 11/01/2023)
Thank you for the review, and it was nice to catch up with you in person after the work was completed. The property really looks great with the Grey windows and Doors.
Great work done on time & to cost estimate
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Very pleased would use them again.
Customer in Torbay Posted on 21/10/2019 , work completed 12/08/2019
The trader replied (on 11/01/2023)
Thank you :-)
First class job
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Had a bit of a mess of a roof that a different trader did for me. This one came out quick, assessed the issue, they were very professional and trustworthy. Always on time, kept me informed throughout and left everything tidy. They did a good job.
AJK Posted on 23/07/2019 , work completed 23/07/2019
Very good value for money
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Used them a couple of years ago for a back door. Now I wanted a new front door matching the back door. They listened to me and advised me on my options. They might not be the cheapest but the quality of what they do and their communication is fab. Throughout the whole process they were informative. I recommended them to others as well. Very good value for money.
Lacy Lady Posted on 19/03/2019 , work completed 19/03/2019
The trader replied (on 11/01/2023)
Thank you for the review especially from a repeat customer.
My review
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I really liked the work they done for my neighbour, and wanted to have the same. They fitted a glass-roof to my conservatory. Their workmanship was excellent. However they didn't clean the glass afterwards and wasn't very happy with that, even though is should be self cleaning.
Ladybaby Posted on 21/11/2018 , work completed 21/11/2018
The trader replied (on 11/01/2023)
We are sorry to hear that you have not received the service that you had been expecting. The glass is marketed as self cleaning, but it should really be as less dirty, as it still requires a certain amount of maintenance. It is very unusual for us the installers to leave the roof unfinished, I would suggest that you should have contacted us so that we could have come back out to you.
Would use again
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I did see a sign along the road, looked their business up online and invited them for a quote. They had the best quote, price was good and competitive and the windows were up to spec that I needed. They turned up on time, which was very important to me as we were a bit under time constraint. But everything was done to very good standards. Came back to resettle door in a later stage as well. Will be using them again.
Satisfied customer Posted on 16/11/2018 , work completed 16/11/2018
The trader replied (on 11/01/2023)
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review.