When Peter van Westen decided he wanted to replace one of the windows in his Truro, N.S., house, he didn’t expect it would become such an ordeal.He says he contacted the company in June 2023 to replace one of the windows in his house. Employees came to the house to take measurements, gave him an estimate and requested a deposit of $1,350 if he accepted the quote.“The installation didn’t happen.
When van Westen asked for a refund on his deposit, he says the company told him to ask his credit card company for the money. His credit card company denied that request. “We tried phoning them and asking if we could get our money back. And they sent us with some legal stuff basically stating no,” she said.Just this week, Canadian Choice Windows & Doors, which operates stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario, announced it has decided to expand to the Maritimes. It is not purchasing Alweather, however, and is not involved in the restructuring legal proceedings.
“Demonstrating a commitment to continuity and community, they also hired employees who had been facing imminent layoffs due to the closure,” it added.Canadian Choice Windows & Doors has taken over the leases of six former Alweather Windows & Doors locations, including this one in Truro, N.S. They plan to re-open by June 19.