Window installation

I had a window fitted in my kitchen and trade person left it with yellow foam exposed all around the window he said I will need to get it rendered and it's not part of window installation is this true?

Asked by Lavinia on 20th Apr 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"If the tradesmen damaged it taking the window out then it should really be him that makes good, either with trim or render.. all depends on his terms & conditions tho.."
Answered on 20th Apr 2026 - Member since May 2025 - report
"Depends on amount of damage if damage is close to frame foam can be trimmed back and covered with pvc trims and sealed"
Answered on 20th Apr 2026 - Member since Dec 2025 - report
"Yes this is window fitter job. We fitt windows £100 per window."
Answered on 26th May 2026 - Member since May 2026 - report
"Hi yes and no really what did you agree with him and how soon are you having it rendered if you are having it done soon it will be fine if not you really need it sealing with silicone Thanks."
Answered on 20th Apr 2026 - Member since Jan 2025 - report
"Hi you paid for a complete finish so the fitters should have rendered it back to what it was originally"
Answered on 20th Apr 2026 - Member since Nov 2024 - report
"No any good fitter would repair the render or at very least trim and seal"
Answered on 22nd Apr 2026 - Member since Apr 2017 - report
"No not at all he should have either trimmed or render it up as part of the installation"
Answered on 26th Apr 2026 - Member since Mar 2017 - report
"Hi Lavinia

If the trades man damaged the render due to installation it would be his responsibility to repair it. As he should have factored this into his price.

Kind Regards"
Answered on 20th Apr 2026 - Member since Sep 2025 - report
"Hi Lavinia, this depends on the arrangement you made with your trade person before the work started."
Answered on 20th Apr 2026 - Member since Jun 2025 - report
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