Fitting a blind is quick compared with the waiting that came before it, and a few small things make the visit smoother. None of this is complicated. It comes down to clear windows, clear floors and clear communication. Treat this as a checklist and tick things off a day or two ahead.
Before the day: confirm the details
It helps to check these with us so everything is lined up.
- What is being fitted, and in which rooms. Compare against your quotation.
- Whether old blinds, rails or brackets are being taken down, and who is doing that. If not covered, it is helpful to know in advance.
- Who will be home. It is lovely to have someone there to let us in and sign off the finished job.
- Parking and access, if you're in a flat, a terrace or a street with limited space.
- Motorised or powered blinds, where we'll need to know about sockets, wiring or charging. Our guide to motorised blinds explains the power options.
Clear the windows
- Move furniture away from each window, especially sofas, beds, desks and chests of drawers.
- Clear the sills. Plants, ornaments, photos and chargers all need to come off.
- Take down curtains or nets that are being replaced, or tell us if they are staying.
- Open the windows and doors to check handles move freely, so nothing needs sorting out on the day.
- Clear a path from the front door to each room.
Protect what matters
Fitting involves drilling or fixing, which can create dust and small debris. Covering valuables and soft furnishings near the windows, and lifting any rugs under them, is a great help. If a cabinet or television is close to a window, consider moving it out of the room temporarily. We are careful, and a clear room is the best protection.
Things to check on the walls and frames
- Do you know what is behind the wall above the window, such as pipes or cables?
- Is the frame uPVC, timber or aluminium? It affects how a blind is fixed.
- Are there tiles, tricky plaster or a lintel? Mention them.
- Has anything recently been decorated that you want to keep unmarked?
Children and pets
Fitting day means tools, ladders and open doors, so keep children and pets in a different room if you can. If you have a small dog or a cat that likes to dart out, close the room off or have someone mind them. Please also let us know if anyone in the home has health needs or sensitivities that we should be aware of.
While we are there, we can show you how the controls work and where to keep any cords or chains. This is the perfect time to ask questions about child safety and about the control types in our controls guide.
On the day
- Be ready to answer the door and show us the rooms.
- Tell us if there is anything you would like moved or changed.
- Check each blind once it is up: does it move smoothly, sit straight and cover the window as you expected?
- Ask us to demonstrate the controls and any safety devices.
- Keep the quotation and any paperwork handy to compare against what has been fitted.
After the fitting
Give new blinds a gentle first week and get used to the controls. Cleaning tips depend on the type, and we have a guide on looking after vertical blinds if you chose those. If you notice something that does not look right, contact us and describe it, with photos if you can.
Renting or managing a property?
If the home is rented, check with the landlord or agent before drilling, and read our guide for rented homes. For some windows, no-drill fixing such as Perfect Fit may be an option, subject to your window type. See also Perfect Fit compatibility.
Not yet measured?
If you're earlier in the process, our walkthrough of what happens at a free home measure sets out the steps. When you are ready, book a free measure and we'll take it from there.
