Blinds in Billingham

A mix of homes, and a mix of needs

Billingham has post-war housing alongside newer developments, so window shapes and sizes vary from street to street. Some have the original metal or timber frames, many have been replaced with UPVC, and room sizes can vary quite a bit. We like to measure what is actually there so that every blind fits well.

Easy care for busy households

In a home with children, pets or a lot of cooking, a lovely choice is often the blind that is easy to keep clean.

• Roller blinds have a simple, flat fabric surface that is usually quick to wipe, depending on the fabric.
• Vertical blinds are easy to maintain, and individual slats can often be replaced if one is damaged. See cleaning vertical blinds for tips.
• Faux wood blinds can suit kitchens and bathrooms, depending on the range.

Kitchens and bathrooms

Steam and splashes make some rooms harder on blinds. No blind is waterproof, but some materials cope better than others. Our guide to blinds for bathrooms sets out some good options, and we can advise on the specific range at your visit.

Home offices and workplaces

Plenty of people work from the spare room now, and glare on a screen is a common concern. A blind that lets light in without direct sun on the monitor can be a practical help. Read blinds for home offices for more ideas. Small businesses are welcome to ask as well, and our commercial blinds page explains how we approach them.

Matching across a house

With a mix of house ages, it is common to have an assortment of window sizes in one home. Made-to-measure means each blind is cut to its own window, so a small bathroom pane and a wide lounge window can still look consistent in style and colour.

Choosing colours that last

In a house that gets a lot of use, a very pale blind can show marks, and a very dark one can show dust. Neutral mid-tones tend to be forgiving, though it comes down to the room and how much wiping suits you. Our guide to how to pick blind colour covers the thinking, and you can ask us about samples so you can see them against your own walls and light.

Cords and small children

In family homes, please keep cords and chains well out of reach of children. Cordless and motorised options reduce the risk, and cord tidies or safety devices help where a cord is unavoidable. It can help to read child-safe blind choices when you are deciding, and to mention it when you ring so we can include suitable options.

How it works from Billingham

Boro Blinds is based in Thornaby, where you are welcome to call in, and we also come to you. Call or send the form with your postcode and a rough idea of the rooms. We'll check that we can visit, take a careful measure and give you a quotation you can think over in your own time.

To begin, book a free measure or ring 01642 424250.