CRF Services Ltd
Blind fitting and curtain pole fitting
Blind fitting looks simple until the drill hits a steel lintel or the plaster crumbles above the window. CRF Services Ltd fits blinds, curtain poles and curtain tracks around Rochester and Medway, with the brackets set level, fixed into something solid and spaced so the blind or curtains run smoothly. A whole house of windows can be done in one visit.
Types of blind that can be fitted
Roller, Roman, Venetian, vertical and pleated blinds all go up in a similar way, with two or more brackets fixed either inside the window recess or on the wall above it. Each type has its own quirks. Venetian and vertical blinds need enough depth in the recess to tilt or turn, Roman blinds need clearance for the folds at the top, and pleated blinds on uPVC windows often fit straight onto the frame with clips that do not need any drilling.
- Roller and blackout blinds
- Roman blinds
- Venetian and wooden slat blinds
- Vertical blinds for wide windows and patio doors
- Pleated and perfect fit frame blinds
Inside or outside the recess
A blind inside the recess sits neatly and leaves the window sill clear, but the recess needs to be deep and square enough. A blind on the wall above the window blocks more light at the edges and hides an uneven reveal. It is worth deciding before you order, because the two need different blind widths. If you are not sure, measure the recess at the top, middle and bottom, and keep the smallest figure.
Curtain poles and tracks
Curtain pole fitting is mostly about getting the brackets into something that will hold. Above a window in a Medway house there is usually a lintel, which may be concrete, steel or timber, and above that brick or plasterboard. Concrete and brick take a masonry plug; steel lintels need the right bit and a slower drill; plasterboard needs a cavity fixing or, better, a screw into a timber behind. Heavy lined curtains on a long pole also need a centre bracket so the pole does not sag.
Tracks are fitted to the ceiling or the wall and suit bay windows, where a pole would need special bends. Measuring a bay carefully before ordering a bendable track saves a lot of trouble on the day.
Combining with other jobs
Blinds and poles are often booked alongside other wall mounted work, such as a TV wall mount, mirrors or shelves. Drilling the right fixings for each wall type is the common thread, and the hanging shelves on plasterboard guide explains why the fixing matters as much as the bracket.
What affects the cost
The number of windows is the main factor, followed by the type of blind, the wall material and whether old fittings need taking down and holes filling first. Bay windows, tall stairwell windows and anything above a stair take longer. Jobs are priced from a list of windows and photos.
How to book
Order the blinds or poles first, then send a list of the windows, photos of each and a note of where you want them mounted through the contact page. Blind fitting is part of the handyman services work, so other small jobs can be added to the same visit. Further afield, see the Tonbridge handyman page.
This work is part of our Handyman Services service.
Common questions
Blind fitting and curtain pole fitting questions answered
Useful guides
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Hourly rates, half days and day rates explained in plain terms.
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Studs, cavity fixings and the mistakes that bring shelves down.
Void property refurbishment checklist for landlords
Getting a rental back on the market between tenancies.
Have a job in mind?
Tell Danny what needs doing and get a clear, no-obligation quotation.