Nursery blackout blind in Exeter
Professional nursery blackout blind services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional nursery blackout blind fitting - installed to eliminate light gaps so babies and children sleep better, longer, and through those early summer mornings.
Sleep Needs Darkness
Babies and children are sensitive to light. Any glow tells their brain it's time to wake. Proper blackout creates the darkness needed for naps, early bedtimes, and sleeping past 5am in summer.
💡 Pro tip: Light gaps at edges are the enemy. A blackout blind that doesn't seal to the frame is just a dark-ish room - not a blackout room.
Why Professional Fitting Matters
| ✅ Properly Fitted | ❌ DIY Fitted |
|---|---|
| Edge gaps sealed | Light creeps in |
| Complete darkness | Dim but not dark |
| Works all year | Fails in summer |
| Better sleep | Still waking early |
Blackout Options
| Type | Light Blocking |
|---|---|
| Roller with channels | Excellent - side sealed |
| Cassette blind | Very good - top sealed |
| Roman + lining | Good - depends on fitting |
| Travel blackout | Temporary - suction fix |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Measure | Window checked precisely |
| Position | Best mounting for light block |
| Fit | Blind installed securely |
| Check | Light gaps eliminated |
📦 You're Left With
- Blackout blind fitted
- Edge gaps sealed
- Complete darkness
- Better sleep ahead
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single window | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Multiple windows | 45-60 mins | £60 |
| Difficult fitting | 45-60 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Blind cost additional if not supplied.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ New baby - Nursery setup
✅ Early waking - 5am is not morning
✅ Nap struggles - Light affecting naps
✅ Summer problem - Light too early
Why Choose Us for Nursery blackout blind in Exeter?
Complete darkness
No light gaps
Better naps
Later mornings
What to Expect
Step 1: Measure
Check window and plan fitting.
Step 2: Fit
Install blind with gap elimination.
Step 3: Check
Verify complete darkness achieved.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 What you'll need
- Blackout blind (correct size)
- Drill and screwdriver
- Level
- Tape measure
- Maybe side channel kit
📐 Fitting for darkness
- Mount as close to frame as possible
- Overlap frame edges if possible
- Consider side channels for rollers
- Check for gaps with room dark
- Address any light leaks
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Gaps at sides (light floods in)
- Too small for window
- Not overlapping frame
- Recess fitting without side seal
💡 Pro trick: Install facing the window side (reverse roll) so the blind edge sits against the window frame, not into the room. Seals better.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🌅 Summer sun - sunrise at 4:30am in June means children wake at 4:30am unless you have proper blackout. Worth sorting before summer hits.
Complementary options:
- Blackout curtains over blind
- Light-blocking side channels
- Top cassette to seal gap
- Draft excluder at sill
Related services:
- Curtain fitting
- Blind installation
- Nursery setup
Frequently Asked Questions
How dark can you get a room?
Very dark with proper fitting. The key is eliminating light gaps at edges - this is where most DIY blackout fails. We fit to block gaps, not just cover the window.
What about summer early mornings?
That's exactly when blackout earns its value. 5am light wakes children. Proper blackout means they sleep until their body's ready, not when the sun rises.
What type of blind works best?
Roller blinds with side channels block most light. Roman or venetian need blackout lining. We can advise on what suits your window.
Can you add blackout to existing blinds?
Sometimes - blackout lining can be added to curtains or some blind types. Other times replacement is better. We'll assess what you've got.
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