Blind refit new home in Exeter
Professional blind refit new home services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Your existing blinds refitted at your new property. Brackets mounted, blinds rehung, everything working smoothly. Privacy sorted, house feeling more like home, less to buy for the new place.
Make Your Old Blinds Work In Your New Home
You took the blinds down carefully at your old place, thinking you'd save money by reusing them. Now they're in a pile and you're not sure if they'll even fit your new windows or how to mount them properly.
If the windows are similar sizes, your old blinds should work fine - just need hanging properly. Save yourself some money and get them refitted right.
💡 Pro tip: Measure your new window widths before moving. If they're close to your old ones (within 10cm or so), your blinds will work. If not, you'll need new ones anyway.
What Makes Blind Fitting Tricky
Blinds look simple but there's technique to it:
| ✅ Fitted Properly | ❌ Poor Fitting |
|---|---|
| Brackets level, blind hangs straight | Wonky blind, drives you mad |
| Positioned to clear window handles | Catches on handle every time |
| Smooth operation, no rubbing | Jams or scrapes on frame |
| Secure fixings for window type | Falls down after a week |
What You Get
🔧 Complete Blind Refitting
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check | Inspect blinds for damage, confirm they'll fit windows |
| Position | Mark brackets level, clear of handles and catches |
| Fix | Secure brackets to frame or wall as appropriate |
| Hang | Fit blinds to brackets, test operation |
| Adjust | Make sure they pull/raise smoothly, drop level |
📦 You're Left With:
- All blinds fitted and working
- Privacy back in your home
- Money saved vs buying new
- One less moving task to worry about
Pricing Guide
| Number of Blinds | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 blinds | 30 mins-1 hr | £60 |
| 3-4 blinds (typical small house) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| 5-7 blinds (typical 3-bed house) | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Difficult fixings (UPVC frames, old walls) may add time.
Perfect For Your Move If...
✅ Similar window sizes - saved your old blinds to reuse
✅ Quick privacy - need windows covered while you sort curtains
✅ Budget conscious - saving money by not buying new
✅ All types - roller, venetian, vertical, roman blinds all welcome
Why Choose Us for Blind refit new home in Exeter?
Blinds fitted level and working smoothly
Brackets positioned for best operation
All blind types handled
Privacy restored same day
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess Your Blinds
I check each blind for damage and measure against your new windows. If something won't work, I'll tell you honestly so you can order a replacement.
Step 2: Mount Brackets
Each bracket gets positioned level, clear of window furniture, and fixed securely to the right surface (frame, wall, or reveal).
Step 3: Hang & Test
Blinds go onto brackets, I test they operate smoothly, make any adjustments needed, and make sure they're hanging level.
🔧 DIY Tips
Blinds are actually pretty DIY-friendly if you're methodical:
🔧 Tools you'll need:
- Drill
- Spirit level (essential!)
- Screwdriver
- Pencil
- Tape measure
- Right drill bits for your window frame type
📐 Fitting blinds yourself:
For roller blinds:
- Hold bracket positions against window reveal or frame
- Check they're level with spirit level (this is crucial)
- Mark fixing holes with pencil
- Drill pilot holes (small bit first!)
- Screw brackets firmly in place
- Click blind barrel into brackets
- Test it rolls smoothly
For Venetian blinds:
- Similar process but brackets usually go on top of reveal
- Check the blind will clear window handles when lowered
- Make sure fixing is solid - these are heavier than roller blinds
- Clip headrail into brackets
- Test tilt and raising mechanism
⚠️ Common mistakes:
- Not checking level (wonky blind forever)
- Forgetting about window handles (blind catches every time)
- Wrong screws for UPVC (they crack the frame)
- Brackets not deep enough in reveal (blind sits proud, looks odd)
💡 Pro trick: For UPVC windows, use screws specifically designed for UPVC frames - shorter and self-tapping. Regular screws can crack the frame internally.
Different window types:
- UPVC frames: Drill straight into the frame, use UPVC screws
- Wooden frames: Easy, just pilot hole and screw in
- Inside brick/plaster reveal: Wall plugs needed, bit more work
- Outside mount (on wall above window): Requires wall plugs, make sure it's level
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Full window dressing service? I can combine blind fitting with curtain pole installation, voile hanging, and any other window treatments you need sorted. Get it all done in one visit.
Don't fit? If your new windows are bigger and the blinds won't cover them properly, I'll tell you before I start drilling holes. Save the blinds for smaller windows elsewhere or rooms you sort out later.
UPVC frames? These need care - wrong technique cracks them. I've got the right screws and know where to drill so you don't damage your new frames.
Mix of old and new blinds? No problem - I can fit your reused ones alongside any new blinds you've bought for windows that need them.
Old Exeter properties? Some window reveals are deep or wonky - I'm used to adapting fitting methods for older properties where nothing's quite square.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my old blinds fit my new windows?
Depends on the window sizes. If your new windows are similar size or smaller, usually fine. If they're bigger, the blinds won't cover fully. Measure your new windows and I can advise before I come out.
Can you fit any type of blind?
Roller blinds, Venetian blinds, vertical blinds, Roman blinds - yes to all. They all hang slightly differently but I've fitted hundreds of each type in Exeter homes.
Do the old brackets work in the new house?
Sometimes. But often your new windows have different frames or the old brackets are battered from removal. I bring new brackets just in case - better to have them than need another visit.
How many blinds can you fit in one visit?
Average house with 5-6 blinds takes 1.5 to 2 hours. More than that and it runs over, but it's still quicker and cheaper than multiple visits. I'll give you a time estimate based on your number.
What if some blinds are damaged from the move?
I'll check them before fitting - if the mechanism's broken or slats are bent beyond use, I'll let you know. Often they just need a bit of adjustment and they're fine, but I won't fit something that won't work properly.
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