Blind removal in Exeter
Professional blind removal services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
0.5-1 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Blinds taken down carefully at your old property, all brackets removed, fixing holes filled and made good. Walls left tidy whether you're taking the blinds with you or leaving them behind.
One Less Moving Day Job
You're selling up and the blinds need coming down - either you're taking them with you or the buyers don't want them. Brackets screwed into UPVC frames, fixing holes to fill, and you've got 50 other things to do before completion.
Professional removal means it's done properly, walls are made good, and it's one less thing on your moving checklist.
💡 Pro tip: Do this a few days before completion, not on moving day itself. Gives filler time to dry and you time to touch up paint if needed.
Why It Matters How They Come Down
| ✅ Removed Properly | ❌ Rushed Removal |
|---|---|
| Blinds intact for reuse | Bent mechanisms, broken slats |
| Brackets removed cleanly | Damaged window frames |
| All holes filled | Obvious holes buyers will notice |
| Walls ready for handover | Looks like you couldn't be bothered |
What You Get
🔧 Complete Removal Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove Blinds | Taken down carefully, rolled/folded for transport |
| Remove Brackets | Unscrewed without damaging frames |
| Fill Holes | All screw holes filled flush |
| Label | If you're taking them, I'll note which window each was in |
📦 You're Left With:
- Blinds ready to transport (or dispose of)
- No brackets left behind
- Holes filled, walls tidy
- Ready for handover or decorating
Pricing Guide
| Number of Blinds | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 blinds | 30 mins | £60 |
| 4-6 blinds (typical house) | 45 mins-1 hr | £60 |
| 7+ blinds (large house) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Time varies if brackets are seized or frames are delicate.
Perfect For Your Move Out If...
✅ Selling up - want walls left tidy for buyers
✅ Taking blinds with you - need them down carefully to reuse
✅ Time-poor - moving checklist overwhelming
✅ UPVC frames - worried about damaging them
Why Choose Us for Blind removal in Exeter?
All brackets removed properly
Fixing holes filled
Blinds labeled for refitting
Walls left tidy for handover
What to Expect
Step 1: Remove Blinds
Each blind comes down carefully - they're clipped or slotted into brackets, easy enough but needs doing right to avoid damage if you're reusing them.
Step 2: Remove Brackets
Brackets get unscrewed from frames or walls. UPVC frames need care - the screws can be tight and forcing them cracks the frame.
Step 3: Fill & Tidy
Every screw hole gets filled flush with filler. It'll need painting if you're decorating, but at least it's not an obvious hole. Clean, tidy finish for handover.
🔧 DIY Tips
Removing blinds is actually pretty straightforward:
🔧 Tools you'll need:
- Screwdriver (or drill with screwdriver bit)
- Filler and filling knife
- Labels or marker (if reusing blinds)
📐 DIY removal process:
Removing the blinds:
- Roller blinds: Pull blind down fully, lift up into brackets, should release
- Venetian blinds: Usually a clip at each end, release and pull headrail forward
- Vertical blinds: Unclip each vane, then remove headrail from brackets
- Roman blinds: Depends on type, but usually velcro or clips
Removing brackets: 5. Unscrew brackets from frame or wall 6. If screws are tight (UPVC especially), go slow - don't force 7. Keep brackets with blinds if you're reusing them
Filling holes: 8. Push filler into screw holes with filling knife 9. Wipe flush with surface 10. Let dry, then sand smooth if needed
⚠️ Common mistakes:
- Forcing tight screws (cracks UPVC frames)
- Not labeling blinds (forget which window they came from)
- Overfilling holes (creates lumps when it dries)
- Not leaving time for filler to dry before decorating
💡 Pro trick: When removing blinds you're keeping, take a photo of each one in its window before removal. Makes refitting at the new place much easier - you know which blind goes where.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Full move-out service? I can combine blind removal with curtain pole removal, picture hook filling, shelving removal - all the make-good jobs that help with your house sale or deposit return.
Rental deposit? Getting all the screw holes filled properly makes a real difference to deposit returns. Landlords and letting agents notice this stuff.
Taking blinds with you? I'll label them by window so you know which is which at your new place. Makes refitting much easier (can help with that too if you like).
Damaged frames? If brackets have been over-tightened into UPVC and cracked the frame, I'll make it as good as I can with filler. Sometimes previous owners didn't know what they were doing.
Old properties? Exeter's older houses sometimes have blinds fixed into crumbling plaster or old wooden frames. Takes a bit more care to remove without making a bigger mess, but it's doable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you remove blinds without damaging them?
Yes - I take them down carefully so you can reuse them at your new place. Roller blinds just click out, Venetian blinds unclip from brackets. The brackets get unscrewed without bending them.
Do you fill the screw holes?
Absolutely - that's part of the service. All screw holes get filled flush so the walls are ready for painting or ready for handover if you're selling. Makes a difference to how the place looks.
What about blinds I'm leaving for the buyers?
If you're leaving them, I just leave them up. But often people take them because they're expensive and the new house needs window covering anyway. Your call.
Can you do this on moving day?
Yes, but better a day or two before if possible. Gives the filler time to dry if you're decorating, and one less thing to think about on actual moving day. But I can fit in with your schedule if needed.
How many blinds can you remove in an hour?
Average house with 5-6 blinds, all removed, brackets off, holes filled - usually about an hour. More blinds or tricky fixings might take longer, but it's still quicker than doing it yourself between everything else on moving day.
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