Roller blind restring in Exeter
Professional roller blind restring services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Roller blind restrung with new cord, proper tension, and smooth operation. Gets your blind working like new without the cost of replacement.
When Your Blind's Given Up The Ghost
That roller blind that won't stay up, rolls up wonky, or the cord snapped weeks ago? You keep meaning to sort it but new blinds seem expensive and measuring them sounds like a faff.
Most roller blinds are dead easy to restring - half an hour's work and they're good for another 5-10 years.
💡 Pro tip: If the blind fabric itself is fine but it won't work properly, restringing costs a fraction of buying new blinds and saves you the hassle of measuring and fitting.
Why Professional Restringing Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Bodge Job |
|---|---|
| Even tension both sides | Rolls up wonky |
| Smooth operation up and down | Jerky or sticks halfway |
| Cord secured properly | Comes loose again in days |
| Spring mechanism checked | Still doesn't work after "fixing" |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove | Blind taken down, brackets checked |
| Assess | Work out if it's the cord, spring, or both |
| Restring | New cord fitted with correct tension |
| Test | Up, down, halfway - all positions checked |
| Refit | Mounted back on brackets, working perfectly |
📦 You're Left With
- Blind rolling smoothly and evenly
- Proper tension (stays where you leave it)
- No need to buy expensive replacements
Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple cord replacement | 30 mins | £60 |
| Cord + spring adjustment | 45 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). If there are multiple blinds, we can do them together and save you money.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Blind fabric is fine - no point replacing if it's just the mechanism
✅ Cord has snapped or frayed - common after a few years of use
✅ Rolls up unevenly - tension needs sorting properly
✅ Spring feels loose - mechanism needs checking and adjusting
Why Choose Us for Roller blind restring in Exeter?
New cord fitted to correct tension
Blind rolls smoothly both ways
Cheaper than buying new blinds
Spring mechanism checked
What to Expect
Step 1: Take Down & Assess
I'll remove the blind from its brackets and work out what's actually wrong. Sometimes it's just the cord, sometimes the spring needs attention too.
Step 2: Restring & Adjust
New cord fitted with even tension. If it's a spring-loaded blind, I'll set the tension so it stays where you leave it without flopping down.
Step 3: Test & Refit
I'll test it works smoothly before putting it back up. You want to see it rolling perfectly before it goes back on the window.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fancy having a go yourself? Here's the reality:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Screwdriver to remove blind
- Replacement cord (get the right thickness)
- Scissors
- Patience (these can be fiddly)
🪟 The process
- Take the blind down carefully - some have end caps that pop off
- Remove the old cord noting how it was threaded
- Thread new cord through, keeping even tension
- Secure cord ends so they won't slip
- For spring blinds, wind the spring mechanism correctly
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Getting the tension wrong (too loose or too tight)
- Threading the cord incorrectly
- Not securing the cord ends properly (it'll slip out)
- Over-winding spring mechanisms (they snap)
- Forgetting how it all came apart (take photos!)
💡 Pro trick: When you remove the blind, take a photo of how the cord's threaded before you touch anything. Future you will be grateful when you're trying to remember how it went back together.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Multiple blinds? If you've got several that need restringing, I'm already set up so we can do them all in one visit. Much cheaper than paying the callout fee multiple times.
Blind beyond repair? Sometimes the spring mechanism is actually broken or the fabric's damaged. If that's the case, I'll tell you honestly rather than waste time trying to fix the unfixable.
Older houses in Exeter? Your window frames might have shifted over the years, which can put strain on blind mechanisms. I can check the brackets are still mounted properly while I'm sorting the blind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can all roller blinds be restrung?
Most can, yeah. The old pull-cord type are straightforward. The spring-loaded ones depend on whether the mechanism's actually broken or just needs adjusting. I can usually tell once I take it down and have a look.
Is it worth restringing or should I just buy a new blind?
If the fabric's still good and it's just the cord or spring, definitely worth fixing. New blinds cost £30-80+ and you've got to measure, order, wait, fit. If I can restring it for £60 and you're done in half an hour, that's the smart choice.
Do I need to take the blind down before you arrive?
No need - I'll take it down, restring it, and put it back up. Less faff for you and I can check the brackets are still solid while I'm at it.
How long will the new cord last?
Good quality cord should last years. The original probably lasted 5-10 years before it frayed or broke, so you're looking at similar. It's not something that needs doing regularly.
My blind goes up wonky - is that a restring job?
Usually yes. Wonky rolling means the tension's uneven or the cord's slipping. Once I restring it properly with even tension both sides, it should roll straight. If the blind itself is warped though, that's harder to fix.
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