Roman blind chain repair in Exeter
Professional roman blind chain repair services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Roman blind chain or cord broken? Mechanism jammed? Repair instead of replacing the whole blind - fraction of the cost, works perfectly again.
That Satisfying Pull That Suddenly... Snapped
One minute you're lowering your roman blind like you have done 500 times before. Next minute: snap. Chain broken, cord gone, blind stuck half-mast.
Now you're looking at roman blinds online thinking "£150 for a new one, really?" When actually all you need is a new £3 chain and someone who knows how to fit it.
💡 Pro tip: Roman blinds are expensive to buy new but cheap to repair. Unless the fabric is damaged or you want to redecorate anyway, repair always makes sense.
Common Roman Blind Failures
| Problem | What's Broken | Repair Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain snapped | Pull cord broken | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Won't raise | Internal cords snapped | 45-60 mins | £60-85 |
| Stuck at angle | Mechanism jammed | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Cord detached | Cleat fixing failed | 10 mins | £60 |
What You Get
🔧 Full Diagnosis
- Take blind down if needed
- Check what's actually broken
- Assess if it's repairable (it usually is)
📦 Repair Work
- Chain/cord replacement with quality parts
- Mechanism repair or replacement
- Rehang blind, test operation
- Adjust for smooth raising/lowering
✅ Working Blind
- Raises and lowers smoothly
- Chain properly secured
- No more jamming or sticking
Chain vs Cord Issues
Chain repairs (the visible pull chain):
- Usually snaps at the connector or wears through
- Quick replacement - clips or ties into mechanism
- Sometimes just needs reconnecting
Cord repairs (internal cords in the blind):
- Run through loops on back of fabric
- When they snap, blind won't raise evenly
- Longer job - have to rethread new cord through every loop
- Worth it though - still cheaper than new blind
Pricing
| Repair Type | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chain replacement | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Internal cord repair | 45-60 mins | £60-85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Parts included - standard cord/chain. Specialist parts extra if needed.
Worth Repairing If...
✅ Blind is good quality - expensive one worth fixing
✅ Fabric still nice - just the mechanism broken
✅ Perfect fit - custom size, hard to replace
✅ Multiple blinds - fix one, might prevent others failing
Why Choose Us for Roman blind chain repair in Exeter?
Blind raises and lowers smoothly
Broken chain/cord replaced
No need to replace entire blind
Much cheaper than buying new
What to Expect
Step 1: Assessment
Look at the blind, figure out what's broken. Sometimes it's obvious (chain hanging loose), sometimes need to take it down to check mechanism.
Step 2: Repair
Replace broken parts - chain, cord, mechanism components. Rethread cords if needed. Test everything works smoothly.
Step 3: Rehang & Test
Get the blind back up, test it raises and lowers properly, make any adjustments needed for smooth operation.
🔧 DIY Tips
Feeling brave? Roman blind repairs are actually quite doable if you're patient:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Replacement chain/cord (blind supplier or online)
- Scissors
- Lighter (seal cord ends so they don't fray)
- Stepladder
- Screwdriver (to take blind down)
🔨 Chain replacement
- Take blind down - unscrew brackets, lower carefully
- Remove old chain - usually ties or clips to mechanism
- Thread new chain - through mechanism same way old one came
- Secure chain - tie or clip securely
- Test mechanism - pull chain, check it raises/lowers
- Rehang blind - brackets back on wall, test again
🔨 Internal cord repair (harder)
- Take blind down
- Lay blind face down - on clean floor
- Remove old broken cord - note how it threads through loops
- Thread new cord - through every loop on back of blind
- Attach to mechanism - same way old cord was
- Test - pull up blind, should raise evenly
- Rehang and adjust
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Cutting cords too short - they need slack
- Not sealing cord ends - they fray and won't thread
- Threading cord wrong way - blind raises wonky
- Over-tightening mechanism - makes it stiff
💡 Pro trick: Before removing broken cords, take photos of how they thread through. Makes reassembly SO much easier. Also, seal every cut cord end with a lighter immediately - stops fraying.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Multiple blinds in the house? If one chain's snapped, others are probably the same age and might go soon. While I'm there, I can check them all and replace any that look worn. Cheaper to do them together.
Custom-made blinds: These are expensive to replace and absolutely worth repairing. Even a complex cord repair costs a fraction of a new made-to-measure blind.
Old blinds: If your blind is 15+ years old and you're planning to redecorate anyway, might be time for new ones. But if it's just the mechanism and you like the fabric, repair makes total sense.
Frequently Asked Questions
What usually breaks on roman blinds?
The pull chain/cord snaps, or the mechanism inside that winds it up gets jammed or broken. Sometimes the cords that run through the back of the fabric snap. All fixable without replacing the whole blind.
Can you fix it or does the whole blind need replacing?
Usually fixable. Chain replacements are straightforward. Cord replacements take longer but still cheaper than new blinds. Only recommend replacement if the fabric's damaged or the headrail is broken beyond repair.
Will you have the right cord/chain?
I carry standard blind cord and chain in the van. Most roman blinds use the same stuff. If yours is an unusual system I'll get the right parts and come back - but that's rare.
How long will it take to fix?
Chain replacement: 20-30 minutes. Cord replacement: 45-60 minutes (have to rethread through all the fabric loops). I'll know which once I see it.
Can I just buy a new blind instead?
You can, but why spend £80-200 on a new blind when a £60 repair fixes it? Only makes sense to replace if you hate the fabric or want a different style. I'll give you an honest opinion on whether it's worth fixing.
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