• Blinds advice

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:41 pm**

I'm will be looking soon to have some new window blinds fitted. I know there was a thread on here a couple of years ago but I can't find it.

Has anyone used a local company and can recommend them.

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:45 pm**

Barnham Blinds, I've used him for a while now, sadly he's a Chelsea fan if that has any bearing, but a proper one, he moved up here for his wife.

He is called Ross 07857459660

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:51 pm**

If you have a screwdriver, drill and spirit level or know somebody who does, then they are pretty easy to do yourself. Made to measure here: https://www.blinds-2go.co.uk

I used them for 6 windows - no complaints

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:52 pm**

Macca beat me to it but Ross at Barnham Blinds is a great lad

Known him for a while and provided great service and has fitted for us and a lot more that I’ve recommended him to

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:53 pm**

consider shutters Tony...they look impressive!

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:54 pm**

TheOriginalLongsider wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:51 pm
If you have a screwdriver, drill and spirit level or know somebody who does, then they are pretty easy to do yourself. Made to measure here: https://www.blinds-2go.co.uk

I used them for 6 windows - no complaints

Agreed, i got some night and day ones from here about 4 years ago...easy to put up, look good (even had people commenting walking past) and still look new

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:56 pm**

Ross does shutters too

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:58 pm**

I've got a contact number for him but it's for the kitchen, two windows and patio doors initially once the decorating has been done.

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:02 pm**

Give him a call Tony, he’ll happily give you a quote.

He was my assistant with the coaching I do, hence the kit sponsorship

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:13 pm**

A bloke called Kev did mine, white wooden ones for the whole house.

Great job, and very low on price.

Sterling Blinds & Shutters
01282 338422

Kevin McEvoy +44 7936 665333

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:21 pm**

Millennium Blinds based in Haslingden. Prompt service and good prices.

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:24 pm**

Had Blackwell blinds Padiham round today. Old school decent prices will come back for repairs.

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:27 pm**

Another shout out for Kevin McEvoy.

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:35 pm**

Me , although travel costs may be an issue

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:43 pm**

I know a couple of good companies who cover your area, unless you're still blocking my posts, in which case you won't see this

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:19 pm**

If the blinds are just to block the sun Tony (rather than for privacy) then you can also consider replacing the glass with laminated glass. We have that and we are south-facing.

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:29 pm**

We used 247 blinds. They tell you how to provide the measurements and have an excellent range. They keep you informed of progress and delivery quickly. You can request as many samples from them as you wish. We’ve had Venetians and vertical blinds from them. Any handyman can fit them and the cost including his time still worked out a lot cheaper than ordering from a local firm. We’re intending to order some more in the next few months.

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:54 pm**

beddie wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:29 pm
We used 247 blinds. They tell you how to provide the measurements and have an excellent range. They keep you informed of progress and delivery quickly. You can request as many samples from them as you wish. We’ve had Venetians and vertical blinds from them. Any handyman can fit them and the cost including his time still worked out a lot cheaper than ordering from a local firm. We’re intending to order some more in the next few months.

Our of order advertising on line companies from away who are under cutting local firms. You should support your local business

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:21 pm**

Jim Ellis at Daffodil Blinds, Rawtenstall.
I havn't his number but he has a website.

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:09 pm**

I just don't see anything in this thread

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:45 pm**

I would also vote for Plantation Shutters, my S-I-L has had them installed, against patio doors too..they really look the business, stylish and very modern.

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:58 pm**

Rossendale blinds are very good they have a stall on Rawtenstall market, cheap has chips and do a good job

Posted: **Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:18 pm**

Blindingly obvious that they should go from the bottom to the top rather than top to bottom.

This setup allows for complete privacy without having to block out all your natural light.

'ti's rather expensive though unless you engineer a solution yourself.

Posted: **Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:26 pm**

MACCA wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:45 pm
Barnham Blinds, I've used him for a while now, sadly he's a Chelsea fan if that has any bearing, but a proper one, he moved up here for his wife.

He is called Ross 07857459660

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:52 pm
Macca beat me to it but Ross at Barnham Blinds is a great lad

Known him for a while and provided great service and has fitted for us and a lot more that I’ve recommended him to

Quick update. Called Ross yesterday, he’s been today and blinds are ordered.

Posted: **Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:30 pm**

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:26 pm
Quick update. Called Ross yesterday, he’s been today and blinds are ordered.

Ahh excellent, glad you got sorted.

Posted: **Tue Aug 03, 2021 9:12 pm**

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:26 pm
Quick update. Called Ross yesterday, he’s been today and blinds are ordered.

Good stuff

Posted: **Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:55 pm**

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:26 pm
Quick update. Called Ross yesterday, he’s been today and blinds are ordered.

Did he come on a galloping horse?

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 1:56 am**

chipbutty wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:55 pm
Did he come on a galloping horse?

Blind man

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:41 am**

Ross came to our house yesterday too. Blinds chosen, measured up and ordered.
Thanks for the recommendation on here, he is very professional and patient (I changed my mind twice in 24 hours)

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:46 am**

Eloise Laws wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:41 am
Ross came to our house yesterday too. Blinds chosen, measured up and ordered.
Thanks for the recommendation on here, he is very professional and patient (I changed my mind twice in 24 hours)

He's helped us out numerous times whilst at his his last company and since he's been on his own, and trust me when I say that twice is nothing.
I have 2 fussy children and a wife that must have changed style and colours several times over a couple of days

He is very patient and helpful!

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:52 am**

Eloise Laws wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:41 am
Ross came to our house yesterday too. Blinds chosen, measured up and ordered.
Thanks for the recommendation on here, he is very professional and patient (I changed my mind twice in 24 hours)

He told me this thread had led to someone else contacting him.

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:38 am**

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:52 am
He told me this thread had led to someone else contacting him.

He’s just messaged me telling me that

I might be able to get some more football kit from him now

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:51 am**

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:38 am
He’s just messaged me telling me that

I might be able to get some more football kit from him now

I’ll be asking for commission

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:32 am**

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:51 am
I’ll be asking for commission

When you do don't forget my cut, we can talk percentages at a later date

Posted: **Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:47 am**

MACCA wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:32 am
When you do don't forget my cut, we can talk percentages at a later date

We don’t do sell on clauses here

Posted: **Tue Sep 07, 2021 5:00 pm**

Thanks again MACCA & wilks_bfc for the recommendation. They’ve just been fitted.

Posted: **Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:53 am**

Just don't use Hilarys. A mate works for them, and also does blinds independently. Don't even ask which are better quality and price

Posted: **Wed Sep 08, 2021 10:25 am**

TheOriginalLongsider wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 20, 2021 2:51 pm
If you have a screwdriver, drill and spirit level or know somebody who does, then they are pretty easy to do yourself. Made to measure here: https://www.blinds-2go.co.uk

I used them for 6 windows - no complaints

Did you, or has anyone got this style: https://www.blinds-2go.co.uk/perfect-fi ... gJTrfD_BwE

I'm not sure if these would work with our patio doors as the beading (if that's the correct terminology) is angled and not square/right angle to the glass.

Could anyone advise if this type of blind would be suitable?

Cheers

Posted: **Wed Sep 08, 2021 10:29 am**

pompeyclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:53 am
Just don't use Hilarys. A mate works for them, and also does blinds independently. Don't even ask which are better quality and price

I will second that. I had a short spell working for them around 5 years ago, managing a team of installers and found them to be absolute shysters. All of their sales people and installers are classed as self employed, which in theory means they can choose when they work and who for. Other than in name, they are employed, with Hilarys of course avoiding any employers responsibilities, such as holiday pay, pension, employers NI contributions to name a few. I know Uber and few others tested the self employed aspect, i wouldn't be surprised to see Hilarys go through the same.

Posted: **Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:05 pm**

[Thanks again MACCA & wilks_bfc for the recommendation. They’ve just been fitted./quote]

Great news! Hopefully mine not far behind (looking back on this thread we ordered around a similar time)

Posted: **Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:16 pm**

pompeyclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:53 am
Just don't use Hilarys. A mate works for them, and also does blinds independently. Don't even ask which are better quality and price

I started having a lot of work done on the house almost three years ago and I made the decision to use local tradesmen as much as possible. Most of the people I've used have been via recommendations from people on this message board.

I didn't know about Ross until I asked re: blinds but there were two very quick recommendations (MACCA & wilks_bfc). I can assure you I've not been disappointed at all. Really good bloke, we talked football, and he helped me choose style and colour for the blinds in the kitchen (two windows and patio doors). I'll be getting more blinds soon as the work continues. I won't be going anywhere else for them.

Posted: **Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:36 pm**

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Sep 07, 2021 5:00 pm
Thanks again MACCA & wilks_bfc for the recommendation. They’ve just been fitted.

Glad you got sorted Tony.
He a sound guy is Ross, even though he supports Chelsea.

Burnley are his 2nd team though since he moved here, which is good!

Posted: **Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:37 pm**

MACCA wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:36 pm
Glad you got sorted Tony.
He a sound guy is Ross, even though he supports Chelsea.

Burnley are his 2nd team though since he moved here, which is good!

He said he goes on the Turf on occasions

Posted: **Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:43 pm**

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:37 pm
He said he goes on the Turf on occasions

He used to live a couple of doors down from me, so came on the odd time if I had a spare.
I've definitely seen him in Burnley merchandise, and he wants us to win the other 36 games a season, so that's probably the best you can hope for from a relocated Cockney

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