Blinds advice

[ClaretTony]

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.

[MACCA]

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

[TheOriginalLongsider]

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

[wilks_bfc]

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

[claretblue]

consider shutters Tony...they look impressive!

[Belial]

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

[wilks_bfc]

Ross does shutters too

[ClaretTony]

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.

[wilks_bfc]

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

[Burnley1989]

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

[Silkyskills1]

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

[COBBLE]

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

[TopCat]

Another shout out for Kevin McEvoy.

[joey13]

Me , although travel costs may be an issue

[Grumps]

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

[TheOriginalLongsider]

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.

[beddie]

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.

[Top Claret]

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

[Aclaret]

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

[Longsider]

I just don't see anything in this thread

[Eloise Laws]

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.

[Top Claret]

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

[what_no_pies]

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.

[ClaretTony]

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

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.

[MACCA]

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

Ahh excellent, glad you got sorted.

[wilks_bfc]

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

Good stuff

[chipbutty]

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

Did he come on a galloping horse?

[CharlieinNewMexico]

Did he come on a galloping horse?

Blind man

[Eloise Laws]

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)

[MACCA]

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!

[ClaretTony]

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.

[wilks_bfc]

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

[ClaretTony]

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

[MACCA]

I’ll be asking for commission

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

[ClaretTony]

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

We don’t do sell on clauses here

[ClaretTony]

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

[pompeyclaret]

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

[TheFamilyCat]

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

[Herts Clarets]

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.

[Eloise Laws]

[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)

[ClaretTony]

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.

[MACCA]

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!

[ClaretTony]

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

[MACCA]

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

[ClaretTony]

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

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

Just pulling up these three year old posts to say thanks again. As per the thread, Ross fitted for me in the kitchen and I was really pleased with the blinds and the service from him.

I want some more blinds now and didn’t hesitate to contact him. He’s been this afternoon and more blinds ordered.

I’ve been given so much good advice on here in my search for local tradesmen.

[wilks_bfc]

Just pulling up these three year old posts to say thanks again. As per the thread, Ross fitted for me in the kitchen and I was really pleased with the blinds and the service from him.

I want some more blinds now and didn’t hesitate to contact him. He’s been this afternoon and more blinds ordered.

I’ve been given so much good advice on here in my search for local tradesmen.

Good to hear Tony

He’s a great guy is Ross.
He’s just sponsored our new away kit (as well as being existing sponsor of the home one) for the u15 side I coach at

[ClaretTony]

Good to hear Tony

He’s a great guy is Ross.
He’s just sponsored our new away kit (as well as being existing sponsor of the home one) for the u15 side I coach at

He said he was sponsoring your team again. Really good and easy to deal with.

[ArmchairDetective]

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

I can vouch for this too. Look great. No problems. Easy enough to fit. Just make sure you measure them correctly. We found out the hard way with one set

[helmclaret]

Kyle Walker’s mistress knows a thing or two about blinds having spent £60k on them!

[Tribesmen]

Make's me smile when someone asks for advice and are really happy with what they get job wise on here .

Just glad the lad Ross has done a good job and hope he makes loads of money in the future .