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Motorized blinds/window treatment company recommendations?

5 years ago

I got a quote yesterday for two motorized solar shades (each 8’x8’) and three nonmortorized 8’x8’ curtains from the shade store for 10k. I was shocked at the price. Any other recommendations of companies I should look into? Thanks!

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Fun2BHere

5 years ago

I don't have a recommendation for you, but that price sounds ridiculously high. Did the quote break down the elements...shade material, shade construction, motor, installation?

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czarinalex
5 years ago
I got custom solar shades installed at our home in So Cal last year. Double shade mounted on one rail for a large patio door, 1 large six ft window shade, 1 five foot window shade and 1 four foot window. Not motorized, just the standard pulley chain. It all came to $1800. including installation. 2 motors for the patio door(since it's split) would have added an additional $800. This was from a hunter douglas local rep. He operates out of his house, does the install himself. I asked some neighbors and apparently everyone in our community uses him. See if you can find a local independent rep. I would definitely get at least 1 more price.
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palimpsest
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Lutron, Hunter Douglas, Mechoshade.
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Zalco/bring back Sophie!
5 years ago
Our house came with Lurton.
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rockybird
Original Author
5 years ago
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Thank you everyone! This is really helpful. I will call around. I’ll definitely check Lutron, since that name keeps coming up.

Czarnalex - that is close to the quoted price. Maybe I’ll just start with the solar shades, motorized and get the curtains later.

Fun2bhere - It was 1400 for each 8x8’ motorized shade; 1k for installation; and the rest taxes and the three curtains. For the curtains, she quoted two different materials. Two curtains were 2k each and one was 1k.
nannygoat18
5 years ago
I would suggest doing more research. My window company rep dissuaded me from motorized shades as they are big money makers due to frequent repairs........

I got standard Hunter Douglas shades which were very pricy. However, the company rep assured me that they will stand behind the product if any issues develop.
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rockybird
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you nannygoat. I’ll definitely do more investigation on it. :)
chispa
5 years ago
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I've installed Hunter Douglas duettes in a few houses over the years. Yes, HD does stand behind their products, but it is still a hassle to send back a shade for repair. You usually have to pay for shipping. I installed 55 HD blinds in this house about 7 years ago and I usually have to send 1 or 2 blinds for repair every year.
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nannygoat18
5 years ago
Chispa, I'm very lucky because the company that installed my blinds gives me free replacements. I've called them about 6 times and there's no charge for labor or materials:)
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User
5 years ago
Check with Hunter Douglas whether there is a local window coverings repair business who does their repairs. We just had to bring ours to the next city over to have the strings readjusted under warranty.
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homepro01
5 years ago
Consider Bandalux. The prices you received are not out of line for the window systems you are attempting to cover. Lutron and Somfy are the leaders in motorization for window treatments.

Good luck!
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westsider40
5 years ago
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We went to Lowe’s after we got a $9000 estimate from Hunter Douglas in Tucson. We are very happy with the quality and installation. Smooth in all ways. Strongly suggest you get a Lowe’s 'measure' for $35 , which is given back if you order from them. The measure is good for 6 months. I’ve had Lowe’s do two houses of mine.

Levolor, as well as the several other mfrs at Lowe’s might have a lifetime warranty. They easily processed a claim for a 2011 broken pleated shade (the only issue ever on a whole houseful). Also, Home Depot carries some Hunter Douglas shade products..

I, too, was shocked at hearing the $9k. Good to hear that Rocky is recovering nicely