Frequently Asked Questions

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About Shady Blinds

Where are you based and what areas do you cover?

We’re based in Weddington, Nuneaton (CV10). We cover a wide area across Warwickshire and beyond, including Coventry, Hinckley, Tamworth, Bedworth, Rugby, Atherstone, Lutterworth, and surrounding villages. If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, just give us a call — if it’s within a reasonable distance, we’ll come to you.

What are your opening hours?

We’re available Monday to Friday, 10am–5pm. Outside of these hours you can leave us a WhatsApp message or submit a booking request online and we’ll get back to you the next working day.

Do you have a showroom I can visit?

We don’t have a traditional showroom — we bring the showroom to you. When you book a free home visit, we arrive with a full set of samples covering all our materials, colours, and styles. Seeing products in your own home in your own light is actually far more useful than visiting a showroom, and it costs you nothing.

The Home Visit & Fitting Process

What happens at a free home visit?

One of our specialists will come to your home with samples and a measuring tape. We’ll look at your windows together, discuss what you’re hoping to achieve, and show you the relevant options from our range. We’ll take precise measurements and give you a fixed, itemised quote before we leave. The whole visit usually takes 30–60 minutes depending on how many windows you want to cover. There’s no obligation to go ahead.

How long does fitting take on the day?

Most installations take 1–3 hours depending on the number of windows and type of product. Shutters generally take longer than blinds due to the frame fitting involved. We’ll give you a realistic time estimate when we book the fitting appointment.

Do I need to do anything to prepare for the fitting?

Just clear the window ledges and move any furniture that’s close to the windows so our team has space to work. Maybe dont have the heating on full! We’ll take care of everything else, including cleaning up after ourselves.

Who carries out the installation?

Our own team — always. We don’t use subcontractors. The same people who measured your windows will usually be the ones fitting your order.

Products & Materials

What's the difference between wood, polymer, and aluminium shutters?

Wood shutters offer the warmest, most traditional look and are a natural insulator — ideal for living rooms and bedrooms. Polymer shutters look almost identical to wood but are fully waterproof, making them the better choice for bathrooms, kitchens, and humid rooms. Our top polymer range carries a 30-year material warranty. Aluminium shutters offer a more contemporary look and added security — particularly suitable for ground floor windows. We’re happy to advise on the best option for your specific situation during your free home visit.

Can you fit blinds or shutters to bi-fold and patio doors?

Yes — this is one of our specialities. We carry several systems specifically designed for bi-fold and patio doors, including VS2 Comfort Slide blinds that don’t interfere with the door mechanism, CLIC adhesive-fit blinds, perfect fit systems, and bi-fold shutters. We’ll recommend the right system for your doors during the home visit.

Can you fit blinds to shaped or unusually sized windows?

Yes. We make all our products to measure, so unusual window sizes are no problem at all. We also offer shaped blinds and shutters for triangular, circular, arched, and angled windows — a common feature in older properties. If you’ve been told your window is too awkward to cover, come and speak to us.

Can blinds and shutters be motorised?

Yes — most of our range can be motorised. We offer rechargeable motor systems that can be controlled by remote, smartphone app, or voice via Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit. Motorisation is particularly popular for roof lanterns, large windows, and hard-to-reach skylights.

Do you offer moisture-resistant blinds for bathrooms and kitchens?

Yes. We carry a range of moisture-resistant and waterproof fabrics specifically designed for kitchens and bathrooms. Faux wood Venetians, polymer shutters, and certain roller blind fabrics are all suitable for high-humidity environments.

What louvre sizes do shutters come in?

We offer shutter louvres in 47mm, 63mm, 76mm, 89mm, and 114mm. Larger louvres tend to suit bigger windows and more contemporary interiors; smaller louvres work well in traditional or period properties. We’ll show you examples of each size during your home visit so you can see the effect before you decide.

Lead Times & Delivery

How long does it take from order to fitting?

Lead times vary by product. Most blinds are 2–4 weeks from order. Standard shutters are typically 4–6 weeks. Our Express Polymer shutter range is available in as little as 2 weeks. We’ll confirm an accurate lead time at the point of order, and we’ll contact you as soon as your products are ready to book the fitting date.

What if I need blinds urgently?

We offer temporary paper blinds that can be ordered from our online shop and delivered in days — ideal if you’ve just moved in or need cover while you wait for your made-to-measure order. If you order shutters from us, we also include free temporary blinds to use while your shutters are being made.

Cost & Finance

How much do blinds and shutters cost?

Prices vary significantly depending on the product type, window size, material, and any extras like motorisation. Blinds generally start from around £100–£150 per window for a made-to-measure fitted roller blind. Shutters are a larger investment — typically starting from £300–£500 per window depending on size and material. The best way to get an accurate price is to book a free home visit, where we’ll give you a fixed, itemised quote with no obligation to proceed.

Do you offer finance or payment plans?

Yes. We offer flexible finance options including PayPal Credit. Finance can make a significant shutter or awning purchase much more manageable — ask us for details when you get your quote, or visit our finance page for more information.

Do I pay upfront or on installation?

We ask for a deposit when you place your order, with the balance due on the day of installation. We’ll explain the payment terms clearly when you receive your quote.

Child Safety

Are your blinds child safe?

Child safety is something we take seriously. Looped or corded blinds pose a strangulation risk to young children, and all our products are available with safe cordless, wand, or motorised operation. We will always advise on the safest option for your home during the free home visit, particularly if you have young children or are expecting. See our child safety page for more detail.

Are shutters child safe?

Yes. Shutters are inherently one of the safest window coverings available — there are no cords or chains involved. The louvres are adjusted by hand or via a central tilt rod, making them an excellent choice for families with young children.

Aftercare & Warranties

What warranties do your products come with?

Warranties vary by product and manufacturer. As a guide: wood shutters carry a 5-year paint and 15-year structural warranty; our top polymer shutters carry a 5-year paint, 15-year structural, and 30-year material warranty; aluminium shutters carry up to a 10-year warranty; perfect fit shutters carry a 10-year warranty. Blind warranties vary by product — we’ll confirm the specific warranty at the point of purchase.

How do I clean my blinds?

YMost fabric blinds can be wiped down with a lightly damp cloth. Venetian blinds can be dusted with a duster or microfibre cloth, or wiped slat by slat with a damp cloth. Roman blinds can usually be spot-cleaned. Always check the care label on your specific fabric. We’ll give you care guidance when we fit your blinds.

How do I clean my shutters?

Shutters are one of the easiest window coverings to clean — a quick wipe with a damp cloth is all that’s needed for most installations. Polymer shutters are fully waterproof so can be cleaned more thoroughly without concern. This is one of the main reasons many customers switch from fabric blinds to shutters over time.

What if something goes wrong after installation?

Just call us. We stand behind everything we fit and will always come back to address any issue that arises within the warranty period. We’re a local business — we’re not difficult to reach and we’re not going anywhere.

Still have a question we haven’t answered?

Give us a call on 03300 432393, send a WhatsApp, or book a free home visit and we’ll answer everything in person — samples in hand, no pressure.

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vicki Cheney

16 September 2026

Had shutters and blinds fitted to the whole house. The price was excellent, the quality is really good and the service was perfect. Highly recommend.

Jasbinder Kaur

10 September 2026

Love my shutters and the service was very good,from start to finish would highly recommend shadyblinds

Kebel Chima

3 September 2026

Lovely product Top job all fitted perfectly Lovely guy to deal with

Paul Godman

3 September 2026

The shutters look absolutely amazing and were fitted with great care and professionalism yesterday. A quality job. Thank you!

Raymond Brown

2 September 2026

Very good result first class job and even Luk’s jokes are good.

Joel Morris

2 September 2026

Stephen Pope

25 August 2026

First rate job Luke was great fitting the blind and making sure the blinds went together perfectly top job

John Keighron

18 August 2026

Recommend Shady Blinds all the way. Not only was Luke’s advice the better option for our needs, it also reduced our outlay on cost. The blinds we ended up choosing are doing exactly what we wanted. They fit in and look like part of the doors. Given the recent temperatures, they are definitely helping in keeping the heat out and look great. We are totally happy. Can’t fault the advice, price and service. Thank you Luke and Shady Blinds.

Chris Masters

16 August 2026

Happy with my blinds, fitted well and would use Shady Blinds again. Would recommend to anyone.

Ian Rosalie

13 August 2026

Very pleased with our shutters, Luke did a good job. Would recommend him.

AC C

27 July 2026

Fantastic experience using Shady Blinds. Luke was competitively priced, professional and provided a good service. Would recommend and certainly use again

Paul Catling

27 July 2026

Great company. I needed a repair done to my electric powered blinds and Shady were able to do the job perfectly, despite the blinds having been fitted by another supplier (something which most blinds companies don’t seem to do). Luke was quick to respond to calls and was good at getting me booked in as soon as was possible. Will be using Shady Blinds next time I need new blinds or repairs.

Jamie Mancini

23 July 2026

Great service

Cris Cook

22 July 2026

Great service, great price and great guy. Top quality blinds at the best price I could find, they are really great quality and a perfect installation. Would highly recommend as there is literally nothing that could have been done any better. Thank you for our new blinds, and just keep doing what you do, cheers

Elaine power

18 July 2026

Luke is a friendly guy, good at his job and leaves no mess. He explained how they work and is happy to come back if any problems

Jayne

17 July 2026

Great service provided from start to finish by Luke. Work was completed in a professional manner and he hoovered up after himself to leave everything clean and tidy Thank you thoroughly recommend A***

Kathryn Chaplin

10 July 2026

paul stanton

9 July 2026

brian whitehouse

9 July 2026

Vincent Rumble

7 July 2026

Very professional job will recommend my family and friends A* and others

Kieran Thurston

17 June 2026

Great company, I love the black out blinds they fitted and the attention to detail to ensure a quality fit was brilliant. Highly reccomend

Rachel Blakeman

12 June 2026

We have just had our first order of shutter blinds fitted by Luke at Shady Blinds . They look amazing! Really pleased with the service and quality. Looking forward to September when Shady Blinds will be fitting shutters to the rest of the windows. Highly recommended.

Dave Cantrill

7 June 2026

Luke supplied a competative quote and fitted our blinds with care. Will use him again in the future.

jim johnston

13 May 2026

Very quick to respond to correspondence. Came to measure and give me a quote after an hour of inquiry. Very friendly and professional service with high quality work. I'm very pleased with the blinds I had installed and would use the company again. Very satisfied. Thank you 😊

Lozzy b

8 May 2026

Joe Collis

26 April 2026

Luke did the blinds in our whole house about 6 months ago. Very friendly and great installation.

Angie

22 April 2026

Great service from quote to fitting, very pleased with my kitchen blinds, fitted quickly, no mess, extremely helpful, thank you, will be coming back for a few more.

Paulina “Polly”

14 April 2026

Very quick installation, great communication, definitely would use again! Thank you!

Elisa

28 March 2026

I recently had shutters installed by Luke from Shady Blinds and couldn’t be happier with the result! The installation was smooth and done to a high standard, and the shutters look fantastic—exactly what I wanted. Also, a very good price. They’ve completely transformed the room. Highly recommend Luke and Shady Blinds for anyone considering shutters!

Paul Evans

24 March 2026

Fast work, great looking blinds and good communications. Fully recommend.

phil Holder

24 March 2026

Fantastic service, excellent quality. Luke went out of his way to look after us and even got us a fabric he doesn’t usually stock. We love our curtains and roman blinds. Definitely recommend.

Roxana Cobzaru

11 March 2026

Very good 👍🏻

Caroline Miller

22 January 2026

Very pleased with the service provided by Luke at Shady blinds. He came to the house to provide a fair quote. Fitted the made to measure blinds promptly and they look great! Thank you.

Klair Jones

22 January 2026

Absolute dream. Great communication, great price and perfect installation of Venetian blinds in our whole house. We are chuffed to bits. Would highly recommend. If I could give 10 stars I would. Thank you Luke.

Deepa Mistry

22 January 2026

Amazing service. Efficient installation and no fuss process, would definitely recommend!

kim Ratcliffe

22 January 2026

Luke did an amazing job fitting my shutters , i dont normally do reviews, but I had to this time as I couldn't be more pleased, highly recommend if anyone needs shutters ,

Louise Davies

22 January 2026

Luke was amazing, blinds are stunning and competitively priced.

Julie O’Farrell

21 January 2026

Parveen Ryait

8 January 2026

Absolutely love the shutters — they look so stylish and have transformed the room! Luke was super helpful throughout, answering all my questions and making the whole process easy. Highly recommend Shady Blinds!

dennis warner

30 December 2025

We are so happy with our shutters, the quality is excellent they have transformed our front room and the service is outstanding. If your looking for blinds this is the company for you. Many thanks

Tracy Walker

21 December 2025

We were very happy with the excellent service we had for the supplying and fitting of our shutters. They're fabulous quality and look great! We would definately recommend. Thank you 😊

John Hankinson

16 December 2025

The blinds have really transformed our conservatory and have been fitted really well. It took us a while to decide on the right colour as it was an expensive purchase but there was no pressure from Luke. Luke is a great bloke and we couldn't have wished for better.

Ann Mills

13 December 2025

A very good experience, great workmanship, great quality, a very good experience from start to finish, would definitely recommend,

Miss Jenniesouthall

11 December 2025

Very quick at doing a quote and blinds extremely good quality. Price was also very competitive. Luke also pleasant and friendly

Fred Msk

10 December 2025

We’re absolutely delighted with our new blinds from Shady Blinds. The quality is excellent, they were professionally fitted, and all at a very competitive price. Our home has been completely transformed, and we have Luke to thank for his outstanding service and attention to detail.

Marilyn Boden

4 December 2025

Carole Randle

3 December 2025

So pleased with the shutters, Luke paid great attention to the fitting, and made good where the previous blinds had been, perfectly. Would highly recommend Shady Blinds.

Carole Hawkins

1 December 2025

Excellent service, excellent quality shutters. Luke is a great friendly, polite guy. I rate his company 5 Star ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Kewal Shienmar

27 November 2025

I recently had my entire house, comprising 18 windows, fitted with a selection of shutters, Venetian blinds, and roller blinds, all supplied and installed by Shady Blinds. Luke, who managed the installation, proved to be an extremely likeable individual and was very easy to work with throughout the process. He conducted himself in a timely and reliable manner, ensuring that the experience was both pleasant and efficient. I am thoroughly pleased with the final result. The blinds and shutters are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional and robust, meeting all my expectations for both beauty and practicality.

Jai Anderson

26 November 2025

Lukes provided a perfect service from quote, install and aftercare, really pleased with our dealings from start to finish and more than happy with the shutters we've bought. We'll be back in touch to get our lounge bay window shutters when we're ready. Cheers Luke

Paul Ralfe

21 November 2025

Luke advised us on the type of blinds which would best suit our bi-fold doors. Really happy with how they look. Nice guy to deal with and cleaned up after fitting the blinds.

Rachel Wilson

21 November 2025

Very happy with my roller & vision blinds from shady blinds. Luke was excellent very friendly & helpful.

Doug Capon

20 November 2025

Excellent service, Luke fitted some blinds at our school we found the whole journey from quoting to fitting a completely hassle free experience . The blinds are high quality but competatively priced and should give us many years of use.

18 November 2025

Luke was professional throughout - from measuring to fitting and in between - nothing was too much trouble - this is the 5th time we have used Luke and I cannot recommend him enough

Jagjot purewal

12 November 2025

Got the entire house fitted, from the first phone call/visit to the final installation, service was outstanding. Highly recommended!!

Gina

5 November 2025

Brilliant Service. Love my Shutter Blinds Highly Recommend Luke for his workmanship and customer service

Tracey Barnett

3 November 2025

Very pleased with our new blinds fitted by Luke They look beautiful Would 100% recommend you to anybody Thank you

Charlie Mitchell

2 November 2025

Extremely happy with the shutters, they make everywhere look so light and fresh. Luke advised us on the best options, transformed the whole house. Thank you!

Sharon Bowden

19 October 2025

Shady blinds have put blinds throughout our whole house. Very good service from beginning to end also a very good price. Our windows look great all round. We live in Rowley Regis and it was not a problem for them to travel and give us a price and then do them. We highly recommed this company, the are very friendly and reliable.

caroline alcock

10 October 2025

Very professional and punctual. Good price and I am very pleased with the blinds.

Vanessa Nolan

6 September 2025

Luke was very professional and has done a wonderful job of fitting our blinds. Will definitely be back for more in the near future amd would 100% recommend 😊

David McLaughlin

30 July 2025

Wonderful blinds and wonderful service - Luke provided an efficient and first class service.

lynn gray

5 July 2025

Great friendly service with a smile from Luke. Very happy with our new lemon vertical blinds 🙂

David Shepherd

25 June 2025

Hi we are happy with the service, and the additional assistance with a smaller job.

Marie Carmichael

17 June 2025

Right from the start Luke was really accommodating, very knowledgeable and patient. We had Plantation Shutters, automated Roman Blinds and Curtains for our new build. The quality of his work is brilliant and nothing is too much trouble. The house looks amazing and everyone gives compliments. Luke, thanks so much for looking after us!!!

Noor Jahan

4 June 2025

Luke came and fitted my shutters last week and I have to say they look amazing. They did take 12 weeks for delivery but I was advised of that at time of order and the timescale was not extended. Luke was professional yet friendly through every interaction from order to installation. I would definitely recommend him to everyone. His prices are competitive especially compared to some more well known places but his service is so much better. Cannot fault Luke or his service/products. Amazing guy for an amazing service.

Dawn Elizabeth Abercrombie

25 May 2025

recommends

fantastic company, great communication, and wonderful work. Highly recommend

Charntel Lamb

14 May 2025

Brilliant professional service, would highly recommend to others and will be using Luke’s services again in the future.

William Corkill

9 May 2025

What a top guy Luke is, he turned up on time and quickly fixed a temporary repair to my blinds, he is now trying to get a part for my blinds, because he didn't carry the tiny part that was broken on his van. Thanks again Luke, I would highly recommend you for future orders.

Rachel Doughty

27 April 2025

We absolutely love our blinds, thank you so much. Luke has pretty much done our whole house. He has done both our bathrooms, kitchen & living room. He is very friendly, professional & amazing at what he does. We definitely recommend shady blinds

janet burgoyne

26 April 2025

Good service ,good product very pleased we chose shady blinds

Dominika Sosik

17 April 2025

Very good service!

Samir Parmar

15 April 2025

Smooth service, good price and quick solid fitting. I would recommend for a hassle free good quality service.

Jan

30 March 2025

We are delighted with our shutters, Luke gave good advice when choosing them, we found him to be professional, polite and a tidy worker. Couldn’t fault anything.

Andrew Marriott

28 March 2025

Linda Watson

4 March 2025

I very rarely write reviews but my experience with Luke and Shady Blinds has been so excellent from start to finish that I have no hesitation in recommending his company. In a world where incompetence and inefficiency is so often met with, Luke is a shining example of what customer service should be.

Mandy Heins

4 March 2025

We had great service by Luke, it was a small blind I needed on my back door and Luke made a great job and I can't thank him enough. You will not go wrong if you use Shady Blinds.

Jamie leigh Taylor

22 February 2025

Very professional, blinds are perfect 100% recommend Luke

Ann Lormor

19 February 2025

recommends

Thank-you Luke , Shady Blinds , fitted all venetian blinds throughout my bungalow , absolutely beautiful ,perfect fitting , measured and made within a few days for me , reasonably priced, would highly recommend Luke shady blinds , Thank-you

Roy Blundell

11 February 2025

Reliable, competitive, quality , the second time we have used shady blinds.

Kevin

9 February 2025

We highly recommend Luke of Shady Blinds , a top class service, a great product and a friendly and polite person

l walsh

17 January 2025

Amazing service from beginning to end from shady blinds. Prompt response from initial enquiry. Knowledgable, honest and helpful consultant appointment. Overall great communication - including receiving updates of dispatching . The blinds are Incredible quality, fitting perfectly. Would not hesitate to recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you Luke 😊

Dawn Middleton

14 January 2025

Luke is very professional and did a great job. The shutters look fabulous. Would highly recommend.

Omar

10 January 2025

Excellent customer service

Janet Warner

3 January 2025

Luke fitted 2 venetian blinds & excellent service from him

1shaunronald

6 December 2024

Luke was brilliant, great service and a really great guy. Very straightforward, professional and tidy in his workmanship. Value for money, definitely a go to if you need blinds/shutters etc.

Glenn Connolly

2 December 2024

Luke was a pleasure to deal with, we would highly recommend him

Steve Waite

29 November 2024

Excellent service from the time Luke came to measure up, show us samples and give us a quote which we though was very competitive. We love the blinds and would certainly recommend

steve barrett

3 November 2024

Great items, fast delivery.

Sandra Emanuele

30 October 2024

Excellent service, Luke was very professional and friendly. Happy with blinds .

Grace Cosnett-Iaquinta

24 October 2024

recommends

Would highly recommend Luke. Fitted Venetian and Perfect Fit blinds for our whole house earlier this week and they are exactly what we wanted. Great price and quick turnaround. No pressure. 5 ⭐️

Janet Wheeldon

10 October 2024

Would highly recommend Shady Blinds. Luke was very helpful & did a first class job. We are really pleased with the our blinds.

Phil Thompson

3 October 2024

First class service and fitting from initial quote to fitted blinds. Absolutely brilliant and really pleased with all of our blinds throughout the house. Thank you 😊

Paula Orton

11 September 2024

Just had shutters fitted by shady blinds.luke did a excellent job from start to finish.we are really pleased with them.

De Ensor

30 August 2024

Carole Jones

15 August 2024

Contacted Luke for help with Mum’s Roman Blind which she could no longer operate. He replied immediately, has visited her today and repaired the blind speedily, courteously and professionally. Thank you Luke, we highly recommend your services and you will be our first call in future.

Mags Keatman

19 June 2024

Fab service. Quick, good communication from first contact to measuring, then fitting. (Blinds)

tony white

3 June 2024

From the very start of the quote to installation communication was excellent. The quality of the materials and the work were second to none and the installation was mess free. I would highly recommend Luke for both his professionalism and high standard of work

Yasmin Delaney

28 May 2024

Can’t thank Shady Blinds enough. We have had our whole house kitted out with some Venetian Blinds. The quality is amazing, super super reasonably priced and amazing service. I couldn’t recommend them enough!!

Steve Bennett

27 May 2024

Professional from start to finish ..would recommend to everyone 💯 thank you shady ...you are now on my preffered Traders list

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