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Get The Right Blinds, Measured to Order & Professionally Installed
With custom blinds installation from The Home Depot, it’s about options. Our experienced blind installers help you choose from our extensive catalogue of custom styles, colours and materials. They’ll measure your windows to ensure an exact fit. And once your order is ready, our installers will deliver and install your new custom blinds, shades or shutters with the utmost care and professionalism.
What’s Included in Your Custom Blinds, Shades & Shutters Installation?
- Best brand offerings. Trusted national brands like Levolor, Bali, and Maxxmar that bring customers the latest trends and styles and stand by reliability, warranty, and service.
- So many choices. We’ll walk you through our extensive custom catalogue and help you find the exact blinds, shades or shutters for your windows.
- Certified installers. Enjoy peace of mind with licensed and background checked installers who provide quality workmanship and a worry-free experience.
- Everyday value pricing. We’re committed to offering competitive pricing, with custom window covering options to suit any budget.
- Financing options. We offer convenient and flexible financing options with The Home Depot Consumer Credit Card and Project Loan to help you manage the cost of your project.
- Warranty. Unbeatable warranties on products and labour.
How Does Custom Blinds Installation Work?
1 Free Consultation
- Use our online request form to book a free in-home consultation with a Home Depot Design Consultant
- They will show you a range of design options and order samples for your new custom blinds, shades & shutters
2 Measurements Taken
- At a later, pre-scheduled appointment, a Home Depot Installer will take measurements and order your custom blinds, shades and shutters
- When your custom blinds, shades & shutters order is ready, the Installer will contact you to schedule installation
3 Blinds, Shades & Shutters Installation
- Upon completion, the Installer will inspect your new windows and confirm that the project meets your approval
- They will haul away your old windows for safe disposal
Should I Choose Blinds, Shutters, or Shades Installation?
Choose blind installation if you want:
- Hard window coverings
- Better light control
- Smart home options
Choose shades installation if you want:
- Soft window coverings
- A wider range of styles and materials
- Blackout options
Choose shutters installation if you want:
- Hard window coverings
- A built-in window covering solution
- Light control flexibility
Matching Your Custom Blinds Installation Options to Your Needs
Here are 6 key considerations to keep top of mind when weighing your best options for custom blinds, shades, and shutters installation:
Comfort & Light Filtration
Installing zebra blinds, roman shades, cellular shades, vertical or horizontal blinds can provide flexible control of your thermal comfort, as well as light filtration
Best Suited For:
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Windows facing the sun
- Windows facing street traffic
- Rooms featuring patio or balcony access
Privacy Control
For complete privacy and added style, custom panel blinds, roller shades, or exterior shutters can be installed. Vertical or horizontal blinds can be tilted for greater customization
Best Suited For:
- Large bedroom windows
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Bay Windows facing street traffic
- Bathroom casement windows
Cleaning & Maintenance
Premium faux wood blinds, aluminum blinds, vinyl blinds (PVC), and anti-static polyester fabric blinds require minimal maintenance
Best Suited For:
- Convenience
- Ease of maintenance
- Durability
Style & Aesthetics
When you choose custom blinds, shutters, or shades, there are few limits to the range of colours and styles available. Explore your options in detail during your free consultation
Best Suited For:
- Rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Bay Window upgrades
- Kitchen upgrades
- Dining Rooms with windows facing a Deck or Patio
- Rooms exposed to natural sunlight year-round
Energy Savings
Reduce energy costs and optimize the amount of solar heat entering your home with cellular shades or vertical slats to filter out harmful UV rays and improve your thermal comfort in winter or summer.
Best Suited For:
- Bedrooms with large windows facing a balcony
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Large casement windows
Safety
Installing cordless blinds reduces the risk of harm to young children and pets, who can become entangled in loose cords. Motorized zebra blinds and roller shades can also be installed for added convenience.
Best Suited For:
- Households with active pet(s)
- Households with active children
- Persons with mobility issues
- Independent living homeowners
What Are Some Popular Blinds, Shutters & Shades Installation Options?
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Choosing the Right Window Treatment
Shutters, shades or blinds - which one best serves your needs? Submit your request to speak with our window design experts.
Here are 6 key considerations to keep top of mind when choosing a window treatment:
Comfort & Light Filtration
Installing zebra blinds, roman shades, cellular shades, vertical or horizontal blinds can provide flexible control of your thermal comfort, as well as light filtration.
Best Suited For:
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Windows facing the sun
- Windows facing street traffic
- Rooms featuring patio or balcony access
Privacy Control
For complete privacy and added style, custom panel blinds, roller shades, or exterior shutters can be installed. Vertical or horizontal blinds can be tilted for greater customization.
Best Suited For:
- Large bedroom windows
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Bay Windows facing street traffic
- Bathroom casement windows
Cleaning & Maintenance
Premium faux wood blinds, aluminum blinds, vinyl blinds (PVC), and anti-static polyester fabric blinds require minimal maintenance.
Best Suited For:
- Convenience
- Ease of maintenance
- Durability
Style & Aesthetics
When you choose custom blinds, shutters, or shades, there are few limits to the range of colours and styles available. Explore your options in detail during your free consultation.
Best Suited For:
- Rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Bay Window upgrades
- Kitchen upgrades
- Dining Rooms with windows facing a Deck or Patio
- Rooms exposed to natural sunlight year-round
Energy Savings
Reduce energy costs and optimize the amount of solar heat entering your home with cellular shades or vertical slats to filter out harmful UV rays and improve your thermal comfort in winter or summer..
Best Suited For:
- Bedrooms with large windows facing a balcony
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Large casement windows
Safety
Installing cordless blinds reduces the risk of harm to young children and pets, who can become entangled in loose cords. Motorized zebra blinds and roller shades can also be installed for added convenience.
Best Suited For:
- Households with active pet(s)
- Households with active children
- Persons with mobility issues
- Independent living homeowners
Request a consultation with a Home Depot Installer today and inquire about custom options for your shutters, shades, or blinds installation.
Brands We Install
Why Choose Home Depot
Job Done Right
Available in a wide variety of styles, custom blinds, shades and shutters can really tie a room together. Get them installed by The Home Depot Canada with professional, insured blind installers and guaranteed results, all backed by a 1-year warranty.
Trusted Installers
Our team consists of licensed Home Depot Installers who have passed background checks, so you can be confident in their reputation and the quality of their work.
Flexible Financing
We provide flexible financing options that can help you better manage your budget for your home improvement projects with The Home Depot Consumer Card and The Home Depot Project Loan.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Blinds are typically slatted in design and made out of harder materials like wood, faux-wood, aluminum, or vinyl
- Shades are usually made of softer materials such as fabrics and generally offer less control over light levels than blinds
- Shutters, like blinds, have a similar slatted construction; however, they are built in a solid frame and can’t be raised or lowered
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- Once you’ve had your free consultation, your windows have been measured, and your new custom window coverings ordered, your blinds replacement and installation can be completed in as little as two weeks.
- During your custom blind installation appointment, please allow at least 2 hours for installers to complete the job. Installations involving multiple windows will take longer, and we recommend that you ask your blind installer to estimate how much time they’ll need to get the job done right.
- Actual timelines may vary according to the Installer’s schedule and product availability.
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- The average blinds installation cost in Canada is $1995 for seven windows (excluding taxes).
- Labour and materials costs may vary depending on your location and regional pricing.
- Other factors impacting blinds installation cost include the window size, shape and features.
- Premium motorized blinds are more costly than manual shades, shutters, or blinds.
- For more information on blinds replacement and installation cost, check out our Blinds Installation Cost Guide.
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- While plenty of options are available for purchase in-store, custom blinds installation offers a broader range of styles, colours, brands and materials, sized to fit your windows, tailored to match your budget and professionally installed to your satisfaction.
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- Yes. You can speak with a Home Depot Associate to arrange installation for any in-stock blinds, shades or shutters purchased in our stores
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- With both technological advancements as well as recent updates to Canadian safety regulations for corded blinds, the future is cordless.
- Our custom blinds installers offer a large and growing range of cordless, motorized blinds installation options that are a safer choice for children and pets.
- Ask your installer about “smart” blinds installation options that can be controlled and even programmed from your phone or other smart home devices.
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- Available programmable and “smart” blinds allow you to control light levels in your home when you’re not even there, while other options can improve insulation around your windows.
- Ask the Home Depot Design Consultant about a variety of available custom shade, shutter, and blind installation options to help keep your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
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- The average curtain installation cost for a whole house (7 – 8 windows) is very similar to the cost of blinds replacement and installation, including labour.
- While most blinds are made of metal, faux wood, or PVC plastic, curtains come in many different fabric options, resulting in a wider range of prices.
- Unlike custom blinds, shades or shutters, curtains are not necessarily designed to fit precisely over your windows.
- With decades of experience and a full catalogue of top brands, The Home Depot’s custom blind installers are committed to providing you with the best value and timely delivery of your custom blinds, shades, and shutters.
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- If you possess moderate to advanced handyman experience and enlist the aid of at least one other person, DIY installation can save you money on labour costs.
- By hiring a professional blind installer, however, you can ensure the best results for your custom blinds installation. Our installers can provide you with more options and custom solutions, personalized for your lifestyle, comfort, and needs. With a standard 1-year parts and labour warranty, they will strive to ensure your satisfaction with their work.
Want to purchase blinds in-store?
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- Free cut-to-width available.
- Ready same-day.
- Installation available.
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- Order custom styles and sizes in-store.
- Ready in weeks.
- Installation available.
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Automated Blinds Installation: A “Smart” Solution for Your Home
When planning your custom window blinds installation, think about investing in automated or “smart” options. Here's why:
Improved Light Control and Comfort
Motorized blinds installation allows you not only to control them remotely, but also to program when they’re open or closed. On hot days, you can adjust how much sunlight to allow into your home. By keeping blinds shut during peak periods, it becomes easier to regulate temperature inside your home.
Energy Savings
Motorized blinds installation enables you to fine-tune your automated blinds with even greater precision, through an app on your phone! Smart home systems can be equipped with sensors and timers to help adjust the positioning of your window coverings according to changes in light and temperature. This allows you improved ability to optimize the amount of light and solar energy entering your home, meaning your heating and cooling system doesn’t have to work as hard – and you save both energy and money.
Convenience and Safety
With motorized or automated blinds, you can finally do away with dangling cords. It’s more convenient because you can control them remotely or even from your phone. But choosing cordless blinds installation means removing a potential hazard in your home of particular concern if you have young children or pets living in your home.
Security & Privacy
Motorized blinds installation lets your window coverings serve as a means of preventing people from seeing into your house. Installing motorized blinds also allows you to control your blinds remotely or time them to adjust themselves while you’re away, which can help your home appear to passersby as if you’re home even when you’re not.
Request a consultation with a Home Depot Installer today and inquire about automated options for your custom blinds installation.