Window Treatments Covered
This service covers customer-supplied blinds and shades that mount inside or around a window opening. Roller shades, cellular shades and horizontal blinds use different bracket and headrail systems, so the product type and measurements should be known before installation. Interior and exterior shutters use the separate Shutter Installation & Replacement service.
Curtain rods have their own Doors & Windows service. Exterior awnings and patio shade structures also remain separate because they use different mounting surfaces and weather-load considerations.
Inside-Mount vs Outside-Mount Planning
Inside-mount treatments fit within the window opening and depend on adequate depth and square jamb surfaces. Outside-mount products attach to the wall or trim around the opening and can cover a larger area when inside depth is limited.
Measure the product and opening according to the manufacturer's instructions rather than assuming a nominal window size. If the treatment was custom ordered, installation should verify that the dimensions actually match the intended window before drilling.
Brackets, Headrails and Alignment
Brackets should be positioned so the headrail or shade sits level and the operating mechanism clears the window handle, trim and nearby walls. Wall material determines the appropriate attachment method.
Long headrails may use center supports in addition to end brackets. Those supports should follow the product spacing requirements rather than being omitted because the treatment appears light.
Blinds & Shades
Blinds may require valances, tilt wands and cord or cordless mechanisms to be fitted after the headrail is mounted. Shades can include tension settings, side guides or cassette housings depending on the product. Shutters are not included in this scope and use the separate Shutter Installation & Replacement service.
Each product should receive a normal operation check after installation. Binding, skewed fabric or uneven panels can result from bracket alignment and should be corrected before the installation is considered complete.
Motorized Treatment Boundaries
Motorized blinds and shades may use rechargeable batteries, plug-in transformers or low-voltage wiring. External setup and app pairing can be considered where the product is already electrically prepared.
New hardwired power, concealed wiring or electrical modifications are separate work. Account credentials for app-controlled treatments should remain with the customer.
Final Operation Check
Raise, lower, tilt or open the treatment through its normal range and confirm that it does not strike the window handle, sill or adjacent wall. Multiple treatments in one room should line up consistently where the window heights allow it.
The final check is about installation and operation. It does not guarantee light-blocking performance or window energy efficiency beyond the product's own design.
FAQ
Can blinds be mounted inside or outside the window opening?
Yes, depending on the product and available depth.
Does installation include measuring for new custom treatments?
This service assumes a customer-supplied product; measurement services should be confirmed separately.
Can motorized shades be hardwired?
Permanent electrical work is a separate scope unless specifically confirmed.