Curtain Rods, Curtains & Blinds in Apex & the Triangle
Old blinds removed, new curtain rods and curtains hung level and secure.
Yes — I remove old blinds and install new curtain rods, curtains and blinds across Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Fuquay-Varina and Raleigh. Rods are measured, levelled and mounted securely into studs or proper wall anchors, so even heavy blackout curtains hang straight and stay up. You pick the curtains or blinds; I do the install.
Curtain Rods, Curtains & Blinds
New curtains or blinds can change a room, but only if they hang right. A rod that sits crooked, sags in the middle or pulls out of the drywall ruins the look fast. I handle the whole window: taking down the old blinds, measuring and marking, mounting the new rod or brackets, and hanging the curtains so they sit level and at the right height.
What’s included:
Why the install matters more than the curtains
Curtains are heavy, especially lined blackout panels, and they get pulled open and closed every day. A rod held by two small screws in bare drywall will eventually sag or tear out of the wall. Finding the studs, or using the right anchors where there is no stud, is what keeps it in place.
Height and width matter too. Hanging the rod higher and wider than the window frame makes the window look bigger and lets the curtains fully clear the glass when open. I mark the layout on the wall first so both sides match.
What a typical visit looks like
- Remove the old blinds or rod and their hardware
- Measure the window and mark the new rod height and bracket positions
- Mount the brackets into studs or heavy-duty anchors and check they are level
- Fit the rod, hang the curtains and adjust so they hang evenly
- Check that everything opens and closes smoothly, then clean up
You supply the curtains, rods or blinds you like, and I install them. If you are not sure about sizes before you buy, send me the window measurements or a photo and I’ll tell you what to look for.
Old blinds out, new curtain rods and curtains in
A recent job: old blinds removed and new curtain rods and curtains installed in a bedroom, a bathroom and a second bedroom, with blackout panels over lace sheers on double rods.
Curtain Rods, Curtains & Blinds — common questions
Do you supply the curtains, rods or blinds?
No. You choose and buy the curtains, rods or blinds you like, and I install them. Having them on hand before I arrive keeps the visit to one trip. If you want advice on sizes before buying, send me the measurements or a photo.
How high and wide should a curtain rod be?
A common guideline is to mount the rod several inches above the window frame and let it extend several inches past each side, so the curtains clear the glass when open and the window looks larger. The exact numbers depend on your ceiling height and the curtains you bought, and I’ll mark it out with you.
Will the rod hold heavy blackout curtains?
It will when it is mounted properly. I anchor brackets into studs where I can, and use heavy-duty wall anchors where there is no stud. Long rods get a centre support so they do not sag.
Can you remove my old blinds and patch the holes?
Yes. I take down the old blinds and brackets and can fill small screw holes. Larger damage or repainting is a separate drywall or paint touch-up job, and I’ll tell you before I start.
How much does curtain rod or blinds installation cost?
Installing blinds typically runs about $30–$60 per window, and installing a curtain rod about $60–$120 per rod. A single small job has a $75 minimum. If you have several windows, send me a photo or the number of windows and I’ll quote the whole job after a free estimate. You supply the blinds, rods and curtains.
Curtain Rods, Curtains & Blinds across the Triangle
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Ready to get it done?
Text or call and I’ll get back to you fast — most jobs scheduled same or next day.