Blinds - Sydney/Inner West area

Discussion in 'Repairs & Maintenance' started by thesuperman, 24th Jun, 2021.

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  1. thesuperman

    thesuperman Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone know of a good reputable & well-priced blind company that covers the Sydney/Inner West area?

    There's some part of our blinds that's missing/broken in the living room, according to our property manager.

    Does anyone know if something is broken with the blinds that section of the blinds can be replaced or all the blinds needs to be replaced with brand new blinds?

    Our property manager has gotten a couple of quotes, but it seems the companies all wants to change the blinds not only for the living room but for the entire apartment. Quotes have been from $2,500 to $5,500.
     
  2. Paul@PAS

    Paul@PAS Tax, Accounting + SMSF + All things Property Tax Business Plus Member

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    With suitable accurate measurements there are many online providers. Installation not included. You will pay a premium for onsite measure and consult, supply and install. Thats their game in exchange for convenience. They even will send free samples to help matching colours. Online providers will supply all fittings required and a drill, screwdriver etc is all you normally need. Pretty easy.

    Generally you must replace the whole blind, not parts. Its not hard to profile and colour match. Room by room. Replace all blinds in each room not just one if there are two windows. Any room undamaged can be left alone.

    That quote is nuts. Are these venetians from Venice ?
     
  3. thesuperman

    thesuperman Well-Known Member

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    The quotes were from Fleetmore Blinds, No Bull Blinds & Wynstan for 8 new roller blinds to be installed & removal of the old blinds. Currently we have all vertical blinds.

    We also thought the quotes were insane. Also insane that the quotes were for all blinds in the whole apartment to be replaced rather than just one blind in the living room which was spoilt. Would've thought a max of 2 if the whole living room needed to be changed so they match.

    We specifically told our property manager to get quotes on if that one blind could be repaired and if not, just to change the blind in the living room only.
     
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