Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• remove existing vertical blind and check headrail and fixings

• measure window and cut new blackout vanes and track to fit

• install new headrail, carriers and vanes, align and set operation

• fit control mechanism (chain, wand or motor) and test blackout performance

• make good minor wall or frame holes and tidy area

• dispose of old blind and packaging and leave site clean

• work at height using ladders; tradesperson to use basic PPE

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typically 1–3 hours on site for a single vertical blackout blind replacement; factors that extend time include multiple windows, high-level access requiring scaffolding, bespoke cutting on site and any remedial repairs to frames or plaster

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you provide measure and supply, or fit only

• what is the lead time for made-to-measure blackout vanes

• is the quote inclusive of labour, materials and call-out fee

• do you match existing vanes/headrail for like-for-like replacement

• will you remove and dispose of the old blind and is that charged separately

• do you expect any working-at-height arrangements (scaffold or permits) for my property

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear furniture and window sills to give easy access

• confirm parking or unloading space for the fitter's van

• secure pets and advise concierge or neighbours for access in communal blocks

• check if building management requires permits for external access or scaffold

• allow extra lead time for made-to-measure blackout vanes (typically 1–3 weeks)

• point out any nearby electrics, radiators or ventilation that could affect fitting