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Curtain track and pole installation

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01/10/25, 12:14

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Scope of Works

 

• measure window and check wall or reveal for fixings

• recommend track or pole type and confirm finishes

• supply and cut tracks or poles to size and fit brackets

• mark and drill fixings, plug into masonry or timber studs as required

• fit gliders, rings or runners and test curtain movement

• tidy site, remove packaging and, if agreed, take away old fittings for disposal

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call-out / Minimum

£60

£120

First 30–60 min on site

Labour per hour

£45

£70

Per installer; two installers cost more

Materials

£15

£180

Tracks, poles, brackets and gliders; bespoke poles cost more

Disposal

£0

£30

Removal of old poles/tracks if requested

Extras (e.g. scaffolding)

£0

£350

Scaffold or MEWP for high or difficult-to-reach windows

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£120

£420

Typical single-window installation including basic materials; multiple windows or bespoke poles cost more

 

Time on Site

 

Most single-window installations take 1–2 hours; fitting a full set of tracks or several windows in one visit typically takes 3–6 hours

 

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

 

• do you supply materials and take old fittings away or will i need to provide them

• do you have experience with high ceilings or sash windows and what access equipment will you use

• what guarantee do you provide for labour and supplied fittings

• will you check for studs or hidden services and how will you fix into masonry or plasterboard

• how do you protect floors and furniture and will you tidy and dispose of packaging

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• clear furniture and curtains from the work area and protect floors

• confirm parking or drop-off space for materials and tools

• tell the tradie about high ceilings, restricted access or communal/lift restrictions beforehand

• confirm who supplies parts, finishes and any extra charges for bespoke items

• secure pets and note any building or estate rules for access or working-at-height equipment

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