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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