When it comes to dressing up your windows, the allure of DIY projects can be tempting. Home improvement stores offer a wide variety of blinds, shades, and shutters at reasonable prices, with the promise that you can install them yourself and save a few bucks in the process. But before you head down the DIY route, it’s important to consider the significant advantages of hiring a professional window treatment company instead. Here’s why choosing experts to handle your window coverings can make all the difference in the look, feel, and value of your home.
- Expert Advice and Custom Solutions
One of the main reasons to choose a window treatment company is the personalized, expert advice you will receive. At a home improvement store, you are limited to what’s on the shelves and might be unsure about which type of window treatment will best suit your space. A professional window treatment company, on the other hand, will come to your home, assess your specific needs, and help you choose the perfect solution based on your style preferences, privacy needs, and lighting requirements.
Custom window treatments are also tailored to fit your windows perfectly. Off-the-shelf options may require compromising on the exact size, which can lead to gaps, uneven edges, a cluttered look, and most definitely – FRUSTRATION. Window treatment companies specialize in precision and can offer a wide variety of custom styles and fabrics, ensuring a perfect match for your home.
- Professional Installation
Let’s face it—installing window treatments can be tricky. Measuring for the perfect fit, drilling holes, and ensuring the treatments are level can be time-consuming and irritating if you are not experienced. With a window treatment company, professional installers handle all of this for you. They are skilled at mounting blinds, shades, or shutters properly, ensuring each piece operates smoothly and looks flawless.
Beyond aesthetics, professional installation can help prevent damage to your walls, window frames, or the treatments themselves. Poor installation can result in crooked blinds, shades that don’t rise or lower evenly, and other operational issues. When installation is left to the professionals, you can trust that your window treatments are installed securely and function as they should.
- High-Quality Products and Warranties
While home improvement stores may offer a wide selection of window treatments, many of these are mass-produced and may not be as durable as their custom counterparts. When you choose a window treatment company, you gain access to high-quality products that are often built to last longer. These companies work with reputable manufacturers who use top-tier materials, meaning your blinds or shutters won’t warp, crack, or fade as quickly as lower-quality options.
In addition, window treatment companies often provide warranties on their products and services. If something goes wrong after installation—whether it’s a malfunctioning mechanism or a damaged part—the company will typically take care of the issue at no extra cost. DIY installation from a home improvement store does not come with this level of protection, meaning if anything goes wrong, it will probably be coming out of your wallet.
- Time Savings
Installing window treatments yourself can be a time-consuming task, especially if you have multiple windows to cover or lack the necessary tools and expertise to do so. Between shopping for the right products, measuring your windows, and installing them, a simple project can quickly turn into a weekend ordeal. By hiring a window treatment company, you can skip the hassle and let the professionals handle everything from start to finish. This clears up space in your schedule for more important things, whether it’s spending time with family or tackling other home projects.
- Energy Efficiency for Long-Term Savings
Professional window treatment companies understand the importance of energy efficiency in homes. They can recommend treatments that not only look beautiful but also help insulate your home, reducing heat loss in the winter and keeping your home cooler in the summer. This can lead to significant energy savings over time. DIY options from a store might not offer the same level of thermal protection or light control, meaning you could miss out on these cost-saving benefits.
- Increased Home Value
Custom window treatments can significantly improve the value of your home. They are seen as a luxury feature that adds both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits to any space. Potential buyers or appraisers will often notice high-quality, professionally installed window coverings, which can increase your home’s overall appeal. Off-the-shelf treatments, particularly those that are poorly installed, won’t have the same impact and may even detract from the appearance of your home.
- Seamless Customer Experience
When you hire a window treatment company, you’re not just buying blinds or shutters; you’re investing in a full-service experience. From the initial consultation to installation and follow-up, professionals ensure that every step is smooth and stress-free. Many companies offer ongoing support and maintenance services, meaning you have a reliable partner to turn to if anything goes wrong down the road. In contrast, purchasing from a home improvement store often leaves you fending for yourself once the purchase is made.
At Integrity Blinds & Shutters, we strive to make the process of transforming your home’s windows effortless and successful. From the first call to the final product, it is our goal to exceed your expectations with the service we provide. Here is how our team accomplishes this goal.
Design Specialists
Our design specialists will come to your home or business, assess your needs, and help you choose the best solution for your windows. They are trained to determine the best fabric or material choices to achieve the look you want and are experts at taking accurate measurements, ensuring your window treatments are custom-tailored to fit perfectly. Solving window treatment needs is their specialty!
Our Product
We source our products from top-quality manufacturers with whom we have built strong relationships over our 30 years in operation. Since your windows are custom measured, the manufacturers are creating custom products just for you. We proudly sell products from these companies:
Support Team
The details of each project, from ordering to scheduling, are handled with precision and care by our support team. We keep you informed about the expected shipping dates of your products and schedule an installation time that works best for you. If there are any delays during this process, our team will promptly reach out to keep you updated. We never want our customers to be left in the dark regarding the timing of their project.
Installation Technicians
We may be biased, but we believe we have the best installers in the business! Our installers are fully aware that they are working in your space, and they treat it with the utmost care and respect, making sure to clean as they go. They also are master craftsmen when it comes to installing window treatments. If any unforeseen issue arises during the installation, they are skilled at assessing the situation and finding a solution. Before they leave, they will provide you with the information you need to operate and care for your new window treatments.
Warranty & Customer Satisfaction
We are happy to be available to our clients even after the final installation! If you have any questions regarding the operation of your window treatments or if a problem arises with the operation of them, please do not hesitate to contact us. We also offer a 5 year warranty on the products we install. You can learn more about it here.
While DIY window treatments from a home improvement store might seem like a cost-effective solution at first, the benefits of choosing a professional window treatment company far outweigh the initial savings. From expert advice and high-quality products to flawless installation and lasting value, professionals offer a level of service and precision that you simply can’t achieve on your own. When it comes to enhancing your home’s comfort, style, and efficiency, trusting the experts is always the smarter choice. Contact us today to begin the stress-free process of adding window treatments to your home or place of work.
