How to Pick a Window Covering Professional

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You’ve decided to make some changes in your home. Now it’s time to pick a window covering professional. How do you find the one that’s right for you? How do you know they’re a real professional and not just someone who says they are? These are just some of the questions you need answered before making any final decisions. Here’s what you need to know.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Internet access
Patience and persistence

Step1

First, decide what kind of window coverings you want, then your price range. Prices for window coverings vary widely. You’ll find everything from Yugos to Cadillacs out there.

Step2

Shop around. Don’t automatically pick the first vendor you see or hear about. The more you shop, the more you’ll learn, which can help you when it’s decision-making time.

Step3

Decide what services are important to you. Installation? Cleaning? Repair? Look for a professional that offers what you want.

Step4

To be sure you hire a trained professional, does he/she have a license? Are they bonded? Do they have liability insurance? Have them show you proof. Without this credibility, if there’s a problem later, you have no recourse to fix a situation.

Step5

There are several websites to help you locate window covering professionals. The Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA) has an online locator for its 1,100 members (see Resources below). National Blind Installers, Inc. (NBI) has a website that lets consumers get a quote on a proposed installation project and will then forward the customer’s name to a sub-contractor installer in or near your zip code.

Step6

You want some assurances before choosing a professional. Do they offer a guarantee on their work and products? What’s their policy if you have a problem after the guarantee expires? This is important information to know before making a final decision.

Step7

To help determine if you can work with a window covering professional, check these fine points. Are they polite? Do they look professional? Are they knowledgeable about a variety of window coverings that might fit your needs? Are they responsive to your concerns?

Make sure whichever window covering professional you choose fits your criteria. You’ll have a better chance at having a good working relationship if you do.

Tips & Warnings

Meet with the window covering professional before finalizing your decision. You want to be sure you can work with them.
Regarding certification, Hunter Douglas may be the only manufacturer actively training installers and building a list of certified installers for their products.