Budget Blinds - Great Mills?

[Jennalynn]

We need to have some winder coverings done at our house. I saw the Budget Blinds van while out this weekend.

Does anyone have experience with them? When I did a websearch for them, I saw complaints - but not in this area.

If "NO" to Budget Blinds, any other recommondations?

Thanks... Jennalynn

 

[Jennalynn]

Oops...

I meant WINDOW coverings... (Monday morning - don't cha know...)

 

[jp2854]

i recommend the blind place that is over by bay books in wildewood. They did a very good job in our old house we got wooden blinds and plantation shutters.
They came out and measured and hung them for us if i am remembering straight its been over 10yrs ago.

 

[ProfMoneyWise]

I meant WINDOW coverings... (Monday morning - don't cha know...)

Ken Turing/Budget Blinds has my vote of confidence.

Showed up on time, was efficient, professional and courteous. Products I received were what I ordered and Ken installed them to satisfaction.

This was 4 years ago. I checked the website and his name is still the contact point.

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

i recommend the blind place that is over by bay books in wildewood. They did a very good job in our old house we got wooden blinds and plantation shutters.
They came out and measured and hung them for us if i am remembering straight its been over 10yrs ago.

Any of these places make "cat proof" blinds? Little bugger will pull down on 'em and peek outside if they're not raised high enough; so MY blinds are kinda in bad shape.

 

[jp2854]

not that i know of but u can call and ask. i have wooden blinds in my apt and all they do is collect dust lol.

 

[Aerogal]

Budget Blinds can run up some bucks but I love my blinds from them (I've done all my business with Ken). I have top down/bottom up types since my windows open both ways and they are triple cell opaques, they seem to insulate very well. I also had a roman shade made for a six foot wide window in the kitchen and wooden ones for a bahroom downstairs and a window that faces north east. It's nice to not have all the extra at the bottom you get with out of the box blinds. They also carry the stringless type is you have kitties or Kiddies. I guess you could order the same types from another outfit (Lowe's/Home Depot/Nextday-btw not next day around here), but BB price includes the measuring and installation.
I have alot of windows so I've only done them as I've remodeled/redecorated the rooms. It's a little more gentle on the pocketbook that way.

 

[libertytyranny]

on a slightly related note..do they make blinds you can put over a skylight? There is a skylight in my new house..in the damn bedroom why you would want one there is beyond me..and I cannot stand the light..is there soem kind of motorized thingsy that can go over it? or Am I going to have to be tacky and put cloth up there or something?

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

Budget Blinds can run up some bucks but I love my blinds from them (I've done all my business with Ken). I have top down/bottom up types since my windows open both ways and they are triple cell opaques, they seem to insulate very well. I also had a roman shade made for a six foot wide window in the kitchen and wooden ones for a bahroom downstairs and a window that faces north east. It's nice to not have all the extra at the bottom you get with out of the box blinds. They also carry the stringless type is you have kitties or Kiddies. I guess you could order the same types from another outfit (Lowe's/Home Depot/Nextday-btw not next day around here), but BB price includes the measuring and installation.
I have alot of windows so I've only done them as I've remodeled/redecorated the rooms. It's a little more gentle on the pocketbook that way.

I know there are the long vertical blinds for sliding-glass doors. Would such a thing be a custom order for windows? Just provide the dimensions?
"STEEP." Right?

 

[The_Blind_Guy]

Budget Blinds of Southern Maryland

Thank you for the kind remarks! I am the owner of Budget Blinds in Southern Maryland and would like the opportunity to be of service to you.
Budget Blinds is an independently owned franchise. Budget Blinds is the largest custom window covering company in the US with over 1000 franchisees. Because of our size, we have the best manufacturers in the industry as our preferred vendors, and can offer a high quality product at a great value. And since I am very involved in the business, I personally will take care of your window covering needs.

To answer some of the other questions, I carry products for sky-lites; and products with safety features for the kiddies and the pets. Also, very popular are plantation shutters! We also do custom draperies as well! So, if you are looking for custom window coverings and want personalize service, please call me (301)994-2923. Check out our web site
Budget Blinds Great Mills, MD | Shutters & Window Coverings Great Mills, Maryland, or visit us on facebook.

 

[calvert_biker]

My reply is a little bit late, given the dates on the postings, but I would absolutely agree that Ken Turing of Budget Blinds here in Southern Maryland is great to work with and I would definitely recommend him.

He is very professional, shows up on time, and is very knowledgeable. We have used him for three rooms over two different time periots - for Hunter Douglas products, custom wooden blinds, and some custom fabric roman shades.

I would also note that while Budget Blinds offers some nice promotions (if you are looking for a larger product, I would recommend waiting until a coupon hits your mailbox), there are definitely some pricey options they carry as well. I have found that if you are candid upfront about your price range, Ken will advise you in the right direction as well.

One thing to note - they can also help you with custom pillows, etc. For example, we ordered some custom pillows that match our roman shades - a really nice touch that I wasn't aware they offered.