Opening schedule
Each window or door should have an identifier, product, dimensions, mount, control, fabric, and option list.
Compare scope before totals
How to Compare Installed Window Shade Quotes
A product-only number and an installed project number are not the same quote. The useful comparison is what will be measured, manufactured, installed, controlled, connected, adjusted, and supported after the fabric is chosen.
Put every quote on the same checklist
A lower headline can become a higher job when measurement, controls, electrical work, mounting details, or return visits are left vague.
Installed scope
Confirm who measures, installs, programs, connects compatible smart controls, adjusts operation, and handles follow-up.
Price and exclusions
Separate base product, size, system, option, power, electrical, tax if applicable, and any work that is not included.
Compare the practical differences
Use the room goal, daily control, and complete installed scope before choosing a product name.
| Quote item | Question to ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement | Is exact in-home measurement included? | Manufacturing depends on the documented opening |
| Controls | Which remotes, chargers, channels, and hubs are included? | A shade is not complete if normal operation requires an undisclosed add-on |
| Installation | Is mounting, programming, and setup included? | A product-only price is not an installed price |
| Warranty | Who handles the service request locally? | Manufacturer coverage and local labor support can differ |
| Changes | What happens if the written scope changes? | A clear approval trail prevents surprise totals |
Before measurement
Bring the room problem into the plan.
- Compare the same number of openings.
- Use the same dimensions and product systems.
- Confirm manual versus motorized control.
- Ask what happens to accessories and return visits.
- Read package size limits and option increments.
- Keep the final written approval and payment records.
Why BLINDS100 starting prices can be a strong value
The public pricing planner starts with an installed scope that includes in-home measurement, custom manufacturing, professional installation, operating hardware and controls, compatible smart setup for motorized shades, and a 5-year local warranty. Exact pricing still changes with size, fabric, system, power, options, and installation conditions.
Questions to settle before approval
The final order should make the product, fabric, dimensions, controls, price, and installation scope clear.
Should I compare price per shade?
Only when the openings, size, product, control, and installed scope match. A large curtain or vertical treatment should not be compared with a standard roller as if they were the same unit.
Is the lowest quote the best deal?
Not automatically. The best value is the lower complete price for the scope you actually need, with clear support if something is wrong.
Why does BLINDS100 publish starting prices?
They give homeowners a useful planning number before measurement. The written order confirms the exact project after selections and site conditions are documented.
Can an offer hide extra charges?
It should not. Size, system, power, electrical, and special option increments should remain visible in the written project.
Continue planning
Move from a broad comparison to the exact rooms, dimensions, and lower qualified price.
Useful estimate first
Plan the rooms online, then confirm them in the home.
The pricing planner gives a starting estimate. Exact measurements, fabrics, systems, controls, and installation conditions are confirmed in writing.