How much do blinds cost in 2026?
Per-blind rates by region, common types and prices, what drives the cost, and how to write a blinds quote that wins.
The short answer
Blinds installers typically charge $45 to $90 per hour
$80 to $1,500+ per window depending on type. Here is what tradies actually charge in 2026 and how the price gets built.
Blinds installers typically quote per window. Standard roller blinds run $80 to $280 per window installed. Venetian (timber or aluminium) blinds run $120 to $380 per window. Plantation shutters run $380 to $850 per window. Motorised blinds run $280 to $850 per window (motor adds $150-450). A full 3-bed home (10-15 windows) runs $1,500 to $8,500 depending on style. Pricing depends on blind type, material (PVC, aluminium, timber, fabric), motorisation, smart-home integration, and window dimensions.
Hourly rates
Blinds installers hourly rates by region (2026)
Standard daytime rates across the major markets. Metro areas typically command a 20-30% premium. After-hours work is 1.5x to 2x.
United States
Notes
Custom plantation shutter specialists at the top
United Kingdom
Notes
London 20-30% premium
Australia
Notes
BBSA member firms with motorisation at the top
South Africa
Notes
Plantation and motorised specialists above this
Canada
Notes
Toronto, Vancouver at the top
New Zealand
Notes
Auckland and Wellington at the top
Ireland
Notes
Dublin commands a premium
India
Notes
Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore at the top
Job pricing
Common blinds installer jobs and what they cost
Real-world price ranges for the jobs tradies quote every week. Includes labour, parts, and standard call-out.
Site visit and quote
What's included
Most installers quote free for any blind purchase. Detailed colour-matching may be charged.
Roller blind (per window, standard)
What's included
Includes blind, brackets, chain operation. Blockout, light-filter, sunscreen options affect price.
Venetian aluminium (per window)
What's included
Includes blind, brackets, wand or cord. 25mm or 50mm slat sizes.
Venetian timber (per window)
What's included
Includes timber blind (basswood, painted or stained), brackets, cord. Premium look.
Vertical blinds (per window)
What's included
Includes vanes, track, controls. Suits sliding doors and tall windows.
Plantation shutter (per window)
What's included
Includes shutter panels, hinges, fixings. PVC, basswood, or aluminium. Premium aesthetic.
Roman blind (per window)
What's included
Includes fabric panel, mounting, controls. Premium fabric or blackout lining cost more.
Motorised roller (per window)
What's included
Includes blind, motor, remote, mounting. Battery or hardwired. Smart-home integration extra.
Smart home integration
What's included
Includes hub, Wi-Fi module, app setup. Per home (not per blind). Multiple motor protocols supported.
What drives the price
Six things that change the price of a job
The same job can cost 2x more or less depending on these factors. Knowing them helps customers spot fair quotes and helps tradies justify their own.
Blind type
Roller (cheapest, simple). Venetian (mid-range, light control). Plantation shutters (premium, architectural). Roman (fabric, decorative). State type on the quote.
Material
PVC ($30-80/blind). Aluminium ($60-150). Timber/basswood ($150-380). Premium fabric ($200-450). Plantation shutters ($300-850). State material on the quote.
Operation
Chain or cord (cheapest, basic). Cordless lift (safer for kids). Motorised (premium, $150-450 extra per blind). State the operation type on the quote.
Light control
Standard light-filter (most common). Blockout (premium, for bedrooms). Sunscreen (UV-block, lets light through). Each affects price ($20-80 extra).
Custom sizes
Standard window sizes are stock products. Custom-sized blinds need bespoke manufacture, 2-4 week lead time, premium price. State assumption.
Smart-home integration
Motorised blinds with app, Alexa, Google integration. Adds $220-650 for hub, plus per-motor cost. Quote separately.
How to quote it
How blinds installers should price their work
Tips for tradies on writing quotes that win the job and protect the margin.
Quote per window with type and brand
'Hunter Douglas 25mm venetian aluminium in matt white, cordless lift' beats 'venetian blind'. Customers verify spec at quote.
Itemise motorisation separately
Manual $180; motorised $350; motorised with smart-home $480. Customers see the cost-per-window of each option and self-select.
Show light-control options
Light-filter (standard), sunscreen (UV-block + view), blockout (full dark for bedrooms). Customers pick per-room based on use.
Take a 30-40% deposit
Blinds are custom-ordered to window dimensions. 30-40% covers manufacturer order. Balance on installation.
Quote whole-home as package
$3,500 for 12 windows beats $300 each. Whole-home pricing closes faster than per-window comparisons; customers prefer a single number.
Send before/after install photos
Per-window photos at install. Customers see the work; doubles as marketing portfolio for next quote.
Watch out for
Pricing red flags to watch for
The patterns that usually signal a problem on the quote, with what to do about each one.
Verbal quote on a $500+ job
What to do: Always written. Blinds have too many variables (type, material, operation, motorisation) for verbal.
No warranty offered
What to do: Quality blinds carry 2-10 year warranties (motor warranties longer). Quality installers add 2-5 year workmanship warranty. Insist on both in writing.
Cash-only with no invoice
What to do: Walk away. Without an invoice you have no warranty (motors fail at year 3-7), no insurance claim path.
No measure-up before order
What to do: Custom blinds are made to exact window dimensions. Ordering from rough measurements leads to gaps and ill-fitting blinds. Insist on professional measure-up before order.
Cord blinds in kids' rooms
What to do: Chord blinds are a child strangulation hazard. Most regions require cordless or motorised in kids' rooms. Insist on cordless options for kids' rooms or modern installs.
Pressure to skip motor warranty
What to do: Motor warranties are valuable (motors are the main failure point). Insist on 5+ year motor warranty for motorised blinds.
Sample quote
A real example: line-by-line
Whole-home blinds, 3-bed 2-bath, mixed roller blockout + plantation shutters
Master bedroom: 2x roller blackout blinds (1500x1200mm each, premium fabric)
2x kids' bedrooms: 4x cordless roller blackout (1200x1200mm)
Lounge: 2x plantation shutter (1800x2100mm, basswood, customer-choice colour)
Dining: 1x roman blind (fabric, blockout lining, 1800x1800mm)
Kitchen: 1x roller sunscreen (1500x1200mm, UV-rated)
2x bathrooms: 2x cordless roller blockout (small windows)
Installation labour (1 day, 2-person team for all windows)
Site measure-up (already completed)
5-year manufacturer warranty + 2-year workmanship warranty
FAQ
Blinds installers pricing questions, answered
Everything customers and tradies ask about blinds installer pricing.
Roller blinds: $80-280/window. Venetian: $120-380/window. Plantation shutters: $380-850/window. Roman blinds: $220-550/window. Motorised: add $150-450/window. Standard 3-bed home (10-15 windows) runs $1,500-8,500 depending on style mix.
Roller: simplest, cheapest, full coverage. Venetian: slat-based, adjustable light, classic look. Plantation shutters: premium architectural, best for living areas. Roman: fabric, decorative, premium feel. Mix and match across the home based on room use.
Worth the extra ($150-450/blind) if: hard-to-reach windows, kids' rooms (no cords), or smart-home integration desired. Older homeowners often appreciate the convenience. Whole-home motorisation paired with smart-home integration is a premium upsell.
Yes, 2-3 quotes for installs over $1,000. Compare blind type and brand, warranty, motorisation, and smart-home integration. Cheapest often uses budget brands with high failure rate or skips motor warranties.
No. Cord blinds are a child strangulation hazard; many regions require cordless or motorised in kids' rooms by code. Modern installs should use cordless lift or motorised throughout for safety.
Whole-home (10-15 windows): 1 day for a 2-person team. Larger or custom plantation shutters: 1-2 days. Smart-home integration adds 2-4 hours. Pre-made blinds install faster than custom-fabricated.
30-40% deposit on signing for blind manufacture, balance on installation. Lead time 2-4 weeks for custom blinds. Anyone asking for full payment upfront is a risk.
Roller blinds: 5-10 years. Venetian (aluminium): 10-15 years. Plantation shutters: 15-30+ years. Roman blinds: 5-10 years (fabric fade). Motors: 5-10 years with 5-7 year warranty. Quality matters; cheap blinds fail in 2-3 years.
Blockout: 100% light block, best for bedrooms. Sunscreen: lets light through while blocking UV, maintains view, best for living areas. Light-filter: in between. Choose based on room use.
Get the blind type, brand, material, motorisation, warranty length, and smart-home integration upfront in writing. Pay via banking app. Verbal cash deals are how 'cheap' blinds become $200/year motor replacements you can't get warrantied.
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