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Measure & Install · Metro Vancouver

Professional Blind Installation in Vancouver

We measure your windows for free, make every blind to those exact measurements, then install it, level it and test it — usually all in one visit. Installation is included in your quote, with no separate fee added later. Serving Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and the rest of Metro Vancouver.

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Custom-Made to Your Windows
Same-Day Professional Installation
Installation Included in Your Quote
Motorized Setup & Smart-Home Pairing
778-932-0696
Vancouver • West Vancouver • North Vancouver
Also Serving Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Langley
Free In-Home Measuring
Custom-Made to Your Windows
Same-Day Professional Installation
Installation Included in Your Quote
Motorized Setup & Smart-Home Pairing
778-932-0696
Vancouver • West Vancouver • North Vancouver
Also Serving Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Langley
Newly installed zebra blinds covering a full wall of sliding glass doors, photographed by SMI right after installation

Measure & Install

Blind Measuring & Installation,
Done by One Team

Most problems with new blinds aren't the blind itself — they're the fit and the install. A blind ordered a centimetre too wide won't sit inside the frame. Brackets that aren't level make a shade roll crooked. Blackout fabric with gaps at the edges lets light pour in anyway.

That's why we handle the whole job. The same company that measures your windows makes your blinds to those measurements and installs them, so nothing gets lost between a measuring sheet and the installer. You don't measure anything yourself, and you don't have to coordinate a separate installer.

This page is about how that service works: the free measuring visit, installation day, what's included in your quote and what affects the price. If you're still choosing a style, start with the blinds we install below.

Fitting out a business? Our commercial blinds service uses the same measure & install process, with after-hours and weekend installation available.

Skip the tape measure.
We'll measure for free.

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Two light-filtering roller shades, one per panel, installed by SMI on a sliding glass door
15+
Years in BC

Free In-Home Consultation

Free In-Home Measuring
for a Perfect Fit

Every installation starts with a free visit. A specialist comes to you, measures every window and brings real fabric samples so you can see them in your own light.

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What we look at during the visit

The size of each window, how deep the frame is, anything in the way — handles, cranks, trim, alarm sensors — and how you use each room. That tells us which style and which mount will actually work.

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Inside mount or outside mount

An inside mount sits within the window frame for a clean, built-in look but needs enough frame depth. An outside mount covers the frame and overlaps the wall, which blocks more light at the edges and suits shallow frames and patio doors. We’ll recommend one for each window.

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Windows that aren’t perfectly square

Older Vancouver homes and even new builds often have frames that are slightly out of square. We measure each window at more than one point so the blind is sized to the narrowest point and doesn’t bind or leave a visible gap.

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You leave with a fixed quote

Before anything is ordered, you get a fixed, no-obligation quote based on our measurements — not a ballpark from a website form.

Installation Day

What Happens on
Installation Day

Once your blinds are made, most installations are completed the same day our team arrives — often the whole home in a single visit.

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Brackets mounted level and secure

Every bracket is set level and evenly spaced. It’s the step that decides whether a blind runs smoothly for years or starts sticking in a few months.

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Every blind tested

We raise, lower and tilt each blind before moving on, so anything that needs adjusting gets fixed while we’re still there.

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Motorized blinds paired on the spot

For motorized blinds, we pair your remote, app and smart-home devices — Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit — in the same visit.

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Old blinds taken down

We take down your old blinds before installing the new ones and can take them away for you.

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We clean up before we leave

The only thing we leave behind is blinds that work the way they should. Before we go, we show you how each blind operates.

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Not done until you love it

Every installation is backed by our 5-star satisfaction guarantee — we’re not finished until you’re happy with the result.

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the first time?

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Pricing

Blind Installation Cost:
What’s Included & How Pricing Works

We don’t publish a price list, because every quote is built from your actual windows. Here’s exactly what your quote covers and what moves the number up or down.

Included in every quote

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Free in-home measuring

A specialist measures every window in person, with real samples to compare.

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Blinds custom-made to your windows

Fabricated to our measurements — no standard sizes, no gaps.

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Professional installation

Installation is included in the quote. No separate install fee is added afterward.

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Motorized setup & pairing

If you choose motorized blinds, setup and smart-home pairing are part of the install.

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Clean-up and a satisfaction guarantee

We tidy up before we leave, and the job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.

What affects your price

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Number and size of windows

Larger windows and more of them mean more material and more installation time.

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Style and fabric

Zebra, roller, blackout, honeycomb, faux wood and vertical blinds are priced differently, and fabric choice matters within each style.

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Manual or motorized

Motorized blinds cost more than manual ones. Hardwired, battery, rechargeable and solar options are available, depending on whether there’s power near the window.

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Specialty openings

Wide patio doors, very tall windows and openings split into several shades take more planning and hardware than a standard window.

What to watch for in other quotes: if a blinds quote doesn’t mention measuring or installation, ask whether they’re extra. With SMI, the fixed quote you approve already includes both, and there’s no obligation to go ahead. Our guide to choosing the right blind installers has more questions worth asking.

Blinds We Install

Window Blind & Shade Installation
for Every Style We Make

Each style installs a little differently. Here’s what the install involves for each one — follow the links for fabrics, options and photos.

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Zebra Blinds

Our most-requested style. Brackets are set level and evenly spaced so the sheer and solid bands line up straight across the window.

View Zebra Blinds →
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Roller Shades

Simple, clean mounting — the details are getting the roll level and the fabric tracking straight so it rolls evenly every time.

View Roller Shades →
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Blackout Blinds

Fit matters most here. We choose the mount and overlap to keep light gaps around the edges as small as possible.

View Blackout Blinds →
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Vertical Blinds

Heavier headrails and precise vane spacing so they tilt and stack evenly — the go-to for patio doors and wide spans.

View Vertical Blinds →
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Honeycomb Blinds

Lightweight cellular shades that need careful headrail alignment to keep their clean folds and insulating seal.

View Honeycomb Blinds →
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Faux Wood Blinds

Wider slats and sturdier hardware, mounted solid so the tilt is smooth — a favourite for kitchens and bathrooms.

View Faux Wood Blinds →
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Motorized Blinds

We install the motorized blinds and pair your remote, app and smart-home devices in the same visit.

View Motorized Blinds →
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Patio & Sliding Doors

Measured around the handle and the sliding panel so the blind clears the door and stacks out of the way.

View Patio Door Blinds →

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How It Works

Our Measure & Install Process,
Step by Step

From your first call to the last blind going up.

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Book a Free Visit

Call 778-932-0696 or send the form. We reply within a few hours to book a time that works for you, Monday to Saturday.

Within a few hours
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Measure & Choose

A specialist measures every window, shows you real samples and gives you a fixed, no-obligation quote with installation included.

At your home
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Custom Fabrication

Once you approve the quote, every blind is made to your exact measurements. We confirm your expected timeline when you order.

Made to order
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Same-Day Installation

Our team installs, levels and tests everything, sets up any motorized controls and cleans up — usually in a single visit.

Usually one visit

Service Areas

Blind Installation Across
Metro Vancouver

Free in-home measuring and professional installation in every city we serve, with our focus on Vancouver, West Vancouver and North Vancouver.

Also serving Burnaby, New Westminster, White Rock, Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, Delta & Abbotsford.

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Client Reviews

What Homeowners Say
About Installation Day

5.0
★★★★★
80+ Google Reviews
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The zebra blinds SMI installed completely transformed our living room. Team was on time, professional, done in two hours. Absolutely stunning quality.

★★★★★
SR

Sarah R.

Langley, BC

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Roller shades in our home office — the blackout version is a game changer for video calls. Arrived on time, finished early, zero mess left behind.

★★★★★
MK

Michael K.

Burnaby, BC

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11 windows done in one day in our Richmond home. The zebra blinds in the bedroom are exactly what we pictured. Immaculate work from start to finish.

★★★★★
TC

Tom C.

Richmond, BC

Common Questions

Blind Installation FAQ

Do you offer free measuring for blind installation?

Yes. A specialist visits your home, measures every window and brings real fabric samples so you can compare options in your own light — free, with no pressure or obligation to buy.

How does your measure & install process work?

Book a free in-home visit. We measure your windows, show you samples and give you a quote. Once you approve it, your blinds are custom-made to those measurements, and our team comes back to install, level, test and set up everything — including any motorized controls — usually in a single visit.

How long does a blind installation appointment take?

It depends on how many windows you're doing, but most installations are completed the same day our team arrives, and a whole home is often finished in one visit. As two of our Google reviewers put it: one living room was “done in two hours,” and another family had “11 windows done in one day.”

How soon can you install after measuring?

Every blind is made to order after you approve your quote, so installation is booked once your blinds are ready. Fabrication time depends on the style and fabric, and we'll confirm your expected timeline when you approve your quote.

How much does blind installation cost in Vancouver?

Installation is included in your quote rather than charged as a separate fee, so the number you approve covers measuring, your custom blinds and the install. What changes the total is the number and size of your windows, the style and fabric, and whether you choose manual or motorized operation. We give you a fixed, no-obligation quote in your home before anything is ordered.

Do you take down and remove my old blinds?

Yes. When we install your new blinds we take down the old ones and can take them away for you — just let us know at the consultation.

Can you install blinds I bought somewhere else?

Our measure & install service is built around the custom blinds we make for your windows. If you've already bought blinds elsewhere, give us a call and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

Can you install motorized blinds in the same visit?

Yes. Any style we offer can be motorized, and we install it and pair your remote, app and smart-home devices — Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit — in the same visit.

Do you install blinds in condos and strata buildings?

Yes. We regularly install in Metro Vancouver condos and new-build homes, including buildings with strata guidelines on exterior-facing window coverings, and we'll help you choose a compliant option.

What should I do before the installer arrives?

Clear window sills and move furniture or fragile items a little way back from the windows so there's room to work, and keep pets in another room if you can. That's all — we'll take care of the rest.

Do you serve all of Metro Vancouver?

We install across Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, Delta and Abbotsford, with free in-home measurement in every city we serve.

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