Curtain rail and blind installation near me

Expect R250 to R550 per window for rails and R250 to R650 per blind, with a whole home of six to ten windows typically R1,800 to R4,500 in one visit. Bay windows, drywall, and double-volume windows sit at the higher end.

You’ve hit the lintel — the reinforced concrete beam above most South African windows. Standard drills and masonry bits barely mark it. Pros use SDS rotary hammer drills with the right bits and anchors, which is a big part of what you’re paying for.

Higher and wider than the window frame — typically 10 to 15cm above the frame (or halfway to the ceiling) and 15 to 25cm past each side. It makes windows look larger and lets curtains stack off the glass. A good installer will recommend heights before drilling.

Yes, with the right approach: rated hollow-wall anchors for lighter blinds, or fixing into studs or a batten for curtain rails carrying real weight. Plain screws into plasterboard will pull out. Tell your pro which walls are drywall when booking.

Inside the recess looks neat and suits kitchens and bathrooms; outside the recess blocks more light and hides an out-of-square window. It depends on the recess depth, the blind type, and light control — a pro will measure and advise per window.