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Old 10-08-2009, 12:00 PM
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Default FAO blind fitters..but not hillarys

anyone on here can get me replacment slats for blinds as just had the guy who fitted mine a while ago and he said i need a complete new door blind as the repair service will cost more than a complete blind at £160, which i thought bollocks i only need 15 slats
so i phoned them just now and was told i can have slats at wait for it

£29 each how the fook can they be that much money for a slat that is 25mm wide x 2ft long


any ideas please

never use hillarys again or recomend them either

to add they are aluminium Venetians

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Alright Chris!

I have no idea if they will be able to help you or if the prices will be any better, but we have recently had custom blinds done by Busheyblinds and awnings - great service and really happy with the blinds. Elvis chewed a dog sized hole in the downstairs one so she could stick her head out all day lol, they replaced half a dozen of the slats in less than half hour at a good rate.

As i say, dunno if they can help, but they get my recommendation. just at bushey arches on the ring road.
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try ebay, loads of companies on there that will make them to your measurements for a few quid each.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Good-Quality-V...d=p3286.c0.m14
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cheers lads i will look into both those

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Im guessing its a aluminum venetian blind? If so its not worth it just replace it. Give me the window size and ill get you a price.

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Old 10-08-2009, 12:38 PM
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We always get our blinds from a company called Bruce Blinds. We had Hillarys come over and they are exactly the same blinds (from the same manufacturer). Might be worth giving them a try:
www.bruceblinds.co.uk

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Sorry just realised you put ali venetian in first post. As above post or pm size and ill give you a price... Hillarys are awfull.. Awfull fitting and service. I hear that all the time.

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yep every one uses the same material books and swatches

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i make them and supply to over 300 trade customers accross the uk what exactly are you wanting
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Ill be in touch soon chaps as well!! Need some blinds for my conservatory!!

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There were a couple of blind fitters at my old work i think. They didn't look blind but some of their work made me question the fact.
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I used these...

http://www.vertical-blinds-direct.co.uk/thumbs.php?search=true&opacities[]=2&property_flags=2

ordered em and fitted em ourselves... it was well easy.

Hillarys quoted me £100 for the blind I paid £29 plus postage for for my kitchen from the above.
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I've always wondered how blind fitters can see what they're doing................



I'll get my coat
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Originally Posted by A J
I've always wondered how blind fitters can see what they're doing................



I'll get my coat
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