Best Blinds & Curtain Installers in Dunedin
We assessed 6 blinds & curtain installers in Dunedin and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 10 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Most blinds and curtain businesses in New Zealand measure, make and install, so the quote you compare is for the whole job, not the fabric. Ask whether measuring and installation are included, what the lead time is from order to fitting, and what happens if a made-to-measure blind arrives the wrong size, because custom goods are hard to return. If you have young children, ask for cordless or wand-operated blinds: a mandatory safety standard for corded window coverings was announced in June 2026 and will apply to new products after a one-year transition.
Top 5 Blinds & Curtain Installers in Dunedin
The 5 highest-scoring businesses from 6 analysed. Ranked on independent signals only. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Venluree (Otago)
★ 5.0 48 reviews Top5 Score 1505★ 48Venluree installs blinds, curtains, sheers, and motorised systems across Otago, and is a strong pick when an honest assessment matters as much as the product itself. Ray regularly suggests repairs or alternative solutions that cut costs compared to full replacements, and Lynne keeps customers informed throughout the order and installation process.
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McKenzie & Willis Dunedin
★ 4.8 37 reviews Top5 Score 1445★ 32 4★ 4 2★ 1McKenzie & Willis works well for curtain and blind buyers who want guided selection from a large fabric range, with staff like Phillipa and Gabs taking customers through samples, building itemised quotes, and accommodating changes before ordering. Fabric samples go home for up to seven days, and the installation side draws its own praise, with Wayne named specifically for neat, competent work.
location_on 97 Crawford Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin
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Guthrie Bowron Dunedin
★ 4.7 28 reviews Top5 Score 1385★ 22 4★ 5 1★ 1Guthrie Bowron draws repeat visits from customers who want staff-guided help choosing blinds and curtains, with the team willing to go beyond a standard transaction to resolve problems after the sale. One owner drove out of town twice to make a curtain order right, sorting an issue that was outside their control without any pushback from the customer.
location_on 166 Crawford Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin
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Window Treatments Dunedin
★ 4.8 9 reviews Top5 Score 1275★ 7 4★ 2Window Treatments Dunedin takes customers through the full process, from initial consultation and measuring to hanging verticals, roller blinds, and other window coverings, with named staff like Emma, Colleen, Daniel, and Gareth each owning a stage of the job. Return visits to make minor adjustments after installation are handled promptly, without the customer needing to chase.
location_on 247 Hanover Street, City, Dunedin
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Carols Curtains
★ 5.0 4 reviews Top5 Score 1195★ 4We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
location_on 62 Mailer Street, Mornington, Dunedin
Before you hire a blinds and curtain installer in Dunedin
Drawn from 72 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What do made-to-measure blinds and curtains typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Basic made-to-measure roller blinds run roughly $80 to $200 per window for supply and install. Blockout or dual roller blinds sit closer to $150 to $350 per window, depending on size and fabric weight.
Lined curtain pairs for a standard window land between $200 and $600 installed, with premium fabrics and pinch pleat styles pushing well beyond that. Plantation shutters are the most expensive option, ranging from $800 to $1,500 per window for PVC or composite, with timber costing more.
What protects me when I order custom blinds or curtains, and are corded blinds safe? expand_more
The Consumer Guarantees Act covers made-to-measure goods for acceptable quality and fitness for your stated purpose, but you cannot return a correctly made custom product because you changed your mind. Confirm measurements, fabric, colour and control side in writing before paying a deposit, and ask what the business will do if a blind arrives the wrong size.
On 30 June 2026 the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs announced a mandatory product safety standard for corded window coverings, to be made under the Fair Trading Act 1986, accepting the Australian, Canadian, EU and US standards, with a one-year transition period after the regulations are made, so it is not yet in force as of late 2026. Eight children have died from cord strangulation in New Zealand since 2008, so where young children live, choose cordless, wand or motorised blinds, and fit cord cleats or tensioners on any existing corded blinds per Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment product safety guidance.
How do I choose between blinds, curtains and shutters for warmth and light? expand_more
For bedrooms, blockout roller blinds or lined curtains are your best starting point, and fitting curtains close to the wall with a pelmet reduces heat loss more than a blind alone can. Sunscreen rollers suit living areas where you want glare control without losing an outlook, and reviewers who followed a consultant's advice to swap nets for this option reported rooms feeling noticeably brighter. Shutters are the most durable long-term solution and need almost no maintenance, but the cost per window is three to five times that of a quality blind, so thermal-lined curtains remain the most cost-effective insulation upgrade in an older New Zealand home.
What are the warning signs of a blinds or curtain company you should not use? expand_more
- –A large deposit required upfront with no written confirmation of the lead time or what happens if it slips.
- –Blinds or curtains arriving the wrong size or wrong fabric, with the business disputing a remake rather than fixing the error at no cost.
- –No-shows or last-minute cancellations for measuring or installation appointments, with no proactive communication.
- –Sales pressure during an in-home consultation to commit on the day before you have seen samples in your own light.
- –Warranty or repair claims ignored once full payment has been made.
- –No clear explanation of whether installation, measuring or delivery is included in the quoted price.
What should you ask before ordering blinds or curtains? expand_more
- –Does the quote cover measuring, supply and installation, or are any of those charged separately?
- –What is the current lead time and what happens if it runs longer than quoted?
- –What is the remake or refund policy if a product arrives in the wrong size or wrong specification?
- –What warranty applies to the operating mechanism versus the fabric, and who handles a claim after installation?
- –Are the blinds cordless, wand-operated or motorised, and if not, what child-safety devices are supplied?
- –Can you take full-size fabric or slat samples home to check them in your own light before committing?
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Curtain spot
★ 5.0 4 reviews Top5 Score 1195★ 4We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
location_on 7 County Road, Kaikorai, Dunedin
About this ranking
What the 6 blinds & curtain installers listed above hold, at the 10 September 2026 check.
Across the 14 locations we assess blinds & curtain installers in, the 127 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.9, and one-star reviews are 1.6% of their total.
How are the top blinds & curtain installers in Dunedin chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for blinds & curtain installers in Dunedin. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for blinds & curtain installers in Dunedin. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.