Best Blinds & Curtain Installers in South Auckland
We assessed 45 blinds & curtain installers in South Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 2,523 Google reviews between them. 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 South Auckland
The top 5 blinds & curtain installers in South Auckland are #1 Mr Blinds, #2 Gargi Home Furnishings, #3 Total Look Blinds, #4 Brightshine Blinds, and #5 Santa Fe Shutters and Blinds, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Mr Blinds
★ 4.9 1,408 reviews Top5 Score 1925★ 1,321 4★ 52 3★ 14 2★ 12 1★ 9Mr Blinds turns around roller blinds, vertical blinds, Venetian blinds, and curtains from quote to fitting in under two weeks, with same-day quotes reported by repeat buyers. Consultants like Dawn, Tanya, Monica, and Celeste guide product choices in detail, including matching blackout performance when clients switch from drapes to blinds.
location_on 7B Carmont Place, Mount Wellington, Auckland
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Gargi Home Furnishings
★ 4.9 179 reviews Top5 Score 1655★ 175 4★ 2 1★ 2Gargi Home Furnishings works through the selection of curtains, blinds, and sheers with clients room by room, helping match colours and styles to existing decor before any measuring begins. Dinesh runs consultations from a working showroom at his home so buyers can see how different blind types and curtain configurations actually look installed, which several clients found settled their decisions quickly.
location_on 54A Stonex Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland
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Total Look Blinds
★ 4.8 202 reviews Top5 Score 1645★ 184 4★ 6 3★ 1 2★ 5 1★ 6Total Look Blinds covers roller blinds, Venetian blinds, motorised blackout blinds, and shutters, with a team that spans in-home consultation, showroom visits, and installation across the same job. Installers like Carl and Richard walk clients through operating and maintaining what's been fitted, and the business has retained customer records and consistent product lines for over 13 years.
location_on 53 Rangi Road, Takanini, Auckland
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Brightshine Blinds, Shutters & Drapery
★ 4.9 160 reviews Top5 Score 1645★ 152 4★ 5 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 1Brightshine Blinds installs plantation shutters, roller blinds, Venetian blinds, and sheer curtains across both residential renovations and commercial properties. Consultants like Damon, Hayley, and Brennan are named repeatedly for giving specific product advice on-site, and several clients have ordered for additional rooms or further properties off the back of their first job.
location_on 9 Malvern Road, Onehunga, Auckland
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Santa Fe Shutters and Blinds
★ 4.9 116 reviews Top5 Score 1605★ 113 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 1Santa Fe Shutters and Blinds fits out homes with plantation shutters, Venetian blinds, electric blinds, and smart drapes, with individual consultants like Kevin, Charlie, Andrew, and Mike each managing the quote, colour-matching, and installation personally. After-sales support is practical too, with slat replacements available when shutters are damaged rather than requiring a full unit swap.
location_on 4/761 Great South Road, Penrose, Auckland
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Before you hire a blinds and curtain installer in South Auckland
Drawn from 237 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 installed, while blockout or dual rollers sit closer to $150 to $350. Lined curtain pairs land between $200 and $600 per window, with premium fabrics, pinch pleat headings, or pelmet boxes pushing that higher.
Plantation shutters are the most expensive option, from around $800 to $1,500 per window for PVC or composite, and more for timber. Ordering the whole house at once is worth doing, as volume pricing is common in this industry and reviewers confirm competitive per-window rates on larger jobs.
What protects me when I order custom blinds or curtains, and are corded blinds safe? expand_more
The Consumer Guarantees Act still covers made-to-measure goods: your blinds must be of acceptable quality, fit for the purpose you described, and match any sample or description you were shown. You cannot return a correctly made custom blind because you changed your mind, so confirm measurements, fabric, colour, and which side the controls fall on in writing before handing over a deposit, and ask the supplier directly what they do if a blind arrives the wrong size.
On cord safety, the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs announced on 30 June 2026 that a mandatory product safety standard for corded window coverings will be introduced under the Fair Trading Act 1986, accepting the Australian, Canadian, EU, and US standards; a one-year transition period applies once the regulations are formally made, so this standard is not yet in force. Eight children have died from cord strangulation in New Zealand since 2008, and MBIE Product Safety guidance is clear: fit cord cleats or tensioners on existing blinds, keep cots and furniture away from windows, and choose cordless, wand, or motorised blinds wherever young children live.
How do I choose between blinds, curtains and shutters for warmth and light? expand_more
Blockout roller blinds suit bedrooms well and reviewers who switched from blockout drapes confirmed they retained full darkness, but lined curtains hung close to the wall with a pelmet reduce heat loss more effectively and are the cheapest insulation upgrade in an older New Zealand home. Sunscreen rollers are the practical choice for north or west-facing living areas where you want glare control without losing the view, and at least one reviewer noted that shutters on a large open-plan room outperformed air conditioning for managing afternoon heat. Shutters cost significantly more upfront but reviewers with them installed across multiple properties noted zero maintenance issues over many years, making them worth considering where durability matters more than initial price.
What are the warning signs of a blinds or curtain company you should not use? expand_more
- –A demand for cash payment with no receipt, or pressure to pay the full amount before any materials are ordered.
- –Quoting one price then asking for more money before the job starts, especially before material orders are confirmed.
- –A long gap between payment and any measurable progress, with vague or evasive responses when you ask for updates.
- –Blinds arriving the wrong size or wrong fabric, with the company disputing the error rather than offering a remake.
- –An installer who is visibly rushed, damages window surfaces, or makes inappropriate comments during the visit.
- –A sales consultant who refuses to accommodate a reasonable request, such as a different cord length, and abandons the job rather than discussing options.
What should you ask before ordering blinds or curtains? expand_more
- –Ask whether the quoted price covers supply, measure, and installation, or whether any of those are charged separately.
- –Confirm the lead time in writing and ask what happens, in practical terms, if production or delivery runs past that date.
- –Ask what the remake policy is if a blind or curtain arrives the wrong size or colour, and get the answer in writing before paying a deposit.
- –Find out what the warranty covers separately for the mechanism or motor versus the fabric, as these often differ.
- –Request full-size fabric or slat samples to view in your own home under your own light before committing to a colour.
- –Ask whether cordless, wand, or motorised options are available, particularly if children live in or visit the home.
Also recommended blinds & curtain installers in South Auckland
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Auckland Blind Specialists
★ 5.0 97 reviews Top5 Score 1595★ 95 4★ 1 2★ 1Auckland Blind Specialists fits roller blinds, Venetian blinds, cedar blinds, and sunscreens with a turnaround that multiple clients describe as measure-to-install within a week. They accommodate tight timelines directly, including evening installs for renters who cannot take time off work, and return promptly when minor adjustments are needed after fitting.
location_on Unit 9/18 Weka Street, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland
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AP Curtain
★ 5.0 92 reviews Top5 Score 1595★ 91 4★ 1AP Curtain takes clients through fabric selection, style recommendations, and custom curtain construction for residential homes and apartments, including roman blinds and thermally lined drapes. Maggie and Jason bring samples to clients' homes so colours can be matched in natural light, and the same team has coordinated curtain fitouts across multiple new-build houses from a single engagement.
location_on 180 Campbell Road, Auckland
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Venluree East Auckland
★ 5.0 91 reviews Top5 Score 1585★ 90 4★ 1Venluree fits sun filter blinds, block-out blinds, automated outdoor blinds, indoor curtains, shutters, and Venetian blinds across residential homes and commercial offices, with Brent advising on which option suits each room based on how it's actually used. Deborah coordinates scheduling around clients' availability, and the pair handle removal of old blinds, post-install walkthroughs, and follow-up queries as part of the same job.
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Blinds Hub NZ | Factory Outlet
★ 4.9 102 reviews Top5 Score 1585★ 99 4★ 2 1★ 1Blinds Hub NZ gets first-home buyers through the full process, from colour and style advice to fitting venetian blinds, dual blinds, vertical blinds, curtains, and automated blinds across an entire house in a single visit. Charith leads the measuring and consultation side while the installation team works around client schedules, including late-evening appointments to suit buyers who cannot be available during the day.
location_on 20/14 Basalt Place, East Tāmaki, Auckland
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NZ Blinds and Awnings
★ 5.0 76 reviews Top5 Score 1565★ 76NZ Blinds and Awnings coordinates indoor blinds, drapes, and outdoor blinds from initial consultation through to installation, with named consultants like Chanelle, Damo, and Marty each taking clients through selection and fitting as part of the same job. Chanelle is noted specifically for walking buyers through options at their own pace without pressure, helping clients land on choices that match their vision before any measuring begins.
location_on 115 Elliot Street, Howick, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 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 South Auckland chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for blinds & curtain installers in South Auckland. 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.
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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 South Auckland. 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.