How Much Does It Cost to Install Blinds?
Blinds Cost by Type
The type of blinds you choose can impact your overall blinds installation cost. The blinds options listed below are a representative sample:
Type of Blinds |
Best Suited For |
Average Cost Per Window |
Price Range Per Window |
|---|---|---|---|
Slat Blinds (Aluminum) |
|
$120 |
$48 - $400 |
Slat Blinds (Faux Wood) |
|
$144 |
$64 - $600 |
Roller Shades |
|
$192 |
$58 - $700 |
Vertical Blinds |
|
$260 |
$110 - $560 |
Cellular Shades |
|
$240 |
$70 - $680 |
PVC Shutters |
|
$471 |
$150 - $1,200 |
Sheer Shades |
|
$245 |
$130 - $800 |
Dual Shades |
|
$230 |
$150 - $940 |
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Installation to Existing Gas Line
Installation with New Gas Line
Recommended if:
- You have an existing gas line
- Your existing gas line is the right size for your new gas range (Please make sure that you check all the specifications of your new gas range to ensure that it is compatible with your existing gas line)
Recommended if:
- You do not have an existing gas line
Price Includes:
- Installation of the gas range in your designated area
- Connection of the gas range to the existing gas line
- All required connection hardware, including the gas flex connector
- Appropriate tests and hanging of gas tag as required
- Post-assembly clean up of job site
- Instructions for proper product usage and maintenance
- 1-year labour warranty
Price Includes:
- Installation of the gas range in your designated area
- Installation of a new gas line up to 20 feet/6 metres (Open access to your basement ceiling is needed to run your new gas line)
- Connection of the gas range to the new gas line
- All required connection hardware, including the gas flex connector
- Appropriate tests and hanging of gas tag as required
- Post-assembly clean up of job site
- Instructions for proper product usage and maintenance
- 1-year labour warranty
Best Suited For
Most windows; budget-friendly options
Average Cost Per Window
$120
Price Range Per Window
$48 - $400
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Best Suited For
Fits most windows; more durable material
Average Cost Per Window
$144
Price Range Per Window
$64 - $600
-
Best Suited For
Added convenience and safety; ideal for high windows or children’s bedrooms
Average Cost Per Window
$192
Price Range Per Window
$58 - $700
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Best Suited For
Sliding doors and wide or tall windows
Average Cost Per Window
$260
Price Range Per Window
$110 - $560
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Best Suited For
- Affordable; designed to provide insulation and save energy
Average Cost Per Window
$240
Price Range Per Window
$70 - $680
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Best Suited For
Whole home
Average Cost Per Window
$471
Price Range Per Window
$150 - $1,200
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Best Suited For
- Combine the best of blinds and shades
- Versatile and affordable
Average Cost Per Window
$245
Price Range Per Window
$130 - $800
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Best Suited For
Modern look offering privacy and light control
Average Cost Per Window
$230
Price Range Per Window
$150 - $940
All costs represent Canada-wide pricing and exclude applicable taxes. Costs shown are for illustrative purposes only and may not apply to all situations. Average prices represent average blinds costs per window and do not include installation. During the free in-home consultation, the Home Depot Installer will recommend the most appropriate custom blinds, shades and shutter options, based on the customer’s stated needs and style preferences, as well as other unique factors.
Choosing Between Blinds, Shades and Shutters
Different types of window treatments are designed to serve your needs in different ways.
Blinds
Blinds are “hard” window coverings. For better light control, blinds may be your preferred choice, since they can be adjusted to open and close as well as to be raised and lowered. Blinds are typically made of hard materials, such as vinyl and aluminum, as well as real and faux wood.
Shades
Shades are “soft” window coverings. Since they can only be raised or lowered, shades offer less light control than blinds or shutters. However, since they’re available in a wide range of styles, colours, patterns and materials, shades are among the most popular and budget-friendly choices for your custom window coverings.
Shutters
The most “built-in” of your window covering options, shutters may be the way to go if you want a more solid, permanent window covering solution. Custom shutters are fitted and fixed to your window frames, but still allow plenty of flexibility for light control.
Choosing Your Material: Advantages and Disadvantages
Material |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum or Vinyl | Affordable – the cheapest materials for your blinds |
Noisy; vanes can crease or bend; slats collect dust over time |
Fabric |
Aesthetically pleasing and offers the most options for style, colour, pattern, form and function |
Delicate materials are harder to keep clean and maintain; colours can fade over time |
| Sheer, Dual Sheer and Rollers | Lots of options available to fit any home, from light filtering to blackout | Few disadvantages; similar to fabric |
| Bamboo | Ecologically sustainable option, but also aesthetically pleasing | Materials can warp; colours can fade over time |
| Wood | Durable and aesthetically pleasing; offers great privacy and light control | Natural product with variations in wood grain; slats may form large stack when blinds are fully raised |
| Faux Wood | Similar benefits to real wood but more affordable | Cheaper options are available if preferred; slats may form large stack when blinds are fully raised |
How Do I Get My Custom Blinds Installed?
1 Free Consultation
- Use our online request form to book a free in-home consultation with a Home Depot Design Consultant.
- They will show you a range of design options and order samples for your new custom blinds, shades & shutters.
2 Measurements Taken
- At a later, pre-scheduled appointment, a Home Depot Installer will take measurements and order your custom blinds, shades and shutters.
- When your custom blinds, shades & shutters order is ready, the Installer will contact you to schedule installation.
3 Blinds Installation
- At the pre-scheduled time , our professional blinds installers will deliver and install your new custom blinds, shades and shutters.
- Upon completion, the Installer will inspect your new window coverings, clean up any parts or debris, and confirm that the project meets your approval.
What’s Included In Your Custom Blinds Installation Cost?
- Free in-home design consultation
- Customization based on your budget, home décor & preferences
- Professional installation by licensed, background checked installers
- Motorization options may be available
- Install popular brands like Levolor, Bali and Maxxmar
- Credit available
10 Factors That Affect Your Custom Window Blinds Installation Cost:
Type of Material
Blinds, Shades and Shutters are available in a full range of materials, from vinyl and aluminum budget blinds to fabric, bamboo and solid wood or faux wood blinds and shutters. Consider which materials are right for your windows, your décor and your budget.
Stock or Custom
Stock window treatments can be purchased off the shelf at your nearest Home Depot, often for a lower price; however, custom blinds are measured to fit your window frame and offer you many more style and material options.
Brand
Popular brands such as Levolor, Maxxmar and Bali are all available for installation, though the window blinds installation cost for each product may vary.
Motorization
Traditional blinds operating by the pull of a cord or the turn of a rod are gradually becoming a thing of the past as motorized cordless window treatments have become increasingly popular and affordable.
"Smart” Upgrades
Some of the latest designs of custom blinds, shades and shutters can be operated remotely, timed to adjust automatically, or even controlled through your phone or smart home interface.
Number of Windows
A small blinds installation order for a pair of windows will of course cost less than an order to fit all-new blinds, shades and shutters for an entire home.
Size of Windows
Large, floor-to-ceiling windows will require equally large window coverings to match, which of course has an upward effect on your window blinds installation cost.
Labour
The cost of labour will also depend on the amount of time required for your blinds installation. Jobs involving more and/or larger windows or a more complicated setup will require more labour.
Your Location
Custom shades, shutters and blinds installation prices may vary from one region to the next based on local material and distribution costs, as well as travel distance for the Installer.
Warranty
A manufacturer’s warranty can range from 3 years to 25 years. Ask your installer about which standard and extended warranty options are available to you with your blinds installation order.
How Much Does It Cost to Install Motorized Blinds?
In Canada, the average cost to purchase and install motorized blinds starts at $380 per window, labour included. Motorized blinds cost typically ranges between $129 and $430 per window, labour included, depending on the products chosen. Prices do not include applicable taxes.
Your exact motorized blinds cost will vary according to a variety of factors such as the number, style and size of blinds you choose, as well as the types of additional features and conveniences included with your motorized blinds.
What Are My Options for Motorized Blinds?
Cordless, motorized blinds are an increasingly popular option, especially when ordering custom blinds installation, since they allow you to finally do away with long pull cords and offer vastly improved functionality and convenience.
Your motorized options include:
- Motorized blinds, or motorized shades, that allow you to open and close your blinds and shutters remotely, at the push of a button. On average, the cost of upgrading to motorized blinds from ones with a manual cord ranges from $102 to $399 per unit
- Automatic blinds are motorized blinds that are programmable, capable of being timed to adjust at set intervals during the day – a convenient feature that can be accessed by downloading a free app to your smartphone
- Smart blinds offer the most advanced functionality of all automatic blinds options, allowing you to control your window coverings directly from your smartphone or smart home hub (purchased separately)
Motorized Blinds Cost by Type
Motorized blinds are available in a full range of styles, sizes and colours, everything from dual zebra shades and cellular shades to horizontal sheers.
During your free in-home or virtual meeting, a Home Depot Design Consultant will help you find the motorized blinds options that match your budget, your home’s décor and your style preferences and provide you with a detailed quote for the job.
Some popular cordless and motorized blinds options are detailed in the chart below:
Type of Motorized Blinds |
Key Features |
Average Cost Per Window (installed) |
Price Range Per Window (installed) |
|---|---|---|---|
Slat Blinds Wood and Faux Wood |
|
$450 |
$375 - $835 |
| Roller Shades |
|
$350 |
$ 250 - $600 |
Cellular Shades |
|
$450 |
$380 - $850 |
Sheer Shades
|
|
$394 | $350 - $900 |
Zebra Blinds |
|
$380 |
$300 - $850 |
*All costs represent Canada-wide pricing and exclude applicable taxes. Costs shown are for illustrative purposes only and may not apply to all situations. During the free inhome consultation, the Home Depot Installer will recommend the most appropriate motorized blind options, based on the customer’s stated needs and style preferences, as well as other unique factors.
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Key Features
- Fits most windows
- More durable material
- Added convenience and safety
Average Cost Per Window (installed)
- $450
Price Range Per Window (installed)* - $375 - $835
-
Key Features
- Perfect for small and large windows
- Added convenience and safety
- UV protection and heat control
- Residential or commercial applications
Average Cost Per Window (installed)
- $350
Price Range Per Window (installed)* - $250 - $600
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Key Features
- UV protection
- Insulation and energy savings
- Added convenience for safety
- Perfect for small or large windows
Average Cost Per Window (installed)
- $450
Price Range Per Window (installed)* - $380 - $850
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Key Features
- Versatile
- A combination of both blinds and shades
- Ideal for small and large windows
- A classic design
Average Cost Per Window (installed)
- $394
Price Range Per Window (installed)* - $350 - $900
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Key Features
- Modern design
- Privacy and Light control
- Added convenience for safety
Average Cost Per Window (installed)
- $380
Price Range Per Window (installed)* - $300 - $850
-
Installation to Existing Gas Line
Installation with New Gas Line
Recommended if:
- You have an existing gas line
- Your existing gas line is the right size for your new gas range (Please make sure that you check all the specifications of your new gas range to ensure that it is compatible with your existing gas line)
Recommended if:
- You do not have an existing gas line
Price Includes:
- Installation of the gas range in your designated area
- Connection of the gas range to the existing gas line
- All required connection hardware, including the gas flex connector
- Appropriate tests and hanging of gas tag as required
- Post-assembly clean up of job site
- Instructions for proper product usage and maintenance
- 1-year labour warranty
Price Includes:
- Installation of the gas range in your designated area
- Installation of a new gas line up to 20 feet/6 metres (Open access to your basement ceiling is needed to run your new gas line)
- Connection of the gas range to the new gas line
- All required connection hardware, including the gas flex connector
- Appropriate tests and hanging of gas tag as required
- Post-assembly clean up of job site
- Instructions for proper product usage and maintenance
- 1-year labour warranty
Key Features
- Fits most windows
- More durable material
- Added convenience and safety
Average Cost Per Window (installed)*
$450
Price Range Per Window (installed)*
$375 - $835
-
Key Features
- Perfect for small and large windows
- Added convenience and safety
- UV protection and heat control
- Residential or commercial applications
Average Cost Per Window (installed)*
$350
Price Range Per Window (installed)*
$250 - $600
-
Key Features
- UV protection
- Insulation and energy savings
- Added convenience for safety
- Perfect for small or large windows
Average Cost Per Window (installed)*
$450
Price Range Per Window (installed)*
$380 - $850
-
Key Features
- Versatile
- A combination of both blinds and shades
- Ideal for small and large windows
- A classic design
Average Cost Per Window (installed)*
$394
Price Range Per Window (installed)*
$350 - $900
-
Key Features
- Modern design
- Privacy and Light control
- Added convenience for safety
Average Cost Per Window (installed)*
$380
Price Range Per Window (installed)*
$300 - $850
*All costs represent Canada-wide pricing and exclude applicable taxes. Costs shown are for illustrative purposes only and may not apply to all situations. During the free inhome consultation, the Home Depot Installer will recommend the most appropriate motorized blind options, based on the customer’s stated needs and style preferences, as well as other unique factors.
Factors Affecting Motorized Blinds Cost:
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1 Wireless or Hard-Wired
Battery-powered automatic blinds are generally easier to install than hard-wired options, which typically require the help of an electrician to install.
2 Type of Battery
Some motorized blinds come with a rechargeable battery that can be taken out and charged as needed, while others use standard-size batteries that must be purchased separately. Solarpowered motorized blinds options are available as well.
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3 Functionality and Features
Motorized blinds or smart blinds that can be pre-programmed or controlled remotely, via Bluetooth, smartphones or smart hub devices offer significant advantages over manual blinds in convenience, efficiency and even safety. These features, however, will need to be factored into your motorized blinds cost.
Can Blinds Help Me Improve Energy Efficiency?
Window blinds can help you boost energy efficiency in your home, potentially saving money on your utility bills. They accomplish this in two ways:
1 Structure and Material
Some types of blinds, shades and shutters are designed to help you save energy. Products made of thicker materials, such as wood or faux wood, can serve as better insulators, while some are engineered to provide a layer of insulation over your windows and window frames.
Cellular shades are one of the most common examples of energy-saving window coverings and are a popular, affordable choice for many homeowners.
2 Enhanced Light Control
Other products help save energy through enhanced light and shade control options. Going this route is the most effective way to save energy in your home; however, it carries a higher blinds installation cost.
Programmable, automated or “smart” blinds can also help you save on your energy bills, since they can be scheduled and fine-tuned to let as much or as little light into your home as you want, at any time of day – and, in some cases, whether you’re home or not. For instance, blinds that are programmed to open to let more light into your home in the middle of the day can allow your home to absorb more heat from the sun, which ultimately means your home heating system doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain desired temperatures.
Please note that the quality and/or condition of your windows will impact the ability of your window coverings to provide effective insulation and save energy. For instance, professionally installed custom cellular shades may not do much to reduce your heating bills if they’re installed over old, drafty windows.
Can I Save Money by Installing My Own Blinds?
When you order custom blinds, installation is included in the overall cost of your order. If you purchase stock window treatments from a store, you can save on your window blinds installation cost by installing them yourself.
Some tools and materials you will need to complete your own blinds installation include:
- Measuring tape
- Level
- Power drill and drill bits
- Screwdriver
- Brackets
- Ladder
- Anchors/Drywall plugs
- Caulking
- Shims
Consider your options carefully. Purchasing in-stock blinds and installing them yourself can be a good way to get quality window treatments while saving money. The custom window blinds installation cost can sometimes be higher than purchasing off the shelf, but the cost to install blinds also comes with more options for style, shape and material.
Remember, too, that your custom blinds installation cost includes both the expertise of an experienced installer and a warranty for the work.
In some cases, such as when you have unusually shaped or sized windows, custom blinds installation may be your only suitable option to get the window coverings you need.
Why Do I Need Custom Blinds Installation?
Choosing custom blinds installation allows you to get exactly the blinds, shades or shutters you want for your windows. Choose from any colours, materials, patterns and styles, from top brands. Custom window blinds are measured to fit your windows exclusively, a major advantage since not all windows are sized equally. Our experienced design consultants will help find the right products to suit your home and budget and provide a complete service experience, all included in your custom blinds cost.
Cordless, motorized and automated blinds are available, as are traditional manual blinds, all professionally installed by trusted professionals from The Home Depot Home Services.
Request a FREE in-home consultation with a licensed Home Depot Installer.
Call 1-800-HOME DEPOT (1-800-466-3337), visit a store, or request a consultation online.