Roller blind specialists
Made-to-measure roller blinds, measured and fitted by us
We fit roller blinds and nothing else: blackout, sunscreen, day & night, motorised and waterproof, across London, Essex and North Kent. Every blind is made to your window, and the same people who measure it come back to fit it.
- Free home measure
- Made to measure
- Fitted by our own team
- Child-safe by default
- Free home measureWe visit, measure every window and bring samples.
- Our own fittersThe team that measures is the team that fits. No subcontractors.
- Free samples by postSee the fabric at your own window before you choose.
- Written quoteYou get the price in writing before anything is ordered.
- Child-safe as standardSafety devices fitted to every corded blind, in line with BS EN 13120.
The range
Every kind of roller blind, and honest advice on which one you need
Most people arrive knowing the room but not the fabric. These pages explain what each type actually does, so you can decide before anyone visits.
Blackout
For bedrooms and nurseries. We explain where light still gets in at the edges, and what to do about it.
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Sunscreen & solar
Cuts glare and heat while you keep the view. The right choice for screens, south-facing rooms and conservatories.
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Day & night
Two fabrics in one blind. Slide between open view and privacy without taking the blind down.
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Motorised
Remote, app or wall switch. Worth it for tall windows, hard-to-reach glass and rooms with several blinds.
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Waterproof
Moisture-resistant fabrics that wipe clean, for bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.
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Thermal
Reflective backings that hold warmth in through winter and push heat back out in summer.
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Child-safe & cordless
Every blind we fit meets the child safety regulations. Cordless and motorised remove the hazard entirely.
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Commercial
Fire-retardant fabrics and contract specifications for offices, schools and public buildings.
Read moreDifficult windows
The windows other people quote around
Bays, doors, conservatories and roof windows are where a poor fit shows. They are also where measuring properly makes the difference between a blind that works and one that catches.
Bay windows
Separate blinds per pane, measured to the angles so the edges meet cleanly.
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French & patio doors
Fitted so the door still opens, the handle still clears and the blind does not swing.
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Conservatories
Windows and roof. Usually a solar fabric, because heat is the real problem in there.
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Skylights and roof windows
Tensioned side channels so the blind holds position on a sloped or roof window.
Read moreHow it works
Three visits, one team, no subcontractors
We come and measure
A free visit at home or at your premises. We bring fabric samples, measure every window ourselves and tell you honestly which fabric suits the room.
Your blinds are made
Cut to your measurements, not to a nearest standard size. You get a written quote before anything is ordered.
We fit them
The same team returns to fit, square them up, check the drop and clear away. Nothing is left for you to finish.
Why HD Blinds
Why choose a roller blind specialist
Roller blinds are all we do, so every visit is about getting one kind of blind right for your windows rather than selling you a different product.
One product, done properly
We fit roller blinds only. That means straight advice on fabric, fitting position and controls, without a showroom of other products to steer you towards.
The same team from start to finish
The person who measures your windows is part of the team that comes back to fit them. Nothing is passed to a subcontractor.
Price in writing first
You get a written quote after the measure, before anything is made, so you know the full cost before you decide.
Aftercare for blinds we fit
If a blind we supplied and fitted develops a fault, we come back to repair it. Chains, safety devices and brackets can usually be fixed without replacing the blind.
Made to measure or ready-made?
Ready-made blinds suit some windows. Where they fall short is fit, fabric choice and fitting. Here is how the two compare.
| Made to measure (HD Blinds) | Ready-made | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Cut to your window's exact width and drop. | Nearest standard size, often trimmed at home. |
| Fit | Measured by us for inside or outside the recess, so gaps are kept small. | Wider gaps are common, especially on older or uneven windows. |
| Fabric | Chosen for the room: blackout, sunscreen, thermal, waterproof or day and night. | A limited range, mostly plain or blackout. |
| Fitting | Fitted by our own team, with brackets set to the window. | You fit it yourself. |
| Child safety | Safety devices fitted and checked by us. | Supplied in the box for you to fit. |
| Price | Written quote after a free measure. | Usually cheaper to buy, with fitting left to you. |
Fabrics, colours and patterns
Choosing a fabric: what it does first, then how it looks
We start with what the fabric needs to do in the room, then narrow down colour and pattern. That way you are not choosing between hundreds of swatches that would never suit the window.
Blackout
A coated or lined fabric that blocks light through the material itself. For bedrooms, nurseries and daytime sleepers.
Blackout blindsDim-out and light filtering
Softens daylight and gives privacy without making the room dark. The usual choice for living rooms and kitchens.
Blackout vs sunscreenSunscreen
An open-weave fabric that cuts glare and heat while keeping a view out. Useful for offices, screens and conservatories.
Sunscreen blindsThermal
Fabrics with an insulating or reflective backing that help keep heat in at cold, draughty windows.
Thermal blindsMoisture-resistant
Coated fabrics that cope with steam and splashes and wipe clean. For bathrooms and kitchens.
Waterproof blindsFlame-retardant
Fabrics treated or made to meet fire standards, often required in offices, schools and rented property.
Commercial blindsColours
Most rooms suit neutrals such as white, cream, stone and grey, which sit quietly against walls and frames. Darker shades show less dirt and make a bolder feature, but they absorb more heat on sunny windows. Colours look different in north- and south-facing rooms, which is why we bring samples to hold up at your own window.
Patterns and textures
- Plain and textured weaves. The most versatile choice. A linen-look or woven texture adds interest without a printed pattern.
- Printed patterns. Florals, geometrics and prints make a statement in a single window. Check how the pattern sits when the blind is half down.
- Stripes. Vertical stripes stay straight as the blind rolls. Busy horizontal patterns can look fussy on small windows.
- What people see from outside. Coated fabrics, including many blackouts, often have a plain white or grey back that faces the street. That keeps a row of windows looking tidy.
We do not list every fabric online because ranges change. Ask for free fabric samples by post, or see the full choice when we measure at your home.
What it costs
Straight answers on price, before anyone visits
Nobody can quote a blind exactly without measuring it. Width, drop, fabric and fitting all move the number. What we can do is tell you the range, so you know whether to carry on reading.
Our full price guide breaks the cost down by fabric and window type, with worked examples from jobs we have actually done.
- Standard roller blind £65 to £290
- Blackout fabric £95 to £450
- Day & night £175 to £390
- Motorised from £180
Per blind, supplied and fitted. Indicative. Your exact price follows the measure.
Advice
Latest advice from the blog
Plain answers to the questions we get asked at measures, from choosing fabrics to fixing condensation.
Buying guides
Moving into a new home? Which blinds to buy first, room by room
Where to start when every window is bare, and which rooms can wait.
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Heat, light and sleep
Do blinds really keep heat in? What the evidence says
What a roller blind can and cannot do for a cold room, and which fabrics help most.
Read the guide
Windows and homes
Roller blinds for sash windows in period homes
How staff beads, meeting rails and uneven reveals change the way a blind is fitted.
Read the guide
Care and repairs
Mould and condensation on blinds: why it happens and how to stop it
Why blinds go mouldy, which rooms are most at risk and how to stop it coming back.
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Renting and letting
Renting? How to get blinds without losing your deposit
What to check with your landlord and how to fit blinds without risking your deposit.
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Offices and commercial
Office blinds and screen glare: what the DSE rules mean for windows
What the DSE rules say about windows, in plain English, and how to cut screen glare.
Read the guideWhere we fit
Across London, Essex and North Kent
We work from Rainham RM13, which puts most of East London and south Essex within a short drive. If your postcode is not listed, ask, as we often travel further for larger jobs.
London
Aftercare and repairs
If a roller blind we supplied and fitted stops working properly, get in touch and we will sort it out. Slipping chains, safety devices, brackets and mechanisms can usually be repaired without replacing the whole blind.
Our repair service covers blinds HD Blinds fitted. If yours came from elsewhere, we can measure for replacements.
Find us
Our base in Rainham
HD BlindsC3 Star Business Centre
Fair View Industrial Estate
Marsh Way, Rainham
RM13 8UP
Measures and fittings take place at your home or premises, so there is no need to travel to us. We cover London, Essex and North Kent from here.
Common questions
Before you get in touch
The fabric does. The gaps do not. A roller blind sits slightly away from the glass, so a thin line of light comes in at the sides and along the top. This is normal for every roller blind, whoever fits it.
If you need a genuinely dark room, we fit the blind outside the recess so it overlaps the window, or add side channels that close the gap. We will tell you which applies to your window when we measure.
Yes, and this catches people out. Sunscreen fabric works by letting light through, so during the day you see out and passers-by mostly cannot see in. After dark, with the lights on, that reverses.
For rooms where evening privacy matters, day & night blinds or a second blackout blind solve it properly.
A moisture-resistant or PVC-coated fabric. Standard fabrics absorb steam, and over time that shows as warping along the bottom bar and marks that will not wipe off.
Waterproof fabrics wipe clean, which matters as much in a kitchen: cooking grease is harder on a blind than steam is.
Every blind we fit meets the UK child safety regulations, with the required safety devices fitted and tensioned as part of the installation rather than left in the packet.
For a child's bedroom we would usually suggest going further: cordless or motorised blinds have no chain at all, which removes the hazard rather than managing it.
Yes, as separate blinds, one per pane, because a single roller cannot follow the angles of a bay.
The skill is in the measuring: get it wrong and you end up with uneven gaps between the blinds, or edges that foul each other when they roll. This is the most common window we are called out to re-do after someone else has measured it.
Blinds are made to order after the measure, and we agree a fitting date with you once they are ready.
No. We fit roller blinds only, including blackout, sunscreen, thermal, waterproof, day and night and motorised versions. We do not supply shutters, venetian, vertical or perfect fit blinds. Keeping to one product is how we keep the advice and the fitting consistent.
Yes. You can ask for free fabric samples by post, and we bring samples to the measure so you can hold them up at your own window. Colours look different in north and south-facing rooms, so seeing them in place is worth doing.
Get in touch and we will sort it out. Chains, safety devices, brackets and mechanisms can usually be repaired or replaced without replacing the whole blind. Our repair service covers roller blinds that HD Blinds supplied and fitted. See aftercare and repairs.
We work from Rainham RM13 and fit across East London, south Essex and North Kent, including Romford, Ilford, Brentwood, Grays, Dartford and Gravesend. If your town is not listed on this page, ask, as we often travel further for larger jobs.
Book a free measure
Tell us the room and the windows, and we will arrange a visit at a time that suits you. No charge, and no obligation to order.
Unit C3, Star Business Centre, Marsh Way, Rainham RM13 8UP