Top 10 curtain installation services in West Des Moines, IA

Porch Pro Headshot O'Leary Enterprises L.L.C.
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
(98)
Tim O'Leary, owner of O'Leary Enterprises L.L.C., grew up in a family that owned a construction business in northwest Iowa. Starting at age 12, Tim spent most of his spare time learning from and helping out at the family business. This included hanging drywall, running electrical, plumbing installat...Read more about O'Leary Enterprises L.L.C.
Tim O'Leary, owner of O'Leary Enterprises L.L.C., grew up in a family that owned a construction business in northwest Iowa. Starting at age 12, Tim spent most of his spare time learning from and helping out at the family business. This included hanging drywall, running electrical, plumbing installat...Read more about O'Leary Enterprises L.L.C.
Porch Pro Headshot AM PM Plumbing
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
(107)
Located in West Des Moines, AM PM Plumbing is a plumbing company that offers septic tank services, water testing, and water softener installation as well as other services. They finished an irrigation system installation in April of 2011 using a permit acquired from the city of Ames, and in July of ...Read more about AM PM Plumbing
Located in West Des Moines, AM PM Plumbing is a plumbing company that offers septic tank services, water testing, and water softener installation as well as other services. They finished an irrigation system installation in April of 2011 using a permit acquired from the city of Ames, and in July of ...Read more about AM PM Plumbing
Porch Pro Headshot The Fix-It Man
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
(12)
"I was in a bind. Our oven was down. We had the new one ready to install but I was having problems because of the poor quality directions. Did I mention it was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and we had 12 guests coming over for dinner the next day? I entered my information on the Porch appl...Read more about The Fix-It Man
"I was in a bind. Our oven was down. We had the new one ready to install but I was having problems because of the poor quality directions. Did I mention it was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and we had 12 guests coming over for dinner the next day? I entered my information on the Porch appl...Read more about The Fix-It Man
Porch Pro Headshot Yankee Doodle Handyman
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
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Porch Pro Headshot East Village Handyman
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
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East Village Handyman offers high quality services to a broad spectrum of customers. East Village Handyman can tackle simple repair needs as well as large, more complex improvement projects. East Village Handyman will help you care for and preserve the value of your largest investment - your home an...Read more about East Village Handyman
East Village Handyman offers high quality services to a broad spectrum of customers. East Village Handyman can tackle simple repair needs as well as large, more complex improvement projects. East Village Handyman will help you care for and preserve the value of your largest investment - your home an...Read more about East Village Handyman
Porch Pro Headshot Phompheng Construction LLC
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
(7)
Looking for an affordable and reliable handyman that you can trust to get the job done right? I have been offering quality work, professional service, and very hard to beat prices for over 15 years. Pictures and references from past jobs available upon request. No job to big or small. Call or e-mail...Read more about Phompheng Construction LLC
Looking for an affordable and reliable handyman that you can trust to get the job done right? I have been offering quality work, professional service, and very hard to beat prices for over 15 years. Pictures and references from past jobs available upon request. No job to big or small. Call or e-mail...Read more about Phompheng Construction LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Rench Services
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
(34)
At Rench Services we strive for excellence in everything we do while maintaining family affordable prices
At Rench Services we strive for excellence in everything we do while maintaining family affordable prices
Porch Pro Headshot Central Iowa Handyman
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
(9)
We are a full service home repair company. Call us to get your project underway. Check our website for offerings.
We are a full service home repair company. Call us to get your project underway. Check our website for offerings.
Porch Pro Headshot Fath Handyman Service and Remodeling
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
Our company is your best source for professional remodeling and handyman services in the greater Des Moines, Ames and surrounding areas.
Our company is your best source for professional remodeling and handyman services in the greater Des Moines, Ames and surrounding areas.
Porch Pro Headshot Bagnall Builders and Retractable Screens
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
Bagnall Builders has over 40 years of experience in building material and home improvement. David Van Blair is the owner of this family operated business and he will work with you personally from the beginning of your project to the end. We specialize in window repair, new window installation, retra...Read more about Bagnall Builders and Retractable Screens
Bagnall Builders has over 40 years of experience in building material and home improvement. David Van Blair is the owner of this family operated business and he will work with you personally from the beginning of your project to the end. We specialize in window repair, new window installation, retra...Read more about Bagnall Builders and Retractable Screens

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$567 - $1647
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Frequently asked questions about curtain installation services

You could go online and find a ballpark estimate for the cost to install new curtains. However, if you want a more accurate estimate about how much you might pay to have new curtains installed, you need some specific information about your project. You’ll need to know how big the curtains need to be (keep in mind that the curtains will be longer than the windows if you want to give the illusion of having more vertical space), you’ll need to know how many windows need dressing, and you’ll have to price out the cost of various kinds of curtains.

Curtain installation contractors will likely charge more for more complex or bigger projects. Labor rates may vary according to your locale, and the availability of skilled pros. You may be able to save money on labor by having several sets of curtains installed at one time. To get an accurate estimate for the cost of curtain installation, have a pro come to your home to offer a detailed, written estimate.

It may be tempting to install your own curtains. If you have the right tools, are good at taking exact measurements, and have a good eye for design you might be quite good at curtain installation. But if you have a host of home improvement projects on your to-do list, or get impatient with measuring and dealing with details, if may make sense to hire a pro to do your curtain installation.

A pro will know all kinds of tips and tricks to make your curtains look great. They’ll know what proportions the curtains should be to create the most compelling look in your room. If you are unsure about the exact color or fabric for your new curtains, a pro might be able to offer helpful information to guide you through your home improvement decision-making process. For example, a curtain installation specialist will be familiar with the pros and cons of inside mount installation and outside mount installation. They’ll know that this decision must be made prior to measuring. An expert will have the right tools on hand to get the job done so the results are beautiful. They’ll install your curtains efficiently and on time.

Curtains provide privacy, and they can add an elegant touch to a room. However, it is not necessary to put curtains in all the windows in a room. If one set of windows has blinds, you might consider matching that window treatment on the other windows. You can choose different window treatments from room to room in your home. You might choose sophisticated, heavy drapes in a formal living room while using roller shades in the children’s rooms. You might want to use sleep-friendly blackout curtains in the master bedroom and airier drapes in front of the sliding door to the deck. Adding curtains or drapes to a room is a way to add color and style to the room, but you can certainly choose other window dressing options.

If you have any questions about whether or not to put curtains on all the windows in a room, of what kind of window coverings to choose, consult a pro. A pro will have the skills to help you make the right window treatment and curtain installation choices to bring out the best in your home.

In deciding whether to choose blinds or curtains for your home, there are various factors to weigh. Blinds and curtains both have benefits and drawbacks. Generally, curtains are more expensive than blinds. The fabric costs more, and the installation is more complex and tends to cost more. On the other hand, the thick curtain fabric absorbs sound better than blinds. Curtains offer more insulation than blinds because they do not have the slats through which heat can escape. You will enjoy more design possibilities with curtains, as well.

If you choose blinds, in addition to being less expensive, they are easier to clean than curtains. Blinds can be made of plastic, vinyl, aluminum or polymer-coated wood. This synthetic material can last longer than curtain fabric. It resists discoloration and staining, and unlike curtain fabric, it will not rip. Ultimately, whether blinds are better than curtains for your home depends on your budget and what you need from your window treatments.

To determine how long your curtains should hang below the window sill, decide whether you want your curtains to puddle on the floor. Rooms that have less traffic and require less frequent floor cleaning are the best candidates for having curtains that hang far below the window sill and puddle. If you do want the curtains to puddle, measure from the bottom of the drapery rings to the floor and add 3” to 6” to that length.

If you don’t want the curtains to puddle, the general rule is that the curtain fabric should just touch the floor, or land about an inch above the floor. This style works well if you have café curtains which only cover the lower half of the window. Café curtains work best in places where you cannot have longer curtains.

If you are uncertain how to hang your curtains, or about how long to hang them, consult a design pro. They will be able to offer tips to make your new curtain installation project turn out beautifully.

The words “drapes” and “curtains” tend to be used interchangeably. However, curtains are usually crafted of lighter fabrics than drapes. Drapes are often lined, and heavier than curtains. Drapes, because they are lined, block out more light. Whether you choose to install drapes or curtains, you’ll be adding to the style and elegance of your home. Both curtains and drapes can absorb outside noise. Drapes and curtains allow you to control the light in your home, they can help with climate control, and offer privacy.

Be sure to select drapes or curtains that are best suited for each room. For the master bedroom, you might want to opt for heavier, lined drapes for their light blocking qualities. For the kitchen or bathroom, you might go for shorter, lightweight café curtains. You can vary window treatments from room to room, using roll-up blinds in the kids’ rooms and blinds on the rec room sliding glass door. If you have any questions about what kind of new drapes or curtains to have installed, it’s always a good idea to consult a pro.

Recent reviews for West Des Moines curtain installation services

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My husband and I found O’Leary Enterprises L.L.C. online and are so happy with the work Tim did for us. We had a variety of ceiling fans that we needed to install, each one a little different from the others, and he had absolutely no problems getting ever...

- Kirstin Knight
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Had the unfortunate run in with Brandon. Pretty much a douche. Had a terrible attitude. He was off work but still driving his work van. I got to see his true colors, and anybody that acts like that doesn't deserve business or a job for that matter. I'd re...

- Daniel Dittmeyer

All Curtain Installation Services in West Des Moines, IA

Porch Pro Headshot Top-Flite Contracting
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
Top-Flite Contracting is a family owned and operated Contracting/ cleaning service business. Consisting of myself and my wife between the two of us we have 20+ years experience in construction/ cleaning business like interior/exterior painting, trim & baseboard painting, drywall repair, window repla...Read more about Top-Flite Contracting
Top-Flite Contracting is a family owned and operated Contracting/ cleaning service business. Consisting of myself and my wife between the two of us we have 20+ years experience in construction/ cleaning business like interior/exterior painting, trim & baseboard painting, drywall repair, window repla...Read more about Top-Flite Contracting
Porch Pro Headshot Chris Krohn
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
My name is Chris Krohn and I have been in the construction and remodeling business for a number of years now. My goal is to stay small and give homeowners a fair price to accomplish their Hope's and dreams with their homes.
My name is Chris Krohn and I have been in the construction and remodeling business for a number of years now. My goal is to stay small and give homeowners a fair price to accomplish their Hope's and dreams with their homes.
Porch Pro Headshot Qualls Contracting & handyman services
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
At Qualls Contracting & Handyman sevrices we always stristrove to give you the best experience possible with the absolute best results!
At Qualls Contracting & Handyman sevrices we always stristrove to give you the best experience possible with the absolute best results!
Porch Pro Headshot Mr. Iowa Fix IT LLC
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
Our goals with Mr. Iowa Fix IT is to provide a variety of skilled services, amazing customer service and above all, services completed the correct way the first time.
Our goals with Mr. Iowa Fix IT is to provide a variety of skilled services, amazing customer service and above all, services completed the correct way the first time.
Porch Pro Headshot BHS Handyman Service LLC
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
(4)
Porch Pro Headshot Crackerjax Construction
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
CrackerJax construction is dedicated to providing detail oriented, artistically inspired home improvements and renovations. We strive to constantly exceed Expectations by employing the latest industry Innovations and practices whenever possible.
CrackerJax construction is dedicated to providing detail oriented, artistically inspired home improvements and renovations. We strive to constantly exceed Expectations by employing the latest industry Innovations and practices whenever possible.
Porch Pro Headshot B&M contrator's LLC
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
Porch Pro Headshot NCS Company
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
I enjoy what I do and have a passion for helping people complete those projects that have been put on the back burner. Love meeting new people and know when the project is complete they can cross that off their list to complete. I'm professional, honest, and will always communicate with my clients.
I enjoy what I do and have a passion for helping people complete those projects that have been put on the back burner. Love meeting new people and know when the project is complete they can cross that off their list to complete. I'm professional, honest, and will always communicate with my clients.
Porch Pro Headshot McLain Handyman
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
Porch Pro Headshot Julander Remodeling, Repair & Maintenance
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
Residential and commercial remodeling, repair and maintenance. From simple maintenance, a simple update or a complete make over. Give me a call or e-mail for a free no obligation estimate. Nearly 25 years of experience, licensed & insured. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you, your fa...Read more about Julander Remodeling, Repair & Maintenance
Residential and commercial remodeling, repair and maintenance. From simple maintenance, a simple update or a complete make over. Give me a call or e-mail for a free no obligation estimate. Nearly 25 years of experience, licensed & insured. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you, your fa...Read more about Julander Remodeling, Repair & Maintenance
Porch Pro Headshot Chris Delude
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
Installation of all home appliances, general home maintenance and property improvements.
Installation of all home appliances, general home maintenance and property improvements.
Porch Pro Headshot Dans Handyman Services LLC
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa
Porch Pro Headshot Elite Home Renovations
Curtain Installation
Serves West Des Moines, Iowa