Question 1

How much do custom blinds cost in Tampa?

Accepted Answer

Basic custom roller shades start around $99 per window installed. Motorized smart blinds, blackout shades and custom drapery cost more depending on size, fabric and operation. Every estimate is free, written and includes installation — no hidden fees.

Question 2

Do you offer financing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer flexible monthly payment plans through Acima — no perfect credit required. Most customers get a decision within minutes.

Question 3

Is the free estimate really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide free, no-obligation in-home estimates throughout the Tampa Bay area. We measure, recommend products that fit your budget, and give you a written quote — no high-pressure sales.

Question 4

What are the best blinds for Florida homes?

Accepted Answer

For most Tampa homes we recommend solar roller shades or zebra blinds for living areas (they cut heat and UV while preserving the view), and blackout roller shades with side channels for bedrooms. Motorized options pay for themselves quickly on large or hard-to-reach windows.

Question 5

Do you install motorized blinds?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We install whisper-quiet motorized blinds with remote, smartphone app, and voice control (Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit). Power options include rechargeable battery, hardwired, and solar.

Question 6

Can you install blackout shades?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Our blackout shades use side channels that block 100% of light — ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, home theaters and shift workers across the Tampa Bay area.

Question 7

Do you handle arched or oversized windows?

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Yes. Arched windows, sliding glass doors, transoms and oversized panoramas are a specialty. We custom-build to template, never off-the-rack.

Question 8

Do motorized blinds work with Alexa and Google Home?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The systems we install integrate with Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit, plus their own remotes and mobile apps. We pair everything and group shades into scenes before we leave.

Question 9

How are motorized shades powered?

Accepted Answer

Rechargeable lithium battery, hardwired, or solar trickle-charge. Battery motors typically run 6–12 months per charge; a small solar panel on sun-facing Tampa windows can keep them topped up indefinitely.

Question 10

Which windows are worth motorizing?

Accepted Answer

Tall, wide, grouped, or hard-to-reach windows, plus any glass driving your cooling load. We quote motorized and manual side by side so you can motorize selectively.

Question 11

Do you offer free in-home consultations?

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Yes — every estimate includes a free in-home consultation where we measure each window, show fabric and operation samples, and answer questions. Usually available within 48 hours.

Question 12

How long does installation take?

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Most single-room installs take 30–90 minutes. Whole-home installs (10–20 windows) usually fit in a single 2–4 hour visit. We give you a precise window so you're not waiting around.

Question 13

How long from estimate to installed blinds?

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Custom production typically takes 7–14 days after you approve the quote. We then schedule install within the following week.

Question 14

Do you clean up after installation?

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Always. Our installers vacuum, wipe down sills, and remove all packaging before leaving. The room is ready to use the moment we're done.

Question 15

What does your warranty cover?

Accepted Answer

Every installation carries our lifetime workmanship warranty — if anything we installed fails, we come back and fix it free. Fabrics and motors carry manufacturer warranties of up to 25 years depending on the product line.

Question 16

What if a shade stops working after install?

Accepted Answer

Call us. Most issues are a bracket adjustment, a battery recharge or a remote re-pair, and we handle service visits for our own installations without a charge for workmanship.

Question 17

Are you licensed and insured in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Yes. South Blinds Decoration is fully licensed, bonded and insured in the state of Florida for both residential and commercial work.

Question 18

How do I clean my blinds without damaging them?

Accepted Answer

Vacuum with a soft brush attachment monthly and spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Never machine wash roller fabrics or use bleach, ammonia or steam — those void fabric warranties. See our care guide for material-by-material instructions.

Question 19

Will Florida sun fade my shades?

Accepted Answer

UV-rated and solution-dyed fabrics fade dramatically slower than standard printed fabrics. We specify them by default on west- and south-facing Tampa windows.

Question 20

Do faux wood blinds warp in humidity?

Accepted Answer

No. PVC and composite faux wood are engineered for humid climates, which is why we use them in bathrooms, laundry rooms and lanai-adjacent spaces instead of real wood.

Question 21

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We serve the entire Tampa Bay area including Tampa, South Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Lutz and Town N Country. We also handle larger projects across Florida.

Question 22

Do you offer commercial window treatments?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We handle offices, hotels, restaurants, medical facilities and retail spaces with bulk pricing, fire-rated fabrics, and after-hours installation to minimize disruption.

Question 23

Do you speak Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Sí. South Blinds Decoration provides full bilingual service in English and Spanish — estimates, install and customer support.

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