Covered on a Rosemead visit
- Faux wood, vinyl and cellular blinds and shades mounted inside or outside the frame
- Curtain rods and double rods with a center support so they don’t bow
- Loose brackets re-set into the header or with toggles, old holes patched
- Vertical blinds on patio sliders, with headrails fixed and vanes rehung
- Cord cleats placed high so pull cords stay out of children’s reach
- Old blinds taken down and boxed for you to keep or discard
Outside what we take on
- Cutting new openings or niches into a wall.
- Changes to load-bearing walls or new framing.
- Custom built-ins and new cabinet boxes.
Windows in Rosemead houses
Homes around Rosemead’s 1959 median build year often have aluminum slider windows set in shallow frames, which leaves little room for an inside mount. We measure the depth first, and when a blind won’t fit inside, we mount it on the trim or wall above so it still covers the glass.
Above most window openings sits a wood header, which holds a curtain bracket far better than drywall alone. We find it and use it, and on wide windows we add a middle support so heavy drapes don’t bend the rod.
How we hang them
Measure each window
Width, height and depth are checked so inside or outside mount is decided before drilling.
Mark and level
Bracket positions are set with a level and checked across matching windows so the lines agree.
Fasten into backing
Screws go into the header or framing, with toggles only where there is no wood.
Hang and test
Blinds and rods go up, cords are tidied, and every covering is opened and closed with you.
Bigger jobs, free estimate
Measuring and ordering custom window treatments is best done with the shop that sells them. Motorized shades that need new wiring get their own free estimate; battery models we can hang.
While we’re out for this, Rosemead customers often add window screen repair, shelf installation or TV wall mounting.
What to text
A photo of each window with the frame visible, the width, and the product box or link for the blinds or rod.
Blinds and curtain rod questions
Should my blinds go inside or outside the frame?
Inside looks cleaner if the frame is deep enough. Shallow aluminum window frames often need an outside mount.
Why does my curtain rod sag in the middle?
Long rods need a center bracket. Adding one into solid backing stops the bow.
Can you install blinds I bought online?
Yes. Send the product link so we can check the brackets and mount type first.
How much does blind installation cost?
It depends on the number of windows and the mount. Text photos and the product for a free estimate.
Can you hang curtains on a plaster wall?
Yes, with the right drill bit and anchors, and into wood wherever we can find it.
Do you take the old blinds down?
Yes, and we leave them boxed for you or take them away.
Window tips for Rosemead homes
- Aluminum sliding windows and screens that stickWhy aluminum sliding windows in Rosemead homes get hard to open, how to clean the track and weep holes, and when rollers, latches or screens need replacing.
- Simple fixes that help the house handle summer heatRoutine repairs and upgrades that help a Rosemead ranch home stay cooler in summer, from ceiling fans and door seals to window coverings and bath fans.
Jobs like this one are everyday work for our Rosemead handyman service, from the blocks off Garvey Avenue to the streets near Rosemead Park. A photo by text gets you a quote first.
Part of mounting and furniture assembly. You can also browse all our services or read about repairs in postwar Rosemead homes.