Owner Operated. No Subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service charges may apply. Please call me for the best service. I provide personal service to all my clients that is why contacting me on my phone is the best way to get a hold of me.
Business highlights
31 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Window treatment sales, Shutters, Blinds, Shades, Repairs and Cleaning
Got estimate. Wonderful prompt service. Selling home so did not need this quality - I would if I was staying! THANKS!
Description of Work: Estimate only - including measuring & giving advice.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
CHUCK & JUDY R.
05/2013
5.0
window treatments
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Everything went perfectly. Blinds were installed per our agreement.
Description of Work: I was totally pleased with this company in all areas. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Steve is personable and reliable. I love my blinds. I would highly recommend this company.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
WILLIAM K.
04/2013
5.0
window treatments
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Great experience overall, customer service was a 10!
Description of Work: 3 custom made bedroom blackout shades installed in master bedroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$875
Megan L.
04/2013
5.0
window treatments
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The whole process from estimate to installation went smoothly. Steve came out to the house twice and answered all of our questions in full during the initial estimate phase. His price was competitive and several hundreds of dollars less for a comparable product at another retailer. He was always professional and responded quickly to any questions we had. We will consider utilizing his services again if the need arises and would recommend him to anyone who is interested in window treatments.
Description of Work: Installation of shutters in main room of home
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Tim P.
04/2013
5.0
window treatments
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Had this company install the blinds to our new home on every window except two garage windows. They had all the blinds installed within an hour and even installed the garage blinds for me as well. We did have to wait an extra day as they did not arrive from shipping (I should have ordered them sooner), but they provided us with temporary blinds for the windows we needed. They were easy to work with and easy to get in contact with if needed. I would highly recommend using this company.
Description of Work: Had blinds selected, ordered and hung on all windows in our new home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
DAVE A.
03/2013
5.0
window treatments
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A+++ for responsiveness, friendliness, and respect for surroundings. Steve came by the same day I called to make an estimate. We decided what we needed and he ordered the blinds. The first set arrived in a couple of days and they were installed without a fuss. The second set took a few days longer to arrive, but again the service was speedy, friendly, and complete. Now I'm enjoying beautiful sheer window roll-up shades that will appropriately block the sun and keep my office cooler in the summertime of Hoosier heat. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company. I hope to use him again for a future project either at the office or at home.
Description of Work: I needed some "roll-up" blinds for my office to replace cheesy plastic "venetian-style" blinds that the landlord provided. The old blinds were so cheap that the heat from Indiana summers literally melted them! Steve Imel at The Blind Man in Carmel was responsive, coming out the same day I called to show his wares and take measurements. He was fast, courteous, and helpful. He measured and made recommendations for two slightly different types of window treatments, based on my needs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$785
Marlene A S.
03/2013
5.0
window treatments
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Delivered earlier that expected
Description of Work: Hunter Douglas blinds installed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$601
Libby R.
03/2013
5.0
window treatments
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Good experience. Would use again.
Description of Work: Window treatments for several rooms. Good recommendations, good prices, and good service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
KAREN B.
03/2013
5.0
window treatments
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I called and made an appointment for the representative to come and give an extimate. Very prompt. Also voluntarily gave an extimate on things I was not going to do at this time but ended up doing . Very reasonable.
Description of Work: Installed 6 blinds. Very satisfied. Did good job installing and left nothing behind. Gave suggestions as to what would be appropriate for the windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$630
ELISABETH & TOM J.
02/2013
5.0
window treatments
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Steve was very professional and knowledgeable. Working under the pressure of a deadline, he quickly helped us select the colors and styles we wanted and got everything installed before we moved back into our remodeled house. We are pleased with the result.
Description of Work: Steve Imel installed top-down, bottom-up honeycomb blinds for about 30 windows in our house, and a sliding shade for our sliding doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,800
Jane R.
02/2013
5.0
window treatments
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Overall first-rate experience with Steve Imel, aka The Blind Man. Steve is very personable, efficient and made excellent recommendations (which we accepted) for blinds for a newly renovated basement area. Delivery and installation both great (done by Steve's son, Sam) and ahead of estimated delivery date. We will need to replace some blinds on our first floor eventually and I'll be calling Steve.
Description of Work: Highly recommend
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
FRED AND JOYCE H.
01/2013
5.0
window treatments
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So far, all has gone well, and they are scheduled to come out soon to complete the job at my daughter's home. They did an outstanding job, they were very consciencious, kind, thorough and reasonable.
Description of Work: My daughter and her family met with The Blind Man to assess window treatments for their home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
SHARON & KEN R.
01/2013
5.0
window treatments
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He was very helpful, professional, and friendly, showing us the different choices we would have. The installation was great, and we love the blinds! I would definitely call him back for any window treatment needs.
Description of Work: Installed a honeycomb type shade on two large windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
GINA S.
12/2012
5.0
window treatments
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Steve Imel is outstanding to work with. He is thorough, punctual, honest and friendly. He was patient with me when I had a hard time deciding on which type of window covering to put in certain rooms. In the end, he installed shutters, wood blinds and woven shades throughout the house. I am happy with all of them. He uses quality products, installs them himself and stands behind his product. I would recommend him highly.
Description of Work: I used Steve for all of the blinds and shutters in my new home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kim F.
12/2012
5.0
window treatments
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Steve is one of the best contractors i have ever used. He was on time, pleasant and brought a ton of options. He was honest and gave me great feedback. The installation was quick and my blinds are great. I got an estimate for some additional rooms and when i have the chance I will call him back and finish the job. Best company I have worked with on Angie's List.
Description of Work: I had new blinds done in our kitchen and bedroom/bathroom. Got an estimate for two other rooms.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Peter K.
12/2012
5.0
window treatments
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We acquired a total of 4 estimates from the top 4 contractors listed on Angie's List for window treatments. Steve was the last we got, and admittedly, his prices were just a tad higher than a couple of the others, but he was far and away the most creative in terms of ideas for window treatment styles (that also ended up being most affordable). In the end, we went outside the box with woven reed blinds in the living room (as opposed to drapes, side panels, or the standard faux wood in white = boring!), and they look amazing. We're really glad Steve proposed such a unique design, as we couldn't be happier with the look. He got the work done in two weeks after we signed the contract, and we were satisfied to get the work done so quickly. Lastly, my wife wants me to mention that we have a newborn son, and Steve was very thoughtful to this season we're in. On the afternoon he installed the window treatments, she was upstairs with our son, and Steve just left and trusted us to mail him the balance rather than risk disturbing nap time. Great guy. You won't regret hiring him.
Description of Work: Replaced window treatments in living room, placed new blinds in remodeled bathroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$793
JOHN H.
12/2012
5.0
window treatments
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It went great from start to finish. The new blind arrived earlier than he had predicated. It was a good experience, and everybody likes them.
Description of Work: The Blind Man (Steve) came to my house and recommended the old vertical blind at our 50's picture window be replaced since it was very old and had a couple of broken slats. He measured the spacing, ordered the new horizontal polymer slats, and installed the new slats on 11/5/2012.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$286
PHYLLIS N.
11/2012
5.0
blind cleaning, window treatments
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Very Satisfied. Shades look like new.
Description of Work: Picked up shades. Cleaned them and returned them the same day. Reinstalled shades.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$116
Linda C.
11/2012
5.0
window treatments
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couldn't have been any better experience.
Description of Work: Steve was prompt to measure and provide an estimate for window blinds. The product was delivered and installed within a week! Wonderful service and outstanding product.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
HOPE W.
10/2012
5.0
window treatments
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It was a very good experience. They are prompt and I would recommend them to anyone. I hope I won't need new blinds, but I'll definitely call them if I do. A piece fell off and when I called them, they came right out and fixed it.
Description of Work: They installed new blinds throughout my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
DAVE & PAT J.
10/2012
5.0
window treatments
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In late May we moved into a home which needed window covering replacements We called Steve and began a gradual process of replacing old shades with wooden shutters in several rooms with East facing windows overlooking the lake. We ordered French door and bedroom shutters first, and were very pleased with the privacy and light control they provided. After living in the house for a couple of months, we became aware that the two story array of windows in our east-facing living allowed the sun to shine upon the badly placed thermostat on the opposite wall. Without light control, the temperature in the entire house was being controlled by the sun shining on the thermostat. We had already spoken to a heating/cooling specialist, who had pointed out that given how our house is built, the thermostat could be moved, but now without damaging the walls. When our living room shutters were installed on a sunny day this week, the heating and cooling system was off because the weather was mild and the house was open. Still, the thermostat read 84 degrees when they began, and within minutes after the upper shutters were installed and tilted to direct the light away from the thermostat, the temperature read 72! Steve and his son Sam arrive on time, do their work carefully and efficiently and clean up after themselves well. We will continue to use The Blind Man to replace the remaining window treatments in our home as our budget allows. Thanks, Steve!
Description of Work: Measured, ordered and installed custom shutters for our two-story living room windows, a bedroom, two sets of french doors
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Ken B.
09/2012
5.0
window treatments
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Steve was very prompt and professional from start to finish. He was very helpful in showing us options for different rooms. He tried to save us money whenever possible. On several occasions, he went out of his way to make sure we were 100% happy. He was super to work with!! We would definitely use him again!!!!!
Description of Work: We built a new home and had new blinds installed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
JEFF & PATTI P.
09/2012
5.0
window treatments
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The only reason I gave the quality a "B" - Good, is because I have only had them for a few weeks and don't feel I can really rate the quality until I use them for a longer period of time. I would (and have) referred him to friends.
Description of Work: Purchased and installed 10 blinds. Steve arrived with several samples and took his time with us on choosing the right blinds for our windows/doors. The blinds arrived 2 weeks after ordering and he installed them in about 30 minutes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
Ruth L.
08/2012
5.0
window treatments
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Steve is quick and efficient. He arrived on time, completed the work and left no mess.
Description of Work: We had a blind with one of the strings broken. We really didn't want to spend the money to replace it because it's in our guest room (so no one sees it very often!). We were hoping we could just repair it to get a little more use out of the blind. Steve was able to repair it and it works perfectly now!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
JANE N.
07/2012
5.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
They're very timely, he's very efficient and helpful.
Description of Work: I just ordered some windows from him.
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Window Treatments,
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FAQ
The Blind Man is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
The Blind Man accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, The Blind Man does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, The Blind Man offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Blind Man does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Blind Man does not offer emergency services.
No, The Blind Man does not offer warranties.
The Blind Man offers the following services: Window treatment sales, Shutters, Blinds, Shades, Repairs and Cleaning