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Budget Blinds

Window Treatments, Interior Design and Decorating, Closets,

About us

Budget Blinds of Wilmington, NC invites you to visit our beautiful showroom to see a full line of affordable Window Treatments, Window Blinds and Window Coverings. Now featuring the Hunter Douglas Silhouette Blind/Shade, Norman Plantation Shutters, Kathy Ireland Wood Blinds by Alta and many more Window blind products for the Wilmington, NC residents. We are located at 311 Judges Rd. Unit 1-C, Wilmington, NC. Budget Blinds of Wilmington, NC also offers Free In-Home consultations for the following areas: Southeastern North Carolina, which includes Wilmington, NC, Leland, Southport, Brunswick & Pender Counties, Carolina, Wrightsville, Wilmington, and Kure Beaches.

Business highlights

14 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Draperies, Curtains & Window Treatments, Blinds - Venetian & Vertical, Shutters, Shades Installation.

Amenities


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.738 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
11%
3
5%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.1
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-25 of 38 reviews

Sarahann W.
10/2017
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Excellent work & customer service
Description of Work: Repaired blinds

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary B.
08/2017
4.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
They came promptly, measured windows and put up temporary blinds for privacy in bedrooms until the permanent blinds arrived.
Description of Work: Had blinds installed in bedrooms and dining room of new house I bought

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary B.
08/2017
4.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
They came pretty quick to fix my problem even though I thought they were expensive. I used them over a year ago and can't remember when or what I was charged.
Description of Work: I had to replace the wand that opened and closed the blinds. I don't think they use these wands anymore because they are pretty flimsy and break easily.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Linda P.
05/2017
3.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Price seemed a little expensive for the blinds I wanted; however, time frame for delivery good. They came in when expected; however, when the technician hung them and they seemed to scrape across the carpet, I was advised the carpet was too high. Perhaps you hung the fixtures too low??? Then, after only a few uses the support that holds the wands on both the den and guest room broke. I've had many blinds in my days and never had that happen. they guarantee for life; but...I had to pay $75 for the technician to come out and fix. Live and learn
Description of Work: New blinds for my residence

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Kathryn C.
04/2017
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
The estimator was professional, organized, knowledgeable and helpful. The installers were excellent, also. I love my new blinds.
Description of Work: 29 window blinds, faux wood

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Donna S.
06/2016
5.0
closet systems, interior designers, window treatments
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: 4 plantation blinds

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800

Janice H.
04/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: On two different occasions I had 3 and 5 windows measured and fitted for cordless blinds. Both times they were prompt, efficient and very helpful. The young man answered all my questions, made suggestions and made the process as painless as possible. I have 3 young children in the house, two of whom like to wrap cords around their necks for some odd reason. We had to remove that threat to them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Robert B.
03/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Project ordered and completed in the fall of 2012 |

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan F.
02/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stephanie D.
02/2016
5.0
closet systems, window treatments
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Gave me nice shades on lanai that faces west, had hot afternoon sun. They work well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Becky J.
01/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Added two cafe height sets of wood shutters to match existing shutters in other rooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Richard W.
01/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They installed outdoor blinds in our screened in porch. They were very professional from the sales information to the installation. We are very pleased with the blinds and would definitely use them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Sid & Donna L.
01/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We have dealt with Budget Blinds on several occasions. This last time, I needed blinds for my craft room. Debbie Maynard was my consultant. She was very professional and helpful. I would recommend her as well as Budget Blinds for your blinds/curtains.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Sandra B.
01/2016
5.0
closet systems, window treatments
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Debbie Maynard was my salesperson and she was exceptional in all areas. My order came when expected and was perfect. The young man the did the installation did a wonderful job on it also!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Dennis M.
01/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
We used them on 2 different occasions. They are very responsive, prompt, and if there is a problem they will come out to correct it. The price was a bit high, but it is well worth the cost. They measure everything correctly and do great work installing the blinds.
Description of Work: They installed blinds for us

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Catherine S.
01/2016
5.0
closet systems, window treatments
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed window shutters. Very pleased with the installation, had no |problems and they look great. This was our third time working with this |company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Richard H.
09/2015
5.0
closet systems, interior designers, window treatments
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Removed existing vertical shades from 1 large triple window and one double window and replaced with custom venetian blinds. We have no complaints whatsoever, very satisfied with look, appearance and price.

Rating CategoryRating 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

arnold L.
09/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

George W G.
09/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Helen W.
09/2015
3.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
They were fine. Their service was very good.
Description of Work: I used Budget Blinds.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Oliver E.
09/2014
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Andreas the sales person was great to work with. He was knowledgable about the product line, courteous, timely, and professional. He helped select window coverings that perform well and look amazing. They are high quality and really enhance my house. The install crew also did a great job. They were on time for the appointment. They worked quickly but payed attention to the little details. I can tell these shutters are going to last a lifetime!
Description of Work: Helped select, measured, and installed window coverings for a home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

kendall W.
09/2014
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Budget Blinds staff were friendly and prompt in making appointments. Gordon who came to the house has a wonderful way about him which makes the process very comfortable and easy. He guided me through my options and shared his professional opinion with me when I needed design help. He worked at finding the most economical ways to remain in my budget without sacrificing style and functionality. The turnaround time was short and the installation process was done by Ryan of Budget Blinds whom i believe has years of experience remodeling houses. This experience and Ryan's upbeat - no wasting of time approach to installing gave me confidence that it was done right. Everything looks great and Gordon has checked it to be sure its as it should be. I have family and friends that have used Budget Blinds and have only good things to say about them. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you Kendall
Description of Work: guidance in selecting and ordering appropriate window and door shades

Rating CategoryRating 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

PAT C.
03/2014
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Great. Very professional. Answered all my questions and showed me how to operate blinds. Needed to come back to put stops on one set of door blinds and did so very quickly and professionally.
Description of Work: Measured and installed blinds. Also put decorative film on front door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Diane H.
08/2013
1.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
I will submit a final opinion once the last 2 shades are installed. Well, an update. I received a phone call concerning my Angie's review. I think Angie's List is an important service for consumers as I always check it before hiring. Unfortunately, I had not seen any reviews for Budget Blinds so I think I need to write this review. This is a confusing company. On one hand, they seem to have okay customer service...to a degree. I was called by someone in CA about my review on Angie's List and was told "customer service on social media is extremely important to us" and he wanted to know the details for my dissatisfaction. Again, a very nice person to talk to. He told me he would have my contract faxed to him and he would call me the next day. Of course I kept the phone on and by me all day so as not to miss his call. No call. I called the local company, and was assured she would fax the contract to him right then and to expect him to call me today. I also flagged what I thought was a mistake I found on the invoice as even this man in CA thought for the quantity and size of my blinds, the price seemed high. Again, I waited all day for this call. No call. Now I am frustrated and feel that paying too much, still waiting for 2 shades to be replaced that didn't fit, and now 2 days of no call back as promised, I'm not so sure I would ever use this company again. So my final update...someone forgot to put in the order for the 2nd of the two replacement shades so two more trips were made for replacing the ones that didn't fit properly. So, a total of 5 trips is a bit excessive, I think, for arranging ones schedule. And, the person who called after my initial rating, offered to reimburse me $200+ for something that wasn't shared about my warranty,but I haven't heard back from him nor received any refund. He also mentioned that Budget Blinds is competitive and would meet any price...I went through my catalog of Smith and Noble (that I have ordered my same exact shades from for 15 years) and quoted how much more Budget Blinds was in relation to these prices for the same blinds...unfortunately, I was told, unless I had Smith and Noble come to the house and give me a quote (who would do that whenBudget Blinds are already up?) they could not compare "apples to apples"...so, although I like my blinds, and the installers were very competent and efficient, overall the price is too high and 5 trips are too many to ask of a customer to go through, and to have offered competitive prices AND a refund and do neither, I will have to stick to my rating. I just hope they are at least on top of responding promptly if I should have any problems with these shades with the lifetime warranty. One should hope so!
Description of Work: I am still in the middle of a final decison on this company. First, however, I would say that the word "Budget" does not seem appropriate for this company. I found them very expensive relative to the same shades I have purchased for over 15 years from another company. However, in this case, I opted to have them installed so I expected a little more cost than my doing the installation. The man who came out to measure was very nice however, about a week after he left, he realized he had not had me sign the order which put the order a week behind. They do offer the blinds, I think within 3-4 weeks so I think I was on the tailend of the 4 weeks but closer to 5 weeks before the installer was scheduled. I had the installer return again as the remote blinds were not functioning properly and it seems they were not programmed correctly. However, again, they were very punctual and the installer very nice. I also showed where one of the shades had been re-ordered by the 1st installer as they didn't fit properly and I showed him a 2nd shade that keeps sticking. He re-ordered that one too, fixed the remote (which works fine now) and I am now waiting on the 2 re-ordered shades to come in and be installed. That will make 4 trips which can be annoying when you have to schedule multiple visits.One last thing, the intial quote for my 11 shades was $10,000+...I almost fell out of my chair. I honestly thought he was joking! That put each shade close to $1,000 when previously I have odered similar sizes closer to the $150. range per shade. Of course he explained the remote on 4 of them was making it more expensive but still, it was an unbelievable quote. I think he realized this when I mentioned it because somehow after he got through, the amount was suddenly around $7,000. This, although I'm grateful for a lower quote, leaves one wondering about why was it so high the first time and how much padding might still be in the quote? So although I like the shades, I still wonder if I shouldn't have shopped around more. I have to say, I live 45 minutes from the store so they were the 2nd ones I called and because they didn't hesitate to say they'd come the distance, I hired them. I may change me rating once the 2nd shades are installed and if I have no other problems with the current ones, but I do suggest shopping around for prices because like I said, it seems the word "Budget" does not apply!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$7,000

Mark S.
06/2013
5.0
closet systems, interior designers
  + 0 more
We want to thank AP Preusser with Budget Blinds for his friendly, knowledgeable and outstanding service. The experience was amazing. AP assisted us in maximizing the most space we could achieve in our master bedroom closet and even produced a 3-Dimensional design for us in advance, this way we saw exactly what we wanted before we purchased it. Both the certified installer and AP showed a great deal of professionalism by how prompt, efficient, and dedication to detail while installing our closet. They did a great job! We highly recommend calling AP with Budget Blinds for any window treatments, closets, awning, or drapery needs you may want for your home.
Description of Work: We recently purchased a custom made closet from Budget Blinds closet division, Wilmington Closet Company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
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Contact information

311 Judges Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

www.budgetblinds.com/Wilmington

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Window Treatments,
Interior Design and Decorating,
Closets,
Awnings

FAQ

Budget Blinds is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

No, Budget Blinds does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Budget Blinds offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Budget Blinds does not offer a senior discount.
No, Budget Blinds does not offer emergency services.
No, Budget Blinds does not offer warranties.
Budget Blinds offers the following services: Draperies, Curtains & Window Treatments, Blinds - Venetian & Vertical, Shutters, Shades Installation.

Contact information

311 Judges Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

www.budgetblinds.com/Wilmington

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed