We used The Blind Man last year to clean our blinds; friendly, professional, prompt. They did a fantastic job at VERY reasonable prices. Also knowledgeable about the product. Plus ... The Blind Man has been in Reno for many, many years. Support local business especially when the quality is superb !!!
Description of Work: Living Room fabric blind cleaned (1 very large one). Wood blinds in attached apartment (8 blinds) cleaned, plus headers repaired. Slats and pins replaced in (1) vertical metal blind.
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
$282
Response from The Blind Man
Thank you for the recognization.
Carol D.
03/2017
5.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
This is a very personable husband/wife team. They arrived on time, I received a same day appointment, and I couldn't be happier with the work. I highly recommend "The Blind Man" and would use them again in a second.
Description of Work: I had 4 large window blinds with broken stringers.
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
$165
Bonnie M.
01/2017
5.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
He did a great job.
Description of Work: needed several magnets replaced.
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
Mary Ellen W.
08/2016
1.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
Everything was fine until I saw the final product. There is over 1" gap from side to side in each panel so that the fabric does not cover the entire window. Fabric is fine - a good match to existing coverings but the gaps make the expensive custom job look like I bought them off the shelf! I texted the owner to let him know that I was not satisfied with the product due to the gaps; he texted me back stating that the fabric was a match. I texted him back and reiterated that the fabric is fine but that the measure was obviously off as evidenced by the gaps. I have not heard from him since. He took a down payment AND final payment (that I left for him on the day of installation since I was at work and not at home and he cashed it before I got home and saw the results) so I guess I am out that money. Now I must save up again to have them re-done by someone else. This is a serious matter and I am wondering now if I should seek legal advice.
Description of Work: Replace Window Coverings on Front Door Window Panels
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
$1,300
Response from The Blind Man
Manufacture take deductions off of submitted sizes. The headrail was snug on both side of shade The gaps she refers to are from manufacturer They do this because of the tendency of construction to not make windows perfectly square. It would not have made any difference in final product if she had purchased from any other Hunter Douglas distributor. And I did call her back and explained all of this to her.
Mary Ellen W.
08/2016
1.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
Delayed delivery - items did not fit right. Called many times to get them exchanged - no response at all. Would never use again!!
Description of Work: 2 silhouette blinds for front foyer
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$1,500
Ann J.
10/2015
5.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
I could not ask for a better experience. They were professional and wonderful. The job done as promised for the price quoted. Would I use them again? YOU BET!
Description of Work: They repaired the day/night shade in the cabover of our motorhome.
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
$70
Laura H.
08/2015
5.0
handyman service, window treatments
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They restrung 2 honeycomb blinds. They also put up something to hold the strings up, so my cat won't eat them again. They were professional, friendly, and super efficient.
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
$85
Allan F.
07/2015
5.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
Excellent result. Zero problems. New blinds fit and operate perfectly. Nice people. Plan to use them for all future window blind work.
Description of Work: New window blind purchase and installation.
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
$350
Response from The Blind Man
Thank you, we try to give our customers our best. I am glad we were successful with you.
morgan M.
07/2015
1.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
It did not go well
Description of Work: fixed two blinds, worked for three months and would never call back when I left a message
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$125
Response from The Blind Man
I am sorry customer had such a terrible experience. I have checked my calander for that date July 2, 2014??? Year ago. And every day for three months on either side of that date and DID NOT find customer on schedule. I can only guess that she/ he had another company do their work. By records it was NOT The Blind Man. There are a couple of other companies in Reno, people often get us confused. If customer can prove it was my company I will refund the full amount they We're charged.
Margaret H.
03/2015
5.0
blind cleaning, window treatments
 + 0 more
The blinds were broken and new blinds are expensive. I found this guy and he comes to the house, takes the blinds, fixes them and puts them up again like new, at a fraction of the cost of new blinds. It was great.
Description of Work: Took down blinds, re-string and clean, put up blinds.
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
$60
Patty W.
01/2015
5.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
unknown
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
$200
Theresa A.
10/2014
5.0
blind cleaning, window treatments
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned mini blinds and silhouette shades. Blinds were taken in the morning to be cleaned at the shop and returned in the afternoon. I didn't know the silhouette shades would get so clean. Very pleased.
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
Anne A.
10/2014
5.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
They showed up on time. Fixed the problem. Charged a reasonable rate and had a great attitude and tone. Who could ask for more? I would certainly hire them again.
Description of Work: Restrung one of the blinds in my house.
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
Jackie V.
07/2014
2.0
blind cleaning, window treatments
 + 0 more
I asked if he could fix the pulls that had been broken. He he told me no, he didn't do that. He charged way too much. I told him the blinds were dripping water and it was dripping down the windows. He didn't wipe them. He told me basically that's just how it goes.
Description of Work: Cleaned blinds
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
$400
Response from The Blind Man
To lay some ground work for what follows. I have just spent two hours going through my appointment calendars for months of January. 2013 to August 2014. Looking for the alleged appointment on Beaumont. What I DID NOT find was ANY appointment on Beaumont for any kind of work, cleaning or repairs. Customer says work was cleaning and took place on April 27,2013 (why did she wait over 15 months to post this complaint) Her report was posted July 28,2014. Next there is the day of the week, April27,2013 was a Saturday. I NEVER schedule a large cleaning job on a Saturday. Thinking she meant April 27,2014. That is a Sunday. I don't work on Sunday. So what to think, 1. She is mistaken about who she had in her home. 2 it was not important enough to react quicker. 15 months? I am sorry she had an unpleasant experience with one of my competitors, but I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SERVICES. We pride ourselves on expert careful cleaning. We do perform repairs which seemed to be one of her point of contention. But I repeat, it wasn't me Charlie Does customer have a receipt from us? She can contact me or fax me a copy at 775 851-2007.
Lindi C.
07/2014
2.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
After having to call twice he returned my call from somewhere that he obviously couldn't hear me. After we made the appointment he called me back later to get my address, again. Should have been my first clue as to his lack of professionalism. When he came to my house I showed him the rooms I wanted to purchase window treatments for, asked his advise/opinion and his response was "I don't know, its your house!". I asked again later for some ideas and he again brushed off my questions...rudely!! I tried to explained that we were new to Reno and wondered if maybe some treatments worked and looked better here. After we were done and he was giving me an estimate I asked a question (as he was writing) and he curtly said "let me finsh, i'm not done". Guess he can't do two things at once. To be honest, after that I wrote him off. I don't know about his products, but I don't have to take that type of sarcasm, especially in my own home!!
Description of Work: I did NOT use him!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
Response from The Blind Man
Reviewing customer comment found this one and looked up my records for period in question and could not find any appointment for customer in either December 2013 or January 2014. So was mistaken as to whom they had in their home. Sorry hey had poor experience.
judi G.
03/2014
1.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
Last year we had him come out and replace the cord that broke in the blind. This year the other cord of the same blind broke. When he came out he said he only replace one of the cords the last time. I was very surprised so had him replace the cord. The new blind cord is too short now and doesn't work right. He came today after having to call 4 times. He said he wasn't go to put a new cord in that is just the way it was going to be. Then stated the window was not straight and that is way it didn't work right. I have lived in this house 15yrs!!! He then yelled at me and was very rude so I ask him to leave my home. He pick up his tools and left. Couldn't have care less that the blind still was not right. I Paid $100 total! Response to the Blind Man: Your partner apologized as you left, you did not. If I had the best work in town why would the new string still be too short?
Description of Work: Re-string the blind again
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$50
Response from The Blind Man
Customers blind was top down bottom up. Last year I restrung top down feature this year restrung bottom up feature. Two different Jobs. I tried to explain that a 15 year old house settles and that windows once close to square get out of square. Customer didn't Like what I was saying and started taking offense over whatever I tried to explain. I make no excuse for length of time to get back to her. I can't talk while driving and I won't answer the phone in a customers home which is in polite to the customer. I am a naturally loud speaker because my hearing is declining. I am 72. If it seemed to be yelling to her it wasn't. I did indeed leave as soon as she instructed me to do and apologized as I left. Can't blame her for being upset but I don't feel like she got less then the best work in this town.
Rachael G.
03/2014
5.0
blind cleaning, window treatments
 + 0 more
The blind guy(guys) were polite, funny, and most importantly they know blinds! They removed, cleaned, restrung as needed, and rehung every blind in my house. Most of my blinds are the wide kind, around 72 inches. The one that needed restringing is even wider. I can't remember the exact amount I paid. Either $200 or $250, or a little more. But I think for the size and amount of windows I have, it was a more than fair price. My blinds were embarrassingly dirty. Now, my blinds look like new! It brightens up the whole house. I kick myself that I didn't call them sooner. Thank you Blind Guy!
Description of Work: Cleaned all the blinds in my house.
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
Oliver W.
02/2014
1.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
Without a doubt the worst service I have ever had. Our painting contractor recommended the Blind Man to remove, clean and reinstall 4 vertical blinds. Called John (The Blind Man) to set up an appointment. Appointment scheduled and he never showed up or called. Called again and he said he had to get his calendar and would call me right back...he never called. Told painting contractor about the problems I was having and she said she would call John. The next day he called back and we set appointment up for Feb 26th at 9:00AM. Never showed up. Called at 10:00AM and left message on his answering machine to ask what his plan. About an hour later an employee of John's called and said the John had blew the appointment and wanted to know if they could come then. I told that person to forget the whole thing. I would never recommend this company to anyone. Called another company and they showed up to remove and clean the blinds.
Description of Work: Nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from The Blind Man
Once in a while you blow it, that's what happened here. As you can see from other reviews not the normal.
Alicia R.
11/2013
5.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
I utilized the drop-off service - I contacted him, described the issue to confirm it was something that sounded fixable, then delivered my blinds on his front step with a note and check. Just like magic, I get a call a few days later that the work is done, and I swing by to pick up the blinds. I finally met him in person last time - he's in and out so not always present. The first time it felt a little odd to just leave them, but the location is secure and he came highly recommended to me. I haven't been disappointed. Beats buying new blinds - especially when you've purchased quality in the first place it seems the fix is minor and relatively inexpensive. Makes me feel fiscally smart AND eco-conscious.
Description of Work: John restrung the cords on wooden blinds for us - worn out due to years of wear and tear. The blinds themselves still look great - they just get used which takes a toll on the cords. This isn't the first time we've used him, nor will it be the last - he's restrung other blinds, including repairing cellular shades for us.
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
$60
Dianna S.
07/2013
5.0
blind cleaning
 + -1 more
The guy was very good! It was very, very dirty and very, very dusty, but the man got them cleaned.
Description of Work: I used The Blind Man for blind cleaning on our seven window blinds.
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
Bette S.
07/2013
5.0
blind cleaning, window treatments
 + 0 more
Excellent. Professional and thorough.
Description of Work: clean and repair mini-blinds
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
Cheryl H.
04/2013
5.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
I had two cellular blinds that I was sure I was going to have to throw in the trash. The pull strings on both were broken, and the locking mechanism on one (the long $300 one) was broken by the renters. Roy set an appointment with me, showed up on time, took the blinds with him, and did the repairs. He replaced the broken parts, put a new/used headrailon one, restrung them, and delivered them ahead of the estimated delivery date. In addition, he was able to locate some mounting brackets for other blinds I had. I would not hesitate to call him again.
Description of Work: "re-built" two cellular blinds....
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
$80
morgan M.
04/2013
5.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
The strings on my blinds had been bitten off by my cat. He came out and restrung the blinds and installed new hangers to wrap the string around so that the cat could not get to them. I have had to get the strings restrung many times costing a lot. Since the The Blind Man was here and his idea of installing the hangers, I have not had to called him to come out and fix them again.
Description of Work: The strings on my blinds had been bitten off by my cat. He came out and restrung the blinds.
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
$75
Yvonne R.
07/2012
5.0
blind cleaning
 + -1 more
Fabulous. This is the second time I have used this company to clean my blinds. After my first experience, I did not want to have anyone else in my home to clean my blinds but The Blind Man. Jason is professional and effecient.
Description of Work: Jason from The Blind Man cleaned all of my Levelor faux wood blinds on site at my house. He carefully removed the blinds and cleaned them in front of my house with his mobile blind cleaning unit. He hung the blinds back up with care.
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
$228
Sherri A.
06/2008
4.0
window treatments
 + -1 more
It was surprisingly well. We saved a ton of money and everything is as good as new.
Description of Work: They came in and measured for repair of blinds that our dog damaged during all the mogul/somersett earthquakes. We were expecting 300 to 400 dollars and still were not sure how they would look. We are absolutely amazed at the quality of their work. You would never know anything had been wrong. ndividual slats were replaced and strings were replaced.
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FAQ
The Blind Man is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
The Blind Man accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, The Blind Man offers 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: Blind cleaning, repair & new sales.