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Barlow Blinds Limited

4.9

129 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today -
  • Monday 09:00–17:00
  • Tuesday 09:00–17:00
  • Wednesday 09:00–17:00
  • Thursday 09:00–17:00
  • Friday 09:00–17:00
  • Saturday 10:00–16:00
  • Sunday - Closed

Organisations and Awards

JULY 2024

About

As Leicester’s oldest awning and window blind makers we guarantee the highest quality products, and good old fashioned customer service that is second to none

We are the quintessential family business that has evolved from one man with a motorcycle and sidecar, to a professional and modern multi product window blind and awning manufacturer and installer whilst still retaining the values that have been passed down through the generations

We offer a very personalised local service and are very protective of our reputation, always striving to ensure our clients appreciate both our service and the quality of our products

Established in 1887, by Mr E.A Barlow, the company flourished and in 1927 he felt he had earned a more restful time, deciding to retire and pass the business on to someone else’s capable hands

Those capable hands belonged to Frank Coleman, and the company has been successfully run by the Coleman family ever since

What we do

  • Curtains and blinds

    • Made-to-measure curtains and blinds
    • Conservatory blinds
    • Awnings and canopies
    • Blind showrooms and shops
    • Roof blinds
  • Canopies

  • More Services

    • wooden venetian blinds
    • vision blinds
    • roman blinds

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Excellent work and service
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We had blinds fitted by Barlow blinds. The service was really good and efficient. Paul who came to fit the blinds was friendly and professional. He has done an excellent job of fitting blinds.
Customer in Leicester Posted on 11/11/2022 , work completed 09/11/2022
Very satisfied
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I had a set of Venetian blinds and some INTU Venetians installed in my home by Paul and Matt. Both arrived on time, were polite and professional and completed the job to a high standard with little to no mess or fuss. I am very happy with their work and my new blinds. Cannot thank them enough.
Alessio in Leicestershire Posted on 29/10/2022 , work completed 28/10/2022
The trader replied (on 30/11/2022)
Thank you very much for the review Alessio. Your feedback is very important and I will pass on your comments to Paul and Matt and share your review with the other members of our team. Thanks again Phil Coleman Managing Director
Fabulous Service
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Fitted new blinds for me this morning. Very clean and kept everything tidy when doing the fitting. Very happy with my new blinds
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 27/10/2022 , work completed 20/10/2022
Wonderful Awning and Great Service
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We have just had a very large awning with light bar fitted. Three men arrived and took four hours to fit it. They were very professional and totally competent. There was a slight hiccup which was immediately rectified. At all stages we were kept informed and the fitters were extremely pleasant. I would certainly recommend this company.
Anna in Leicestershire Posted on 26/10/2022 , work completed 26/10/2022
Great work
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Our new blind was fitted on the day and time arranged and was to the price agreed. The young man who did the job was polite and the job was carried out in a professional manner. All mess was hoovered and packing taken away.
Richard in Leicester Posted on 13/10/2022 , work completed 13/10/2022
The trader replied (on 14/10/2022)
Thank you Richard for taking the time to leave your feedback. Your review will be shared with all members of staff as it gives everyone a real buzz. Thanks again. Phil Coleman Managing Director.
Barlows Blinds Leicester
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Superb service from outset to completion. The first port of call was to the receptionist and she was marvelous and let me know when they would be coming. Steve attended after we had received a picture recognition letter for security. He provided an acceptable quotation. We had another call to give the date a fitter would attend. Paul M called in advance on the day, he was very kind, helpful and thoughtful and would definitely use them again.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 13/10/2022 , work completed 11/10/2022
The trader replied (on 13/10/2022)
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. I will share your review with everyone in the team. Thanks again
An excellent job
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Barlow Blinds installed a kitchen blind for me, and did a very good, quick job. On the day they called to ask to come earlier than planned, which suited me well.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 13/10/2022 , work completed 11/10/2022
The trader replied (on 13/10/2022)
Thank you so much for leaving your amazing review. Your review will be shared with every member of our team. Phil Coleman
Excellent service
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Just had my blinds fitted with Barlow Blinds, Paul was amazing. Good work ethics, arrived on time, polite, helpful, respectful around my home, and a perfectionist made a few tweaks just to make sure it looked great and worked well. The service from start to finish have been amazing. I’m a very happy customer, will recommend to friends, family and will return for future services.
Customer in Leicester Posted on 09/05/2022 , work completed 09/05/2022
Highly recommend
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Such an easy hassle free process, had Three Intu pleated blinds supplied and installed and they look great.
Tracey in Leicestershire Posted on 11/06/2021 , work completed 06/04/2021
Great installation but poor after service when out of warranty
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Whilst the blinds purchased was expensive but of good quality and installation done within a day, just over 3 months out of warranty we had a string break in one blind. On calling Barlow Blinds we were told it's out of warranty and will incur a call out charge of £55 which may not fix the issue. Further I was told it will need to go to the factory for a re-fit which will cost extra. I left my details for a call back to confirm charges. No call back since and I managed to fix the issue myself for just over £3 for some string. It's love to recommend the company but it's is shameful to take advantage of a customer when the fix is so simple and cheap.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 03/06/2021 , work completed 21/02/2019
The trader replied (on 08/06/2021)
Thank you for bring this to my attention. I'm really sorry that you feel that the £55 charge is shameful for blinds that are outside of the 2 year guarantee. The charge is simply to cover of fitters time and includes 1 hour on site and any repairs that are carried out in our factory and a return visit should it be needed. My apologies if this was not made clear during your call and I've called a meeting with the office staff to confirm our after sales policy . Once the guarantee has expired we do not walk away, unlike some other Companies Thank you again for bringing this to my attention. Phil Coleman Managing Director