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Barlow Blinds Limited

4.9

131 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 09:00–17:00
  • 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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I am so happy with Barlow service! I had not one, but 3 terrible experiences before with different companies, so I am happy to finally have my gorgeous motorised blinds on! Thank you Barlow Team!
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 17/02/2021 , work completed 10/02/2021
The trader replied (on 17/02/2021)
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your feedback. Really glad you like your new blinds and that we have managed to restore your faith in the blind trade. I will share your comments with the team tomorrow. Thanks again. Phil Coleman Managing Director.
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My awning just needed the fabric replacing. It's quite hard to find a company that will do this, as most want to sell you a completely new package, but Barlows were happy to take it on. They turned up on time for the initial appt and quote. We agreed on a price and they came and took the awning to their workshop. It's operated by an electric motor and they serviced the motor and replaced the fabric. They even installed a small junction box on the outside wall. When they returned with the awning there was a small error and they took it back to their workshop immediately and rectified it. I wasn't able to be at home when they wanted to return it because my husband was in hospital so they offered to keep the awning until it was convenient for me. At all times the staff were knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, polite and punctual. Nothing was too much trouble. My awning is now in place and working well and I would recommend Barlows to anyone.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 29/02/2020 , work completed 25/02/2020
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Had Venetian blinds fitted to several windows. Service was great from the first contact in the shop through to fitting. The only thing I would say is that it would be good if the office staff had more knowledge of the products so they were able to answer minor queries. The blinds were a reasonable price, were fitted before the estimated time and we are very pleased with them.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 19/02/2020 , work completed 10/02/2020
The trader replied (on 21/02/2020)
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your review, and for the really nice comments you have made. I'm really sorry that we were unable to answer your questions over the phone. I would really like to know more information so I could look into any extra training that needs to be put in place. Thank you again for your review and sorry there were aspects of our service that were not as good as they should be. Phil Coleman Managing Director
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Barlow Blinds installed 3 Luxaflex blinds, 2 mororised and one Lite glide. The quote was competitive. The whole process was thoroughly professional from first survey and quotation to the fitting. Everything was done to a pre-agreed date and time-slot. The fitting in particular was mess free with all packaging materials removed on completion. Blind operation was demonstrated on completion. Based on my experience I would not hesitate to recommend Barlow Blinds to anyone. Excellent customer service.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 23/12/2019 , work completed 13/12/2019
Brilliant! Efficient, good value and no hard sell
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This company were half the price of others that I asked for a quote! They were quiet, efficient and there was no ‘wide boy’ hard sell . When they fitted my blinds, they took down and took away all the old stuff, they were clean and tidy and worked quickly and quietly. The blinds look great. Really good job Barlow Blinds Thank you!
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 23/11/2019 , work completed 15/11/2019
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Having visited the showroom and selected what we wanted, the surveyor arrived on time and took us through the selection and then measured up and provided us a quotation. On the day of the installation two guys came and carried out the work efficiently and also cleared up upon completion. We would have no hesitation in recommending Barlow Blinds to anyone looking.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 12/11/2019 , work completed 08/11/2019
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Barlow's Blind's Fitter's came on 25-7-2019. They were the two nicest men you would want in your home, very polite and got straight on with putting all my blinds up. They are really nice blinds and I have recommended them to all my family and friends. I've even had neighbours saying how nice they look. Thanking you all so much, I wish I had them years ago.
Sheila, Leicestershire Posted on 25/07/2019 , work completed 25/07/2019
The trader replied (on 08/08/2019)
Thank you so much for your review Sheila. I will pass your kind words on to our fitters. Thank you again. Phil Coleman, Managing Director
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Best service ever.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 11/06/2019 , work completed 11/06/2019
Excellent
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Excellent service, measuring and fitting new vertical blinds. Quality fittings and blinds - love them!
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 22/05/2019 , work completed 22/05/2019
Great service.
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Really pleased with the service and blinds. Did a great job!
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 10/04/2019 , work completed 10/04/2019
Helpful & considerate
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I had 4 vertical blinds fitted. All work completed on time. Mark & Steve were very helpful & considerate in all aspects of the job. I would recommend Barlow Blinds very highly to anyone.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 29/03/2019 , work completed 29/03/2019
Great British Service
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From start to finish, the whole process was excellent. An Online request was processed effectively and efficiently. I was contacted by telephone shortly after the request was submitted. A Home appointment was arranged and everything was sorted there and then - very cordial, polite, professional and much appreciated. Everything explained very clearly including likely date when blinds would be ready for installation. Installation took 30 minutes to fit 2 vertical binds - very efficient, polite, cordial, very tidy with no mess. Payment was made so easy. Receipt received in good time. Will I use this company in the future? Definitely. Will I recommend this company to you and other friends and acquaintances? No hesitation. Very trustworthy establishment Thank you to all the staff
Customer in Leicester Posted on 23/03/2019 , work completed 20/03/2019
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Barlow Blinds installed blinds in our new home - kitchen, bathroom and 3 bedrooms. Punctual, polite, great price and good range of designs. Would definitely recommend.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 22/03/2019 , work completed 18/03/2019
Excellent product, service and price
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Very pleased with the vertical blinds. Excellent and professional service throughout from quotation to fitting.
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 18/03/2019 , work completed 05/03/2019
Prompt, professional & courteous
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I have used this company before and the service this time was as ever, brilliant. From entering the showroom to fitting the blinds, everything was excellent for me as a customer. Would not hesitate to use this company again and would definitely recommend to friends & family.
Ann, Leicestershire Posted on 01/03/2019 , work completed 01/03/2019
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Great product. Staff knowledgeable and efficient. No hesitation in recommending them.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 13/02/2019 , work completed 13/02/2019
Fantastic allusion blinds.
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Barlows recommended and fitted Allusion blinds and a Roman blind. The Allusion blinds are high quality, a clever design, competitively priced and look great. The Roman was also good quality. Service was very professional and staff keen to do a good job. Would highly recommend and will use again.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 25/01/2019 , work completed 25/01/2019
Wonderful service, great products, excellent fitters.
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We have been replacing our blinds as we are decorating and have used Barlow blinds for several rooms so far. We have found the service great, lots of samples at the shop and no problems at all finding lovely colour matches. They aren’t pushy, but helpful and professional. The fitting dates were fast and the fitting excellent. The products are great quality and we found the pricing excellent. Would recommend them for sure!
Customer in Leicestershire Posted on 20/01/2019 , work completed 10/01/2019
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Very happy with the job.
George, Leicestershire Posted on 11/01/2019 , work completed 11/01/2019
Great value, great quality.
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Visited us at home, with samples of blinds for five rooms, measured. Very patient as we decided on which blinds to have. Within 10 days had fitted the blinds by very good fitters. Highly recommended.
Anthony, Leicestershire Posted on 12/12/2018 , work completed 12/12/2018
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I was highly pleased with the blinds and the fitting was up to standard. Excellent and very pleased.
Diana, Leicestershire Posted on 06/12/2018 , work completed 06/12/2018
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Very good services, and wonderful staff!
Ricky, Leicestershire Posted on 30/11/2018 , work completed 30/11/2018
Professional
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Second time I had Barlow Blinds to do work for me at home. Very good in all ways highly recommend them.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 19/11/2018 , work completed 19/11/2018
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Over the last couple of years I have had 11 blinds fitted in two separate orders. The measuring and installation was in each case very professionally done, the operatives very able and courteous, and finished jobs on time and 100% perfect.
Alan, Leicestershire Posted on 16/11/2018 , work completed 16/11/2018
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We had have blinds/shutters fitted 4 over a period of years and have been extremely satisfied on every occasion. Very friendly and professional at all times. Thank you.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 15/11/2018 , work completed 15/11/2018