Do you offer a free on-site visit?
Yes
No
Price match
We offer a price match like-for-like. We aim to offer a fair price from the beginning.
No price match, generally fair/market pricing
When is your sale?
We don’t have ‘sales’, just fair, honest pricing from the beginning
Not on made-to-measure curtains
Do you offer 0% finance?
We certainly do!
Yes
How much commission does your sales person get?
We do not operate on a commission basis; we’re still a family run business and at no point we will use any ‘sales tactics’
JL do not operate on a commission structure
Do you offer a free on-site visit?
Yes
Yes
Price match
We offer a price match like-for-like. We aim to offer a fair price from the beginning.
Whatever they quote you, you will most likely receive a 50% 'special offer' discount within a week
When is your sale?
We don’t have ‘sales’, just fair, honest pricing from the beginning
They seem to always have a sale on (we should point out, there can’t be a ‘sale’ on made-to-measure items unless someone needs to get rid of stock, which is highly unlikely)
Do you offer 0% finance?
We certainly do!
Yes (not sure about 0%)
How much commission does your sales person get?
We do not operate on a commission basis; we’re still a family run business and at no point we will use any ‘sales tactics’
We believe the sales person receives 17.5% of the sale (this is based on them installing the project). They generally have (what seems to be) harsh sales targets, hence the generally ‘instant discounts’ & ‘further discounts’
Other Local Curtain Makers
Do you offer a free on-site visit?
Yes
Some do, some don’t
Price match
We offer a price match like-for-like. We aim to offer a fair price from the beginning.
Can vary, if all handsewn can be very expensive but equally many offer machine finish to
When is your sale?
We don’t have ‘sales’, just fair, honest pricing from the beginning
As above, there isn’t a time where there isn’t a sale on
Do you offer 0% finance?
It’s a big, fat yes from us
Generally not
How much commission does your sales person get?
We do not operate on a commission basis; we’re still a family run business and at no point we will use any ‘sales tactics’
Generally not, of course some do
Online
Do you offer a free on-site visit?
Yes
No visit
Price match
We offer a price match like-for-like. We aim to offer a fair price from the beginning.
Generally cheaper than end-to-end curtain companies
When is your sale?
We don’t have ‘sales’, just fair, honest pricing from the beginning
There are always 'sales & discounts' online
Do you offer 0% finance?
It’s a big, fat yes from us
Some offer Klarna etc
How much commission does your sales person get?
We do not operate on a commission basis; we’re still a family run business and at no point we will use any ‘sales tactics’
No
What fabric options do you have?
We have an extensive range to show on visits, but we can work with almost any fabric supplier
Also an extensive range from various fabric suppliers
Do you offer a handmade finish?
Yes, all of our pleated curtains are hand-finished
Yes (not their 7-day service)
Do you offer pelmets?
Yes (and, we love them), ours are fully upholstered (not stick on)
It seems some branches do (depends on the fitters)
Do you offer interlined curtains?
Yes
Yes
Do you offer braids, borders or trimmings?
Oh yes, pick something from Samuel & Sons and you’ll love your curtains even more
Yes (we think!)
What fabric options do you have?
We have an extensive range to show on visits, but we can work with almost any fabric supplier
You can only use fabrics from Hillarys
Do you offer a handmade finish?
Yes, all of our pleated curtains are hand-finished
No
Do you offer pelmets?
Yes (and, we love them), ours are fully upholstered (not stick on)
No
Do you offer interlined curtains?
Yes
No
Do you offer braids, borders or trimmings?
Oh yes, pick something from Samuel & Sons and you’ll love your curtains even more
No
Other Local Curtain Makers
What fabric options do you have?
We have an extensive range to show on visits, but we can work with almost any fabric supplier
Usually pretty vast as most have trade accounts with suppliers
Do you offer a handmade finish?
Yes, all of our pleated curtains are hand-finished
Yes, most local makers will offer handsewn
Do you offer pelmets?
Yes (and, we love them), ours are fully upholstered (not stick on)
Usually yes, although they are mostly face-fit/stick on pelmets (nothing wrong with this)
Do you offer interlined curtains?
Yes
Yes
Do you offer braids, borders or trimmings?
Oh yes, pick something from Samuel & Sons and you’ll love your curtains even more
Yes
Online
What fabric options do you have?
We have an extensive range to show on visits, but we can work with almost any fabric supplier
Depends, but you can either have options from eg Curtains2go, or a huge selection from eg Jane Clayton
Do you offer a handmade finish?
Yes, all of our pleated curtains are hand-finished
Depends on the site, some do, some don’t
Do you offer pelmets?
Yes (and, we love them), ours are fully upholstered (not stick on)
No
Do you offer interlined curtains?
Yes
No, although some offer bonded lining which is a halfway house
Do you offer braids, borders or trimmings?
Oh yes, pick something from Samuel & Sons and you’ll love your curtains even more
Generally not, Jane Clayton offer some options
Track & pole selection
We generally use Silent Gliss, but can work with any supplier (e.g. Bradley Poles, Byron & Byron)
Generally Silent Gliss, although they are limited to suppliers
Installation team
Our install team are full time curtain fitters, employed by us or trusted curtain fitters who we have worked with for many years
JL use contractor curtain fitters, generally to a high-standard
Track & pole selection
We generally use Silent Gliss, but can work with any supplier (e.g. Bradley Poles, Byron & Byron)
Aluminium (not Silent Gliss) or plastic tracks and limited poles - none of their track/pole items are bespoke (as far as we know)
Installation team
Our install team are full time curtain fitters, employed by us or trusted curtain fitters who we have worked with for many years
Most of the time, the salesperson installs
Other Local Curtain Makers
Track & pole selection
We generally use Silent Gliss, but can work with any supplier (e.g. Bradley Poles, Byron & Byron)
Yes, generally local makers can work with a variety of track/pole suppliers
Installation team
Our install team are full time curtain fitters, employed by us or trusted curtain fitters who we have worked with for many years
Generally using curtain fitting contractors (nothing wrong with this we should add)
Online
Track & pole selection
We generally use Silent Gliss, but can work with any supplier (e.g. Bradley Poles, Byron & Byron)
Varies, but generally more limited although there are DIY options
Installation team
Our install team are full time curtain fitters, employed by us or trusted curtain fitters who we have worked with for many years
Installs are almost always done by the buyer (i.e. a DIY job)