Can blinds be installed the same day?
Yes, if the blinds are already on hand in the right size. Stock blinds and curtain rods are a quick install; custom blinds take the maker's lead time, so a rod with blackout panels is the usual stopgap.
Rush curtains
Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026
24/7 Express Handyman Service hangs curtains and blinds in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber. About 9 children under 5 die each year from strangling in window covering cords, CPSC reports. (Nearly Half of Incidents with Kids and Corded Window Coverings Resulted in Death | CPSC.gov)
What rush curtains costs
| Salt Lake City & Millcreek | e.g. $264 |
|---|---|
| Park City & Summit County | e.g. $334 |
| Heber Valley & Wasatch County | e.g. $334 |
Rush curtains in Salt Lake City & Millcreek is billed as a same-day call-out: a dispatch fee by time of day that covers the first 60 minutes on site ($199 daytime (7 a.m.–6 p.m. weekdays), $249 evenings and weekends (6–10 p.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday), $299 overnight (10 p.m.–7 a.m.), $349 holidays and declared storm nights (federal holidays, and storm nights announced before the storm)), then $150/hour in 30-minute steps, plus the $50 supplies fee and the $15 fuel surcharge. Example: 3 curtain rods hung on a weekday afternoon, about 1 hour: $264.
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24/7 Express Handyman Service confirms the address, the zone rate and the dispatch fee, and takes a card, before rolling.
Quick answers
Are cordless blinds safer?
Yes. CPSC says cordless blinds, shades, draperies and other window coverings are the safest option, especially in homes where young children live or visit.
Do curtains help keep a room warmer?
They can help at night. The Department of Energy suggests closing curtains and shades at night to protect against cold drafts and opening them during the day to let in warming sunlight.
What 24/7 Express Handyman Service does on site
- Mounts curtain rods and brackets into studs or anchors rated for drywall or plaster, level and at the right height for the panels.
- Installs stock blinds and shades inside or outside the window frame, including blackout shades for guest rooms and nurseries.
- Swaps corded blinds for cordless ones on request and fits cord cleats or tie-downs on any cords that stay.
How it works
- Window sizes, photos and the curtains or blinds on hand come in first.
- The job is priced in writing before work starts.
- Brackets are located and mounted, rods and blinds are hung and leveled, and cords are secured out of reach.
- Referred out: motorized shades that need hardwired power (licensed electrician); custom-made blinds follow the maker's lead time.
When to stop and call
If guests arrive tonight and the windows are bare or the rod has pulled out of the wall, call. 24/7 Express Handyman Service can hang panels or blinds that give privacy the same day.
What happens next
- The written scope and price come first; the visit is then booked around the deadline, and photos of the finished work follow.
- Photograph the damage before anything is moved and keep every receipt; 24/7 Express Handyman Service provides an itemised invoice your insurer may ask for. The dispatch fee and job cost are paid by you on the day.
Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.
Sources
- Nearly Half of Incidents with Kids and Corded Window Coverings Resulted in Death | CPSC.gov — retrieved 2026-09-23
- Energy Saver Guide: Tips on Saving Money and Energy in Your Home (U.S. DOE, 2022) — retrieved 2026-09-23
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