Curtain Poles Fitted Level, Well Above the Frame and Built to Stay in Dudley

What the job involves

A curtain pole seems simple until you are halfway through: the brackets need to clear the window opening by the right amount, sit high enough that the curtain hides the fixture, and land on something solid above a window frame — which is rarely blank, simple wall. We measure, mark, drill and fit curtain poles of the standard types, so the curtains hang properly, glide without snagging, and the pole stays exactly where we left it.

Position before drilling

Where the pole goes is the decision that shapes the whole room. Hang a pole close to the window frame and the window looks smaller; hang it wide and high and the window reads bigger, with the curtains framing it rather than covering it. As working rules, brackets usually sit around ten to fifteen centimetres above the top of the frame, and the pole extends beyond the window opening each side, so open curtains stack on the wall rather than the glass. We agree the exact position with you before marking, holding the pole up where it will go.

Then the wall: above many windows sits a lintel — steel or reinforced material that is hard to drill and not where you want screws — alongside brick, block or plasterboard. We assess what is there, choose fixing positions where solid material is, and plan around the usual cable and pipe routes near windows. We do not drill blind; if a planned position is not one we are satisfied about, we agree an alternative.

The fitting itself

Brackets are set from a level line — one bracket at a time by eye is how poles end up sloping — drilled and fixed for the wall type, with the pole assembled, sat in the brackets, and checked level along its length before the finials go on. Rings or gliders are checked for smooth travel: a pole that snags on day one has a cause, usually bracket alignment, and we fix it before we leave rather than after.

A word on weight: light voiles forgive a lot. Heavy lined curtains are a different fixing conversation, and if that is your plan, mention it when booking — extra brackets or stronger fixings may be wanted, agreed in the quote.

Who supplies what

You normally supply the pole, curtains and any rings; poles come with their own brackets and fixings, which we use where they suit the wall and substitute where they do not, with any substitutes agreed and quoted separately. If you have not bought the pole yet, tell us the measurements when booking and we will talk through what fits before you order.

What to prepare

Clear the window sill and the wall above it, move furniture back from the working area, and leave room for safe access — we bring our own equipment. If there is an existing pole or blinds coming down, say so, since removal and making good the old holes is part of the visit and needs allowing for.

Aftercare

Draw the curtains fully a few times in the first week; anything snagging will show quickly and is usually a small bracket adjustment. Check the bracket screws after a month with heavy curtains. Keep the pole's finish dry — condensation on a bedroom window can mark some finishes over time.

Booking

Tell us the window's width and rough height, the pole type you have or plan, the wall above the window if you know it, and when you would like the visit; same-day may be available. A booking fee is paid on booking, the hourly labour rate depends on how much notice you give, and the full cost is quoted and approved before work starts.