Frequently Asked Questions

Often yes, and we get asked this a lot because of the turnover around Fort Leavenworth. Lead time depends on the product, with vinyl and faux wood fastest and hardwood shutters slowest. If you have a short window between moving in and needing the house liveable, say so at the consultation and we will tell you honestly whether we can hit your date rather than promising and missing it.

Leavenworth has older and more architecturally serious housing than most of the metro, including Victorian homes with tall, narrow windows and original trim worth protecting. Those openings want an inside-mount treatment scaled to the proportion rather than something generic that fights the woodwork. Plantation shutters and wood blinds in a matched stain both work well.

Yes, and with no trip fee. Leavenworth is part of our service area and we work there regularly, both in the historic districts and around Fort Leavenworth. Free in-home consultation with over 500 samples.

Mission homes are older and compact, so material costs tend to be modest. Where people do spend is on getting privacy right, and top-down bottom-up operation costs a little more than a standard shade. We will show you both at the consultation and quote each.

Mission is one of the more tightly built, walkable cities in Johnson County, and on many streets you are close enough to a neighbour that privacy is the first thing people mention. Top-down bottom-up shades solve it neatly, letting light in high while blocking sightlines at eye level. Tilting blind slats does the same thing more cheaply.

Yes. Mission is in our service area and we work there often. Free in-home consultation, professional measuring, and installation with a written warranty. No travel charge.

Smaller windows mean lower material cost, so Merriam jobs are often more affordable than the metro average. The choice that matters more than price here is proportion. We bring samples and hold them up in the actual room before you commit to anything.

Merriam's housing is mostly older and compact, much of it 1950s ranch and bungalow. In a small room the wrong treatment makes the space feel smaller, and a heavy two-inch wood blind on a modest window is the usual culprit because it stacks deep and eats the glass. Slimmer slats, lighter colors and cellular shades that stack tightly all help.

Yes. Merriam is inside our service area and we work there regularly. Free in-home consultation with samples brought to your home, which matters more than usual in Merriam because room size affects the choice so much.

Consistent window sizes and newer frames both work in your favour on price, so Gardner whole-house quotes tend to be among the more affordable we give. There is no distance surcharge either. We measure every opening and give you one firm number before we leave.

Most of Gardner's growth is recent, which means newer vinyl windows in fairly consistent sizes. Faux wood blinds and cellular shades cover most needs here without inflating the quote, and cellular shades add some insulation value on the exposed lots common in newer Gardner subdivisions.

Yes, and there is no trip fee. Gardner sits at the southwest edge of the metro and some companies charge extra to come out or decline it. We do not. The consultation is free here exactly as it is anywhere else we serve.

Prairie Village has some of the most consistent period character in the metro and most owners want to protect it. Plantation shutters suit the Mission-era proportions well, and wood blinds in a matched stain work where shutters would be too heavy. We bring physical stain samples so you can hold them against your actual trim in your actual light.

Those 1940s and 50s steel casements are the trickiest opening we deal with: shallow depth, cranks that swing inward, and frames rarely square by modern standards. An inside mount often will not clear the crank. The usual answer is an outside mount sized to the trim, or shutters built with a frame that accommodates the hardware. Getting that wrong means a blind that cannot close.

Yes. Prairie Village is in our service area and we work there often. It is also one of the more technically demanding parts of the metro because of the original steel casement windows, so the in-person measuring matters more here than almost anywhere else.

Yes, and it is one of the most common requests here. A whole-house system lets every treatment on a floor operate together, on a schedule or by voice through Alexa, Google Home or Apple HomeKit. On arched transoms and two-story entries it is the only practical way to operate them at all. We will spec it properly and tell you if a cheaper option would look just as good.

Leawood homes are generally larger with higher ceilings and window openings scaled to match: two-story entries, arched transoms and long banks of windows across a rear elevation. Homeowners here tend to be less price-sensitive than finish-sensitive, so hardwood plantation shutters and motorized shades on a whole-floor system are the usual specification.

Yes. Leawood is part of our service area and we do a lot of work there, particularly hardwood shutters and whole-house motorized systems. Free in-home consultation, professional measuring, and installation by our own crew.

Around Old Town the homes are older with smaller windows, where the goal is usually keeping the room from feeling closed in. Out toward City Center there is more glass, more height, and more appetite for motorization. We recommend differently depending on which part of Lenexa you are in.

In Lenexa's business parks the brief is almost always glare at desks and screens rather than privacy or appearance. Solar shades handle that well, cutting glare while keeping the outside view, and aluminum blinds remain a practical low-maintenance option across a lot of windows. We will look at how the space is actually used before recommending anything.

Yes, both. Lenexa is in our service area and we cover Old Town, the newer City Center developments, and the business parks. Residential and commercial work is handled by the same team.

Shawnee's 1960s and 70s ranches tend to have modest, repeating window sizes, which keeps a whole-house quote lower than in a newer build with more glass. The variable is usually the mounting rather than the product. We measure everything and give one firm price.

A great many Shawnee homes from the 1960s and 70s now have replacement vinyl frames retrofitted into the original openings, and that retrofit eats mounting depth. It catches out anyone ordering online. We check depth on every older window before recommending an inside mount, and where it is not there, an outside mount sized to the trim looks deliberate rather than like a compromise.

Yes. Shawnee is within our service area and we work across the whole city, from the older ranches and split-levels to the newer subdivisions further west. Free in-home consultation with samples, and installation by our own team with a written warranty.

Olathe homes west of K-7 often have large window counts, so the total depends more on how many openings you cover than on any single choice. Mixing materials helps: shutters or motorized shades where they are seen, faux wood or vinyl in bedrooms and baths. We price both approaches so you can compare.

The common mistake in Olathe new builds is ordering to the builder's drawings rather than the finished opening. Drywall, trim and settling all move those numbers, and a blind that almost fits leaves a light gap down one edge. We measure what is actually there. Faux wood and cellular shades cover most of what these homes need.

Yes. Olathe is a core part of our service area and we work there constantly, both in the newer construction west of K-7 and the established neighborhoods closer to central Olathe. Free in-home consultation, no travel charge, professional measuring and installation.

Not from a phone call, and we would not pretend otherwise. An Overland Park home near Corinth and one in Blue Valley can differ by thousands for the same number of windows, because the sizes and the suitable materials are so different. The in-home consultation is free and you get one firm price for the whole house before we leave.

Overland Park covers more decades of building than anywhere else we serve, and the answer changes completely depending on where you are. North of I-435 the older homes have original frames and shallow mounting depth, so we check depth before recommending an inside mount. South toward Blue Valley the openings are deep and square but much larger, which pushes the conversation toward motorization.

Yes. Overland Park is one of our busiest areas and we cover the whole city, from the 1950s and 60s homes near Corinth north of I-435 down to the newer Blue Valley builds. Free in-home consultation with over 500 samples and installation by our own crew.

Vinyl and aluminum are the usual recommendations for rentals and multi-unit buildings in North Kansas City. Both survive tenant turnover, wipe clean, and are inexpensive to replace one unit at a time rather than redoing a whole elevation. We can quote per unit or per building.

Older commercial and loft windows in downtown North Kansas City are frequently out of square, sometimes by an inch or more across the opening. They need measuring at several points rather than once, and the mounting hardware often differs from a residential fitting. We do commercial alongside residential, so this is familiar ground rather than a surprise on install day.

Yes, for both. North Kansas City is in our service area and we handle residential streets, downtown loft and condo conversions, and commercial premises. We work with landlords and property managers as well as homeowners.

Specialty shapes are a measuring problem before they are a product problem, so the consultation takes a little longer in a bluff home than in a standard build. Fabrication also runs longer for angled units. We will give you a realistic date at the consultation rather than an optimistic one.

Parkville is built into the bluffs and the houses reflect it: angled walls, trapezoid windows following a roofline, and rooms designed around a view down toward the river. None of that comes in a standard size, and an online template will not fit it. We take the angles on site, build to those figures, and install ourselves so there is no argument about whose measurement was wrong.

Yes. Parkville is inside our service area and we work there regularly, including the bluff properties above the river near English Landing. Free in-home consultation, and because Parkville windows are often non-standard, the on-site measuring matters more here than most places.

Being close to the lake raises summer humidity, and homes with walk-outs, boat storage or a screened porch see damp air move through rooms that would stay dry elsewhere. Real wood blinds can cup or split in those conditions. Faux wood, composite and vinyl all give you the wood look without that risk.

Reflected light off Smithville Lake is harsher and lasts longer through the day than most people expect, and it fades furniture and flooring faster too. Homeowners here often say they love the view and cannot actually sit in the room. A tighter-weave solar shade cuts glare and UV while leaving the water visible, which is usually the right answer.

Yes, and with no travel charge. Smithville is inside our service area and we work around the lake regularly. Free in-home consultation with over 500 samples so you can see how fabrics handle your actual light before deciding.

Lead time depends on the product rather than the distance. Hardwood shutters take longest, vinyl and faux wood the least. Being further out does not add to the wait, and it does not add to the price either. Tell us your date at the consultation and we will be straight about whether it is achievable.

A lot of Kearney sits on acreage and the homes are built to take advantage of the view. That changes the brief: usually the point is not to block light but to manage glare and heat without losing what you bought the lot for. Solar shades cut glare and UV while keeping the view through the fabric, paired with a blackout layer in bedrooms.

Yes, and there is no trip fee for coming this far north. Some companies add a mileage charge for Kearney or decline the job altogether. We do not. The consultation is free here exactly as it is in Overland Park, and the installers are our own people rather than a local subcontractor.

We do not, and we would not recommend it. A cut-down blind loses its slat spacing at the edges and the headrail never sits quite right. Because Grain Valley window sizes repeat it is tempting, but ours are built to the measured opening instead. It costs a little more and looks considerably better.

Grain Valley is one of the faster-growing spots east of the metro and most homes we work in were built in the last twenty-five years. That usually means vinyl frames in predictable sizes plus a wide slider onto the deck, which keeps costs sensible. Faux wood, vinyl and cellular shades all suit that housing well.

Yes. Grain Valley is within our service area along the I-70 corridor and there is no additional charge for coming out. Free in-home consultation, professional measuring, and installation with a written warranty.

Covering every opening in one premium material gets expensive quickly in a Raymore home, and most people do not need to. Spending on the entry and great room where it is seen, and using faux wood or vinyl in bedrooms, baths and laundry, usually gets a better result for the same money. We price both at the consultation so you can see the trade-off in real numbers.

Raymore's newer construction tends to come with generous window packages: two-story entry glass, transoms above the front door, and great rooms with a full wall of windows. Beautiful in a listing photo, genuinely difficult to cover well. Reach is the practical issue, and anything above eight feet is usually better motorized than corded.

Yes. Raymore is part of our service area and we work there often. The consultation is free, there is no travel charge, and we bring samples so you can see how fabrics and finishes look in your own light before deciding.

Standard-looking is not the same as standard. Drywall, trim and settling all move the finished dimensions, and a stock blind that almost fits leaves a strip of light down one edge. We measure the actual opening rather than the builder's drawing and build to those figures, which is the difference between a blind that sits square and one that does not.

Most of Belton's growth has come in the last thirty years, so homes here typically have builder-grade vinyl windows in fairly standard sizes plus a wide sliding door off the living area. Faux wood or cellular shades cover the windows well. The slider needs something different, usually a vertical or panel track, and we quote both together.

Yes, Belton is inside our service area and we work there regularly. Free in-home consultation with over 500 samples, professional measuring, and installation by our own team with a written warranty.

Nothing changes. The measuring is done by a professional, the installation is done by our own crew, and the written warranty applies the same way whether you spent a little or a lot. A cheap blind fitted badly is money wasted twice, which is why we measure every opening even when the windows look identical.

Grandview's housing is largely post-war and modestly sized, and most homeowners here are weighing cost across a whole house rather than agonising over one room. Faux wood and vinyl blinds cover most of what is needed and last well. We would rather quote something sensible that holds up than talk you into a premium product you did not need.

Yes. Grandview is part of our service area and the consultation is free, with no travel charge and no obligation. We bring the samples to you, measure every window you want covered, and give you one firm price before we leave.

Wide spans cost more than standard windows because of the hardware and the fabrication, but splitting a picture window across a shared headrail is usually cheaper than two separate blinds and looks better than one oversized one. We work the split points out at your window and price it before you commit.

Gladstone was built out largely in the fifties and sixties and the mid-century ranch still dominates. The wide front picture window is the recurring problem: too broad to operate as a single blind and too visible from the street to look untidy. We usually split it across one headrail, which keeps the sightline clean while making each half practical to use.

Yes. Gladstone is well inside our service area north of the river and we work there often. Free in-home consultation with samples, measuring by our own team, and installation with a written warranty. No trip fee.

Repeating window sizes work in your favour on cost, which is why whole-house quotes in Raytown often come in lower than people expect. Faux wood and vinyl cover most needs here and hold up in kitchens and bathrooms where real wood would not. We will tell you where spending more is worth it and where it is not.

Raytown is mostly post-war ranch and split-level, which means smaller windows repeating room to room plus a wide picture window at the front. That front window is the recurring challenge: too broad for one blind to lift comfortably. A split configuration on a single continuous headrail keeps a clean sightline while making each half easy to raise.

Yes, Raytown is part of our regular service area. We cover the whole city and the consultation is free with no travel charge. We bring over 500 samples so you can compare materials and colors against your own walls, flooring and trim rather than choosing from a screen.

Everything is made to your measurements, so there is a fabrication period between the consultation and the installation rather than same-week availability. Hardwood shutters take the longest, vinyl and faux wood the least. If you are working to a closing date or a move-in, tell us at the consultation and we will say honestly whether we can hit it.

The older homes near Liberty's Square and around William Jewell often have tall, narrow windows with original trim that owners rightly do not want altered. Inside-mount wood blinds and plantation shutters both sit well in those casings, provided the measurements are exact and the mounting respects the existing woodwork. We take the measurements on site rather than working from your figures.

Yes. We have been working in Clay County since 1987 and cover all of Liberty, from the historic homes around the Square and William Jewell out to the newer construction north of 291. Free in-home consultation, professional measuring, and a written warranty on every installation.

Wide sliding patio doors are standard in Blue Springs floor plans and a horizontal blind fights them. A vertical blind or a panel track keeps the walkway clear and slides with the door rather than against it. We measure the door opening on site and include it in the same whole-house quote as the windows.

Most Blue Springs homes were built between the early eighties and the mid two-thousands, and a great many have significant west and south-west exposure. By late afternoon in July that glass is the biggest heat load in the house. Solar shades and cellular shades both help but solve different problems, so we will explain the trade-off honestly rather than pushing the more expensive one.

Yes. Blue Springs is well within our service area and we work there regularly. The consultation is free, we bring samples to your home so you can see fabrics and finishes in your own light, and our own installers handle the fitting. No travel charge.

Once anything sits above about eight feet it becomes a nuisance to operate by hand and a hazard if it has a cord, which is why motorization is a common request in the newer Lee's Summit great rooms. Motorized shades work with Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit, and can be run on a schedule. We will quote both motorized and manual so you can see the difference.

Lee's Summit is really two markets. Downtown and the older streets have character windows, transoms and shallow sills that reward careful measuring, and shutters or wood blinds suit them well. The newer builds east and south come with two-story great-room glass and wide sliders, where the real problem is reach rather than looks. We will recommend differently depending on which side of town you are on.

Yes, Lee's Summit is one of the areas we work in most often. We cover the established neighborhoods around Downtown as well as the newer subdivisions east and south of Pryor Road. Free in-home consultation with samples, professional measuring, and installation by our own crew rather than a subcontractor.

It depends on how many windows you are covering and which materials you choose, so we do not quote from a price list. What helps in Independence is that the post-war homes here tend to repeat the same window sizes room to room, which keeps a whole-house job more affordable than it looks. We measure every opening and give you one firm price before we leave.

Independence has some of the oldest housing stock in eastern Jackson County, and the original double-hung wood windows near the Square often have deep sills and plaster returns that no stock blind will fit. Inside-mount blinds and plantation shutters both work well there once measured properly. In the kitchens and bathrooms of those older homes we steer clients toward faux wood or vinyl, because real wood will eventually cup in that humidity.

Yes. Independence is part of our core service area and has been since 1987. We cover the whole city, from the historic streets around the Square and the Truman Library out to the newer subdivisions near Little Blue. The in-home consultation is free, we bring over 500 samples, and there is no travel charge.

Yes. We'll evaluate the space, take the necessary measurements, and help you choose the right exterior shade setup. Once everything is ready, our team will handle the professional installation and make sure the shades are securely fitted and operating properly.

No. Exterior shades can be considered for both residential and commercial applications. Homes may use them around outdoor living areas, while businesses may use them where managing direct sunlight can make an exterior or windowed space more comfortable. We'll look at the property and recommend an option based on how the area is actually used.

Yes. We'll measure the area so your exterior shades can be properly sized for the opening or space. Getting the measurements right is important both for appearance and everyday operation, especially with larger outdoor applications.

Motorization may be available for select exterior shade systems. This can make larger shades much easier to operate and gives you a convenient way to adjust them as sunlight changes throughout the day. We can walk you through the available operating options when we look at your space.

Exterior shades are designed for outdoor applications, but the appropriate product depends on where and how it will be installed. Sun exposure, weather, the structure itself, and other conditions all matter. We'll look at the installation area and help you choose an option suited to the space.

They can provide additional privacy, but the amount will depend on the fabric and lighting conditions. Some materials provide more coverage than others. If privacy is one of your main goals, let us know during your consultation and we'll help you choose an option that provides the right balance of shade and visibility.

That depends on the material you choose. Some exterior shade fabrics are designed to reduce sunlight and glare while maintaining some outward visibility. We can show you different materials so you can compare how much shade, privacy, and visibility each option provides.

Yes. Managing strong sunlight is one of the main reasons people choose exterior shades. By providing shade before direct sunlight reaches the area, they can make patios and other exposed spaces more comfortable during bright parts of the day. We'll help you choose an option based on the direction and amount of sun your space receives.

Exterior shades can work well in a variety of outdoor and sun-exposed areas, depending on the product and structure. Patios and other outdoor living spaces are common applications. We'll look at your property, how the area is built, and where the sunlight is coming from before recommending the right setup.

Exterior shades are installed outside your windows or outdoor living areas to help manage sunlight and glare before it reaches the space. They can make patios and other sun-exposed areas more comfortable while maintaining a clean, finished appearance. We'll help you determine whether exterior shades are a good fit for your property and where they'll be most useful.

Yes. We'll measure your windows, help you choose the appropriate shade and motorized options, and professionally install the finished system. We'll also make sure everything is operating correctly and show you how to use the controls before the installation is complete.

Yes. Motorized shades can be especially convenient in conference rooms, offices, and commercial spaces with several or hard-to-reach windows. They make it easier to adjust natural light and glare without having someone manually operate each shade. We can help determine whether motorization makes sense for your particular space.

Motorization is available with select shade styles and configurations. The right option depends on the type of shade, window dimensions, and the features you're looking for. We'll help you compare compatible options rather than having you figure out all of the technical details yourself.

No. The whole point of motorization is to make your window treatments easier to manage. The exact controls will depend on the system you select, but we'll walk you through how everything works once your shades are installed so you're comfortable using them from day one.

Smart home compatibility depends on the shade system and the technology you already use. If connecting your shades to your existing setup is important to you, let us know during your consultation. We can go over the available options and help you choose a system with the features and compatibility you need.

Yes. Motorization can make larger shades much more convenient to operate, especially when manually raising and lowering them would be cumbersome. We'll look at the dimensions of your windows and help you choose a shade and motorized system that makes sense for the size of the opening.

Yes. This is one of the situations where motorization can be especially useful. If you have tall windows, windows behind furniture, or other openings that are difficult to reach comfortably, motorization gives you a much easier way to adjust the shades without having to access them manually.

Depending on the motorized system you choose, you may be able to operate multiple shades together rather than adjusting every window individually. This can be particularly useful in living rooms, offices, and spaces with several large windows. We'll help you choose a setup that makes everyday operation simple.

Motorized shades use a powered system to open and close the shade, while smart home shades may offer additional connected controls depending on the system you choose. Smart options can make it possible to incorporate your shades into a broader home automation setup. We can help you understand what features are available and which ones you'll actually use.

Motorized shades allow you to raise and lower your window treatments without manually operating each shade. They're especially convenient for large windows, hard-to-reach windows, or rooms with several window treatments. They can also create a cleaner appearance by reducing the need for traditional manual controls.

Yes. We'll professionally measure your windows before your shades are ordered and take care of the installation once they're ready. We'll make sure the shades are properly positioned, level, and operating smoothly so the finished result looks clean and intentional.

Motorized options may be available depending on the Roman shade and operating system you choose. Motorization can be particularly convenient for larger windows or shades you plan to adjust frequently. We can show you the available options during your consultation.

Roman shades generally don't require complicated maintenance, although care can vary depending on the fabric you choose. Regular light dusting can help keep them looking their best. We'll also explain the recommended care for your particular material so you know how to maintain them properly.

Yes. We'll measure your windows so your Roman shades are made for the proper fit. Custom sizing is especially important with a fabric treatment like Roman shades because the proportions and fit have a noticeable impact on the finished appearance.

Yes. Fabric is a big part of what gives Roman shades their character. We can show you available colors, textures, and materials so you can find something that works with your furniture, walls, flooring, and overall style. Seeing samples inside your room can make choosing much easier.

Yes. Roman shades can be made with materials or linings that provide greater light control, making them a good option for bedrooms and other spaces where you want less outside light. We'll help you compare the available options based on how much light you want to filter or block.

Yes. The amount of privacy depends on the fabric and lining you choose. Some options allow softer natural light into the room, while others provide greater coverage. We can help you compare materials based on where the window is located and how much privacy you want during the day and at night.

Roman shades can work beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, home offices, and other spaces where you want the window treatment to contribute to the overall design. Because there are different fabrics and styles available, they can complement both traditional and more contemporary interiors.