What is the price for a curtain rod installation?
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It’s been two weeks since you were supposed to install that curtain rod in the living room, but you don't have a ladder, drill, or screwdriver?
Don’t worry, you can now get someone to come to your home to install your curtain rod (check our service here), without breaking the bank.
How much does it cost?
In this guide, I’ll explain the average hourly rate for this type of service and show you a few examples from the 120 curtain rods installed by exerts available at Yoojo.
Is there an hourly rate for curtain rod installation services?
Since your professional will need to bring their tools (especially a ladder), installing your curtain rod will be charged for a minimum of one hour.
Even though the installation may take less time, this allows the professional to have some buffer time between jobs and to factor in the travel costs.
Fortunately for you, it’s a relatively inexpensive service, making it accessible to everyone.
Here’s what I found out about the cost of curtain rod installation:
Average Yoojo rate:
Average traditional business rate:
*How did we calculate the average hourly rate?
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For the Yoojo rate:
We simply calculated the average rate for the 120 curtain rods installed by handy people through our platform.
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For traditional businesses:
We requested quotes from 5 self-employed professionals in the cities of London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and Bristol.
*The cost of purchasing the curtain rod is not included in the service fee.
Examples of jobs and prices paid by clients
Even better than the average hourly rate, here are some real examples of jobs completed through Yoojo.
These examples will give you a clearer idea of what to expect and how much you should pay for curtain rod installation.
Let’s get started!
Example 1: A simple curtain rod installation
💰 Price: £18
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
Let’s start with the simplest example: one hour, one professional, two curtain rods fixed to the wall, all for a total of £18!
Nothing complicated here. This type of job is very common on Yoojo. The low price comes from the fact that the professional lived nearby, which dramatically reduced travel costs.
Tip: Just like in this example, always specify the type of wall you have in your job request if you know it.
Example 2: Reinstalling a fallen curtain rod
💰 Price: £19
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
Sometimes, you just need a quick fix, and that’s the strength of Yoojo: you can find a neighbour who’s handy to give you a helping hand without breaking the bank.
In this case, our client close to London found a nearby professional within hours, who came by that same evening to repair the fallen curtain rod.
Example 3: Installation with a high ceiling
💰 Price: £22
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
In this example, you’ll notice that the client made sure to mention the high ceiling in their job post.
It’s always a good idea to give as many details as possible in your post. In this case, the professional knew they needed to bring a ladder.
Example 4: Installing a shower curtain rod
💰 Price: £19
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
Curtain rods aren’t just for the living room!
As shown in this example, you can also request the installation of shower curtain rods. And the cost isn’t higher either... Only £19 for our client in Birmingham.
No worries, on Yoojo, you can chat with handy people who are interested in your job via our integrated messaging system.
You can add more details and even ask questions for free before booking the professional that suits you!
Example 5: Installing a ceiling curtain rod
💰 Price: £27
⏳ Duration: 1 hour 30
As this client did, you can specify the model of your curtain rod and how you’d like it installed.
Here, the job was a bit more complex as the rod had to be installed on the ceiling. That’s why the price is slightly higher, at £27.
Tip: You can add photos to your post. Feel free to take a photo of where you want your curtain rod installed. It helps professionals better understand the job before they arrive!
Example 6: Request multiple jobs at once
💰 Price: £40
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
Like this client, make the most of booking two hours with a professional by requesting multiple home improvement small jobs at once.
It’s not a problem on Yoojo — you can combine different tasks in one request, optimising the professional’s time.
In this example, the client had a curtain rod installed, and two shelves put up for the reasonable price of £40!
How to get a personalised estimate for your curtain rod installation?
If you want to call in an expert for small jobs but want an idea of the cost before booking, you’re in luck!
You can post your request for free and without commitment on Yoojo, and within an hour, you'll receive quotes based on your needs.
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Bookings start from just one hour of service.
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We only send your request to qualified professionals available on your dates.
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