Cost of Custom Drapery
January 2013
Do you need to know the range of average installed costs for Custom Drapery in your zip code? Do you need an independent, 2013 cost breakdown of Custom Drapery material and installation costs?
The Homewyse Custom Drapery cost estimator provides up to date pricing information for your area. Enter your zip code, the size of your project below and click "Update". The table below summarizes the average 2013 cost to install Custom Drapery in your area for good, better and custom quality work.
*Note: The unified distance equals the height plus the width
- To avoid costly problems and get quality work at a fair price, have Custom Drapery installation completed by a licensed and bonded Finish Carpenter. Use the free Homewyse checklist for proven advice in finding, hiring and managing a trustworthy Finish Carpenter.
- You may be able to save on Custom Drapery installation costs by hiring a Handy Person. Make sure that any prospective Handy Person has relevant Custom Drapery experience, that you verify past work, and that you follow the homewyse checklist.
- Avoid costly warranty and maintenance problems for your Custom Drapery project. Use the homewyse Curtain Installation checklists to make sure your project is completed with proper installation techniques and materials.
Custom Drapery - Pricing and Installation Cost Notes
- Custom Drapery installation costs are commonly quoted from a standard rate and can be estimated by the service professional with inspecting the job site.
- Cost ranges account for variations in contractor skill, job location and seasonal contractor wage rates.
- Expect to pay an additional 5% - 14% in material and installation costs for complex installation configurations and patterns.
- The homewyse installation cost estimate does not include costs for valance or other window top treatments.
- The homewyse cost estimates includes all typical costs for all mounting hardware and draw tiebacks.
- Higher priced Custom Drapery may include features such as better insulating and light blocking capability, richer finish components and uv resistant shade material.
- Custom Drapery installation costs will approach the high end of the range in or near major metropolitan areas.
- Save money on the total project by having multiple vendors bid on the same, complete description of Custom Drapery work for your project.
- Save money on installation costs by being flexible on project scheduling - schedule your project during slow periods for the installer.
- Save money on material by shopping online or by choosing discountinued, odd lot, remnant or incorrectly ordered items from your retailer.