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Is your home child safe?

Since 31st March 2013 all blinds fitted have to conform with new Child Safety Laws, regarding cords and chains. All our Blinds conform to EN13120 for Child Safety. However, blinds fitted, before these new laws, were normally fitted with free hanging looped cords and chains, in the case of…

Sloping Vertical Blinds

Unusual windows, like the one in the featured photo, or sloping sides of a conservatory. Whatever the problem, there is a blind to fit that window. Vertical blinds are ideal for sloping windows, but whatever the shape there is a blind to do the job, for instance, a round port…

New Branding On My Blinds

Had some blinds fitted by me? Have a problem? Want some more? Want some free advice? Need them cleaned or repaired? All my contact details are now on every blind I fit, so just look at your blinds and give me a call, email or message through…

Blind Repairs

Broken blind? Snapped string? Blinds just looking a bit shabby? Many companies will suggest replacing with a new blinds, but here at Dave Musgrove Blinds, our first option is to repair. We can restring and replace most components in a Vertical Blind, plus replace individual louvres or…

Block the light – not the view!

Many of my customers have some awe inspiring views across Torbay, and the surrounding areas of South Devon. A common question I get asked is “will these blinds not spoil my view?”. This picture showing a great peep of Torquay harbour gives a perfect example and how fitting vertical…

New embroidered clothing

Today I have received my new branded clothing which consists of jumpers, polo shirts, shirts, ties and a coat. I would like to give a big shout out to Ace Printwear for the supply and embroidery. I look forward to seeing you all in the new year…

Plastic venetian advice

Thinking about saving money by investing in some of the cheap “plastic” venetian blinds on the market? These blinds can be purchased for anything between £10 & £25. However, proper venetian blinds have steel top & bottom rails, and aluminium slats. The “plastic” versions are all plastic, including the headrails.

Velux, Fakro & Skylight blinds

Velux, Fakro & Skylight blinds. Here at Dave Musgrove Blinds I supply & fit blinds for all types of Skylight windows. We have Velux & Fakro blinds as well as our own version of the same thing, which are a little less expensive than the originals. These blinds…

Perfect Fit Blinds

Perfect Fit Blinds are a great solution where space is at a premium and you have uPVC windows or doors. The perfect fit system requires no drilling or screws. The specially designed brackets simply slot into the beading of a uPVC window or door, then the frame, complete with…

Senses Roller Blinds

Here is a picture of 1 of 7 Senses roller blinds, fitted for a customer in Bovey Tracey. Senses roller blinds come in an enclosed cassette, with an aluminium fascia in white, black, bronze, brown, cream or silver. Alternatively, the fascia can be covered in either a matching, or…