Barlow Blinds
About the company
Barlow Blinds was founded in Leicester in 1887 by Mr E.A. Barlow. The company has been in the Coleman family since 1927 and is currently run by Phil, Brian's son. It employs 14 people, one of whom is 84 years old and has worked for the company for over 40 years. Phil is on the management committee of the British Blind and Shutter Association and was part of the team that wrote the blind trade's only NVQ qualification for blind installers.
Barlow Blinds is Leicester's first Which? Trusted Trader endorsed blind company. The company operates a mobile shutter showroom. Many blinds are made in their Leicester factory using UK made components and fabrics wherever possible. Barlow Blinds offers bespoke blinds and shutters for homes and businesses.
What customers say
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Very pleased with this Company from the initial estimate to the completed installation. The fitters were efficient and knowledgeable and very friendly. The quality of the blind is fantastic. I highly recommend this Company.
Our new awning has been invaluable during the recent heatwaves. Our garden and living room are south facing and the awning has made a great difference in providing shade. From start to finish the level of service from Barlows was very good. I would happily recommend them
We are the Age UK bookshop in Syston, part of Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland, and we cannot thank Barlow Blinds enough for their incredible generosity. A huge special mention must go to Phil Coleman the owner, who so kindly arranged for the blinds to be donated and installed for us completely free of charge. That kind of community spirit means the world to a charity like ours. And what a fantastic job Big Steve did with the installation. Friendly, professional, and everything fitted quickly and efficiently. A genuinely lovely guy who made the whole experience effortless. Thank you so much to the whole team at Barlow Blinds. A brilliant local business with a big heart and we couldn't recommend them more highly!
Barlows were prompt and professional. The sales guy was respectful, not pushy, and clearly knew his stuff. Felt very comfortable with him. Delivery was on time and the installation team very good. Highly recommend.
We ordered bifold door & a lantern blind which not only shade, but insulate our room. Great blinds made here in the UK by a Great British company. Thank you Barlow Blinds 😊
Super happy with our shutters. Look amazing. Friendly and efficient service from start to finish. Cannot fault Barlow Blinds and would highly recommend. Thank you so much!
What a fantastic Company!!!! Had 19 motorised blinds fitted in my new build house, from start to finish (even with delays caused by my builders) Barlow blinds were brilliant. Designing and order process was made so easy. Updates on production and installation dates regularly given by the super efficient office team. Install and hub set up carried out by professionals who took pride in their work. Price was very competitive compared to other quotes I had. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for new blinds.
Blinds & shutters in Leicester compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Leicester are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swithland Shutters & Blinds | ★ 5,0 | 20 | Yes |
| 2 | Deluxe Blinds & Shutters | ★ 5,0 | 12 | Yes |
| 3 | Fraser James Blinds Ltd | ★ 4,9 | 324 | No |
| 4 | Shutter Inc | ★ 4,7 | 25 | Yes |
| 5 | Barlow Blinds (this page) | ★ 4,7 | 111 | No |