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Step-by-Step Guide to Our In-Home Consultation Process

Thank you for considering our services for your home improvement needs in Central Florida. At our company, we understand the importance of quality products and exceptional customer service. From the initial consultation to the final installation, we strive to provide our clients with a stress-free and enjoyable experience. In this article, we will take you through the step-by-step process of what to expect when you contact us for your free in-home consultation.

From scheduling your appointment to the final walk-around, we will provide you with all the details to ensure a smooth and successful project. So let’s dive into the process of how we work with our clients to bring their vision to life.

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This post was updated on July 14th, 2025


A Comprehensive Guide to Our Hassle-Free Blinds Installation Process

1

Contact Us

You can reach out to us through multiple channels, including phone, email, social media, or our website. We value your time and promise to return your call the same day if we miss it.

2

Schedule Appointment

We work with you to schedule a convenient time for your in-home consultation, usually within 1-3 days of your first contact.

3

Meet the Owner

The owner who schedules your appointment will be present for the sales consultation, arriving on time and wearing booties to keep your home clean.

4

Expert Opinion

We take the time to explain our range of products and offer our expert opinion to help you make the best decision for your home.

5

Written Estimate

You will receive a written estimate on site, which is valid for 30 days, giving you ample time to make a decision.

6

Collect Deposit

If you decide to move forward with the project, the owner will discuss the timeline and collect a deposit of 50%.

7

Order Process

The owner personally handles the ordering process to ensure that you get exactly what was discussed during the consultation.

8

Installation Appointment

Once the product has been produced, the owner reaches out to schedule an installation appointment at a time that works for you.

9

Professional Installation

The owner arrives for the installation on time, wearing booties to keep your home clean. We do not use day laborers, ensuring a professional installation experience.

10

Final Walk-Around

After the product is installed, the owner will do a walk-around with you to answer any questions and explain the product's function. At this time, the balance is collected, and you are left with a beautiful, functional addition to your home.

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Discover Our Unique Culture

Andrew Hunter Whitlock and David Crockett Summers Sr. posing next to the company van.
Sanford Verticals is a family-owned and operated window treatment company in Central Florida, with a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and high-quality products. The company culture is built on the values of integrity, honesty, and hard work. The team is dedicated to creating beautiful and functional window treatments that will enhance the look and feel of any home, while providing a personal touch and a seamless experience for the customer. Feel free to navigate our service area map in Central Florida.

The company is also focused on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. The team is composed of skilled professionals who work together to achieve common goals and to provide the best service to their customers. The company prides itself on being a reliable and trusted source for window treatments in the Sanford area and they are dedicated to meeting the specific needs of each customer.

Our culture is one of quality, dedication, and customer satisfaction. We strive to provide exceptional service and high-quality window treatments, while fostering a positive and supportive work environment.

Andrew Hunter Whitlock and David Crockett Summers Sr. posing next to the company van.

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Testimonials

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  • Andrew and James of Sanford Verticals did a PHENOMENAL job installing our plantation shutters. They were professional, gregarious, and courteous. They stuck to the timeline they gave us,... read more

    Rod Williams Avatar Rod Williams
    May 26, 2023

    Great job! Made it super easy to decide which shutter was best for us. Done in a timely manner and reasonable.

    Roberts Gidget Avatar Roberts Gidget
    July 12, 2023

    I had plantation shutters and motorized blinds installed in my house. Sanford Verticals did an amazing job! They were very friendly and professional. Call Andrew. I could not be more... read more

    Michael Stanton Avatar Michael Stanton
    March 27, 2022
  • From the initial phone call through the consultation and installation, these guys were the personification of superb customer service, expertise, and professionalism. They care about the "details" and it shows... read more

    Leslie Gross Avatar Leslie Gross
    February 27, 2023

    First of all, Andrew spent a great deal of time going over all of the different products that would be complementary to my home, and was very patient with me,... read more

    Asenath Cassel Avatar Asenath Cassel
    May 16, 2023

    Highly recommend Sanford Verticals to everyone and anyone looking for window treatment! They helped me out big time when I was in a pinch. I could not find the specific... read more

    Chris Micheli Avatar Chris Micheli
    May 16, 2023
  • Came out same day I called, measured my windows, came back in 2 hours and installed 4 double windows with vertical blinds. Pleasant, helpful and very courteous. Explained the process... read more

    Sammy G Ginicola Avatar Sammy G Ginicola
    February 16, 2023

    Everything looks great! Very professional service! ?

    Paul Truong Avatar Paul Truong
    March 16, 2023

    Andrew came out to measure all 17 windows and gave us a quote. A couple of weeks later, he and Jim came to install our plantation shutters. OMG, they are... read more

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    C S Avatar C S
    February 16, 2023
  • My plantation shutters, brand new Blinds and motorized shades look amazing!!! Everything was as they said it would be!!! HIGHLY recommended!

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    Derek Janney Avatar Derek Janney
    June 27, 2023

    I had just purchased a new house in Florida and I had Sanford verticals come and do my windows. I cannot believe the awesome work they do. Everybody raves... read more

    Jeanne Lafauci Avatar Jeanne Lafauci
    June 2, 2023

    Found them in everybody business magazines call them up and they gave me a quick appointment.and found a solution to my problem. I truly recommend them . I will not... read more

    Roxymariamd Delgado Avatar Roxymariamd Delgado
    February 16, 2023
  • Very professional experience. Arrived on time. Discussed all possible options and helped us make the right decision. Product and installation were both awesome. Highly recommended

    john Valentine Avatar john Valentine
    February 16, 2023

    Installation was quick, prices were competitive and service was great! My new blinds look fantastic!

    Davia Moss Avatar Davia Moss
    February 16, 2023

    The entire experience with Andrew (Owner) and Sanford Verticals from the first meeting to completion of the project is A++. They are professional, courteous, and dependable. They deliver quality and... read more

    Mark Cortes Avatar Mark Cortes
    February 27, 2023
  • Exceptional service! Prompt! Friendly! Experienced! Talented! I needed new vertical blinds for my new townhome sliders and odd shaped windows and placed a call to Sanford Verticals. Andrew... read more

    Renee Plouff Avatar Renee Plouff
    February 27, 2023

    We are very happy with our blinds. Andrew and his team were excellent and very professional. They came out beautiful. I can’t say enough good things about this company. If... read more

    Karen Patrick Avatar Karen Patrick
    July 11, 2023

    We have been very pleased with Sanford Verticals. We had plantation shutters installed almost two years ago and the process was a breeze. Sanford Verticals walked us through all the... read more

    Rachel Enot Avatar Rachel Enot
    March 13, 2023
  • Andrew came out to measure all 17 windows and gave us a quote. A couple of weeks later, he and Jim came to install our plantation shutters. OMG, they are... read more

    Cat Simer Avatar Cat Simer
    February 27, 2023

    We were referred to Sanford Verticals by friends we can trust and they did us right. From our first visit with Andrew, through installation and follow up, their service was... read more

    Willson McBurney Avatar Willson McBurney
    May 26, 2023

    Highly recommended!! Thorough explanations during the estimate process with my interests at heart. Showed up on time, on budget, with a perfect install. If I had more windows I’d use... read more

    Christopher jette Avatar Christopher jette
    April 16, 2023
  • These gentlemen called to say they could come early. That’s right early, in Florida. They are experts in their field. Have no fear calling Sanford Blinds. You will be... read more

    Linda Rinner Avatar Linda Rinner
    March 16, 2023

    Andrew and his team are awesome very professional and the whole process was easy and quick definitely wouldn’t hesitate to use them for future business. We love our new blinds,... read more

    Josh Wojtas Avatar Josh Wojtas
    May 16, 2023

    We can't say enough good things about Sanford Verticals. From inquiry through installation, they were extremely professional, customer service friendly and thorough. If you are contemplating shutters, do it! It's... read more

    Aileen McManus Avatar Aileen McManus
    June 2, 2023
  • Andrew and his team provided excellent service for our window blinds project at home and great customer service. They even provided spare accessories. Kudos!

    Sandeep Janwadkar Avatar Sandeep Janwadkar
    May 16, 2023

    Andrew and James are the best, they furnished and installed plantation shutters in our new home and we are very pleased. We highly recommend them!

    Jay Dougherty Avatar Jay Dougherty
    May 16, 2023

    Excellent service! Family owned business with years of experience. Courteous, knowledgeable and professional. Our living room looks better!

    Fulleriffic Avatar Fulleriffic
    March 16, 2023
  • My family recently needed shades for a new home and all the corporate stores were disappointing and expensive. Sanford verticals had quality shades at an affordable price and we could... read more

    Jenna Bonetti Avatar Jenna Bonetti
    May 26, 2023

    Struck out at the big box stores Sanford verticals had everything we needed Jim was great to work with highly recommend

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    Paul B Avatar Paul B
    April 16, 2023

    This is the best investment we have made. High quality product at a great price. Not only were they professional but they got the job done quickly. I recommend them... read more

    Ivy Camacho Avatar Ivy Camacho
    May 16, 2023

Testimonials

  • Andrew and Jim, are fantastic to work with. I do design work in the area and have worked with so many different companies from Hunter Douglas to Budget. ... read more

    Dana Keen Avatar Dana Keen
    February 16, 2023
  • It was the best decision we could have made in using Sanford Verticals. Our home looks great and the team at Sanford Verticals made this process effortless. They... read more

    Regina Avatar Regina
    February 16, 2023
  • Andrew came out to measure all 17 windows and gave us a quote. A couple of weeks later, he and Jim came to install our plantation shutters. OMG, they are... read more

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    C S Avatar C S
    February 16, 2023
  • Excellent service and quality product!

    Laura Headley Avatar Laura Headley
    June 2, 2023
  • Exceptional service! Prompt! Friendly! Experienced! Talented! I needed new vertical blinds for my new townhome sliders and odd shaped windows and placed a call to Sanford Verticals. Andrew... read more

    StayTrue2 Avatar StayTrue2
    February 16, 2023
  • Exceptional service! Prompt! Friendly! Experienced! Talented! I needed new vertical blinds for my new townhome sliders and odd shaped windows and placed a call to Sanford Verticals. Andrew... read more

    Renee Plouff Avatar Renee Plouff
    February 27, 2023
  • The entire experience with Andrew (Owner) and Sanford Verticals from the first meeting to completion of the project is A++. They are professional, courteous, and dependable. They deliver quality and... read more

    Mark Cortes Avatar Mark Cortes
    February 27, 2023
  • These gentlemen called to say they could come early. That’s right early, in Florida. They are experts in their field. Have no fear calling Sanford Blinds. You will be... read more

    Linda Rinner Avatar Linda Rinner
    March 16, 2023
  • We have been very pleased with Sanford Verticals. We had plantation shutters installed almost two years ago and the process was a breeze. Sanford Verticals walked us through all the... read more

    Rachel Enot Avatar Rachel Enot
    March 13, 2023
  • Loving our new shutters’. Great service, quality, and price! Our home feels even more homier!! Thank you for making our home beautiful

    Grace Galarce Avatar Grace Galarce
    June 9, 2023

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