Repairs & Maintenance

Repairs & Maintenance

Professional repairs, servicing and alterations for blinds, curtains, awnings and shutters across Ballarat, Hobart and the Huon Valley.

️ Roller Blind & Curtain Repairs — Fast, Local & Reliable

We repair roller blinds, curtains, tracks, awnings and shutters for homes, rentals, commercial buildings, schools and healthcare facilities. Whether it’s a broken chain, a jammed curtain track or a blind that won’t roll up, our technicians restore your window furnishings quickly and professionally.

Blind Repairs (Manual & Motorised)

We repair all types of blinds, including roller blinds, Roman blinds, Venetians, verticals, panel glides and motorised systems. Common repairs include:

  • broken chains and chain drives
  • blinds that won’t roll up or stay down
  • slipping or jammed rollers
  • damaged fabric or bottom rails
  • re‑tubing blinds with correct tube diameter
  • motor replacement (Somfy, Automate, AOK, Dooya)
  • reprogramming remotes and motor limits
  • replacing brackets and mounting hardware
  • Spare Parts for the Following Brands
    • Rollease Acmeda
    • SunBoss
    • JAI
    • Hunter Doulas (some spares)
    • Uniline (roller blind springs)
    • Louvolite

If your blind is stuck, uneven, noisy or has stopped working altogether, we can fix it.

Curtain & Curtain Track Repairs

We repair curtain tracks, rods, runners, gliders and heading systems for homes, rentals and commercial buildings. Typical repairs include:

  • replacing broken runners and gliders
  • fixing jammed or noisy tracks
  • re‑mounting tracks that have fallen
  • replacing bent or damaged curtain rods
  • re‑hemming or resizing curtains
  • repairing hospital‑grade and anti‑ligature tracks

If your curtains no longer glide smoothly or your track has come loose, we can repair or replace the components on‑site.

Honeycomb Blinds Repairs (Manual & Motorised)

The most common issue we face with honeycomb blinds is the strings fray and break.  This is priamrly because the cord runs through small brass or plastic guides, depending on the age of the blinds eventually this causes the cord to break. We carry the correct cord for re-stringing honeycomb blinds, please dont use fishing line or other products not designed for honeycomb blinds.

We carry a number of motors, Dooya, A-ok, Rollease Acmeda, Somfy &  Norman !!!! to replace motors that may have broken.  They normally break just when the warranty runs out !!

Cordless Honeycomb Blinds Trouble Shooting – The most common issue with cordless honeycomb blinds and in particular blinds from Norman Australia is they are just too complicated in the cordless operation and children in particular can cause KNOTS to form in the cord this basically stops them from going up/down.  So if you have cordless honeycomb and its made by the hopeless people from Norman Australia (that is my professional Opinion) look inside the cells and locate the Knot.   Use a piece of long wire pull the Knot our of the cell and undo it.  You will find your blind will be operational again.

honeycomb blind KNOT

✂️ Cut‑Down Roller & Honeycomb Blinds

We can resize roller blinds to fit new windows, renovations or rental properties. This includes:

  • cutting down width
  • shortening drop
  • re‑tubing blinds
  • replacing bottom rails
  • adjusting blinds purchased from Bunnings, Spotlight or online stores

Perfect for renovations, window changes or correcting incorrect measurements.

Roman Blind Repairs

We repair Roman blinds including:

  • cord replacements
  • new cord locks
  • replacing battens
  • fixing uneven lift
  • re‑stringing
  • replacing fabric or lining

Roman blinds are delicate — our technicians restore smooth, even operation.

️ Awning Repairs (Manual & Motorised)

We repair folding arm awnings, pivot arm awnings, straight‑drop awnings, café blinds and zip blinds. Common repairs include:

  • replacing springs and arms
  • fixing jammed awning mechanisms
  • replacing motors and remotes
  • repairing damaged skins
  • re‑tensioning systems
  • fixing awnings that won’t retract

We service all major brands and custom installations.

Zip Blind & Outdoor Blind Repairs

Outdoor blinds take a beating in Ballarat and Tasmanian weather. We repair:

  • zip track alignment issues
  • damaged skins
  • broken bottom rails
  • jammed or uneven blinds
  • motor faults
  • track replacements

We also replace skins on existing frames.

Shutter Repairs (Timber, PVC & Aluminium)

We repair plantation shutters including:

  • replacing damaged blades
  • fixing tilt rods
  • repairing hinges
  • re‑mounting shutter panels
  • replacing magnets and catches

Shutters can often be repaired without replacing the full panel.

Common Problems We Fix

These high‑intent issues help your page rank better:

  • blind won’t roll up
  • blind stuck halfway
  • blind chain snapped
  • curtain track jammed
  • curtain runners broken
  • awning won’t retract
  • motor not responding
  • blind rolling unevenly
  • blind too wide after renovation
  • blind fabric damaged
  • zip blind stuck in track

Who We Work With

We provide repairs for:

  • homeowners
  • landlords & property managers
  • builders & architects
  • schools & childcare
  • hospitals & aged care
  • government departments
  • commercial buildings

Service Areas

We provide repairs across:

  • Ballarat & Western Victoria
  • Hobart, Huon Valley & Southern Tasmania

Why Choose Taylor & Stirling

  • Local technicians
  • Fast turnaround
  • Access to parts for all major brands
  • On‑site repairs
  • Custom alterations
  • 50+ years industry experience

Manuals & Motor Support

We can assist with:

  • Somfy
  • Automate
  • AOK
  • Dooya
  • Generic motors
  • Remote pairing
  • Limit setting
  • Motor replacement

Related Services

  • New blinds & curtains
  • Motorisation upgrades
  • Outdoor awnings
  • Plantation shutters
  • Retractable roof systems

❓ Repairs & Maintenance – FAQ

Do you repair roller blinds?

Yes — we repair manual and motorised roller blinds, including broken chains, jammed rollers, slipping tubes, damaged fabric, faulty motors and blinds that won’t roll up or stay down.

✂️ Can you cut down roller blinds to fit a new window?

Absolutely. We can reduce the width, shorten the drop, re‑tube the blind and replace the bottom rail so it fits perfectly after renovations or window changes.

Do you repair curtain tracks and runners?

Yes — we fix jammed tracks, replace broken runners and gliders, re‑mount fallen tracks, repair bent rods and service hospital‑grade and anti‑ligature systems.

Can you repair motorised blinds and awnings?

Yes — we repair Somfy, Automate, AOK, Dooya and generic motors. We replace motors, fix wiring faults, reprogram remotes and reset limit positions.

️ Do you repair outdoor blinds and zip blinds?

Yes — we repair zip track alignment issues, damaged skins, broken bottom rails, jammed blinds, motor faults and worn tracks. We also replace skins on existing frames.

Can you repair Roman blinds?

Yes — we re‑string Romans, replace cords and locks, fix uneven lift, replace battens and repair damaged fabric or lining.

Do you repair blinds and curtains in rental properties?

Yes — we work with landlords, tenants and property managers. We repair blinds, curtains, tracks and awnings for rentals across Ballarat, Hobart and the Huon Valley.

Can you repair blinds purchased from Bunnings or Spotlight?

Yes — we repair and cut down blinds purchased from retail stores or online suppliers, including budget and DIY blinds.

Do you offer on‑site repairs?

Yes — most repairs are completed on‑site. If a blind or curtain requires workshop work, we’ll remove it, repair it and reinstall it.

Which areas do you service?

We provide repairs across Ballarat & Western Victoria, Hobart, Huon Valley, Kingborough, and surrounding Southern Tasmanian regions.

Can plantation shutters be repaired?

Yes — we repair timber, PVC and aluminium shutters, including damaged blades, tilt rods, hinges, magnets and mounting hardware.

How long do repairs take?

Most repairs are completed within a single visit. More complex repairs or motor replacements may require a follow‑up appointment.

“My 20‑year‑old spring has broken — can you fix it?”

Yes — we can repair older spring‑loaded blinds. After 20 years the internal spring and tube are usually worn out, so the repair often involves updating both the spring and the tube to a modern, compatible system. Once replaced, the blind will operate smoothly again and usually perform better than the original.

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