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    Smart Shade Specialists

    4.9 (57 reviews)
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    Services - Smart Shade Specialists

    Home automation repair

    Blind installation

    Curtain or drape installation

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    Shade installation

    Shutter installation

    Valance or cornice installation

    Component automation

    Home system automation

    Window treatment installation or replacement

    Motorize existing window treatment

    Window treatment removal

    Window treatment repair

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    Before repair: taping slats up
    Robert M.

    Ken was pleasant and easy to work with. Showed and discussed several options. I priced and met several providers, and Ken was the best: best value, as promised, easy installation, and good quality.

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    Melissa M.

    I highly recommend working with Kenneth at Smart Shade Specialists. I moved into a condo and the existing motorized shades which were installed by the previous owner didn't work with the remote. The shades were on the second floor of an open concept floor plan and couldn't easily be accessed. Kenneth provided an estimate to pair the shades with solar battery packs which could connect to the current remote and also the Graber shades motorization app. It's been a great solution and the shades can be opened or closed at any time and also programmed on a set schedule. Kenneth provided excellent customer service along the way and followed up after to see how they were working out. The total cost was also very reasonable and within budget. Thanks again, Kenneth!

    Michelle M.

    Happy to write this review as Kenneth was very responsive, professional, and easy to work with. Photos of his work attached- loved how the shades and shutters turned out :) was looking for something simple and functional for temporary second home in SD and he did a great job listening to my preferences and needs and delivered at a reasonable amount of time! He's also very mindful of our budget and had decent prices compared to local competitors (I def shopped around before deciding on going with Kenneth and was able to be transparent with him about it). He was supportive and offered the best prices he could, as a smaller business. Wish you all the best, Kenneth! Will keep you in mind for any future window needs in SD/OC area

    Terree R.

    Kenneth at Smart Shade Specialists was prompt, professional, and mindful of our budget constraints. When we are ready to upgrade to remote-controlled Lutron Motorized Shades for the living room, dining room, and patio den, we will definitely be giving Kenneth a call!

    Kenneth is absolutely fantastic with Smart Shade Specialists! He recently did a project for 3 shades in our living room. He was timely, communicative, well priced, and absolutely attentive to our needs. He was friendly and kept us updated. The shades turned out better than I could have imagined and we are so happy with how the project turned out! For any shade needs in the future, we will be using Kenneth and his company!

    BROKEN SHADE DOES NOT GO UP AND STAY WHICH HE INSTALLED AND WAS SUPPOSE TO REPLACE!

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    Thanks Mrs Susie. You guys are great and made some great choices.

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    Kenneth R.

    Thank you Jessica. You guys are great!!

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    2 years ago

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    Thanks Bob. You were awesome to work with.

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    Thanks Mark. Looking forward to that game of billiards.

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    3 years ago

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    Thanks Mrs Terree. You guys are great.

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    2 years ago

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    Thank you Sawyer. You made some great choices.

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    2 years ago

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    Thank Aaron. Shades look awesome.

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    3 years ago

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    Thanks Mr Brown. You have been a pleaded to work with.

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    2 years ago

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    Thank Brett. Drape and shade looks awesome.

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    4 years ago

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    Sorry again Chris. I couldn’t help getting into an accident.

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    2 years ago

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    Thanks Mrs Nicky. Shutters look awesome.

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    Thanks Alex. You guys made an awesome choice for motorization.

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    3 years ago

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    Kenneth R.

    Thanks Parker. The blinds look awesome!!

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    3 years ago

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    Kenneth R.

    You are so sweet Mrs. Ellery and a pleasure to work with.

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    3 years ago

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    Thanks Ron. Glad to be of service.

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    4 years ago

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    Kenneth R.

    Thank you Mrs Lynn. You guys are the perfect customers!!

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    Thanks Chuck. I still want to order that 3D printer like yours..

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    Thanks Mrs Anny. We will definitely get the sunroom done.

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    Thank you Mrs Janet. The room darkening roller shades look amazing.

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    Thanks Jason. Very easy when you knew what you wanted.

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    4 years ago

    Kenneth arrived on time, was clear about options, and made sure we were happy with the install.

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    Thanks Anna. Love the choice of the motorized shutters.

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    Thanks Kaytee. You were a pleasure to work with.

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    3 years ago

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    Thanks Haley. The shades look great. Awesome color choice.

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    He did a great job on the install as well, he showed up on time and the quality of his work was excellent.

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