Care and repairs
Why won’t my roller blind roll up? Common faults and quick fixes
Roller blind won't roll up? Check the chain, control unit, spring tension or motor battery. Common faults, safe fixes and when to call for a repair.
Author
Marius Ovi
Marius Ovi is a blinds and window covering specialist based in Rainham, London, with hands-on experience helping homeowners, businesses and local cafés find practical, made-to-measure solutions for their windows. Since 2015, he has helped customers choose, measure and fit blinds and curtains designed around their spaces, needs and preferences.
His experience covers a wide range of window coverings, including roller blinds, day and night blinds, Roman blinds, motorised and electric blinds, and made-to-measure curtains. He focuses on the practical side of choosing window coverings: understanding the type of window and room, then weighing up light, privacy, style, function, measuring and fitting.
Through HD Blinds, Marius shares practical guidance to help homeowners understand their options and make more confident decisions about roller blinds. His approach combines real-world experience with straightforward advice on the differences between products, where different blinds work best, and what to consider before ordering or arranging installation.
Buying guides
Perfect fit blinds vs roller blinds: which suits uPVC windows?
Perfect fit vs roller blinds for uPVC windows: which windows suit no-drill frame blinds, when a roller blind wins, blackout, child safety and trickle vents.
Offices and commercial
Office blinds and screen glare: what the DSE rules mean for windows
Office screen glare from windows? What the DSE Regulations require, how to position screens, which sunscreen blinds work and how to assess windows.
Care and repairs
Mould and condensation on blinds: why it happens and how to stop it
Mould on blinds starts with condensation behind the fabric. Why it happens, how to stop it, how to clean a mouldy roller blind and when damp...
Heat, light and sleep
How to keep a south-facing room cool without air conditioning
How to keep a south-facing room cool without air conditioning: when to close blinds, night ventilation, which fabrics reflect heat and what else helps.
Care and repairs
How long do roller blinds last, and when should you replace them?
How long do roller blinds last? Often five to ten years in normal home use. What wears out first, the signs it is time to replace,...
Offices and commercial
Fire-retardant blinds explained: BS 5867 for schools, offices and HMOs
BS 5867 explained for blinds: Type A, B and C, how fabric is tested, treated vs inherent flame retardancy, and what schools, offices and HMOs should...
Buying guides
Blinds vs shutters: cost, light and lifespan compared
Blinds vs shutters compared honestly: cost, blackout, insulation, lifespan and space, plus the windows where shutters win and where roller blinds win.
Renting and letting
Renting? How to get blinds without losing your deposit
Can tenants put up blinds? Usually yes, with the landlord's permission. How to ask, protect your deposit, deal with screw holes and when no-drill options work.