The Best Custom Shutters, Blinds & Shades!
Proudly Serving the Philadelphia and Eastern PA area
White shades on large living room windows

Need New Window Treatments? Why Professionally Measure Windows In Philadelphia

September 08, 2025

The time has come for different window treatments. You know it’s a bad idea to eyeball a window’s size, so you pull out your measuring tape. Or, instead, how about you let the specialists do it? There are lots of reasons why the pros should measure your windows in Philadelphia. So set down your tape measure and pick up your phone to get accurate measurements and the perfect window treatments. 

Do I Need To Measure Windows In My Philadelphia Home?

White Polywood shutters on a bathroom window

When you’re installing window coverings, measuring the window is necessary! Even though many stores try to sell common sizes, no “standard” window exists. If you purchase a pre-made treatment, it won’t fit your window how you want. Rather, you should measure your window and purchase a custom solution.

Customized window treatments always look and work better than a product that’s off the shelf. For example, a custom treatment doesn’t hang past the frame of your window or fit too small to block the view inside or light. It will fit within your window precisely. You can also customize how to operate your window treatment, whether requesting a hidden tilt rod on interior shutters or adding motorization to a window shade. You have additional choices for hardware, color, opacity and more.

When Do I Need To Get My Windows Measured By The Experts?

arched windows with cellular shades

It’s always a great idea to have windows expertly measured. For one, if the experts measure your windows, they’ll also install your window treatments. That’s one less task for you. As the professionals who install window treatments all the time, they know the best methods for measuring windows. They’ll do it correctly and in no time at all.

Getting windows measured for custom window treatments is vital. After all, they aren’t really custom if they don’t fit your window perfectly. If your home has a rounded window or other specialty shape, don’t attempt measuring yourself. Your installer will need to take exacting measurements to get the shape and angle right prior to ordering your window treatments.

Should I Measure My Windows Myself?

arched window above the kitchen sink with cellular shades in white

You can measure your windows yourself. You’ll be required to if you plan to install your window treatments alone. Estimating the rough size of your windows can also help you get estimates from window treatment installers when you’re searching for one.

How Should I Measure My Windows?

The ideal way to measure your Philadelphia windows is undeniably to have a professional do it. However, if you need to quickly know your window’s measurements, follow these tips:

  1. Use an aluminum measuring tape.
  2.  
  3. Always measure to the closest 1/8-inch.
  4.  
  5. For inside mount treatments, measure the window depth first.
  6.  
  7. Depending on the style of window treatment you want, you’ll measure either from the outside edges of the window frame or the width and height inside the window casement. 
  8.  
  9. Always note the measurements as width by height.

Won’t Hiring The Pros Be Expensive?

Of course, buying window treatments from a pro who measures windows for you costs more. But the upfront expense is worth it. You’ll find yourself replacing poor quality DIY treatments sooner. They tend to age faster when they don’t fit your windows properly. For the most value, hire an expert.

Leave The Measuring To The Experts At Sunburst Shutters Philadelphia

Nobody makes measuring for new window treatments more stress-free than Sunburst Shutters Philadelphia. Just contact us to get started. Call us at 215-874-4897 or fill out the contact form to set up a complimentary in-home consultation. Your window treatment consultant will demonstrate our products, measure your windows, and help you select the best treatment. You’ll love how effortless we make it to get beautiful, properly fitted window treatments!