5 stars for Jack Alter of The Yardstick. We contacted him because of a problem with our existing living room drapes which I thought necessitated replacing the 22 foot rod. Over the phone we discussed the problem and he patiently gave me great advice leading me to repair it at no cost. He was incredibly helpful. When we ultimately replace the drapes, Jack will be our first call. read more

This is the only place you need to go for window coverings. I replaced 20 year old sheers with Jack and team. We had an issue which was resolved immediately. This is THE place for customer service, quality materials & installation expertise. Don't go anywhere else! read more

We ordered blinds for our home and had a number of issues with this vendor: incorrect measurements, no followup for install, incorrect install first time, second install parts forgotten, third install finished but interferes with function. I would never order from this vendor again. read more

This review is a little overdue, but the fact I look at my shades each day provides a little reminder of how great they are and how easy The Yardstick was to work with. The selection was easy as Jack came to my home to show samples. Te installation was painless as well - one minute I had no shades and the next, I am a remote control genius raising and lowering the shades at my discretion. I am super happy with my choice of using Jack and The Yardstick. The price was reasonable and the service has been nothing less than what I expected. read more

I have a quick shout out to Yarstick, great service. The owner personally came out to our home and on Sunday to boot. He was so kind and so knowledgeable. What was really great he was not pushy nor was he trying to upsell us. In fact just the opposite, he ultimately suggested a far more economical alternative. We plan to use his services and highly recommend the Yardstick. read more

The Yardstick was a pleasure doing business with. Jack was very efficient and experienced in helping us replace our window treatments. His products and installation were excellent! read more

When the time came for us to purchase window treatments for our new home we called on Jack Alter. Jack did not disappoint. Excellent service, fair price and superb quality. The finished product is everything we asked for and more. Highly recommend The Yardstick! read more

Other reviews seemed positive, so I was glad to make an appointment with Jack to install Plantation Shutters throughout our home. We set an appointment for "between 1 and 2pm." I scrambled around on other errands to make sure I was back home by 1pm. Upon arriving home I found a missed phone call (from just 30 minutes prior, I was on another conference call) and a text message (I don't text while driving) saying he would arrive in 30-45 minutes. When I saw the text (maybe 20-30 min after it was sent, and still before 1PM), I responded that I was confirmed. He then responded that I was too late and he'd taken another customer, and maybe he could see me on Friday. ANNOYING that we had spoken days ago, booked an appointment, I had re-arranged things to accommodate, and then he was a no show, presumably because I didn't confirm his text within few enough minutes. read more

I contacted Jack and two other vendors. Jack brought samples to the home,walled through options, provided guidance when asked, etc. He walked through different set-up and pros and cons of various chii es. He was involved as you wanted him to be and then was comfortable enough to let my wife and I discuss thoughts on our own. overall, we selected Jack over the other two and have been very happy with our choice of installer and solar shade choices on our three patio doors. read more

Jack Alter is hands down the best shades and window treatment guy out there. His business, The Yardstick knows their business inside and out. I was so impressed with their quick and efficient communication, turn around time, and follow through. I had previously tried to go through another company who tried to up-sell me on a product I didn't want or need and they kept me hanging for weeks. I needed to get my shade fixed and keep the same color. I contacted Jack and he immediately knew who to contact to get my product fixed at no cost to me! He was an absolute life-saver. I have previously worked with the Costco window treatment company and I was not thrilled. The Yardstick is by far the best company to get the job done at the best price. This will be the only company I go to from now on for all of my window treatment needs! read more

If you're looking for a great selection of curtains at a phenomenal price, look no further than the Yardstick. I am a return customer and was so pleased with the look and condition of the first blinds and curtains I had to come back. read more

The​ Yardstick - Shades & Blinds Near Me - Campbell, California

I had a large Roman shade purchased several years ago from a different store--not The Yardstick. When it broke, the other store refused to repair it for me. The Yardstick offered to take a look and ended up doing the repairs for free. I found them to be professional, courteous, and neighborly. If you're looking to do business with a knowledgeable human being and not a corporation, I highly recommend them. read more

Jack and his team helped us with a HUGE job!!--selecting and then installing all 42 larger window coverings on our home after losing our house in the Tubbs Fire. Affordable, fair prices on reliable window coverings, installed perfectly--Jack will stand by you. They trust the products they offer based on vast experience and help you every step of the way. They will even help with any warranty issues. Great value, reliable and beautiful results. read more

Jack helped us select the window coverings for 5 different rooms. We are very pleased with his helpfulness and the work on the entire job. We would love to recommend him and he will be our "go to guy" if we need any more window blinds!!! read more

We were so pleased with the evident experience and knowledge with our simple call to The Yardstick that I asked Jack if I could pass the word. Since The Yardstick has been known for years in Bay Area as the drapery/shade store we were happy to see they are carrying on. Jack brought samples to house; made choice easy as he knows so much about fabrics. Installation quick and efficient. Highly recommend. Jo E. read more

Jack from the Yardstick has done an amazing job on our blinds. He has made cushions to match every room in our house. The electric blinds & shutters are great quality and look amazing. We would refer him over and over . He is very quick to respond and reliable for all projects . Lonnalee Krans read more

Son of original owners of the company represented poorly, totally unfriendly, and made inappropriate comment about why I should cover one side kitchen window in case I am not wearing any cloths in there! Unbelievable. read more

Had a very large spanning curtain rod from a different curtain store that failed. Jack, the owner, came out and came up with several solutions and was really patient with us so that we could find what we needed. Installation was perfect, left clean area, and worked great. Have had this curtain rod for several years now and still works great. Would definitely use Jack and his team again as the are very knowledgeable on curtain solutions and excellent customer service. read more

Jack is an experienced pro whose family has been in the business for years. He knows the ins and outs and has tremendous expertise in design, quality, and is always on time. We asked Jack to handle three different treatments and they all came out well. This guy is a pro. read more

This business owner (Jack) is very friendly to consumers. After discussing my shade needs for a few minutes, he graciously referred me to another merchant who will indeed meet my needs more perfectly than Jack could have. If I ever need another window treatment, I will call The Yardstick first, confident that Jack will put my interests first. What a wonderful experience it was to meet him! read more

Great and timely service. Reasonable price. Timely and detail oriented. Follow up was great as well!

Beautiful custom curtains. An absolute pleasure to work with and made everything easy for us.

I would contact the Yardstick for all of my window treatment needs. From the beginning, Jack was quick and easy to communicate with. He installed custom drapes for our sliding door. Less than a year later, the curtain rod was problematic. Jack came out, figured out what was wrong, and replaced the rod free of charge. We also have electronic shades that Jack installed 3 years ago. Last month, the cap on one of the battery wands broke and couldn't be screwed back on. I texted Jack to see if he could get us another one. It had been over 2 years since I spoke to him, yet he replied timely. He was able to find one in his supplies for us and gave it to us for free once again. He does timely, quality work that he stands by over time. When the time comes to replace our current shades and blinds, I will definitely be calling Jack. read more

Jack Alter the owner came and gave us an estimate. He took lot of interest in us and he himself came and installed. He is very patient and he came several times to check and make sure all of our blinds worked. He is an honest and hard working person. We were very impressed . I highly recommend this company. read more

The first reviewer was either smoking crack, was Jack's mother, or Jack himself incognito. Ever seen the movie Psycho? To say my experience with the Yardstick was very disappointing would be an understatement. Jack is all about money and nothing about customer service. He does not provide free estimates like other drapery fabricators in town. Instead, he will try to force you to use his services by charging hundreds of dollars (non-refundable) for an estimate. His return policy is basically non-existent as he charges a hefty restocking fee, shipping charge, and other miscellaneous labor fees. Jack has no concept of customer service. He treats customers like cock-a-roaches. Don't do business with this guy unless you don't mind throwing money away and being jerked around like a lassoed calf. read more

I drove about 30 miles to the "showroom" address on the website (this was a referral from a family member) only to find a store called 'Sign-o-Rama'. Apparently The Yardstick doesn't have a shop anymore and one has to do this online and on the phone. So I called the phone number, and I got an answering service promising to call me back. I said, "how long will it take to call back" and she said, "a short while". Uhm. Ok. Then I said, "like today?" and she said, "oh definitely." I also asked about the mysterious showroom and she said, "oh, they come to your house" (like to rob me?). So the whole experience thus far has been a little weird. I'm still waiting for a call back, and I am wondering what business would not remove their showroom address from the website. read more

Jack listened to my idea for shutters in our family room and installed them just as I had envisioned. He and Andrew were professional and courteous. We are very happy with the new updated look. read more

Jack came out the same day I called to do a consultation. For someone who works standard business hours, this was a huge accomplishment as it usually takes me weeks to schedule in home appointments. He was easily able to solve my problem of shades for odd shaped windows. I can't wait to see how everything turns out! read more

Last year we went looking for finishing ideas for our home remodel. We stopped at another house that our contractor was finishing up and met Jack from Yardstick who was installing new blinds in the house. His work looked really good and he was a super nice guy, so when we neared the end of our project, we asked him to come over and see what he could do for us. He brought several ideas and examples with him and helped us finalize our blinds plan. He took measurements and a few weeks later they came out and installed the blinds throughout our house and we were very pleased. Fast forward to a week or two ago. Our crazy dog chewed through a couple of blind slats and broke the string. I called up the Yardstick, figuring it would be a while before this problem got resolved. Boy, was I wrong. Jack said he was going to be in the area that day and would come by and pick up the blinds, ship and get them in for repair. We are quite pleased with that kind of response. In fact yesterday we received notice that our blinds were done and were being shipped back to us. All in all an excellent experience. Needless to say, we highly recommend the Yardstick for all window treatments. read more

All that we could possibly hope for, and more! My mother highly recommended The Yardstick after my husband and I bought our home and were looking for window dressings. Jack was very prompt, responsive, professional and considerate from the moment I inquired about The Yardstick's products and services! We set up a meeting that very weekend, and he patiently went through all of our options, taking into careful consideration our preferences and our budget. I was pleased with his suggestions and even more with his efforts to satisfy our preferences to meet our budget goals! Once we made our selections, he immediately placed our order and kept us updated throughout on the status of our order. Everything arrived when expected, and he wasted no time in installing our blinds and shutters for us! We were absolutely thrilled with the results! Everything looked perfect even better than we'd imagined! I'm proud of the work Jack did for us and for my parents. I am more than happy to support and recommend The Yardstick to anyone looking for all around excellent quality and service true to its long standing family operated tradition! read more

Jack is a true professional he has a great knowledge of the various products for a successful installation. Our project was a little different and required access to the manufactures that could provide a 22 ft. and 12 ft. electric exterior roller shade with wind and sun control. I was so impressed with his expertise I ordered additional interior shades for sliders and windows. read more

Hi jack came to my house measured ordered sky shades lnstalled them cleaned up and left good job I highly recommend him and mike ben

Jack is a true professional. I ordered some vertical blinds --- he came out right away and measured my patio door. He brought tons of samples and helped me pick out the right color and texture for my area. Within two weeks, Jack came back and installed the verticals. They are beautiful!! It took him no time at all--no mess, no problems. I would recommend Jack to anyone who wants window treatments. read more

Jack came out promptly and measured my windows, offered lots of options, then installed the blinds within a couple of weeks. He went out of his way to make it a rush job so I could get the blinds in before my move in. I had a problem with one of the blinds after installation and he returned to fix it. Jack grew up in the business and knows his stuff. read more

Jack Alt did a fabulous job for our family at our house in Los Gatos. We have blinds all over the house and in some hard to get to places. The price was good, the service went above and beyond. Of all the people we worked with when remodeling our house, Jack stands out. read more

Great service, fast reliable Jack is a great guy and the work he does is even better.

This is the only way to go for Draperies, Blinds or Shutters. Personalized service by Jack Atler,he spoke to me about fabrics I might like for my draperies, and then brought a bunch of samples he thought I would like. When I mentioned a type of linen and stripe look I was looking for he went back to the shop and brought more samples back later that day. We also went for shades in our newly remodeled kitchen by Craft Builders Construction...and then plantation shutters for two other bedrooms......love, love, love them. Had a bid from 3 day blinds...for those horrid cellular paper like shades that I don't even like and Jack's bid for the beautiful window treatments we got was much more for the money. Super Happy, would highly recommend him! read more