Curtain Installation Cost in Melbourne: Price Guide

If you are getting quotes for new curtains, the installation cost is often the part that catches people out, since it sits separately from the fabric and track price. Here is a straight answer on what professional curtain installation typically costs in Melbourne, what changes the price, and when it is genuinely worth paying for a professional rather than doing it yourself.

Typical Installation Costs at a Glance

Service	Typical cost	What’s included
Basic rod installation only	$70 to $200	Fitting a standard curtain rod to an existing window, per Airtasker Australia cost data
Professional track or rod fitting	$400 to $1,100 per window	Measuring, hardware, and full fitting, per Airtasker Australia’s curtain and blind fitting guide
Custom made curtains, fabric and install	$300 to $1,000+ per window	Made to measure fabric, track, and professional hanging
Motorised curtain installation	$500 to $2,500 per window	Motor, custom track, and either battery or hardwired setup

These ranges cover the bulk of residential jobs, but your actual quote will move around within them depending on a handful of specific factors.

What Actually Changes the Price

Window width and drop

Wider windows and taller ceilings need more fabric and a longer track, which adds directly to both material and labour time.

Track type

A simple single track costs less to fit than a double track running sheers behind blockout curtains, and specialty tracks for S fold or wave style curtains need more precise alignment during installation.

Fabric weight

Heavy blockout or triple weave fabrics need sturdier brackets and sometimes a heavier gauge track, which can add to both the hardware cost and the fitting time.

Access and wall type

High windows, raked ceilings, or older Melbourne homes with lath and plaster walls all take longer to fit properly and often need different fixings than a standard plasterboard wall.

Number of windows

Most installers offer a lower per window rate once you are fitting several windows in the same visit, since travel and setup time is spread across the whole job rather than charged per window.

DIY vs Professional Installation

Hanging a basic curtain rod on a plasterboard wall with a straightforward drill and wall plug is a realistic weekend job for a lot of homeowners. Where it gets harder, and where a professional genuinely earns their fee, is everything beyond that simple case.

Older Melbourne homes often have lath and plaster or solid brick behind the plasterboard, which needs different anchors entirely and can crack or crumble if you drill into it without knowing what is underneath. Getting a track level and square across a wide window, particularly a sliding door, is also harder than it looks, and a track that is even slightly out of level will show up immediately once the curtain is hung. Motorised curtains raise the stakes further again, since any hardwired option needs a licensed electrician to stay compliant, not just someone comfortable with a drill.

What’s Included When You Book With PJ

Our process runs the same way for every job, from a single rod to a full house fit out. It starts with an in home consultation, followed by a free measure and quote so there are no surprises once the job is confirmed. Production is handled locally, and our in house team completes the professional installation, so the same standard applies whether it is one window or twenty.

If you are still deciding between curtain styles before you get to the installation stage, our guides on blockout versus sheer curtains and our sheer curtains range are worth a read first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does the installation price include the curtains themselves?

Not always. Some quotes are for fitting only, using curtains you already own, while others bundle the fabric, track, and installation into one price. Always confirm which one you are being quoted before comparing suppliers.

Q. How long does a typical curtain installation take?

A single standard window usually takes 30 minutes to an hour. A full house job is generally quicker per window once an installer is set up and working through several rooms in one visit.

Q. Can curtains be hung over existing blinds or shutters?

Yes, this is a common combination. A curtain track can usually be mounted above or in front of an existing blind or shutter without needing to remove it.

Q. Is it cheaper to buy ready made curtains than custom made?

Ready made curtains are usually cheaper upfront, but custom made curtains are cut to your exact window and often last longer, so the better value option depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay in the home.

Quick Recap

Basic rod fitting only: $70 to $200
Professional track or rod installation: $400 to $1,100 per window
Custom made curtains including install: $300 to $1,000+ per window
Motorised curtain installation: $500 to $2,500 per window
Older walls, wide windows, and motorised setups are the main reasons to book a professional rather than DIY

For an accurate number rather than a general range, a free measure and quote will give you an exact price based on your actual windows, fabric choice, and track style.