# Shade Ahead

Shade Ahead is a blinds / shutters installer in Basingstoke. Rated 4.8/5 from 693 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 59/100

Independent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2005 — that's 21 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.

## About
Curtains / blinds / shutters in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 4.8/5 | 693 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 693 cross-checked total above._

Most recent review: 3 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Excellent company. From 1st visit to installation of our blinds. We're thrilled with the result and highly recommend Shade Ahead - work ethics are great. Many thanks to them."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Absolutely thrilled with every blind. Able to select without any pressure and the fitting service was perfect."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Good job—neat and tidy"
> — Anonymous (4.5, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Blinds / shutters installer

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Curtains / Blinds / Shutters

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving (their own stated coverage — confirm they cover your exact address before you book):_
- Basingstoke
- Hampshire

## See their work
_The trader's own portfolio — galleries and visual-work profiles they publish (real work to view, not a self-claim):_
- [Photo gallery](https://www.shadeahead.co.uk/gallery)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Shade-Ahead-251466498279657)

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 693 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MTT is showing a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/shade-ahead/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Website online since 2005 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Good to know: Free quotes

## Before you hire a blinds / shutters installer
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

## Contact
- Phone: 01256 350051
- Website: https://www.shadeahead.co.uk

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