Premium shades.
Real prices.
Direct from the factory.
At Cost Shades is a factory-direct roller shade service for Saratoga Springs and the surrounding area. I'm Chad Beebe — I source premium motorized and manual roller shades straight from the manufacturer and pass the savings to local homeowners. Same fabric, same hardware, same two-year warranty as the major brands. About a third of the price.
What customers
actually paid
Four real invoices, itemized down to the window — names removed, everything else exactly as billed.
Whole home, cordless light-filtering, wrapped fabric headrails throughout.
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Whole home, motorized blackout + light-filtering, 7 remotes and a smart-home hub.
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Larger home, motorized with V2 aluminum valances, remotes and a smart-home hub.
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Full whole-home motorized install — 25 windows and transoms, mixed blackout and light-filtering.
View full invoiceEach invoice shows exactly what was made, the size of every window, and the all-in price. Want a number for your home? Use the estimator below.
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Build your
quote shade by shade
Measure each window, fill in the lines below, and watch the per-shade price drop as you add more. Print, save, or send the finished quote when you're ready.
Order details
Customize hardware & fabrics Optional — doesn't change your price. Leave as-is and we'll pick these together.
Shades
Build your whole-home quote. The more shades you add, the less each one costs.
How to measure Inside-mount, to the nearest 1/8″ — takes about a minute per window.
For inside-mount shades (the most common), measure inside the window jamb itself — not the drywall around the window — close to where the shade will mount.
Width: measure at the top, middle, and bottom of the opening. Use the narrowest.
Height: measure at the left, middle, and right. Use the longest.
Record to the nearest 1/8 inch — don't round or subtract anything. The factory applies the proper deductions so the shade fits cleanly.
Your info
Browse the
fabric collection
Forty fabrics across three categories. Tap any collection to view the catalog. Real swatches are available — call to schedule a sample visit.
Blackout Shades
Polyester and fiberglass blackout fabrics in a wide range of colors and textures. Includes a fire-resistant fiberglass option for commercial applications. The everyday workhorse — bedrooms, media rooms, anywhere you want total light control.
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Light Filtering & Sunscreen
Semi-blackout, translucent, and sunscreen mesh fabrics that soften daylight without blocking it entirely. Includes view-through sunscreens with 1-5% openness for offices and west-facing windows, plus NFPA 701 fire-resistant options.
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Super Blackout
Maximum opacity for the darkest rooms. Premium polyester engineered to block essentially all incoming light. Ideal for nurseries, theaters, and shift workers.
View collectionWhat each fabric actually looks like
The same window with three different fabric types. Transparent fabrics filter light and preserve the view. Semi-blackout softens daylight while maintaining privacy. Full blackout blocks light completely.
Choose your
bottom rail
The finishing detail at the base of every shade. Four profiles to match the room — from minimal aluminum to fully fabric-wrapped.
Streamlined water-drop
Our most popular profile. A sculpted aluminum-alloy rail with a soft tapered curve — looks great in modern and traditional rooms alike. Material: aluminum alloy.
Flat 32mm bar
The classic flat aluminum profile. Low-profile and architectural — works especially well in offices and minimalist interiors. 32mm tall.
Fabric-wrapped
The rail is wrapped in your chosen shade fabric for a seamless, monochromatic finish. Disappears into the shade — ideal when you want the fabric itself to do the talking.
Hidden minimal
The cleanest possible bottom edge — the rail is concealed so only the fabric is visible. Best for sheer and screen fabrics where you want an uninterrupted look.
Finish the
top of your shade
How the headrail is concealed — or shown off. Four options ranging from fully exposed to fully wrapped in matching fabric.
Aluminum valance
A sleek architectural valance that conceals the headrail in clean lines. The contemporary choice — feels especially at home in modern interiors.
Inserted fabric
The valance face shows your selected shade fabric — coordinates the headrail with the shade itself. Crisp aluminum end caps frame the look.
Fully wrapped fabric
The whole headrail is enclosed in matching fabric for the most refined, monochromatic finish. Premium look — the shade flows from top to bottom as one piece.
Exposed roll
Skip the cover entirely. The shade roll and end caps are visible — a deliberate choice for industrial and minimalist spaces, and the most economical option.
The same specs
as the name brands
Cheaper because it's lower quality? No — same fabric grades, hardware, and certifications as the premium brands. The specs:
Identical specs, different supply chain. Savings come from skipping the middlemen and the brand premium — not from the fabric in your windows.
How it works
Three steps, mostly from your couch — we handle the factory order and shipping.
Choose your fabric
Browse the three catalogs above — blackout, light-filtering and sunscreen, or super-blackout — and pick the look you want. Real fabric samples available on request before you commit.
Measure your windows
Inside the window jamb, to the nearest 1/8 inch — the quote form above has step-by-step instructions, and the factory applies all fitting deductions. Most homeowners finish the whole house in under an hour.
Place the order
Send the finished quote from the form above. Once confirmed, the factory begins production — 15–20 working days plus about two weeks of shipping. Install is a 10-minute job per shade with a drill.
Smart-home compatible
App, voice, or schedule control on motorized shades.
2-year parts warranty
Motors and components covered; replacements shipped from the factory.
Guided ordering
The form walks you through measuring and fabric selection.
DIY or hire it out
~10 minutes per shade with a drill, or install service on request.
Ready to start? Get in touch.
Text or call with rough window count and project details — initial quotes typically come back within an hour. Fabric samples available by appointment before any order is placed.
— Chad Beebe, Owner