Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Window Treatments in Campbell, CA
The Yardstick has been a trusted name in window treatments since 1958, serving the San Jose and San Francisco Bay Area with custom solutions tailored to both residential and commercial needs. Founded by Ruth and Bernard Alter, the business evolved from a fabric store into a premier provider of custom blinds, drapes, shutters, and motorized window treatments. With over 65 years of combined experience, our team prioritizes quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and innovative design. We partner with top manufacturers like Hunter Douglas to deliver durable, energy-efficient products that enhance aesthetics and functionality. Our showroom in Campbell, CA, and free in-home consultations ensure clients receive expert guidance from selection to installation.We pride ourselves on treating every project as a partnership, offering warranties and financing options to meet diverse needs. From historic homes to modern commercial spaces, our expertise spans decades of evolving design trends and technological advancements. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in our 65-year legacy of repeat clients and referrals. Whether you seek light control, privacy, or energy efficiency, we provide tailored solutions that align with your style and budget. Our skilled installers ensure precision and professionalism, leaving every space as neat as they found it.
Services
Custom Blinds
Custom Drapery
Interior Shutters
Motorized Treatments
Cellular Shades
Roman Shades
Roller Shades
Retractable Exterior Screens
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- 65+ years of experience in window treatments
- Expert installation by trained professionals
- Wide range of premium products from top brands
- Free in-home consultations and estimates
- Hunter Douglas Gallery showroom for inspiration
What people say
Fantastic service
Perfect fit
Quick delivery
Professional installers
Excellent consultation
Services
Custom Blinds
Custom blinds tailored to fit any window size or shape, offering light control and privacy. Available in wood, metal, and vertical styles, our blinds combine durability with aesthetic appeal. Clients can choose from motorized or cordless options for added convenience.
Custom Drapery
Luxurious drapery crafted from premium fabrics, including silk and blackout materials. Our drapes enhance insulation and soundproofing while adding elegance to any room. We offer free consultations to ensure perfect fabric and design selection.
Interior Shutters
Durable interior shutters made from wood, PVC, or MDF, designed to increase property value and reduce allergens. Available in motorized options, these shutters provide precise light control and a timeless aesthetic for residential and commercial spaces.
Motorized Treatments
Motorized blinds, shades, and drapes controlled via remote, app, or voice command. These systems integrate with smart home devices for automated light management, enhancing energy efficiency and convenience for modern homes and businesses.
Cellular Shades
Energy-efficient cellular shades with insulating properties to reduce heating and cooling costs. Available in cordless or motorized designs, these shades offer light filtration and safety features ideal for homes with children or pets.
People
Jack Alter
Owner
Jack Alter has led The Yardstick since 1979, continuing his family's legacy of excellence in window treatments. With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in design innovation and client relations, ensuring every project meets exacting standards.
Questions
What window treatments do you offer?
We provide custom blinds, drapes, shutters, motorized systems, cellular shades, and retractable exterior screens for residential and commercial spaces.
Do you serve areas outside Campbell?
Yes, we serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area, including Santa Clara, Monterey, Alameda, San Mateo, and Marin counties.
Can I schedule a free consultation?
Yes, we offer free in-home consultations and estimates for all our window treatment services.
Do you provide financing options?
Yes, financing is available for qualified customers to make window treatments more affordable.
Are your products energy-efficient?
Yes, our cellular shades and exterior screens improve insulation, reducing energy costs by up to 28%.
What warranties do you offer?
We provide a 1-year warranty on installations and 5-year warranties on motors for motorized systems.
Reviews (7)
Mark Grace
Nov 14, 2021
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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
Lonnalee Krans
Dec 09, 2020
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We have used Jack at the Yardstick for years. He has always come for a new project or to fix a problem that we might have. We have used him for electric shades (in three rooms) wooden shudders, matching cushions with drapes. We will continue to use Jack for any future projects. We love him
Sean
Nov 27, 2020
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We had an amazing experience with Mark Tracy for installing window covering treatment at our new house. Mark is extremely knowledge and provides helpful guidance to help us find window treatment that fits our needs the best and has the best value for the quality. He is able to deliver and install the products within two weeks in order to work with our schedule. We are impressed with Marks excellent service and are very happy with how everything turns out! Mark really exceeded our expectations and he will be our go-to person for any window treatment related projects in the future. Thank you
Rick Oderio
Jun 14, 2020
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Excellent products. Excellent service. Well installed. I have known Jack for many years. Jack is and always has been a person of integrity. I highly recommend Jack Alter and The Yardstick.
Tammy Baehr
Jul 05, 2019
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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. My new shades look fantastic! 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
George Woodley
Jun 25, 2019
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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.
Jay Joseph
Jun 17, 2019
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Hands down the best home service experience I've had. The prices were fair, the product high quality, and the service expectational. The sales consultation was handled by Andrew and the owner, Jack, came once the final contract was nailed down. They were respectful, detail oriented and knowledgeable. We ended up going with Hunter Douglas shades and the product was delivered within a couple weeks of order. Andrew himself came and did the install within a couple hours. The company delivered on time, and the results are aesthetically pleasing. I would recommend Yardstick to anyone who wants to upgrade
