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address: "2235 S Winchester Blvd, Campbell, California 95008, United States"
latitude: 37.2803
longitude: -121.9539
phone: "(408) 214-1300"
website: https://www.theyardstick.com
rating: 4.9
review_count: 11
best_of_houzz_awards: 4
followers: 10
last_updated: 2026-09-21
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# The Yardstick

Original Houzz profile: [The Yardstick](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/the-yardstick-pfvwus-pf~2082237281)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Window Treatments
- **Location:** Campbell, CA
- **Serves:** San Jose, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Milpitas, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Campbell, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Saratoga, Monterey, East Palo Alto, Stanford, Alum Rock, Half Moon Bay, Tiburon, Los Altos Hills, East Foothills, Sausalito, Cambrian Park, Loyola, Monte Sereno, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Seven Trees, Fruitdale, Buena Vista, Alviso, Carmel, Silicon Valley, The Peninsula
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (11 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2019–2023), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 100 Ideabook Saves

The Yardstick has improved Northern California interiors since 1958. During the past half century, window fashions have dramatically evolved as homes and lifestyles have changed. The Yardstick has expanded its ability to handle the sophistication that Silicon Valley homes demand.

The Yardstick brings all the newest design options to its customers. Whether your house is contemporary, requiring simple, eloquent motorized blinds, or more traditional necessitating sophisticated custom draperies, The Yardstick can design and install any window coverings.

The Yardstick carries blinds from top manufacturers such as Hunter Douglas, Springs Industries, Lafayette, Vasa and more. The depth of the product list ensures that you will find a blind or shutter that will be perfect for your needs.

Customers can choose fabrics from companies such as Robert Allen, Kravet, Kravet Couture, Duralee, Rm Coco , Lee Jofa, Ralph Lauren and more. There are fabric selections available for all budgets.

Homeowners from Marin to Carmel depend on our outstanding service, knowledge, and reliability.

### Services Provided

- Custom Blinds & Shades
- Custom Drapery
- Motorized Blinds
- Plantation Shutters
- Blinds & Shades Sales
- Custom Upholstery
- Design
- In-Home Consultation
- Installation
- Upholstery Repair

### Areas Served

- San Jose
- San Francisco
- Sunnyvale
- Santa Clara
- Mountain View
- Milpitas
- Palo Alto
- Cupertino
- Gilroy
- Morgan Hill
- Campbell
- Los Gatos
- Los Altos
- Saratoga
- Monterey
- East Palo Alto
- Stanford
- Alum Rock
- Half Moon Bay
- Tiburon
- Los Altos Hills
- East Foothills
- Sausalito
- Cambrian Park
- Loyola
- Monte Sereno
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Seven Trees
- Fruitdale
- Buena Vista
- Alviso
- Carmel
- Silicon Valley
- The Peninsula

### Typical Job Cost

$1,000 - 100,000

Drapes, Blinds and Shutters

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | The Yardstick |
| Address | 2235 S Winchester Blvd, Campbell, California 95008, United States |
| Phone | (408) 214-1300 |
| Website | https://www.theyardstick.com |
| License Number | CSLIB: 903405 |
| Followers on Houzz | 10 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/theyardsticksanjose/
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/theyardstick16
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-yardstick-llc/
- Blog — https://www.theyardstick.com

## Offers

$100 Off A Purchase of $500 or More _Discount Taken Off Total Order_

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [The Yardstick](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/the-yardstick-pfvwus-pf~2082237281)
- **Website:** https://www.theyardstick.com
- **Phone:** (408) 214-1300

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2019–2023), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 11 reviews**

### All 11 reviews

**★★★★★ — David Ginsborg, Dec. 2022**

> I have a quick shout out to Yardstick, 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.

**★★★★★ — Sunil Acharya, July 2020**

> Jack & his team did a great job from the very start when we had a lot of options to choose from to the time when everything was completely installed. And getting this done in a timely fashion during the current COVID situation was exemplary.
>
> We had them install shades throughout the house, and with any project there were bumps/issues that arose and Jack was there to help us fix them. Our highest recommendation to the Yardstick team and will recommend anyone who is looking at what Hunter Douglas has to offer.

**★★★★★ — Gayle moore, Jan. 2020**

> Jack is great!  Helped on the selection and handled all of the removal of old blinds and installed the new one,  Great work!
> Will definitely hire him again whenever we need more blinds!!

**★★★★★ — JAY JOSEPH, Nov. 2019**

> 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 their window treatment.

**★★★★★ — Captain America, April 2019**

> Excellent communication, service, and work product.  Honest and a reasonable cost.  Don't hesitate to use this company.  Jack is great.

**★★★★★ — Scott Mendenhall, Dec. 2018**

> Initially found The Yardstick on Houzz, but researched other locations as well.
>
> We had three vendors come to help us how to best address motorized shade options for three large patio doors - easier said than done.
>
> Jack was patience, competent, and knowledgeable.    I know we will want to put motorized shades in other portions our our home in the near future - we will certainly be calling Jack from The Yardstick back to help complete this project as well.

**★★★★★ — Sarita Nichols, Nov. 2018**

> The Yardstick firm was a pleasure to do business with. We replaced a houseful of shutters for soft angled blinds which we love! They represent excellent products and were very experienced in measuring and installation of window treatments

**★★★★★ — Vinay Shiriwastaw, April 2018**

> We had just finished building our new home and of course hadn't thought of the small things and not so small things such as window coverings.  Upon scrambling to get quotes and come up with options we ran across Jack and his team at The Yardstick. The long and short of it is Jack came out quickly to meet us with a plethora of options for coverings.  He took time to understand our needs and made suggestions and guided us to the absolute right choice for us at the right price. The order came quickly and Jack was back doing the installation himself to make sure we were 100% satisfied.  He also offered to come back as we couldn't install one room due to ongoing construction.  We have automated shades on the front windows and Jack did the install, installed the wifi hub, helped bring the app online, paired the remotes and made sure all was in full working order before he left.
>
> Bottom line is I can say enough good things about the level of service and commitment we received from The Yardstick. If you are looking for window coverings and want service, quality, reliability and dedication to your needs, I recommend you give Jack a call.

**★★★★★ — jeannie gutierrez, March 2018**

> Jack, the owner, came out to measure my patio door for vertical blinds.  He brought tons of samples and we picked out the style and color in a short time.  Two weeks later, I had my verticals hung, by Jack himself.  They look beautiful!  Perfect window treatment for my patio door!  Jack is very easy to work with and has been in business for many years.  I didn't even look anywhere else--the Yardstick has been around for years and has a wonderful reputation.

**★★★★ — Mike Coughlin, Jan. 2018**

> Jack is a real pro whose family has been in this business for years. He responded immediately to the inquiry I made as to window treatments and has a real knowledge of quality design and fabrics. He follows up and delivers on time and we were very satisfied with the three different window treatments he  handled.

**★★★★★ — Sesh Seshadri, Dec. 2017**

> Jack Alter the owner worked very hard to make sure all installations are perfect. He came several times to make sure everything worked OK.
> He is very patient and very punctual.

## Selected projects

- [Custom Drapes Installation at Winchester Mystery House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-drapes-installation-at-winchester-mystery-house-pj-vj~7040377)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Take a tour of the world-famous Winchester Mystery House and be on the lookout for more than ghosts! ? These drapes we installed in the north turret fit right in with the eerie stained glass windows and furniture.
- [Motorized Window Coverings Installation in San Jose Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/motorized-window-coverings-installation-in-san-jose-home-pj-vj~6973227)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: For this project, we had the opportunity to install motorized window coverings throughout a beautiful home in San Jose, CA. They can be operated using a rechargeable remote control or with voice assistant Alexa using a hub!
- [Draperies in the Bay Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/draperies-in-the-bay-area-pj-vj~7010830)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: We had the pleasure of installing these beautiful exterior drapes onto a pergola for full enjoyment of these sunny California days!
- [Elegant Drapes in Atherton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-drapes-in-atherton-pj-vj~2564175)
  - Location: Atherton, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [Airy Roman Shades in San Jose](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/airy-roman-shades-in-san-jose-pj-vj~2565419)
  - Location: San Jose, CA
  - Photos: 2
- [Traditional Drapes in Portola Valley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-drapes-in-portola-valley-pj-vj~2565400)
  - Location: Portola Valley, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Traditional Living Room Upholstery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-living-room-upholstery-pj-vj~1665217)
  - Location: Pescadero, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Seaside Drapes in Half Moon Bay](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seaside-drapes-in-half-moon-bay-pj-vj~1569392)
  - Location: Half Moon Bay, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Mediterranean Roman Shades in Saratoga](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mediterranean-roman-shades-in-saratoga-pj-vj~2565416)
  - Location: Saratoga, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Shades of Blue Custom Roman Shades in Daly City](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shades-of-blue-custom-roman-shades-in-daly-city-pj-vj~2565426)
  - Location: Daly City, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Transitional Rust Roman Shades in San Mateo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-rust-roman-shades-in-san-mateo-pj-vj~1665222)
  - Location: San Mateo, CA
  - Photos: 1
- [White Shutters in La Honda](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-shutters-in-la-honda-pj-vj~1665203)
  - Location: La Honda, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Exterior Shades and Weather Blinds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-shades-and-weather-blinds-pj-vj~1665205)
  - Location: Millbrae, CA
  - Photos: 7
- [Cellular Shades, Lumminettes, Screen Shades and More](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cellular-shades-lumminettes-screen-shades-and-more-pj-vj~1665198)
  - Location: Santa Clara, CA
  - Photos: 9
- [Window Treatment Store](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/window-treatment-store-pj-vj~2572965)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Patterned Roman Shades with Matching Window Seat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patterned-roman-shades-with-matching-window-seat-pj-vj~7242292)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: We installed these patterned roman shades along with the matching window cushion. Using the same pattern on drapes & furniture can really tie a room together, even when zebraprint is involved!

[See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/the-yardstick-pfvwus-pf~2082237281)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61594410/list/wish-list) — 1 idea
- [office9318's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61594411/list/office9318-s-ideas) — 2 ideas

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*