Kresta Blinds & Curtains Avis 

I wish I had read all these reviews before using Kresta. The integrity of this company to deliver on what they promise is non existent. They will paint the skies to get the sale, take your deposit and then make excuse after excuse when you end up waiting for weeks to get your blinds. Watch out for the promise of 4week turnaround. That's a load of $%&=! Been waiting for over 12 weeks now and apparently blinds are still at the port zzzz. I was promised temp blinds again another built up lie they can not deliver on. Prices are inflated even with the so called 50% sale...dont fall for it. Worst customer experience! Avoid at any cost and save yourself the headache!!!

Good morning Kresta: As per our agreement we have firstly honoured our deposit of $2490.00 then made the final payment of $2490.00 ,the last was to enable your staff to install our new venetian blinds at -- ------ Street : Upper Hutt.
On arrival the staff member was very polite and proceeded to install both the blind fittings and blinds to our window frames, on completion he advised me that the final 3 blinds were incorrect. All three blinds had drastic issues , which meant we could not fully lower the blinds and each was a different width to the frames.
The other issue which we noticed with the three larger blinds was that each segment of the blind did not correctly line up, example when shutting the blinds in the evening then unwinding the blinds in the morning ( you’d expect the view to be clear not some individual blinds to be twisted ).
On top of these unforeseen issues we are now required to wait another 10 more weeks, for the three replacement short blinds to be delivered. As you can see we are very disappointed especially when our first purchase from Kresta was twelve years ago, another concern from us, are these complaints only limited to this one off order or have customers struck these same issues?
Look forward to your reply.
Regards
Isaac A

Tried to save a bit of money ordering blinds through Kresta, as they are a household name I thought they should be fine. How wrong I was.
We ordered blinds and paid a 50% deposit, in February, after being told there would be a 4 week turn around. Our blinds were installed in June after countless attempts to communicate to Kresta via phone and email, always being told that we would hear back soon and never did.
During the first install of blinds we received panel blinds which were heavily creased and were told that the creases would 'drop out', which they havent after a month. And one set of blinds were the wrong size.
After a week or two another technician came out to install the correct sized blind and not only was it too short, it was also a different material this time. Two interesting things I'd like to point out, the first is that the technician literally told us that he didn't know how this company was still in business (we had a laugh at this), and secondly, that incorrect blind is still hanging in our house! We can't even get them to remove it, let alone install the correct blind.. and this is after we've paid the full amount, thousands of dollars!
At this point we're desperately seeking a refund, but of course they have dropped off the radar. No calls or emails are returned.
DO NOT USE KRESTA.
Pay a little more if you have to, believe me, it'll be worth it.

Ordered 2 different coloured Panel Blinds from Kresta Aspley and all was good when the young man arrived, measured quoted and we were happy to place a deposit.

Blinds arrived mid January and I received a phone call telling me that out of our 13 blinds, 8 were damaged in transit. That they could install the 7 that had arrived. I said no point wait until the replacements turned up.

Kresta called me in March to say the replacements had arrived and they could install. I organised a time for them to install, the installer turned up at 4.00pm. He was supposed to have 13 blinds only turned up with the 7 that originally had arrived. Called Kresta and they could not find the replacement blinds in the warehouse.

The installer proceeded to install the blinds he had. Out of the 7 he installed, 6 needed to be replaced. They were either too short, too long, crinkled within the rod at the top (if I could put picture here i would). When the installer went to replace them on his system, the orange colour we originally ordered was now discontinued and we had to go with the cream colour we had in the main part of the house.

Krest called the next day saying they found the damaged replacements and could install. I said wait for the next lot of replacements.

June arrives and I get a call saying the replacement for the installed blinds have arrived and can we install all of the replacement blinds. Yes please!! We organised a time for the installer for the early morning on the 20th of July.

Installer arrives after lunch to put up blinds and once again he does not have all of the blinds, only the original damaged replacements but not the extra for the installed damaged blinds.

Now 7 months on, with two lots of damaged blinds, only one replacement with the installer and we have had enough! I called Kresta and told them to come and take their blinds down and away, service is poor, communication in house is shocking. How can you get this so wrong on so many levels.

We have gone from asking the store for the refund, to being forwarded to customer service, then forwarded to the Manager of customer service in Perth, to be told head office in Brisbane will make the final decision.

We were then told our only "option" was to have their Senior measure to come out and re-measure, then the senior installer will double check everything and install when they come in, we could pick any material we wanted. I said no I don't want anyone anymore in my house, I would like a refund.

Mary in Perth needed to go the higher ups and get a response. I waited 4 days and I got nothing, last night I called Mary in Perth again, to find out what is taking so long, "apparently" I will be getting a email from Head office here in Brisbane on Monday.

An email!!!! How about a phone call and explain why I am not getting my refund.

Your customer service is non existent and in the current climate and with Covid19 many companies are closing their doors, but those that have them open are offering exceptional Customer Service, maybe your company need to research what "Customer Service" really means.

Because you are not offering it to me and looking at these review, you don't seem to be offering it to many people. So please don't email me on Monday have the common decency to call me, Mary has my number!

I asked Kresta for a quote for new canvas awnings. Their company was the closest and I was happy to use local but asked two other companies for quotes also to compare. Our blinds are on the front of the house, there is no fence so they are easily accessible and I explained that in my email along with the colour and style of awning I wanted.
Kresta replied very promptly with a list of dates that their rep could call. I am unavailable during the day so rung them to say he could call any time. the gentleman told me I needed to be home and they were not allowed to call to quote unless I was home.
Why?
As it was not possible for me to be there they never came to quote.
My question to Kresta is what is your "non contact" policy with covid19 in mind, as there are still a lot of elderly and immune compromised people out there that need a non contact service.
I asked this question on their Face book page but my post was removed which then made me cross. So here I am asking it here!
Needless to say the other two companies came and quoted without me being home and one of them has our business.
J McKenzie
SA

I have cellular blinds which are just over 2 years old and the cords are defective. One has snapped with the blind half open and another is fraying. Kresta is aware of this problem and have not only refused to replace at their expense, they can’t even organise someone to come and look if I pay. These blinds cost thousands of dollars and this would have to be the worst customer service I have ever experienced.

Update - after repeated assurances that there would be a service person in Victoria who would come and replace the cords I am now told by the store in Mentone that they are just keeping a “list of problems” with no one currently doing anything to resolve them. They blame covid. Meanwhile I am looking at having to have this tricky mechanism fixed at my own expense and a lot of engagement with fair trading and VCAT. I am beyond angry

Do not waste your time or money with this company. Once they have your deposit, you will not hear a single thing for months. After finally getting our curtains installed, the strings are stretching like they going to break, the tracks look like they are going to fall off the roof and the overall finish is no where near up to standard. Emailed them and they replied on the 9/06 that their Service Manager Dave was going to come inspect the curtains. Nothing but silence. Have emailed again asking when someone is going to contact us, still no reply. WORST customer service and totally average product, what as waste of space this company is.

If you’re reading this and thinking about using Kresta, I would strongly urge you to find another company.
I had blinds and curtains fitted 4 years ago. One of the curtain rail started bowing last year. I fixed that but this year, the fittings for the same curtain have snapped. They’re odd fittings and so not easy to find. I’ve been emailing/trying to talk to Kresta since the beginning of April and yet to have a solution. I would strongly recommend going to another company.

My cellular blinds are less than three years old but the blind cords (loop/ clutch) which looked flimsy from the start, are fraying and one has snapped. This clutch system was the only one available at the time and is one to be avoided. While the mechanics of replacing the cord seems quite easy, obtaining a replacement loop is proving to be impossible. Kresta blinds don't really want to know if you have a problem and the "service fitter" has not returned my email. I was just fobbed off to a local blind repairer who said he could not fix the blind either. These were expensive blinds and I'm disgusted that these products are not only of questionable quality (they should not break after only 3 years) but there is no recourse for repairing problems without the time and expense of sending the blinds back to WA. This is unacceptable. Kresta should have something in place for getting parts and doing their own repairs at least in each state.

Well as we are going through difficult times i organized blinds in my house on
22nd February & gave them a deposit for $1,500 made a few phone calls. One thing is for certain they will not call you. You have to call them to see how far they're going. Made a call the other day, the lady on the phone quite friendly.
I'll send you the call to the manager & work something out, still nothing. I wonder how long i have to wait? We are going through pretty tough times

Do not use this company........
Unanswered emails and telephone calls to waste time initially. Promises that are not kept. The worst experience from a sales company ever. I am waiting to hear back from ACCC but very tempted to speak to people in front of the Nunawading store.
I would love to be able to warn more people and save their money. Use a company that produces in Australia and read their reviews first. I wish I had of read these reviews first
30/6/2020
Finally told today (3 months after promised date without contact or apology) that my order is ready for installation. I have told them and they have agreed that I will not pay the remaining half until I am satisfied with the product and installation. I will also take off the offered 10% discount on the total. Am waiting for the call to arrange a time but not holding my breathe
Will never use or recommend this company again

Order placed early February appx $8300 and 50% upfront deposit paid with installation due early march as promised by sales person just to get order, because initially I was not sure of 4 weeks lead time. But sales person convinced me and got the deposit there and then. But that's where all ends, No Phone call received, No Email updates, No response to my email. After I called multiple times . We waited a further two months without any communication and thought if the company actually exist, is our money got scammed. Finally got response after I complaint to consumer affair after 3 month, requested a refund. Still waiting on the decisions.

My order was delayed which I understand can happen, BUT the customer service was rubbish. I constantly had to call them for updates which were not forth coming. When we finally did receive delivery after 4 months they did not fit and now I am having to wrestle for a refund. My advice is to find a local Australian based supplier. You may pay more but it will be worth every cent.

Too many complaints to list! Never never use this mob! Totally unprofessional!

I ordered and paid for my shutters at the end of December 2019 and was told 10-11 weeks. It has now been 17 weeks and the only communication I’ve had is me calling on the 17th April to get an update and the response ‘the ETA is the 1st April. We will call when they are ready’ From what I have read on here, I’m obviously not the only one. I understand there are delays but the customer shouldn’t have to call for updates.

Order No: LN786318/SN152593.
Silly me! I should have read the reviews before buying from Kresta.
I have never wanted to destroy a company as much I do against Kresta.
Like so many other people, I have been ignored after they take your money and then don't deliver. Ordered and paid half for shutters last December.....still no word of any delivery. It's now 20th April and I cannot get any response from Kresta.
PLEASE DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY. Other outlets might be a little dearer but you get SERVICE.
SILLY ME for trying to save a buck!
Now trying legal way to get a refund.

Customer #CN142578, Lead #LN715861

Follow-up of my review here on 4 Mar. Was promoised to receive the refund on 3 April from Kresta Regents Park on 27 Mar and nothing has happended, again and again! It's really unprofessional with the way they handle this matter, never kept what they promised, how can we trust a company like this?! We are not asking for compensation but just getting our money back for what they cannot deliver as per order.

Customer service is appalling. The manager was supposed to call me nearly 2 weeks ago regarding the installation of blinds in my son in laws new home. The installer didn't bother to remove the small nails that were holding the tarps that were at the window. My son in law is in a wheelchair! Very bad service especially for the cost of the product.

As others have mentioned Kresta is appalling with its customer service and value for money.
I would give them zero stars if possible.
I have experienced a 10 week wait time for my order with zero contact from kresta. I constantly have to follow up and contact them for a status update. They offered me a measly 5% discount which is laughable considering the awful experience I’ve had. Please tell your friends and family not to use this company, not unless they want a headache.

I work for Kresta as a fitter. Payment missed
Still 3,4 days hard work still not pay for me
The manager in Rowville office block my number.