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West Elm Oversized Adjustable Curtain Rod Fitting in London
The West Elm Oversized Adjustable Curtain Rod is a chunky 3.3 cm pole with 5 cm finials, in single and double versions. It has a modest load rating, which matters with heavy lined curtains. A vetted JACK pro fits it level in London, with every bracket in the right plug, for a fixed price before you book.
In short
Yes. A vetted JACK pro in London fits the West Elm Oversized Adjustable Curtain Rod, single or double, level and into plugs that suit your wall. West Elm rates the single rod at 9 kg up to 274 cm, so heavy lined curtains may need the centre bracket or a stronger rod. Fixed price before you book.
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Oversized Adjustable Curtain Rod: key facts
- Pole
- 3.3 cm diameter, 5 cm finials; double version adds a 1.6 cm inner pole
- Load rating (single)
- 3 kg for 71–122 cm; 9 kg for 112–274 cm
- Brackets
- Two up to 122 cm; three over 122 cm, the third as a middle support
- Projection
- 11 cm from the wall (single), 17 cm (double)
- West Elm's note
- West Elm's delivery team does not fit curtain hardware such as rods and poles
Sizes, boxes and weights come from West Elm UK's public product listing. West Elm can change a design or its packaging, so check your own order confirmation, and send it with your request. Last checked 26 October 2026.
How the Oversized Adjustable Curtain Rod arrives
The Oversized rod looks substantial, but its load rating is modest: 9 kg for the long sizes. A pair of lined velvet or blackout curtains for a tall London sash window can come close to that, so it is worth weighing them or choosing a rod rated higher.
Over 122 cm, the third bracket goes in the middle. Skipping it is the main reason long rods sag.
What the pro does on the Oversized Adjustable Curtain Rod
- Brackets marked level, not from the window frame, which is rarely square
- Fixed into brick, block, a concrete lintel or plasterboard with suitable plugs
- Centre bracket fitted on rods over 122 cm
- Rod extended, finials fitted and curtains hung
Before you book: what to send
- A photo of each window and the wall above
- Single or double rod, and curtain type
- Number of windows
How West Elm assembly is priced
A vetted pro prices your piece from the product link and a photo of the room, and the JACK app shows you that fixed price before you book.
The design moves the price far more than the size. A side table with screw-in legs is a short job. A solid-wood bed with a slatted base, a six-drawer dresser with runners to align, or a sectional sofa whose pieces clip together is a much longer one. Send the product link or a screenshot of the order so the price is for the piece you bought.
Several pieces from one delivery, such as a bed, two nightstands and a dresser, go on one booking for one price. Pieces from other shops can go on the same visit. Where parking has to be paid for, it is added at cost and agreed before you book.
Prefer to pay for the pro's time? Hourly hire works too: as a guide, furniture assembly is typically £35–£75 per hour. For a big delivery, a full-day handyman booking often suits: a flat £350–£400 for up to 8 hours on site.
How it works
Step 1
Share the piece and the room
Paste the West Elm product link or a screenshot of your order (not delivered yet? the link is enough to price from) and add a photo of the room. Mention stairs, a lift or a tight turn on the landing.
Step 2
See the price, pick a slot
A vetted pro prices the build from what you sent. Book once you are happy with the price, choosing a slot after your delivery date; evenings and weekends are available when pros have them.
Step 3
Built, checked, handed over
Parts are counted first, the piece is built and levelled, drawers and doors adjusted, tall pieces anchored and the packaging flattened for recycling. You follow it all in the JACK app.
Frequently asked questions
Will the West Elm Oversized rod hold heavy curtains?
West Elm rates the single rod at 9 kg for lengths up to 274 cm. For heavy lined curtains, the Simple Metal Rod is rated much higher, at up to 49 kg for 152–274 cm.
How much does it cost to have a West Elm Oversized Adjustable Curtain Rod fitted in London?
It is a fixed price for your Oversized Adjustable Curtain Rod, worked out by a vetted pro from the product link and a photo of the room, and shown in the JACK app before you book. If you would rather pay for time, hourly hire is typically £35–£75 per hour as a guide, and a full day is a flat £350–£400 for up to 8 hours on site.
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Jack All Trades (JACK) is an independent London service. It is not part of, affiliated with or endorsed by West Elm or Williams-Sonoma, Inc. West Elm product and collection names are used only to describe the furniture pros put together, and prices are set by JACK pros, not by West Elm.
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