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Vertical Elegance

Window treatment store · Rochester, NY · reviewed since 2014

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#6 of 35 window replacement servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 85%
5.0 ★★★★★ 177 Google reviews · 23 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
97%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Vertical Elegance at a glance

Google reviewers rate Vertical Elegance five out of five stars based on 177 reviews, with the owner responding to 97% of them. Customers consistently describe the staff as knowledgeable, patient, and professional, noting that they provide helpful advice without hard selling. Recurring themes include punctual measurements, efficient installations, and reasonable pricing for Hunter Douglas products. Reviewers highlight the company's willingness to handle complex repairs and custom requests, such as restringing old blinds or installing power shades in narrow windows, while leaving no mess behind. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 177 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 177 Google reviews (128 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 97% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
  • Service: Window Replacement Service serving Rochester, New York.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other window replacement services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction98Reliability97Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 98 (median 91)Reliability: 97 (median 89)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Vertical EleganceWindow Replacement Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Vertical Elegance: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
98
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Vertical Elegance: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
97
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 91.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Vertical Elegance: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 57.–
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Star ratings

177 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars17599%
  • 4 stars11%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 128 written reviews

  • Praise19099%
  • Complaints21%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5730%
  • Quality & results3418%
  • Speed & response3317%
  • Would recommend2815%
  • Price & value2312%
  • Communication147%
  • Honesty & trust32%

What customers talk about

We read 128 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “We got exactly what we wanted, professionally installed.”
  • “Vertical Elegance did a wonderful job with the purchase and installation of my blinds.”
  • “The installation was handled very quickly and absolutely zero mess was left behind.”
  • “We are looking forward to seven new window coverings being installed next month, and highly recommend Vertical Elegance!”
  • “I love the workers as much as their quality, customer service and affordable charge.”
    “What I appreciated most of all were his suggestions for saving money since window treatments are pricey!”
  • “Hunter Douglas kept deferring shipment - took 6 months but it was not Nelson's fault and he kept me informed.”
  • “Prompt, efficient, trusted advice, reliable, great customer service.”

People customers mention

  • Nelson 17 reviews
  • Douglas 11 reviews
  • Robin 8 reviews
  • Jeff 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

StevenLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I love Vertical Elegance! I love the workers as much as their quality, customer service and affordable charge. I had a very old complicated 6 foot wide spider web horizontal string blind that badly needed restringing and no longer worked. I was thinking this mess will be rejected. Not at Vertical Elegance whom…

DarLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Vertical Elegance did a wonderful job with the purchase and installation of my blinds. Hunter Douglas kept deferring shipment - took 6 months but it was not Nelson's fault and he kept me informed. I am so glad I stuck it out - the fabric is exactly what I wanted. I have the blinds scheduled to open and close on…

DArcyLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Nelson is a kind and pleasant man. He gave us good advice. He was patient even with our animals.

LaurenceLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

They are knowledgeable, friendly and patient with any thing having to do with their product

Raymond1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

When we were thinking about new window coverings for our home, we phoned Vertical Elegance. Nelson came to the house with a variety of sample books and a wealth of knowledge about the products. He answered our questions, showed us how one type of shade is different from another - including the different choices on…

PTH9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Salesperson was patient, professional and answered all our questions. Excellent service, excellent product.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 177 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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John GhertnerLocal Guide · 289 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nelson goes the extra mile.

Response from the owner · a day ago

Thanks John. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with Vertical Elegance. Regards, Nelson

Christopher Lyon2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christopher has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We got exactly what we wanted, professionally installed. Love it!

Response from the owner · Edited 4 days ago

Thank you so much for your kind words, Chris. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with Vertical Elegance. Regards, Nelson

Steven NiedzielaLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steven has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I love Vertical Elegance! I love the workers as much as their quality, customer service and affordable charge. I had a very old complicated 6 foot wide spider web horizontal string blind that badly needed restringing and no longer worked. I was thinking this mess will be rejected. Not at Vertical Elegance whom happily took on the challenge and it now works like it’s brand new in our daughter’s bedroom. My new go to place from now on. Ask for Robin, my favorite new friend!

Response from the owner · Edited a week ago

Thank you so much for your kind words, Steven. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with Vertical Elegance. Regards Nelson

Dar LeneLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dar has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Vertical Elegance did a wonderful job with the purchase and installation of my blinds. Hunter Douglas kept deferring shipment - took 6 months but it was not Nelson's fault and he kept me informed. I am so glad I stuck it out - the fabric is exactly what I wanted. I have the blinds scheduled to open and close on the ap now - so cool! Really love the product. Installation went smoothly.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your kind words, Dar. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with Vertical Elegance. I'm glad delays that you experienced are very rare, but I'm sorry that it happened to you. Regards, Nelson

DArcy DobbertinLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews DArcy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nelson is a kind and pleasant man. He gave us good advice. He was patient even with our animals.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for your kind words, Darcy. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with Vertical Elegance. Regards Nelson

Steve Lamonica9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nelson and his team are a gem to deal with. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind words, Steve. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with Vertical Elegance. Regards Nelson

Laurence KesslerLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Laurence has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They are knowledgeable, friendly and patient with any thing having to do with their product

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind words, Laurence. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with Vertical Elegance. Regards Nelson

Raymond Mayo1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Raymond has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

When we were thinking about new window coverings for our home, we phoned Vertical Elegance. Nelson came to the house with a variety of sample books and a wealth of knowledge about the products. He answered our questions, showed us how one type of shade is different from another - including the different choices on how to get the shades up and down. There was no hard sell, just useful information. We are looking forward to seven new window coverings being installed next month, and highly recommend Vertical Elegance! Ray & Roseann Mayo Geneseo, NY 7/23/2026

Response from the owner · Edited 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your kind words, Raymond. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with Vertical Elegance. Regards, Nelson

PTH9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews PTH has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Salesperson was patient, professional and answered all our questions. Excellent service, excellent product.

Response from the owner · Edited 3 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with Vertical Elegance. Regards, Nelson

Kimberly Horeth3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kimberly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent service! Very knowledgeable and able to help me match very old existing blinds. The installation was handled very quickly and absolutely zero mess was left behind. New blinds are beautiful and I will be having more installed later in the year. I would recommend to anyone wanting exceptional local service!

Response from the owner · Edited 2 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind words, Kimberly. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with Vertical Elegance Regards Nelson

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