What do skylight blinds & solar control in Hove involve?
For Hove homes and buildings we offer skylight blinds & solar control: electric blinds, blackout and solar-control upgrades for rooflights. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. In Hove, as anywhere, skylight blinds & solar control are the usual choice for rooflights that let in glare, heat or early light.
Hove is around 2 km from Brighton, and we survey and fit throughout that part of East Sussex, including the BN3 district.
Choices for your Hove project
- Integral blinds within the glass
- Insect screens on opening units
- Electric pleated or roller blinds
- Solar-powered remote blinds
- Solar-control glass replacement
- Retrofit to most rooflights
- Integral blinds never need dusting
What to check first
- Cord safety rules apply to blinds in homes with children
- Retrofit blinds depend on reveal depth and access
Consents for skylight blinds & solar control in Hove
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do skylight blinds & solar control cost in Hove?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Hove, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Integral blind in a new glass unit | £715 – £1,435 | £595 – £1,195 |
| Electric or solar blind Typical | £595 – £1,075 | £495 – £895 |
| Manual pleated or blackout blind | £355 – £595 | £295 – £495 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the BN3 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
Can I get full blackout?
Blackout fabrics in side channels give near-total darkness.
Are electric blinds worth it?
For high rooflights you cannot reach, yes. Solar-powered models avoid new wiring.
Do blinds work on roof lanterns?
Lantern blinds exist but are complex; solar-control glass is often the better answer.
Is the survey in Hove free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Hove?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
