Skylight blinds & solar control in Edinburgh and the Lothians: the essentials
Skylight blinds & solar control in Edinburgh and the Lothians means electric blinds, blackout and solar-control upgrades for rooflights. Every quote follows a survey of the roof and the room below.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights.
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Options we can specify
- Integral blinds within the glass
- Blackout blinds
- Electric pleated or roller blinds
- Solar-control glass replacement
- Solar-powered remote blinds
- Electric or solar-powered operation
- Integral blinds never need dusting
Planning and building rules in Scotland
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Under the Scottish building standards, replacement rooflights should average 1.6 W/m²K or better, and no individual unit should exceed 3.3 W/m²K. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Skylight blinds & solar control prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Edinburgh and the Lothians, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us about the roof. Send the postcode, rough sizes and a photo or two through the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool.
- Free survey. For new installations a surveyor measures the opening, checks the roof build-up and talks through glass and options.
- Fixed written quote. You get the product, the work and the price in writing. Nothing is ordered or paid for until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We fit, seal and make good, then hand over product data, warranties and any certificate paperwork.
Blinds & solar control in nearby areas
Common questions
Can you fit a blind to my existing rooflight?
Usually, yes — if there is enough depth in the reveal for the cassette and rails. We measure first.
Will a blind stop a rooflight getting hot?
An internal blind helps with glare but some heat still gets in behind it. Solar-control glass or an external shade does more for heat.
Can I get full blackout?
Blackout fabrics in side channels give near-total darkness.
What is an integral blind?
A blind sealed between the panes of the glass unit. It never gets dusty or damaged, but is ordered with the unit.
Do you offer skylight blinds & solar control across Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Yes. We carry out skylight blinds & solar control across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh.
