How we approach skylight blinds & solar control in Gloucester
Our skylight blinds & solar control service in Gloucester covers electric blinds, blackout and solar-control upgrades for rooflights. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Western coasts take wind-driven rain, so we pay close attention to upstand height and flashing laps on exposed roofs. Think of skylight blinds & solar control for rooflights that let in glare, heat or early light.
We cover all of Gloucester and the GL1 district, and nearby Cheltenham and Stroud.
Options we can specify in Gloucester
- Solar-powered remote blinds
- Integral blinds within the glass
- Blackout blinds
- Electric pleated or roller blinds
- Solar-control glass replacement
- Glare control over workspaces
- Retrofit to most rooflights
Before you order: points to check
- Electric blinds need a power supply or solar panel
- Retrofit blinds depend on reveal depth and access
Consents for skylight blinds & solar control in Gloucester
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. 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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do skylight blinds & solar control cost in Gloucester?
Guide prices for skylight blinds & solar control in Gloucester are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Gloucester address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
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.
Do blinds work on roof lanterns?
Lantern blinds exist but are complex; solar-control glass is often the better answer.
Can I get full blackout?
Blackout fabrics in side channels give near-total darkness.
Do you offer skylight blinds & solar control in Gloucester?
Yes. We carry out skylight blinds & solar control in Gloucester and across Gloucestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Gloucester?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
