Skylight blinds & solar control for Richmond: the essentials
Skylight blinds & solar control in Richmond means electric blinds, blackout and solar-control upgrades for rooflights. We cover the TW9 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many London roofs are reached only through the house or over neighbouring property, so lifting heavy glass is planned at survey rather than on the day. Skylight blinds & solar control suit rooflights that let in glare, heat or early light.
We work across Greater London, including Richmond, and in neighbouring towns such as Twickenham and Isleworth. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Richmond project
- Integral blinds within the glass
- Insect screens on opening units
- Blackout blinds
- Electric pleated or roller blinds
- Solar-powered remote blinds
- Glare control over workspaces
- Blackout for bedrooms and nurseries
Before you order: points to check
- Retrofit blinds depend on reveal depth and access
- Electric blinds need a power supply or solar panel
Consents for skylight blinds & solar control in Richmond
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. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
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.
Skylight blinds & solar control prices in Richmond
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the TW9 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Richmond, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
Do blinds work on roof lanterns?
Lantern blinds exist but are complex; solar-control glass is often the better answer.
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.
Are electric blinds worth it?
For high rooflights you cannot reach, yes. Solar-powered models avoid new wiring.
Can you work alongside my builder in Richmond?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Is the survey in Richmond free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
