How we approach skylight blinds & solar control in Southampton
Thinking about skylight blinds & solar control in Southampton? The short answer: electric blinds, blackout and solar-control upgrades for rooflights. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Skylight blinds & solar control suit rooflights that let in glare, heat or early light.
Southampton is the main town we list in Hampshire; we also cover nearby Hythe and Totton.
Options we can specify in Southampton
- Electric pleated or roller blinds
- Blackout blinds
- Insect screens on opening units
- Solar-control glass replacement
- Solar-powered remote blinds
- Glare control over workspaces
- Cuts summer heat gain
Before you order: points to check
- Electric blinds need a power supply or solar panel
- Cord safety rules apply to blinds in homes with children
Consents for skylight blinds & solar control in Southampton
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. 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.
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Southampton
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Southampton, 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the SO14 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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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.
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.
Do you offer skylight blinds & solar control in Southampton?
Yes. We carry out skylight blinds & solar control in Southampton and across Hampshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Southampton?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
