How we approach skylight blinds & solar control in Wigston
Skylight blinds & solar control in Wigston means electric blinds, blackout and solar-control upgrades for rooflights. We cover the LE18 district and the rest of Leicestershire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Older terraced streets in Midlands towns often have back additions and side passages that suit a ridge rooflight or long flat rooflight. Think of skylight blinds & solar control for rooflights that let in glare, heat or early light.
Wigston is around 7 km from Leicester, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Leicestershire, including the LE18 district.
Options we can specify in Wigston
- Solar-powered remote blinds
- Insect screens on opening units
- Electric pleated or roller blinds
- Blackout blinds
- Solar-control glass replacement
- Cuts summer heat gain
- Blackout for bedrooms and nurseries
Before you order: points to check
- Retrofit blinds depend on reveal depth and access
- Cord safety rules apply to blinds in homes with children
Planning and building rules for Wigston
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.
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Wigston
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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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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 I get full blackout?
Blackout fabrics in side channels give near-total darkness.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Wigston?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you offer skylight blinds & solar control in Wigston?
Yes. We carry out skylight blinds & solar control in Wigston and across Leicestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
