Skylight blinds & solar control in Egham: what is involved?
Skylight blinds & solar control in Egham means electric blinds, blackout and solar-control upgrades for rooflights. We cover the TW20 district and the rest of Surrey, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Typical uses for skylight blinds & solar control include bedrooms, nurseries and south-facing kitchens.
Jobs in Egham are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
What you can choose
- Solar-powered remote blinds
- Blackout blinds
- Solar-control glass replacement
- Insect screens on opening units
- Electric pleated or roller blinds
- Electric or solar-powered operation
- Blackout for bedrooms and nurseries
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
Do you need permission in Egham?
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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
Skylight blinds & solar control prices in Egham
Guide prices for skylight blinds & solar control in Egham 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the TW20 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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
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 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.
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 in Egham?
Yes. We carry out skylight blinds & solar control in Egham and across Surrey. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Egham free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
