Skylight blinds & solar control in Farnham: what is involved?
For Farnham homes and buildings we offer skylight blinds & solar control: electric blinds, blackout and solar-control upgrades for rooflights. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Think of skylight blinds & solar control for bedrooms, nurseries and south-facing kitchens.
Neighbouring towns include Aldershot (5 km) and Fleet (8 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Farnham project
- Solar-control glass replacement
- Integral blinds within the glass
- Blackout blinds
- Electric pleated or roller blinds
- Insect screens on opening units
- Cuts summer heat gain
- Retrofit to most rooflights
Before you order: points to check
- Cord safety rules apply to blinds in homes with children
- Electric blinds need a power supply or solar panel
Consents for skylight blinds & solar control in Farnham
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do skylight blinds & solar control cost in Farnham?
Guide prices for skylight blinds & solar control in Farnham 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about skylight blinds & solar control in Farnham
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.
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 work alongside my builder in Farnham?
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 Farnham?
Yes. We carry out skylight blinds & solar control in Farnham and across Surrey. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
