Skylight blinds & solar control for Crawley: the essentials
We handle skylight blinds & solar control across West Sussex, including Crawley. In short: electric blinds, blackout and solar-control upgrades for rooflights. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Typical uses for skylight blinds & solar control include rooflights that let in glare, heat or early light.
We cover all of Crawley and the RH11 district, and nearby Horley and Horsham.
Specification options
- Solar-powered remote blinds
- Solar-control glass replacement
- Insect screens on opening units
- Electric pleated or roller blinds
- Integral blinds within the glass
- Retrofit to most rooflights
- Glare control over workspaces
What to check first
- Retrofit blinds depend on reveal depth and access
- Integral blinds are specified with a new glass unit
Planning and building rules for Crawley
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.
What do skylight blinds & solar control cost in Crawley?
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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the RH11 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Crawley, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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
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.
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.
Do you offer skylight blinds & solar control in Crawley?
Yes. We carry out skylight blinds & solar control in Crawley and across West Sussex. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Crawley free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
