What does sun protection for a skylight cost?

The cost of skylight shading depends on a combination of technical, aesthetic, and functional choices. The factors below are most decisive for the final price.

1. Type of sun protection (indoor or outdoor)

Impact on price: interior sun protection is generally 30–60% cheaper than exterior sun protection for equal dimensions.

2. Dimensions of the skylight

The larger the window surface, the higher the price:

• Small window (55 × 78 cm): low entry price
• Large window (114 × 140 cm or larger): higher material costs + heavier motors for electric operation

Guideline: + € 50 – € 150 extra per larger size code

3. Type of operation

Note: Solar operation is often cheaper than laying 230V wiring.

4. Brand and Compatibility

• Top brands (like Velux®, Fakro®, Roto®) offer custom-made products for every type of skylight
• Original branded products are more expensive, but offer a perfect fit and a longer lifespan
• Universal solutions are cheaper, but do not always fit optimally

Price difference original brand vs. universal: up to 25–40%

5. Material and fabric type

Tip: for maximum heat protection, dark exterior materials are more effective.

6. Installation method and accessibility

Guideline surcharge: + € 50 – € 150 depending on the situation

7. Number of units to be installed (economies of scale)

• Equipping multiple roof windows simultaneously results in a lower price per unit
• Installers often offer volume discounts starting from 2 units

Savings: 5–15% per unit on combined orders

8. Smart Features and Home Automation Integration

• Connection with Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Velux Active, Somfy TaHoma
• Automatic control based on sun intensity, temperature, or daylight

Surcharge for smart control: € 200 – € 400 per window (including module or hub)

In summary – Key price determinants

Roof window blinds are available for indoor and outdoor installation, with variations in blackout, heat control and operation. All prices include VAT and exclude installation, unless otherwise stated.

1. Interior blinds for roof windows

a) Blackout roller blinds

b) Translucent pleated blinds

c) Blinds for roof windows

2. Exterior awning for roof windows

a) Heat-resistant exterior awning (net fabric/screen)

Heat-resistant screens block up to 90% of solar radiation while preserving daylight.

b) Roller shutters for roof windows (mounted externally)

External sun-resistant roller shutters offer maximum blackout, insulation and noise reduction.

3. Smart control (optional)

4. Installation costs (indicative)

In summary – Price overview per category

Internal sun shading is placed within the frame or on the wall and is intended to regulate light, privacy, and atmosphere. Some products also have an insulating or acoustic function.

1. Roller Blinds

Properties:

• Simple, functional, and affordable
• Available in light-filtering or blackout fabric
• Suitable for almost any window type

Price indication (incl. VAT, excl. installation):

• Standard: €30 – €100
• Blackout or electric: €100 – €200

2. Roller blinds

Features:

• Decorative, available in many fabrics and pleats
• Suitable for living rooms and bedrooms
• Light diffusing or blackout

Price indication:

• Manual: € 80 – € 150
• Electric: € 150 – € 300

3. Blinds (horizontal)

Features:

• Infinitely adjustable light control by tilting
• Available in aluminum, wood or plastic
• Suitable for modern and classic interiors

Price indication:

• Aluminum: € 50 – € 120
• Wood: € 100 – € 250
• PVC: € 70 – € 140

4. Vertical blinds

Features:

• Suitable for large windows and patio doors
• Adjustable light and privacy
• Available in fabric, PVC, and aluminum

Price indication:

• Textile: € 80 – € 150
• Plastic: € 100 – € 180
• Aluminum: € 120 – € 200

5. Pleated blinds and Duette®

Features:

• Compact folding system, also suitable for tilt-and-turn windows
• Single or double structure (Duette® has a honeycomb structure for insulation)
• Can be combined with top-down/bottom-up operation

Price indication:

• Single pleat: € 60 – € 120
• Duette® light filtering: € 100 – € 160
• Duette® blackout: € 150 – € 250

6. Shutters (wooden interior blinds)

Features:

• Luxurious, permanent sun protection
• Completely custom-made
• Adjustable louvers, suitable for damp areas (for plastic version)

Price indication:

• MDF: € 300 – € 400 per m²
• Wood: € 400 – € 500 per m²
• Plastic (moisture-resistant): € 350 – € 450 per m²

Total estimated price per window:

• Small window (100 × 120 cm): € 500 – € 750
• Large window (200 × 220 cm): € 1,200 – € 1,600

7. Smart operation (optional)

8. Installation Costs (Guideline)

In Summary – Interior Shading by Category

External roof window shading increases living comfort in attics or rooms with a sloping roof. It is the most effective way to prevent overheating from the inside. Prices include VAT, excluding installation.

1. External sunshade screen (mesh fabric)

Features:

• Placed on top of the roof window
• Blocks up to 90% of solar heat, without complete blackout
• Daylight is largely preserved
• Available in manual, electric, and solar cell versions

Advantages:

• Effective heat protection
• Quick installation from the inside
• Low maintenance

2. Exterior roller shutters for skylights

Features:

• Full sun protection + blackout
• Extra sound reduction and insulation
• Burglar-resistant
• Suitable for bedrooms, children's rooms, and studies

Optional:

• Radio control
• Connection with smart home modules (Velux Active, IO-homecontrol)

3. Operating Methods and Surcharges (Guideline)

4. Installation Costs (indicative)

In summary – Price indication per product type

Tip: Solar cell control is ideal for existing roof windows without a power connection.
Note: Not every type of external sun protection is compatible with every roof window type or brand. Check compatibility or size code in advance.

The right operation determines the ease of use and the degree of automation. For skylights, especially in hard-to-reach places, a suitable operation is essential.

1. Manual operation

Applicable to:
– Interior blinds (roller blinds, pleated blinds, Venetian blinds)
– Exterior blinds (screens via hook mechanism)

Features:
– Lowest price
– Operation with handle, pull rod, or operating rod
– Suitable for easily accessible windows

Surcharge compared to standard: none (basic version)

2. Electric Operation (230V)

Applicable to:
– Interior and exterior blinds
– Roller shutters, screens, blackout curtains

Features:
– Wall control via fixed switch
– Requires power connection
– Reliable system with a long lifespan

Estimated additional cost:

• € 100 – € 150 per motor
• potential electrical installation costs

3. Radio control (wireless)

Applicable to:
– Indoor and outdoor shading
– Suitable for multiple linked systems

Features:
– Remote control included
– Flexible in placement and use
– No chiseling or breaking work required

Indicative price surcharge:

• € 150 – € 250 per system

4. Solar operation (solar powered)

Applicable to:
– External roller shutters and sun protection screens
– Especially suitable where there is no power supply

Features:
– Operates on a solar cell with integrated battery
– Completely wireless and self-sufficient
– Includes remote control

Indicative price surcharge:

• € 150 – € 300 compared to manual
  Advantage: no wiring or electrician needed

5. Smart operation / home automation integration

Applicable to:
– Electric or solar awnings with compatible motor
– Velux Active, Somfy TaHoma, Homey, Google Home, Apple HomeKit

Features:
– Control via app or voice
– Possibility of automation based on sun intensity, time or temperature
– Central control of multiple windows

Suggested retail price surcharge:

• € 200 – € 400 per system
• € 100 – € 200 for gateway/module (if required)

In summary – Comparison of operating options

1. Interior blinds (such as roller blinds, pleated blinds, Venetian blinds)

Includes: mounting on window frame or wall, adjustment, cleanup
Excludes: electrical connection or smart control

2. Exterior shading (such as screens or shutters)

Note:
– Solar-powered systems are generally faster and cheaper to install than wired systems
– Electrical connection (for 230V systems) may incur additional costs

3. Electrical connection (optional)

4. Combination Discount (multiple windows at once)

When installing multiple sun protection systems at one location, tiered discounts often apply:

• 2 to 4 windows: up to 10% discount on labor costs
• 5 or more: fixed mounting price per piece possible or total price based on quote

Summary Installation costs (indicative)

1. Control Upgrades

2. Comfort-enhancing options

3. Functional Extensions

4. Finish and aesthetics

5. Integration with home automation

Summary – Extra Options Overview

1. Interior blinds – Blackout roller blinds

2. Interior Sun Protection – Pleated blind (translucent)

3. Exterior sun protection – Heat-resistant screen (net fabric)

4. Exterior sun protection – Roller shutter for roof window

5. Smart operation – Surcharge on the above options

Total price Example combinations

1. Note down the exact type and size code of your skylight

Skylight blinds are often custom-made and designed for the specific model.
– Find the type plate on the window frame (e.g.: Velux GGL MK06)
– Note down the brand, type, size code, and any production date

Note: measuring based on glass size or external dimensions is insufficient.

2. First, choose the function of the sun protection

Determine the desired effect:
– Blackout: for bedrooms (e.g., blackout roller blind or roller shutter)
– Heat protection: for attics or studies (e.g., external sun protection screen)
– Light filtering: for living areas (e.g., pleated blind)

Combinations are possible: a screen on the outside and a blackout roller blind on the inside.

3. Check the accessibility of the skylight

– Is the window reachable by hand? Then manual operation is sufficient
– Is the window high or inconveniently located? Consider electric or solar cell operation
– Smart operation is interesting for multiple windows or home automation integration

4. Check compatibility with existing systems

Are you already using smart window decoration or home automation?
– Then choose products that are compatible with your system (e.g., Velux Active, Somfy TaHoma, Google Home)
– Pay attention to the protocol (IO-homecontrol, Zigbee, WiFi) and power supply

5. Choose the right color and material

– Exterior shading: choose dark fabric for maximum heat protection
– Interior shading: match the color to the interior
– Pay attention to moisture resistance in bathrooms or kitchens

6. Ask about delivery time and installation options

– Custom-made products often have a delivery time of 1 to 4 weeks
– Installation of exterior shading may depend on weather conditions
– Inquire whether indoor installation is possible (for screens or solar shutters)

7. Check warranty and return conditions

– Custom-made products are usually not covered by standard return rights
– Check if you have warranty on motors (usually 5 years) and fabrics (3–10 years)

8. Consider assembly by a certified specialist

– Self-assembly is possible for many products, but the risk of damage or incorrect assembly is greater
– Professional assembly ensures correct adjustment, positioning, and a longer lifespan
– Ask in advance if measuring is included or needs to be ordered separately

9. Order in time for renovation or new construction

– In a renovation process or new construction phase, connection points for electricity, home automation, or roof penetrations can be included directly
– Prevent extra costs due to last-minute adjustments

Types of blinds:

• Indoor blinds: roller blinds, pleated blinds, Venetian blinds, shutters
• Outdoor blinds: sunscreens (mesh fabric), roller shutters

Main functions:

• Blackout: for bedrooms and sleep
• Heat protection: prevents overheating through glass
• Privacy and light control: especially with indoor solutions

Prices (incl. VAT, excl. installation):

• Interior shading: € 50 – € 250 per window
• Exterior shading (screen): € 80 – € 300
• Roller shutters for skylights: € 350 – € 600
• Smart control (optional): € 150 – € 400 extra

Control options:

• Manual (standard and affordable)
• Electric (with switch or remote control)
• Solar-powered (battery-powered, no wiring needed)
• Smart home integration (app/automatic)

Points to consider when ordering:

• Note the brand, type, and size code of the roof window
• Choose based on function (blackout, heat, light filtering)
• Check accessibility and power supply
• Pay attention to compatibility with existing home automation
• Installation preferably by a specialist