Operating your blinds with a simple press of a button? Choosing the convenience of electric blinds is easy. Check in this article which electric blinds best suit your situation and find the corresponding prices.
What do electric blinds cost?
There is a suitable solution for every budget. For example, you can have blinds from as little as £ 150 and electric operation from an additional cost of £ 150. The overview below shows how the total price for electric blinds is generally built up.
| Factor | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Operation | £ 150 – £ 600 |
| Assembly | £ 50 – £ 500 |
| Total | £ 350 – £ 4,100 |
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Price examples
To get a good idea of this project, we have worked out 3 common situations of electric awnings.
Standard screen
A screen is attached to the inside or outside of the window. If you operate your awning electrically with a wall switch, the average price for a screen 100 cm wide and 200 cm high excluding installation is £ 700. For an awning 100 cm wide and with a projection of 120 cm, with electric operation, you pay an average of £ 1,000. This price does not include installation by a specialist.
Shade on your terrace
If you want to enjoy being outside in the shade on your terrace, an electric awning is the ideal solution. You can easily walk underneath and the electric controls make it easy to roll out your awning without any physical effort.
For this type of outdoor awning 300 cm wide and a projection of 250 cm with electric operation via remote control, you pay an average of £1,500. This price does not include installation.
Price structure of electric awnings
What choices affect the price of electric awnings?
While some want to cool their attic room, others need shade on their patio. Check out all your choices and calculate the price for your ideal electric blinds.
Choice 1: Control options
Your blinds can be controlled in different ways using electric controls. In the overview below you can see a number of these options and what the corresponding average surcharge is.
| Operation | Average price, excl. motor |
|---|---|
| Wall switch | £ 100 – £ 200 |
| Key switch | £ 100 – £ 200 |
| Key switch | £ 100 – £ 250 |
| Timing timer | £ 100 – £ 400 |
| Remote control | £ 150 – £ 600 |
Choice 2: Type of awning: electric
There are various types of awnings with electric control options. As a result, there is a suitable solution for every need. In the table below, check out the options including average prices, based on the most common sizes.
| Type of awning | Depth in cm x width in cm | Average cost |
|---|---|---|
| Roll shutter | 200 x 100 | £ 400 |
| Offset screen | 100 x 200 | £500 |
| Screen | 200 x 100 | £550 |
| Markies | 120 x 100 | £750 |
| Kniche screen | 250 x 300 | £1.300 |
Choice 3: Type of motor
To make choosing the right motor for your blinds a little easier, we have listed the most common options. The prices differ due to the size of the blinds, the power of the motor and associated specifications such as wireless control.
| Motor for electric blinds | Average additional cost, incl. VAT | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Standard motor | £ 100 – £ 200 | Wired fixed wall switch |
| Wireless standard motor | £ 150 – £ 300 | Wireless switch or remote control |
| Wireless cassette motor | £ 200 – £ 300 | Wireless switch or remote control |
The cassette is a wide tray fixed to the wall in which the blinds can roll up. A perfect cassette closing function prevents damage to the blinds by rolling them up unnecessarily far via the electric control.
Choice 4: Mounting
It is wise to have your electric blinds mounted by an experienced professional. This way, you can be sure that everything will work properly and you will keep your warranty. In the overview below you will find the average costs for measuring and mounting
| Mounting options | Average surcharge, incl. VAT, mounting and electrical operation |
|---|---|
| Taking the awning measurements | £ 50 – £ 100 |
| Mounting | £ 0 – £ 300 |
Choice 5: Extra options
Do you want to add some extra luxury to your awning? With these extra options for your awning, electric or not, you are assured of more comfort or a longer life for your awning.
| Extra option | Average extra cost, incl. VAT, excl. installation | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in LED lighting | £ 200 | Particularly suitable for terrace coverings |
| Automatic sun/wind control | £ 200 | Automatic operation of the electric sunshade in strong wind or bright sun |
| Somfy TaHoma Box | £350 | Control of your electric blinds via smartphone or tablet |
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Frequently asked questions
Electric awnings are available from £350. Prices can go up to £4,000. The price differences lie in the type of blinds you choose, the type of electric operation and the installation.
In summer, roller shutters keep your home nice and cool for the longest time. This is because it can close the window completely, preventing the sun from coming through.
