The first question almost everyone asks is also the one most companies dodge. What will this actually cost? You will find plenty of online blind retailers that quote a tempting figure for a single window, then add fabric upgrades, fitting, and delivery to the island until the real number is something else entirely.
We would rather be straight with you. After 35 years fitting blinds, shutters and awnings across Jersey, we know what a properly made, properly fitted window treatment costs, and we know what moves that number up or down. This guide sets out what a blinds project actually costs in Jersey in 2026, the factors behind the figure, and exactly what is included when Sunshade Blinds quotes a job.
Think of it as a starting point for your planning, not a substitute for a quote. Every window is different, and the only way to give you an exact figure is to measure it. The good news is that the measuring, the home visit, and the advice are all free.
What Determines the Price of Blinds?
Made-to-measure blinds are priced per window, and the figure depends on four things: the product type, the size of the window, the fabric or material you choose, and any extras such as motorisation or specialist fittings. A small roller in a standard fabric sits at one end of the scale. A wide, motorised honeycomb blind for a sea-facing living room sits at the other.
One thing worth knowing before we get to the numbers: our prices include professional fitting. We do not quote a low figure and then add an installation charge at the end. And every figure includes Jersey GST at 5 per cent rather than UK VAT at 20 per cent, which is one of the quieter advantages of buying from a local manufacturer rather than ordering from the mainland.
What a Made-to-Measure Project Actually Costs in Jersey
We do not publish a per-window price list, and there is good reason for it. We give you what real Jersey projects actually cost.
Across the homes we work in, most domestic projects land between £800 and £5,000. A single room, a kitchen, a bedroom, or a home office, sits at the lower end. A whole-home scheme, or one leaning on shutters, motorisation, or a conservatory roof, sits at the upper end. Commercial and larger residential projects typically run from £3,000 to £10,000, and full fit-outs for offices, schools, and public buildings begin around £10,000. These are the ranges three and a half decades of island work actually produce.
How Does Each Product Compare?
Within those project ranges, the product you choose is the biggest single lever on the per-window figure. It helps to know roughly where each one sits.
Roller and Venetian blinds are the most accessible per window. A roller blind is the simplest treatment we make, one panel of fabric on a single mechanism, and aluminium or faux-wood Venetian blinds give precise light control for a modest outlay. They are the natural choice for kitchens and bathrooms, where a wipe-clean fabric earns its keep. Faux-wood rather than real timber in any coastal or steamy room, for reasons our guide to blinds that survive Jersey’s sea air explains.
Roman and honeycomb blinds sit in the middle. A Roman blind carries more fabric than any other style, and that fold and drape is most of what you pay for. Honeycomb blinds cost a little more than a basic roller because the cellular structure that diffuses light so beautifully also traps a layer of insulating air, which makes them one of the most energy-efficient treatments you can fit. The running-cost case is set out in our guide to how blinds affect your energy bills.
Shutters and motorisation are the premium end. Plantation shutters are a timeless investment: custom-built, fitted as a permanent architectural feature, and recognised by estate agents as adding in the region of 3 to 5 per cent to a property’s sale value. Somfy motorisation adds convenience, child-safe cordless operation, and smart-home control, elevating your interior.
Awnings extend the use of your outdoor space, year-round. As the only company in the Channel Islands manufacturing awnings on-island, at our St John workshop, we build each one to your exact span, in fabrics chosen for this climate, standing up to the challenges of Jersey’s coastal environment. They are priced as a bespoke structure rather than a window covering, which is why an awning is always quoted on survey.
What Actually Moves the Price
Two homeowners can ask for the same blind and receive two different quotes. Here is why.
Window size. Price tracks the area of fabric or material and the strength of the mechanism needed to carry it. A wide bay, a dormer window, or a tall patio door costs more than a standard window, every time.
Fabric and material. This is the single biggest variable within a product type. A standard roller fabric and a designer or solution-dyed fabric can differ in price substantially, and the difference usually shows in how the blind looks and how long it lasts.
Automation. Motorisation, smart-home integration, wind sensors, and dawn or dusk scheduling all add to the figure. They also add convenience and, in the case of automated sun-tracking, a measurable reduction in running costs over time.
Specialist fitting. Conservatory roof blinds, Velux and skylight windows, bay configurations, and bi-fold doors all require specialist measuring and mounting. Sunshade Blinds is the only company in Jersey fitting conservatory roof blinds, which is uncontested territory on the island.
Quantity. Fitting out a whole house at once is more efficient than ordering one window at a time, and a full-home consultation lets us plan the scheme as a whole.
Smart Buyers Look Beyond Price
It is tempting to treat a window treatment as a commodity and chase the lowest figure. In a Jersey home, that approach tends to cost more in the end. A real-wood Venetian that warps in a coastal bathroom, a roller fabric that fades through a south-facing summer, an awning rated for the wrong wind class. We have replaced all of these, and the replacement always costs more than the right specification would have the first time. Our guide to blinds that survive Jersey’s sea air explains why material choice matters so much on this island.
A made-to-measure blind is built for one window, fitted flush, and finished to last. That is what you are paying for, and it is why we only do made-to-measure. The figure on the quote is the figure you pay, fitting included, and the advice that leads to it is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do made-to-measure blinds cost in Jersey?
There is no single per-window price, because every window is measured and made individually. What we can tell you is what whole projects cost: most domestic projects in Jersey land between £800 and £5,000, depending on the number of windows and the products chosen, with single rooms at the lower end and whole-home or shutter-led schemes at the upper end. Commercial projects typically run from £3,000 to £10,000. Every quote includes professional fitting and Jersey GST, and the only way to an exact figure is a free home measure.
Is fitting included in the price?
Yes. Every Sunshade Blinds quote includes professional measuring and fitting. We do not quote a product price and then add an installation charge separately, and the home consultation and measuring service are free with no obligation.
Do blinds and shutters add value to my home?
Plantation shutters in particular are recognised by estate agents as adding in the region of 3 to 5 per cent to a property’s sale value, and they are treated as a fixture that stays with the home. Beyond the headline figure, quality fitted window treatments consistently attract stronger buyer interest in the mid to upper market.
Why are made-to-measure blinds more than ready-made?
A made-to-measure blind is built to the exact dimensions of your window, fitted flush within or beyond the recess, and finished with mechanisms and fabrics chosen to last. A ready-made blind covers a window; a made-to-measure blind fits it, with no light gaps and a far longer life. Over the years it is in your home, the made-to-measure option is usually the better value.
How do I get an exact price for my windows?
Book a free home consultation. We visit, measure every window precisely, bring samples you can see and feel in your own light, and provide a written quote with no obligation. It is the only way to give you an exact figure, because every window is different.
Ready to know what your windows will actually cost? Get a free, no-obligation quote. We measure every window precisely, bring samples to your home, and give you a clear written price with fitting included. No pressure, no surprises, just an honest figure from Jersey’s longest-established blind manufacturer.
