Do you fit blinds and shutters in splay and box bays?

Yes — both are part of standard bay configurations. Splay bays usually need 3 or 5 panels joined at the angle; square/box bays use 4 panels with corner posts. We measure each on-site before quoting.

What's the best wooden blinds option for a rented Sandgate property?

If the tenancy allows fixings, perfect-fit blinds clip into uPVC beads with no drilling — ideal for landlords. For freehold lets we usually recommend our 5-year warrantied roller or shutter ranges.

How long does a wooden blinds survey take in Sandgate?

Most surveys take 45–60 minutes per property. We measure every window, talk through finishes against your actual rooms, and leave you with a written quote.

Will real wood warp in a sunny window?

FSC basswood is very stable, but for very humid rooms (en-suites, kitchens with steam) we recommend faux wood instead.

CT20 · 8 min from Hythe

Sandgate Wooden Blinds, Surveyed and Fitted by Our Own Teamfor Bay Windows

Whether you're near Sandgate Castle or further out, wooden blinds in Sandgate all start the same way: a free in-home visit so we can measure properly.

Wooden Blinds for bay windows: what we look for

Bay windows are the trickiest single window type to dress well. Get the panelling, joinery angles or fabric tension wrong and the whole bay looks unfinished — get it right and a bay becomes the focal point of the room.

Each panel or blind is measured individually so the line follows the bay rather than fighting it.
Square, splay and box bays each behave differently — survey decides the right approach.
Lead, sash and uPVC bays all have different fixing constraints to plan for at survey.
Pricing is per panel for shutters and per drop for blinds — we always show a clear per-window breakdown.

On a Sandgate survey, this is what we look at

ABS-waterproof shutter ranges for bathrooms, utility rooms and coastal exposures.
Real hardwood for living rooms and bedrooms where the warmth of timber matters.
Moisture-stable faux wood for kitchens — handles steam without warping.
Acrylic-coated thermal fabrics for conservatories and south-facing rooms.

Recent installs within a short drive of Sandgate

wooden blinds for a Sandgate home office

Glare on screens was killing productivity. We picked a dim-out fabric with a cassette headrail so the blind closes flush against the reveal — no light spill at the edges.

Coastal wooden blinds for an exposed window

Salt and wind ruled out timber — we used an ABS-waterproof range and a side-channel cassette to stop the fabric rattling.

Whole-house wooden blinds on a CT20 renovation

We surveyed every window in one visit, sequenced the manufacture by room and fitted across two days with one fitter — no disruption to the rest of the build.

The Sandgate difference

We know Sandgate's housing stock — period, post-war, new-build and everything between.
We've already done wooden blinds on most street types in CT20.
Our fitters live within 15 miles of Sandgate — turnaround stays tight.
Same-day site re-visits during the install if anything needs tweaking.