Roller Blinds in Cape Town: Blockout, Sunscreen & Light-Filtering
Roller blinds are a single panel of fabric that winds onto a tube above the window, giving clean, slat-free light control from full blockout to open-weave sunscreen. Capetown Blinds makes them to your exact window size and fits them across the greater Cape Town area, in fabrics engineered for the Cape's intense summer sun. Each blind is installed by our own team for a precise fit with no light gaps.
- Made-to-measure blinds manufactured to your exact window sizes — no off-the-shelf compromises
- Free in-home measure and quote anywhere in the greater Cape Town area
- Professional installation by our own fitters, or supply-only if you prefer to fit yourself
- Coastal-grade hardware and UV-stable fabrics chosen for the Cape climate
- 12-month workmanship guarantee on every installation
- Wide range of fabrics, slats and finishes to match any room or budget
Roller Blinds Options We Supply
Blockout Roller Blinds
A tightly woven, coated fabric that stops virtually all light — ideal for bedrooms, media rooms and west-facing windows that catch the harsh afternoon Atlantic sun. Blockout fabric also adds a layer of insulation against summer heat and winter cold.
Sunscreen Roller Blinds
An open-weave technical fabric (typically 3%, 5% or 10% openness) that cuts glare and blocks up to 95% of UV while preserving your view and natural light — perfect for lounges, sea-facing apartments and north-facing rooms.
Light-Filtering (Translucent) Roller Blinds
A softly diffusing fabric that fills a room with gentle, even daylight while giving daytime privacy. A popular choice for kitchens, bathrooms and living areas.
Dual / Day-Night Roller Blinds
Two blinds on one bracket — a sunscreen and a blockout — letting you switch from open view to full privacy on the same window. Excellent for bedrooms that double as living space.
Roller Blinds Specifications
| Fabric ranges | blockout, sunscreen (3–10% openness), light-filtering and dim-out |
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| Control options | quality chain-driven mechanism, child-safe chain tensioners, or motorised |
| Brackets | powder-coated for coastal corrosion resistance |
| Maximum single-blind width up to ~3 m depending on fabric | |
| Cassette / pelmet options to conceal the roll for a built-in look | |
Pricing
Roller blinds typically run from around R450 per m² for sunscreen and light-filtering fabrics to roughly R1,200 per m² for premium blockout and motorised options. Final pricing depends on fabric, size and control type — your free measure includes an exact quote.
Prices are indicative for the Cape Town area; your exact, itemised quote is free after we measure.
Get my exact quoteHow It Works — From Quote to Fitted
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Free in-home consultation & measure
We come to you anywhere in greater Cape Town, bring fabric and slat samples, and measure every window precisely — at no charge and with no obligation.
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Tailored quote & fabric selection
You get an exact, itemised quote and help choosing the right fabric, slat or louvre for each room, the light you have and your budget.
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Made-to-measure manufacturing
Once you approve, your blinds are manufactured to your exact sizes. Most blinds are ready within 7–14 working days of approval.
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Professional installation
Our own fitters install your blinds level and secure, test every mechanism, and clean up afterwards — or we supply only, with full instructions, if you prefer to fit yourself.
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Aftercare & 12-month guarantee
Every installation carries a 12-month workmanship guarantee, and we are a phone call away for adjustments, spares or repairs down the line.
Get a free measure & quote
No charge, no obligation — anywhere in greater Cape Town.
Roller Blinds — Frequently Asked Questions
How much do roller blinds cost in Cape Town?
As a guide, roller blinds run from about R450 per m² for sunscreen fabrics up to around R1,200 per m² for premium blockout or motorised blinds. A standard bedroom window is usually in the R600–R1,400 range fitted. We give you an exact, no-obligation quote after measuring.
Which is better for Cape Town sun — blockout or sunscreen?
It depends on the room. For bedrooms and west-facing rooms that get the strong afternoon sun, blockout is best for darkness and heat control. For lounges and sea-facing rooms where you want to keep the view, a 5% sunscreen blocks glare and up to 95% of UV while you still see out.
Are roller blinds child-safe?
Yes. We fit child-safety chain tensioners and breakaway connectors as standard, in line with SABS child-safety guidance, and we recommend motorised blinds for nurseries and playrooms where no cords are the safest option.
Can roller blinds be motorised?
Yes — we fit rechargeable lithium and mains-powered motors that work by remote, wall switch or smartphone app. Motorisation is popular for large or high windows and for stacked banks of blinds.
How long does it take to get roller blinds made?
Most made-to-measure roller blinds are manufactured and installed within 7–14 working days of you approving the quote, depending on the fabric. We confirm a firm date at the time of measuring.
Do you supply roller blinds without installation?
Yes. We offer supply-only roller blinds for DIY fitting anywhere in Cape Town, with full measuring instructions, or a complete supply-and-install service with our own fitters.
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We supply and install blinds across Cape Town — from the City Bowl to the suburbs, the coast and the Winelands.
Southern Suburbs
Constantia · Claremont · Newlands · Wynberg · Tokai · Bishopscourt · Kenilworth · Rondebosch · Plumstead
Northern Suburbs
Durbanville · Bellville · Brackenfell · Parow · Goodwood · Kraaifontein · Kuils River
Atlantic Seaboard
Sea Point · Camps Bay · Clifton · Green Point · Bantry Bay · Mouille Point
City Bowl
Cape Town CBD · Gardens · Tamboerskloof · Oranjezicht · Vredehoek
West Coast
Bloubergstrand · Table View · Milnerton · Parklands · Sunningdale
Helderberg
Somerset West · Strand · Gordon's Bay
Winelands
Stellenbosch · Durbanville Hills · Brackenfell