Alternative To Conservatory Blinds

Alternative To Conservatory Blinds: conservatory window films in the UK

Alternative To Conservatory Blinds is a British company dedicated to installing window films in conservatories, with the aim of reducing excessive heat, solar glare and UV damage to furniture. The company is part of the Smashgard group and operates from its base in Walgrave, Northamptonshire.

Since 2005, the company has installed films in thousands of conservatories across the UK. It presents itself as a cost-effective alternative to blinds, cladding and tiled roofs, which, according to its own description, turn the conservatory into just another room rather than keeping it as a unique space. The company states it has five-star reviews on platforms such as Trustpilot and Google.

Conservatory film services

The business focuses on three main applications:

• Glass conservatory roof film: designed to control temperature and solar radiation on glazed roofs.
• Polycarbonate conservatory roof window film: adapted to the specific characteristics of this material.
• Conservatory side wall glass film: for the vertical surfaces of the enclosure.

These solutions aim to mitigate specific problems such as heat that makes the conservatory unusable, eye strain from glare and fading of upholstery and furniture caused by UV rays.

Coverage and installation process

Based in Walgrave, Northamptonshire, the company aims to cover most of the country. Coverage depends on the number of panes, their dimensions and the location, as additional fuel and mileage charges may apply for small, distant installations. For installations with a larger number of windows, the company can absorb those costs and maintain a competitive quote. For one or two windows, a quote is provided and, if an extra cost applies, the customer's details are kept on record to contact them when there are other jobs in the area, thereby eliminating or reducing those charges.

The company has carried out installations as far afield as the Scottish border, Devon and Kent. To optimise travel, it suggests checking in advance whether the installation can be coordinated with other jobs already scheduled in the same area. The work vans are converted into camper vans with heating, a double bed, shower, toilet and television, which avoids adding accommodation costs to quotes for distant installations.

Customer service and quotes

The company offers no-obligation quotes, usually within 24 hours, via an online form where the customer can enter their window measurements. A sales representative may also visit the customer to discuss their needs, although visit availability depends on location and Smashgard's schedule. The company warns that installation timescales cannot be guaranteed for small quotes that are very far from its Northampton office.

Office management is handled by Lynne, who is responsible for customer service. The company describes itself as a small family-run business and maintains the motto "Your satisfaction is our priority".

Corporate and tax details

The company behind the business is Smashgard Window Films Limited, with company number 11544686 and VAT number 303 3802 46. The registered office is at Unit 10, Walgrave Lodge Farm, Newland Road, Walgrave, Northamptonshire, NN6 9PZ. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm; Saturdays and Sundays closed. Installation hours differ from office hours.

Location and contact

Unit 10, Walgrave Lodge Farm, Newland Road, Walgrave, Northamptonshire. NN6 9PZ · Phone: 01604 434028 · Email: info@smashgard.co.uk · Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm; Saturdays and Sundays closed