Your Local Family-Run Window Film Specialist Across the West Midlands
Based in Great Barr, Birmingham, we work across the West Midlands, providing honest advice and professional workmanship from start to finish.
Built On Experience, Trust And Customer Care
Over the years, we have worked on family homes, conservatories, offices, schools, hotels, healthcare facilities, caravans, lodges and motorhomes. The properties may be different, but the goal is often the same: helping people enjoy their spaces.
We believe good service starts with listening. Every customer and property is unique, so we take time to understand your requirements before recommending a solution.
Why Customers Choose Us
Customers choose us for honest advice, experienced installation and a local service they can trust.
Family-run service
You deal with a local window film specialist who cares about doing the job properly, not a national franchise or call centre.
Decades of experience
Decades of window film installation experience across homes, commercial properties and leisure environments.
No subcontractors
Every installation is completed by our own experienced team, helping maintain consistently high standards.
Good, honest advice
Recommendations are based on the property, the customer and the desired outcome, not unnecessary upselling.
The right solution depends on the room, the glazing, the direction of the sun, the level of privacy required and how the space is used.
The Problems We Help Solve
Creating More Comfortable Homes
Many homeowners contact us because parts of their home have become difficult to enjoy.
Common challenges include:
* Conservatories that become too hot
* Excessive glare on televisions and screens
* Heat build-up through bi-fold doors
* Rooms affected by prolonged sunlight
* Lack of privacy from neighbouring properties
Our role is to understand the problem and recommend the most suitable solution to improve comfort and usability.
Improving Workplace Comfort
We also help businesses create more comfortable and productive working environments.
This often includes:
* Office glare reduction
* Employee comfort improvements
* Meeting room privacy
* Reception area privacy
* Excessive solar heat gain through glazing
By addressing these challenges, businesses can create more practical environments for both staff and visitors.
Enhancing Leisure Spaces
Caravans, lodges and motorhomes often experience many of the same challenges as homes, including heat build-up, glare and privacy concerns.
This often includes:
*Heat build-up during sunny days
*Glare affecting screens, reading and relaxing.
*Lack of privacy on holiday parks or campsites
*UV exposure affecting interior furnishings *Discomfort while travelling, parked up or staying away.
We help owners create more comfortable and enjoyable spaces throughout the year.
Here's What Our Customers Are Saying
Amjid Mahroof
The service from this firm was exceptional. We were given the quote within a few days of the initial contact and the work was done in a flexible way to suit our needs.
Christine Stringer
We had conservatory roof film to reduce heat and provide privacy. We are most impressed with the work that was carried out. Would recommend Shades.
Emma M
Absolutely wonderful! The film was fitted quickly and professionally for a great price, and now the whole world can't see into my ground-floor flat.
Friendly Service
Customers regularly comment on how easy we are to deal with and how comfortable they feel asking questions throughout the process.
Professional Installation
Attention to detail and quality workmanship are common themes in customer feedback.
Reliability
Arriving when promised and completing work to a high standard matters to us. It matters to our customers too.
Clear Communication
We believe customers should always understand the options available and know exactly what to expect.
Quality Results
Ultimately, customers want solutions that improve comfort, privacy and usability. That's what we focus on delivering.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Shades Solar Films been operating?
We have been helping homeowners and businesses solve heat, glare, privacy and comfort challenges for more than 20 years.
Are you a local business?
Yes. We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham and regularly work throughout Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
Do you use subcontractors?
No. All installations are completed by our own experienced team to ensure consistent standards and quality workmanship.
What areas do you cover?
We work throughout Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Cannock, Lichfield, Tamworth, Swadlincote, West Bromwich and many surrounding areas.
What types of properties do you work on?
We work on a wide range of properties including homes, conservatories, offices, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, caravans, lodges and motorhomes.
Do you only work on homes?
No. Alongside residential projects, we regularly work with businesses, commercial organisations and public sector facilities.
Can you advise on the best solution for my property?
Absolutely. Every property is different, and we are always happy to discuss your requirements before recommending a suitable solution.
Do you provide free quotations?
Yes. We are always happy to discuss your project and provide a quotation where appropriate.
Need Advice From An Experienced Window Film Specialist?
Whether you want to reduce heat, improve privacy, solve glare problems or create a more comfortable environment, we are happy to discuss your options and offer honest advice.