Quotes for blinds, shutters & pergolas in French-speaking Switzerland

An awning shades a terrace or balcony and folds back against the façade. Three things decide the price: the projection, which sets the shaded area, the fabric quality, which decides how it holds up after ten summers, and the arm type, articulated or full cassette depending on exposure to rain and wind. Adjustable louvre blinds are fitted in front of glazing and cut heat while keeping daylight, which makes them common on heavily glazed new builds.

A bioclimatic pergola differs from a gazebo through its adjustable louvres, which meter the shade through the day and close in the rain. Proper installation requires a slab or footings able to carry the load, drainage integrated into the posts, and a check of local rules: above a certain area, planning permission is required in most municipalities in French-speaking Switzerland.

Four things explain most of the gap between two offers: the number of openings, site access, which may require a platform on upper floors, motorisation, and the quality of the fabric or profile. Always ask for fitting priced separately from the equipment, and for the manufacturer's warranty on the motor, which is the part that fails first.