Why choose Avenir Renovations?
Why install or replace shutters?
Keep the house cool in summer
An external solar protection stops the heat before it passes through the glazing. It is much more effective than an interior curtain, which lets it in before blocking it.
In an attic bedroom or a south-facing glazed room, the temperature difference at the end of the day can be several degrees.
Improve winter comfort and quietness
A roller shutter closed at night adds a layer of air in front of the window and dampens street noise. In a bedroom facing the street or railway tracks, the difference is noticeable.
Enhance security
On the ground floor, a roller shutter with automatic locking significantly delays a break-in attempt. Programmed, it also gives the impression of an occupied house during vacations.
Extruded aluminum slats resist lifting attempts better than PVC slats.
Increase user comfort
Centralized control, scheduled programming, solar sensor that lowers the screens as soon as the sun shines: comfort is managed without thinking.
In winter, shutters closed at dusk also keep a bit more heat in the rooms.
Our solutions for shutters and solar protections
Choosing suitable shutters or solar protections improves comfort, privacy, and control of heat gain in your home. Electric or solar roller shutters, screen shades, or hinged shutters, each solution meets different constraints of facade, usage, aesthetics, and installation.
The right choices for your shutters
Choosing the right shutters depends first on the type of opening, its dimensions, and the frequency of daily use. Window, French door, or large bay, each configuration requires a tailored solution, with a choice between manual operation and motorization depending on the desired comfort and the weight of the curtain.
Classic window, French door, large sliding bay window or roof window: each opening calls for a system. Roof windows actually have their own shutters and external blinds, which are very useful under an exposed roof.
Motorization has become the norm, but a crank remains possible for a small, rarely used window.
For a wide bay, the motor quickly becomes essential given the weight of the curtain.
What is the price of a shutter in Leuven?
Type of shutter, dimensions, motorization, and installation: these are the four factors that make up the price. Indicative prices including VAT, with a rate of 6% applicable for homes occupied for more than ten years.
| Type of work | Factors affecting the price | Indicative price including VAT |
| Electric roller shutter (standard window) | Visible or integrated box, insulated slats | 500 to 1,000 € / unit |
| Solar roller shutter | Dimensions, battery, remote control | 700 to 1,300 € / unit |
| Motorized screen (standard window) | Type of fabric, zip guidance | 600 to 1,200 € / unit |
| Screen for large sliding bay | Width, solar sensor | 1,400 to 3,000 € / unit |
| Aluminum hinged shutter (pair) | Dimensions, pattern, hardware | 700 to 1,500 € |
| Motorization of an existing shutter | Condition of the curtain, power supply | 250 to 600 € / unit |
| Centralized or home automation control | Number of shutters, scenarios | 300 to 1,200 € |
During the measurement, each opening is measured, and the available space for the box and possible electrical supply is checked. The estimate is then established window by window.
Example: for a semi-detached house in Wilsele, four motorized screens on the south facade and three solar roller shutters in the bedrooms often amount to between 5,000 and 8,000 euros including VAT.
Maintenance and lifespan
A well-installed aluminum roller shutter easily lasts twenty years. Cleaning the slats and tracks once or twice a year is sufficient, and current motors require little maintenance. Screens can be cleaned with soapy water, and their fabric can be replaced without changing the entire system.
In renovation, it is often possible to motorize existing shutters or replace only a damaged curtain. We will honestly tell you if the box and tracks are worth keeping.
Steps for shutters and screens in Leuven
Boxes and street-facing facade
Shutters or screens installed on the garden side generally do not require any authorization. On the street side, an exposed box alters the appearance of the facade: for a building listed in the heritage inventory in the center of Leuven, a check is necessary before ordering.
In co-ownership
In a building, the co-ownership regulations often specify the type, color, and position of shutters or screens visible from the outside. Approval from the general assembly may be required before installation.
VAT and subsidies
Installed by a company on a house over ten years old, shutters and screens are generally billed with reduced VAT. There is no regional subsidy for these solar protections in 2026.
The advantages of professional installation
A clean installation
Aligned boxes, plumb tracks, invisible cables, careful sealing around the fixings.
The curtain is adjusted to descend straight and stop exactly at the right level.
Tailored advice
Shutter, screen, or a combination of both: we choose according to the orientation of each room.
A street-facing bedroom has different needs than a living room oriented towards the garden.
A more comfortable home
Less heat in summer, less noise at night, more security on the ground floor.
One piece of equipment improves summer comfort, sleep, and tranquility.
A single point of contact
Coordinated carpenter and electrician, warranty on the installation.
If a shutter causes problems later, you know who to call.
Choosing, installing, and controlling your shutters
On existing frames
Roller shutters can be added without changing the frames, with a box installed on the facade or under the lintel. The solar shutter avoids the need to pull a cable. We check the available space and the appearance of the box from the street.
Screen or roller shutter
The screen filters light and maintains the view, ideal against heat. The roller shutter completely blocks light and provides better protection against break-ins and noise. Many homeowners combine screens on the south side and shutters in the bedrooms.
In case of motor failure
The motor can be replaced without changing the shutter. Some models have a backup operation, which is shown to you during commissioning.
The effect on the EPC label
It remains limited. The benefit of shutters mainly lies in summer comfort, blocking light, and security.
The duration of the installation
Once the shutters are manufactured, installation generally takes half a day per window, including electrical connections. For a complete house, plan for two to three days.
Remote control
With a home automation hub or a connected module, scenarios can be programmed according to the time, season, or sunlight, and everything can be controlled from your mobile phone.
Convenient when on vacation, to simulate presence or close the screens if heat arrives.
Shutters in a house classified E or F
For a property subject to renovation obligations, insulation and frames are addressed first. Shutters then complement comfort, preferably with insulated boxes to avoid creating thermal bridges above the window.
Frequently asked questions about shutter installation in Leuven
What color of fabric should I choose for a screen?
A dark fabric offers a better view outside and limits glare. A light fabric reflects more heat but allows slightly less visibility outside. Gray or bronze shades are a good compromise for most facades.
How to fix screens without damaging a brick facade?
The tracks should preferably be fixed into the frame of the windows or in the mortar joints rather than in the brick itself. On a hollow wall, appropriate plugs for the facing are used. The work remains invisible and reversible.
Does a screen withstand wind?
Yes, better than a traditional awning, thanks to the side guidance that keeps the fabric taut throughout its height. In very strong winds, it is better to retract it: a wind sensor does this automatically, even in your absence.
Is an electrician needed to install an electric roller shutter?
Yes, for a wired model: power must be brought to the box and connected according to the RGIE. For a solar shutter, no cable is needed, which greatly simplifies installation during renovation.
Prepare yourself for the heatwaves
Manufacturing times extend as soon as the first heat arrives. A project started in spring allows you to be equipped before July.
The survey visit is free. We will walk around the windows with you and tell you where a solar protection will really make a difference.
Agency Avenir
Rénovations
for Installation of shutters in Leuven
An expert to take charge of your renovation projects and guarantee deadlines, budgets and quality of all services.
