{"id":2178,"date":"2025-12-15T12:14:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solihull-blinds.co.uk\/?p=2178"},"modified":"2026-07-22T11:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T11:34:37","slug":"what-is-the-bbsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solihull-blinds.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/12\/15\/what-is-the-bbsa\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the BBSA and why is Solihull Blinds a member?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Investing in made to measure blinds or shutters is quite different to other types of purchases, like ordering clothes online. You\u2019re inviting a team into your space to measure your windows precisely, give you useful advice, and fit something that you\u2019ll be using every day for years to come. So it\u2019s fair to want reassurance that the company you choose has high standards and takes their service seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Solihull Blinds, we\u2019ve been fitting window coverings for decades. We\u2019re accredited members of the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA<\/a>) and supporters of the Make it Safe<\/a> campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve spotted the BBSA logo on our site, here\u2019s what that means in practical terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All about the BBSA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The BBSA\u2019s purpose is to raise standards across the blinds, shutters and awnings industry and give both consumers and members clear guidance on best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBSA members agree to follow a Customer Code of Practice that\u2019s designed to support fair trading and a consistent approach to customer service. It also sets out how complaints should be handled, and what happens if a problem can\u2019t be resolved directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key point is this: the BBSA is a trade association, and membership of the BBSA is tied to ongoing expectations around quality, training, safety, and conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it pays to work with a member of the BBSA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re choosing a company that signs up to a recognised code of practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any business can promise \u201cgreat service\u201d. The difference with an accredited BBSA member is that there\u2019s a clear framework behind that promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BBSA\u2019s Customer Code of Practice is there to make sure members trade fairly and deal with issues promptly and reasonably. If a complaint can\u2019t be resolved between customer and member, the BBSA can offer a mediation route and recommend next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can have higher confidence in our workmanship (and proof to back it up)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Good fitting matters. It\u2019s what makes blinds hang neatly, shutters sit square, and finishes look intentional rather than \u201calmost right\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solihull Blinds was named winner at the BBSA Excellence Awards 2024<\/a> for Best Internal Blind Installation and Best Internal Shutter Installation. That recognition is judged within the industry, and it\u2019s a strong signal that the quality you see in a showhome or gallery can carry through into real homes and real installs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We treat child safety as part of the job, not an optional extra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have young children in your home or you\u2019re responsible for a public-facing space, blind safety is non-negotiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BBSA runs the Make it Safe campaign to reduce risks associated with looped cords and chains, and to educate both households and installers. In the UK, internal blinds sold since February 2014 must meet child safety requirements and BBSA guidance is built around that reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means you can expect safety-conscious recommendations from the start. That might include:
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