Shutters

[greenery77]

Can anybody recommend a shutter company? We have had a quote from a well known company but they seem incredibly expensive. Please let me know if you have had shutters installed in your home that you are pleased with and roughly what they cost as we would like to get a couple of quotes (that are hopefully competitive).

[Gidget]

If you put shutters into search box at top right side of page you will see lots of different threads recommending various companies. That is the beauty of the ED Forum......

[Bobbaz]

I was recommended Shutters Up and they did a great job.

[MissDumpling]

We used Sandelsons - and paid a bit more for British-made shutters which are sturdier than those manufactured in China, so have a longer guarantee. They look lovely.

[Ramble66]

We used nationwide shutters. They are china made but no way could be afford the real British made ones.

They look great and very happy with them.

[bonniebird]

We used Shutterland, great job, very efficient, the shutters look fabulous

[poppet27]

Sorry to hijack this post, but would anyone mind revealing how much thy paid? We are thinking of getting cafe style shutters on our bay window.

Appreciate prices are dependent on individual circumstances but it'd be good to have a general idea, thanks.

[Ivvan]

We recently used Tudor Touch for shutters in our Victorian mid-terrace house. They are a family firm based in Charlton Village. They were very professional and spent time with us discussing exactly what we wanted. We are delighted with the results and have had lots of compliments from friends and neighbours.

[devsdev]

We had ShuttersUp come in for a quote. Ashley, one of the co-owners, came in to show samples and discuss all the options available (the different kinds of woods, the finish, the colours, showed photos etc). He measured our windows and gave a no-obligations quote on the spot which was reasonable especially given that they will come and install everything and make sure it works. As a reference, half cafe-style shutters in painted wood for a 3-window bay are about ?500 for the size of our windows and for the quality and finish we wanted. My friend paid about ?800 for full shutters on a smaller bay that she had to measure and fit herself (which were both nightmare tasks), so I'm not complaining. Her shutters didn't fit properly and it took her quite a few weeks to sort it out. He made really good suggestions and wasn't trying to make us choose a higher end product or anything that wouldn't suit our needs or budget. The service so far has been efficient, polite and trustworthy. Shutters will be delivered and installed in 6 to 8 weeks and I'll provide an update when we have them in!

The shutters are made in China in case anyone would prefer to go with English made ones.

Hope that helps!

[giggirl]

ShuttersUp did my bathroom shutters last year and I've just had them back again for my downstairs bay. I'd resisted having anything in my bay but unfortunately I can't see my computer screen when the sun shines so I need something there.

The shutters won't be installed for 8 weeks, because that's the lead time, but ShuttersUp have installed some temporary paper blinds for the duration. They look OK and I can't make any more excuses for not getting work done.

Highly recommended:

Shuttersup (based in Bromley)

www.shuttersup.co.uk

020 8776 1484

[devsdev]

A long overdue update on the shutters - they were delivered and installed when they were due (7 weeks from ordering). The team were really efficient and courteous (and considerate of a sleeping newborn!). They happily removed some existing blinds for me. Not had any problems with the shutters so can't comment on after-care, but I'm not worried on that front. The shutters look great, work well and we're very pleased we got them.

Dev

[RenF]

We've just had shutters installed by Shutters Up too. Couldn't fault the service, everyone we dealt with was friendly and polite. The two guys who did the installation were clearly really chuffed with how pleased I was with them!

They came out twice to bring samples and quotes (both times at pretty anti social hours for them, to fit round our work hours) and despite obviously having a product to sell, there was no hard sell at all or constant follow up calls once they'd made the initial visit.

The shutters have only been up for a few days, but seem sturdy enough. All in all very pleased.

[Nemoure]

Reading the positive comments about Shutters Up in this forum I also decided to contact them. Unfortunately i lost faith in the company before even getting the chance to meet them. This is because they twice cancelled an appointment. The first time they cancelled just a few hours before the scheduled visit (the person that was meant to visit got sick). The second time they took they initiative to cancel following an email i sent asking to be reminded when the appointment is scheduled for.

It is a shame because I'm sure they do a great job. But I can't allow myself to give them a third chance. I felt let down as a new customer.

[arthurthecat]

We got ours in the bay and bathroom from California Company - you measure and fit yourself. Easy to do (we're not normally capable of DIY) and fit. For us it was about sustainable wood and cost and these guys were the cheapest.

Look out for new yr deals as well lots of shutter cos do this at this time of year....

[ShuttersUp]

Thank you very much for your kind comments regarding our Shutters and service!

@Nemoure Very sorry to hear that we could not make the appointments, please feel free to give us a ring if you are still looking for Shutters!

If anyone else would like to see the Shutters we offer then please visit us at http://www.shuttersup.co.uk

Thank you.