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What’s the actual cost of wooden shutters for your windows? Or composite or MDF for that matter? Great question! Everyone wants to know a ballpark price for these attractive window treatments before they invite someone to their home for a more accurate quote. Which is sensible, because it can save a lot of time all round if they don’t fit into your budget, but let’s check it out…
Right now, the demand for shutters is higher than ever within the UK, as people look to insulate their homes and improve their energy efficiency for cheaper bills. Plus, they provide a high-end look no matter the style of shutters you choose, making them a popular choice for window coverings. And we’re here to tell you the average cost of plantation shutters. Here at Shuttertec, we provide our customers with affordable shutters which are of high quality, whilst also catering to every budget.
The pride we have in both our product and our installations is absolute, and as such, we don’t care to be the cheapest out there – but we do aim to provide excellent value. This is how we earn our very trusted reviews.
When it comes to choosing interior shutters for your home, it’s important to note that they vary in price depending on several factors, such as the material they’re manufactured from, as well as how large your windows are. Window shutters are priced on a square metre basis, not so much on slat size or panel configurations and as such, shutter costs differ slightly for each window size and shutter.
What Affects the Overall Cost of Shutters?
Our shutters currently start from £299m2 and upwards and are fitted with a fully installed service, including everything required to fit your chosen shutters and leave your home just as we found it. Professional installation is always recommended as standard to ensure the best possible finish, and naturally this does attract labor costs.
Should you decide that waterproof shutters are the option you wish to go with for your home, this will cost more as the materials are more expensive. Additionally, optional extras can also impact the cost of your chosen shutters, such as custom coloured shutters.
You may find that our express service also carries a small surcharge. But as you would expect, this significantly drops the lead time so if time is a priority for you, it may well be worth the slightly higher cost.
With the above in mind, it’s important to be aware of the following variables which can affect total price of shutters:
- Number of windows
- Window shapes
- Size of your windows
- Shutter styles
- Material
- Installation costs
- Service (standard vs express)
If you’re interested in having new shutters fitted in your home, it’s worth contacting us to arrange for one of our team to come and provide you with a tailored quote. Final price will be based on all of the above.
So, How Much Do Window Shutters Cost?
On average, a fully installed shutter blind in the UK will retail somewhere between £250 and £450 per square metre, but that’s not super helpful unless you’re in the trade, so let’s take a look at a working example. Take bay window shutters; the total cost for a good sized 5-sided bay window will typically be upwards of £1250.00, a 3-pane window typically upwards of £550.00 per window.
This is usually a good average shutter price, but there’s no such thing as average or standard sizes when it comes to windows, which is why we supply custom shutters as standard. As mentioned, shutter pricing varies according to individual windows, with larger windows costing more, and smaller windows costing less, so use these figures as a rough guide only.
If you’d like a better idea of how much your window would cost, email us some dimensions of the window(s) and we’ll give you an indication to make sure they’re within your budget, before arranging a visit to provide a final, more accurate quote.
What Material Options Are Available When Choosing My Window Shutters
When it comes to choosing the perfect type of shutter for your home, it’s important to consider the material. All of our shutters are available in a range of options including:
- Real wood shutters
- ABS composite shutters
- Faux wood shutters (MDF)
Hardwood shutters will generally come at a higher price, whilst other options are typically less.
Our waterproof shutters are perfect for a bathroom and come with a 10-year guarantee as standard. Thanks to the nature of the material, it’s impervious to most damage (we say most, accidents do happen!) and will easily last double that with minimal effort, all whilst withstanding the moisture that is in the air.
Our industry experts will work with you to provide the finish that perfectly suits your home, needs, and budget.
Want to know which material is right for you and your home? Check out our blog on shutter materials to help you make an informed decision.
How To Maximise The Potential Of Your Shutters
For those looking to replace their windows, it’s advised to do so prior to having shutters installed. This is because there may be a difference in dimensions between the older windows and the new ones. Though they may be close in size, even a slight difference could lead to shutters fitting incorrectly or not fitting at all.
Therefore, it’s something worth considering in advance of installing shutters, which are not designed to be taken down and refitted at a later date. Please take note and if you are planning to fit new windows in the near future, then get those first and only then order your shutters. It may be more of a long-winded process, but it’s the correct way to do things.
Conclusion
Though the cost of shutters may seem daunting at first, the life span of the product makes them an excellent and versatile home improvement project. The benefits and long-term value of owning high-quality shutters are worth the cost if you’re in a position to make the significant investment. From cheaper energy bills, to light control, privacy, increased value of your home and kerb appeal for potential buyers should you ever choose to sell, you won’t regret the decision!
There are many ranges that we provide as part of our Essex shutters and blinds, and we aim to cater to as many budgets as possible with the view of making anyone’s dreams possible.
We’ve met plenty of customers throughout our 15 years in the industry that tell us how long they’ve wanted shutters for and how hard they’ve had to save. But you know what? It’s always worth it.
Get in touch with us today and we will come and visit your home for a direct quote.
