How Much Do Plantation Shutters Cost in London?

For a standard painted Austin hardwood shutter, our current plantation shutters cost calculator gives the example budgets below. They are our indicative supplied-and-fitted ranges, rather than average UK prices or fixed quotations. Each includes standard frames and hardware, measuring, one delivery allowance, straightforward fitting and assumed 20% VAT.

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The budget model applies an area-based material allowance, then fitting and delivery allowances and VAT. Its upper figure allows for fitting variation, with both ends rounded to the nearest £25. A bay involves multiple sections; corner posts, frame design, minimum charges and fitting complexity can change the surveyed quotation. Compare sizes and styles in our dedicated bay window shutter cost guide. Explore layouts in our bay window shutter guide.

What does “per m²” mean? Multiply the shutter width by the covered height in metres. For a bay, add the area of each face. A per-m² material figure alone is not the complete supplied-and-fitted window price, because measuring, delivery and installation also apply.

The number of bedrooms does not tell you how many windows need shutters or how large they are. A three-bedroom home might have one bay and several small openings, or fewer but much taller windows. Count and measure the openings you actually want covered.

This is a worked arithmetic scenario, not a three-bedroom-house tariff or a multi-window quotation. Different room sizes, a bay, café or tier-on-tier panels, material, finishing and site conditions will change the total. Our online calculator estimates one window at a time; for a house, send us the window list for a written quote.

Planning a larger home? Our four-bedroom house shutter cost guide maps eleven openings across two floor plans, with two bays, PVC bathroom windows and a room-by-room budget you can adjust.

• Size and number of openings

  Area matters, but every frame, survey and fitting visit has work attached. A small single window is rarely just its area multiplied by a material rate.

• Material and finish

  Timber, faux wood and waterproof PVC have different specifications. Stains, custom colours and specialist finishes can alter the quote.

• Style and hardware

  Panel count, mid rails, tilt controls, hinges and frame profiles change the design and sometimes the price.

• Bay angles and shaped windows

  Each bay face is measured separately. Corner posts, uneven reveals, curves, arches and angled tops need more detailed design.

• Fitting conditions

  Access, wall condition, window handles, sills and making good can all affect installation. Ask what the fitter has allowed for.

The per-window figures above use our standard painted Austin paulownia hardwood range. For that specification, the example total starts at £750–£825 for a 1.44m² straight window, supplied and fitted with VAT under the stated assumptions. It is a window example, not a general price for every wooden shutter.

Our shutter range also includes Newport poplar hardwood, Mayfair and Battersea faux wood, and Dulwich waterproof PVC. We have not applied the Austin example rate to those other ranges.

Wood offers painted or stained finishes and suits many living rooms and bedrooms. Faux wood gives a painted look with a different construction. Dulwich PVC is the option we show for wet rooms and bathrooms. Compare each range's finish, dimensions, available options and actual quote rather than assuming all PVC or timber costs the same. Our bathroom guide explains the waterproof option.

Full-height shutters cover the opening from top to bottom. Café style covers only the lower part, so there is less shutter area, but frame, measuring and fitting costs still apply. Half the height does not automatically mean half the quote. Tier-on-tier adds independently opening upper and lower panels and can need more hardware and careful alignment. Our estimator shows different assumptions for these styles on the same window.

Waterproof Dulwich PVC and an integrated blackout blind are options in our range, but we do not publish a reliable fixed surcharge for either. The material, frame and window specification need a tailored quote. Louvred shutters alone do not provide complete blackout; a suitable integrated blind may improve light blocking. For sash windows, the meeting rail and access to catches also influence the panel arrangement.

An installation-only price covers fitting shutters you have bought separately. We do not publish a standard fitting-only tariff: the fitter would need to assess the number of frames, fixing surfaces, access and whether the supplied shutters and measurements are suitable. Request a specific quote rather than treating the difference between DIY and fitted prices as the labour charge.

An average price for shutters installed can also be misleading without the window size and specification. Our table gives complete prices for three defined openings. Those include the shutters as well as measuring, delivery, fitting and VAT; they are not installation-only charges.

DIY shutters or professionally measured and fitted?

Supply-only shutters can lower the initial bill if you are comfortable taking accurate measurements, checking recesses and assembling and fixing frames. You also take responsibility for fit and for resolving measurement errors with the supplier under its terms. Bay angles and uneven old openings make this more demanding.

With our supplied-and-fitted service, we measure the openings, agree the layout and our carpenters fit the shutters. The quote should make clear the scope of that responsibility, including what happens if a measured product does not fit as planned. Compare the total cost and the work you would take on, not just the per-m² headline.

• Exact window dimensions, panel layout, material, finish and louvre size.
• Whether the price is supply only, fitting only, or fully supplied and fitted.
• VAT, delivery, measuring, frames, hinges, handles or tilt controls.
• Bay corner posts, shaped sections, special cut-outs and blackout options.
• Any access, parking, making-good or removal charges.
• Who is responsible if the measurements or finished fit need correction.

Ask for these details in writing. Two window shutter prices are comparable only when the specification and inclusions match.

They may be worth the upfront cost if you value adjustable privacy, control over daylight and a made-to-measure finish you plan to use for years. A well-chosen style can also work with the proportions of sash windows and bays. Compare that daily value with a simpler blind or curtain for each room.

We would not base the decision on a promised reduction in energy bills or an assumed rise in property value. Your home's windows, how you use the shutters and the alternative covering all matter.