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Fittings
Professional Plantation Shutter Fitting, Removal and Refitting
We fit plantation shutters you already own, including online orders, ex-display sets and inherited shutters. We also remove and protect existing shutters before replacement-window or decorating work, then assess the completed opening before any refit is confirmed. The person who surveys the opening is involved in the fitting.
Can you fit shutters I already own?
Yes. We fit compatible plantation shutters you already own, whether they came from an online supplier, showroom, ex-display set, inheritance or another home. Before quoting, we compare the complete frame, panels and hardware with the measured opening, identify missing or incompatible parts and explain whether fitting or limited adaptation is practical.
Can you remove and refit shutters around replacement-window work?
Yes. We can define the removal, transport and protected storage scope before replacement-window or decorating work begins, then return when the reveal, plaster, trim, sill and sealant are complete. Refitting is confirmed only after the labelled shutter set and completed opening pass the final fixing, handle, vent and panel-movement checks.
Which customer-owned shutters do we fit?
We assess the following openings and existing shutter sets. New made-to-measure supply remains a separate Shutters Design service.
Bays, awkward and period windows: we assess every section of a bay together and check angles, fixing surfaces, handles and panel clearance before accepting compatible customer-owned shutters.
Supported shutter layouts: full-height, tier-on-tier, cafe-style and tracked systems when the supplied frames, panels and hardware suit the opening.
Shutters you supply: bought elsewhere, ex-display or moved from another home. No purchase from us is required for fitting-only work.
A previous fit put right: panels that were left crooked, gappy or badly packed by someone else, re-hung and squared up.
What do we check before fitting?
A fitting assessment checks the complete supplied assembly, measured opening, fixing surface and operating clearance before the job is confirmed. Frame sections, panels and hardware must work together, while louvres and panels must clear handles, vents, sills, radiators and furniture through their normal movement.
Complete supplied assembly: every frame section, panel, hinge, catch, magnet and specified fixing must be present. Missing parts are identified before a fitting date is agreed.
Opening dimensions and frame layout: we compare measured width, height, squareness, posts and returns with the assembled shutter dimensions rather than relying on one headline measurement.
Sound fixing surface: the reveal, plaster, trim, tiles or window frame must support the supplied shutter frame in a level position without distortion.
Operating clearance: panels and louvres must clear handles, vents, sills, radiators and furniture through normal opening, closing and resting positions.
Need a brand-new shutter set?
Shutters Design handles every completely new made-to-measure shutter enquiry, including the survey, material and style choice, supply and fitting. Completely new made-to-measure shutters have a 10-year personal guarantee. Shutter Installation fits, removes, refits, repairs and restores compatible shutters you already own, including replacement parts for an existing shutter system.
How a fitting works
Customer-owned shutter fitting moves from a measured compatibility survey to an itemised quote, fitting and final movement checks. The supplied set is not accepted from headline dimensions alone. The job-specific schedule is confirmed with the quote, while any completely new made-to-measure order passes to Shutters Design.
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Free survey
We measure the opening, inspect the supplied shutters and check the frame, hardware and operating clearance. The person who surveys the job is involved in the fitting.
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Quote
An itemised, no-obligation quote, usually within a day or two. If you're supplying the shutters, we quote fitting only.
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Fitting day
Straightforward fitting takes around 60 to 90 minutes per window or 2 to 4 hours per room. A 6 to 10-window job is normally completed in one day. We confirm the expected time for bays, tracked systems, difficult access and adaptation work with the quote.
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Final checks
We check the fitted panels and louvres in use, including clearance around window handles and the space for the panels to open. The final check covers the complete frame and panel arrangement.
What fitting costs
Plantation shutter fitting is quoted against the supplied set, number and type of openings, bay or tracked layout, access and any agreed adaptation. No generic price is inferred from one panel or room. The free survey confirms the exact fit-only scope and fixed price before work starts.
See the worked bay-refit example for a dated job with its own size and scope, not a rate for every fitting.
| Job | How we quote |
|---|---|
| Fit-only, shutters you supply (per window) | Quoted free at survey |
| Fit-only, bay window (per bay) | Quoted free at survey |
| Re-fit or correct a previous installation | Quoted free at survey |
Every price is confirmed free at your survey before we start, with no obligation to go ahead.
Free home survey
Have shutters ready to fit?
Tell us who supplied them, which opening they are for and whether you have the frames and hardware. Photographs and supplier drawings help us assess compatibility.
Prefer to talk?
Call us
07776 123 386Message us a photo of the problem. It is the quickest way to get an initial repair assessment.
Email us
info@shutterinstallation.co.ukAreas we cover
We work in the 50 towns and areas on our coverage list. See every area we cover.
Opening hours
Mon-Sat:09:00-19:00
Sunday:Closed
Fitting questions
Fitting cannot be confirmed until the missing frame section, hinge, catch, magnet or manufacturer-specific fixing is identified. Use the customer-owned shutter fitting checklist to confirm the supplied frame, panels, hardware and measurements before booking.
Supplier drawings and fitting instructions are strongly recommended because they show the intended frame order, hardware and fixing method. If they are unavailable, the customer-owned shutter fitting guide explains which labelled photographs and dimensions to send for assessment.
Yes. We can remove existing blinds or curtains as part of the agreed fitting work. We confirm what needs removing during the survey so the scope is included in the quote.
We explain which dimension, frame, fixing surface, hardware or clearance issue prevents a dependable fit. Limited adaptation is considered only when the complete assembly can remain secure, level and usable; otherwise fitting is declined.
Shutters Design handles the survey, material and style choice, supply and fitting for a completely new made-to-measure shutter set. Shutter Installation remains the fitting-only service for compatible shutters you already own.
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Customer reviews for our family team
Customers posted these reviews on the Shutters Design Google profile after new-shutter work and aftercare by the same family team. Each card links to its original Google source.
“We couldn't be happier with our shutters from Shutters Design.”
Cassandra DunnRead on Google
“Excellent quality, very nice people to deal with and professional. Highly recommended.”
James PetersRead on Google
Book a fitting or refit survey
Whether it is one tricky bay, shutters you already own, or removal and refitting around replacement-window work, start with a free, no-obligation home survey.