Help with Shutters Post Reply

[anootka]

Can anyone help.
I'm trying to find out the cost for installing shutters for our bay window. I've googled and from what I've found on the internet the quotes go from £450 to £10,500 (for the 3 windows). I am really confused, has anyone had any experience in this, if so please let me know.
On a similar note, I need a curtain rail/rod for our bay window, I understand that this is something that is made to order, does anyone have any recommedations, prices?
Thanks
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[russellhanson]

Hi ,
I can't help with the shutters. I do however know a bit about fitting curtain rails to bay windows, you do not need to get made to measure, there are 3 other options.
1, plastic track cheapest option, not what I would recommend, but easy to install if you are doing it yourself.
2, aluminium track, which you bend yourself to fit the bay, these work very well, and are quite well priced, again quite easy to install even the bending of the track is easy to do, but do a little at a time.
3, the most expensive option is a curtain pole, which is designed for bays, these are great but are quite difficult to fit if it's your first time. They are also quite hard to buy as you need to make sure you buy all the bits, I have been called to fits lots of these, only to find the customer has not bought all the right parts.

John Lewis is the best place to buy these from, the quality is always good, and the staff are helpful, you can also buy online.
I am always happy to offer free advice on the phone, you can even call me at the week end,if you are still unsure.
hope this helps
Russell Hanson The London Handyman

[junior1]

We had shutters put in about 3 years ago-one bay window and 2 average size sash windows-from memory I think it was about £1100. We used a fantastic company called Affordable Shutters who I have since recommended to my mum, cousin and another friend-all of whom are really pleased!
http://www.affordableshutters.co.uk/index.php

[EmmaVictoriaID]

I recommend the New England Shutter Company based on Jaggard Way near Wandsworth station.

I have used them for a couple of clients and the quality of their work and shutters is excellent. They are not as cheap as some others but this is because the composition of their shutters is slightly different. They use American Tulip wood in whole pieces, many of the less expensive companies use Poplar wood which is glued together to form the shutters.

The other difference is the finish, TNESC use a spray painted finish, less expensive companies use a spray painted finish with a UV coating which in my opinion makes them look quite plastic-y.

The less expensive shutters will do the job just fine but I find on closer inspection the TNESC shutters are a better product. Also their lead time is 4 weeks vs 7-8 of others which manufacture in china.

For a master bedroom and a bay window sitting room in Balham the cost was circa £2500 all in.

Hope that helps,

Emma

[2009Kat]

We did a lot of research into bay window poles. Some of the made to measure ones were soooooo expensive and I think one of the problems with buying the bits and bendy poles to go round the corners is that these can be less smooth and secure. We ended up buying a track/pole combo made by Silent Gliss and are pleased with it - it looks like a pole but has a track in it. Cheaper than bespoke curtain poles. Got them from the "Paint House" on Northcote Road (they have some on show in there so you could go for a look - not the cheapest shop but very helpful and they agreed to better some other quotes we had for curtain making...).

[abbevillemum]

Hi there, we used Shutterly Fabulous (www.shutterlyfabulous.com) for our house and they were fantastic and were also the cheapest from the five quotes I had.

For the bay window curtain pole, I bought one from Laura Ashley and it works fine.

Good luck

[tamara]

We used the traditional shutter company having seen a neighbours and asking their experience. Not the v cheapest but v competitive and great service. see here

http://www.thetraditionalshuttercompany.co.uk/

hope you like yours as much as i like mine whoever you go with

Tamara

ps I went for white after much deliberation and really pleased - nearly chose a colour but glad i didnt

[Abbeville Mother]

We also used the New England Shutter Company after a lot of deliberation - again was so pleased with the final product and the care and attention they took in installing them. Its worth the little bit extra ...

[walesdavies]

Hi, I used Shaftsbury shutters on Wakehurst Road. They were reasonable, I am really pleased with the shutters & I've had lots of compliments from friends & neighbours.

I would recommend white / ivory rather than a colour & we had the ones without handles in the middle & v wide slats which gives a contemporary look & let in a lot of light.

[London Handy Team]

We would like to recommend www.bespokeshuttersandblinds.co.uk
Office:01636 700654
Mobile: 07595024080
Contact: Bruce who we have used for 5 years and has always delivered the best value for money

Kind Regards

Please contact The London Handy Team for any of your DIY needs around the home or office: 0800 44 88 271
http://www.londonhandyteam.co.uk

[twingirlsmama]

ive done this on several houses over the years and you cant beat John Lewis for fabric - blinds and curtains) and plantation shutters (Rob - the owner in putney). very bad experiences elsewhere in Northcote rd for example with the costs far exceeding the aformentioned. good tip is to walk down thurleigh rd for example or hillier and look at the exterior of blinds and if you like them knock on the door and ask who supplied them! ive done that many a time with paint colours, ironmongery (which is invariably from SDS!) etc and why not let someone else do the research and you just go out and window shop with a difference!

[aa_mummy]

Hello,

I have just recently had shutters installed and contacted many companies. Our quote for two full bay windows plus extra window ranged up to over £5000. We went with the cheapest quote which ended up being £2068 which was a lot less than we expected to pay. The guy was great and kept to timings. Extremely reliable, which is a rare thing these days. I couldn't recommend him enough.

Riverside Shutters
Jerry Dyer
Tel; 0845 094 3056
mob: 07824 774120
email: jeremy@riversideshutters.co.uk
www.riversideshutters.co.uk

all the best,

aa.

[Bambulka]

Hi I have always found Paul from the Cappella Shutter Company to be very helpful and his shutters are of a high standard. Call them on 02071005222 you will not be dissapointed with their service.

[Jenny]

Hi, I have also used Capella Shutter Company. Paul Reynolds is really helpful and I would not hesitate to recommend the products and customer service.

[SFMC]

I just wanted to mention my recent experience as I looked at these posts when researching for plantation shutters for my bay window. I went with the Traditional Shutter Company - they had a really competitive quote and great lead / install time (I think it was about 4 weeks. they quoted 4 - 6weeks).
They were nice and professional and came round to ours during the evening and weekend - i.e. when it suited us.

They are now in and I LOVE them - they totally transform the room. Would highly recommend and use them again. Just wanted to mention in case anyone else was looking!