Shutter company recommendations?

[berri]

We are in Surrey - have had a few quotes over the phone, not had anyone round yet.

I'd really value any recommendations.

Also the lead times are around 12 weeks!!! Is this normal? We are moving into a house in about a month and I don't want to have to put bin bags over the windows for 2 months

[HollyMaingate]

Standard with the lead times as almost everywhere has them made in China (probably in the same factory!). If you're handy then the DIY option will save you a fortune, we used California Shutters and they were a doddle to fit and it worked out about bang on half the price of the companies we got round to quote.

[berri]

Thanks Holly will look them up. We are so not handy though unfortunately!! Think we'd have to pay a pro as not to totally mess them up….

[SmellTheGlove]

I've just booked and put a deposit down with Riverside shutters - based on their Checkatrade reviews to be honest. I got a couple of other quotes based on measurements and they were all very similar so I just went for it! They say they have a 6-8 wk lead time. So if you can wait til then I'll let you know what they were like!

[Loubylou79]

This company is excellent and they make gorgeous shutters at a good price
www.shadingplaces.co.uk

[NoArmaniNoPunani]

We used California shutters too, excellent service

[fiorentina]

We used Surrey Blinds and Shutters and were very happy, as were friends of ours.

[WetAugust]

Mine took about 8 weeks from ordering to fitting as they were made in China to exact measurements for the windows. They are absolutely terrific and I wish I'd gas them fitted years ago instead if faffing about with vertical blinds. They keep the room cool in summer and warm in winter and provide privacy. Highly recommended.

[berri]

Just in case anyone else happened to be following, we ended up going with the American Shutter Company, who get them made in Bulgaria so they'll be fitted in3-4 weeks! Samples looked good so fingers crossed it all goes smoothly