After four years and hundreds of DIY shutter sales, we’ve made the decision to discontinue our DIY offering.

This change comes after carefully reviewing the true cost – both to our business and our clients – and discovering that DIY is often no cheaper (and sometimes more expensive) than having your shutters installed professionally by our experienced team of carpenters.

You might be wondering:

“How is that possible? How can hiring a carpenter cost less than doing it myself?”

Let us explain.

The Realities of DIY

Most DIY projects seem straightforward at first – just take your measurements, place an order, and install. But plantation shutters are not a flat-pack furniture job. They’re a high-precision product that requires experience to get right.

Here’s what we’ve learned:

  • 8 out of 10 clients who measure their own windows make critical errors.
    It’s not that people can’t use a tape measure – it’s the skill and experience to know what to look for:

    • How out-of-square your windows are

    • What tolerances to allow

    • Which frames and fixing points to choose

    • How to correctly position T-posts and panels

    • How to ensure blades and louvres align from one window to the next

  • Even the smallest error in measurement can lead to costly problems – and we’ve always tried to absorb those costs to help our DIY clients out.

Installation: It’s Not What You Think

Many people assume installing shutters is similar to assembling IKEA furniture or a flat-pack kitchen. Unfortunately, that’s far from the truth.

Plantation shutters require a skilled installer to:

  • Compensate for uneven walls, floors, or windows

  • Make precise adjustments to ensure smooth operation

  • Hide imperfections and deliver a clean, professional finish

Our trained carpenters have installed thousands of shutters. They know which drill bits work best on different materials, how much pressure to use on brittle tiles or tough bricks, and how to adjust every component perfectly.

Time Is Money

Here’s what the numbers show:

  • A handy DIYer usually takes 3 full days to install shutters in an average home

  • Our professional team typically completes the same job in 7–9 hours

Now factor in the extra time spent:

  • Calling and emailing back and forth with questions

  • Waiting for replacement parts due to measuring errors or accidental damage

  • Paying for multiple deliveries

It adds up. And in the end, many DIY customers spend more time, effort, and money than they would have with professional installation.

What This Means

We’ve decided to fully focus on what we do best: professionally measured and installed plantation shutters – done right, the first time.

Before you leave this page, we encourage you to compare a DIY quote from an online provider with our installed price. You might be surprised at how close they really are – and with us, the peace of mind is priceless.

Let us take care of everything – so you can enjoy perfectly fitted, professionally installed shutters without the stress.

Why We No Longer Offer DIY Shutters

FAQ: DIY Plantation Shutters


Are you thinking about getting plantation shutters for your home but you can decide between DIY or a professional installation service? In this section, we’ll address from of the most frequently asked questions regarding DIY plantation shutters to help you make an informed decision. 

If you can’t find the information you need here, please feel free to contact us today and we’ll gladly help! 


  • DIY plantation shutters can be installed by homeowners who have some fairly proficient handyman skills. Some DIY kits typically come with detailed instructions that will guide you through the installation process from start to finish. However, it is highly recommended that you seek professional installation services – especially if you have very little experience with DIY or you need custom-made shutters to fit unique window shapes and sizes.

  • The tools required for DIY installation will vary depending on the specific kit you have chosen, but some of the common tools required include:

    • A measuring tape.

    • Screwdriver.

    • Power drill.

    • Level.

    • Hammer drill

    • Vacuum.

    • Hammer.

    It is recommended that you review the instructions provided with the kit to ensure you have all the tools necessary to complete the job. The last thing you want is to get halfway through and realise you’re missing some essentials!

  • Some DIY plantation shutter kits provide the option to customise the shutters to fit different window sizes. They generally come with adjustable louvres and panels that can be trimmed according to the desired dimensions. We don’t offer this option as it's not the best structurally or aesthetically.

    However, you can also order risk-free DIY plantation shutters kits that have been designed specifically to fit your requirements, by us.

  • While DIY plantation shutter kits will indeed be manufactured to the same level of quality, it all comes down to the final finish.

    If you are confident in your DIY skills, then you shouldn’t have too much trouble installing them to a high standard. However, if you don’t have much experience, we do highly recommend a professional installation service to be on the safe side.

  • If you are on a budget and would prefer to save as much money as possible, DIY plantation shutters are a great choice. Again, it all comes down to how confident you feel about installing them by yourself; because if the shutters aren’t installed properly, it can lead to accidental damage resulting in costly repairs down the line.

  • Standard DIY plantation shutters are generally designed to fit standard window shapes and sizes. And while we can manufacture custom-designed DIY plantation shutters for you, if your windows are an unusual shape/size, it may be worth hiring us to also install the shutters just in case.

  • Don’t panic! If you do order DIY plantation shutters through us and you end up having some trouble during the self-installation process, simply give us a shout and we can give you an estimate to come out to help finish the job for you.

We hope you’ve found these FAQs helpful. If you have any further questions and still can’t decide between DIY or professional installation, please feel free to contact us today and we’ll gladly help you out.