Made-to-Measure Plantation Shutters in Colchester
Your Plantation Shutters made-to-measure and professionally installed throughout Colchester and the surrounding villages.
Plantation Shutters in Colchester
We provide free home surveys in Lexden, Stanway, Highwoods, Prettygate, Mile End, Wivenhoe, Rowhedge, Marks Tey and nearby areas. Every shutter is measured specifically for your windows and professionally installed for a clean, accurate finish. Our range includes full-height, café-style, tier-on-tier, bay-window, tracked and waterproof shutters, with options suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and patio doors.
Because we work without an expensive showroom, we can offer high-quality shutters at competitive prices while still providing a complete measuring and fitting service.
Recent projects include a run of café-style shutters through a Georgian townhouse near Colchester Castle, full-height shutters across four windows of a modern detached in Stanway, and tier-on-tier shutters in a Victorian end-terrace in Lexden. Wivenhoe is a recurring stop on our Essex rounds — the waterside cottages there suit solid-panel shutters particularly well.
Shutters for Colchester Property Styles
Colchester's housing stock is among the most varied in Essex. The town centre and Lexden Road area contain some of the county's finest Georgian and Victorian properties, where smaller window openings and period features call for a more considered approach. Stanway, Highwoods, and Shrub End offer large modern estates with standard window sizes. Wivenhoe's riverside cottages and the rural villages to the north tend to have older, irregular windows where made-to-measure fitting matters most.
- Victorian terraces: café-style or tier-on-tier shutters
- 1930s bay windows: separately framed bay configurations
- Modern Stanway and Highwoods homes: full-height shutters
- Bathrooms and kitchens: waterproof faux-wood shutters
- Patio and French doors: tracked shutters
Shutter Styles Available in Colchester
Our full range of shutter styles can be matched with the material and louvre size that best suits your room. We'll help you choose the right combination at your free survey.
Full Height
Covers the entire window from top to bottom. The most popular choice for modern homes and any window where you want full light control.
Café Style
Covers only the lower half of the window, giving street-level privacy while leaving the top clear for natural light and sky views.
Tier on Tier
Two independent panels stacked vertically — ideal for tall sash windows where you want separate control of top and bottom.
Bay Window
Custom-angled panels built to follow the exact geometry of your bay, giving a seamless symmetrical result.
Solid Panel
Fixed slats rather than adjustable louvres. Maximum privacy and a clean, architectural look — popular for street-facing ground-floor rooms.
Tracked
Panels that slide on a floor-to-ceiling track. The practical solution for patio doors, bi-folds, or very wide openings.
Materials and Specifications
We offer five product ranges: Paulownia hardwood in smooth Strato or natural-grain Graino finishes, impact-resistant Endura, waterproof Mimeo composite, and powder-coated Dura aluminium. Louvre sizes of 47 mm, 63 mm, and 89 mm help you tailor the look to your room.
Strato Paulownia
Classic ChoiceLightweight Paulownia hardwood with a smooth painted finish. Stable, naturally warp-resistant, and a versatile choice for living rooms, bedrooms, family spaces, and most everyday interiors.
Graino Paulownia
Natural GrainBrushed Paulownia hardwood with visible natural grain and tactile texture. Choose a stained or painted finish for period properties, cottages, and character interiors with excellent thermal insulation.
Endura ABS Paulownia
Best of Both WorldsA lightweight Paulownia core with a durable ABS outer layer for impact resistance, humidity stability, and long-term alignment. A strong all-round choice for larger windows and busy family homes.
Mimeo Composite
Best for Wet RoomsFully waterproof composite that will not swell, warp, or degrade in steam and humidity. Ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms, and any space that gets wet regularly.
Dura Aluminium
Interior & ExteriorMarine-grade, powder-coated aluminium built for demanding environments. Corrosion-resistant and stable across temperature extremes, making it suitable for conservatories, wide openings, coastal homes, and exterior use.
Pricing Examples for Colchester
Shutters are priced according to the window dimensions, material, frame, configuration and any special shapes required. Following a free home survey, we provide a written fixed quotation covering manufacture and installation. The table below gives an initial indication based on our £250/m² guide rate.
| Window type | Approximate size | Guide price range |
|---|---|---|
| Small window | 60 × 90 cm | £120 – £150 |
| Standard window | 90 × 120 cm | £245 – £295 |
| Large window | 120 × 150 cm | £405 – £495 |
| Bay window (3 panels) | approx 3 m² | £675 – £825 |
Prices include supply, fitting, and VAT. Guide prices are based on a ±10% range around our £250/m² rate. For an initial indication, use our online estimator or contact us with photographs and approximate measurements. We guarantee to beat any like-for-like written quote.
How the Survey and Installation Work
Our Colchester surveys usually take place on the same visit as our Essex installation rounds, so booking early in the week gets you the widest choice of slots. Total lead time from survey to installation is typically five to six weeks.
Free Home Survey
We visit at a time that suits you, measure every window precisely, discuss your style preferences, and show you a full set of finish and louvre-size samples in your own light.
Made to Your Exact Measurements
Every frame is manufactured to the dimensions we recorded, not to a standard size. This is how we handle non-square reveals, bay windows, and awkward openings that off-the-shelf products can't accommodate.
Expert Installation
Our own fitters — not subcontractors — carry out every installation. A typical home takes half a day. We leave everything clean and tidy, and show you how to use and care for your shutters before we go.
10-Year Guarantee
Every installation is covered by our comprehensive 10-year guarantee on manufacturing and finish. If anything isn't right, we'll put it right at no cost to you.
Areas Around Colchester We Cover
As well as Colchester itself, we regularly survey and install across the surrounding towns and villages:
Not sure if we cover your postcode? Drop us a message or call 0330 133 5787 — we're usually able to help.
What a Colchester Customer Says
"Our Edwardian terrace in Lexden had replacement windows installed a few years ago which left the reveals at slightly different depths. The surveyor measured each opening individually and every frame fitted perfectly first time. Three months on and we've had nothing but compliments from visitors."
Frequently Asked Questions
Plantation shutters in Colchester — the questions we get asked most often.
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Get an instant guide price online now, or contact us to arrange for one of our surveyors to visit your Colchester home — no obligation, no hard sell.
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