How Much Are Shutter Blinds? UK Prices and Cost Guide (2026)

Shutter blinds in the UK cost from about £67 per window for no-drill perfect fit shutter blinds, up to £180 to £400 per window for traditional plantation shutters, plus around £100 to £200 per window for professional fitting. The price depends on the type of shutter, the size of the window, the material and whether you fit it yourself.

Shutters are one of the most popular window coverings in the UK, but prices vary a lot. This guide gives you real price ranges, explains what makes shutters cost more or less, and shows how to get the shutter look on a smaller budget.

How much are shutter blinds? The quick answer

• Perfect fit (no-drill) shutter blinds: from £67.22 per window at 1ClickBlinds, made to measure, and you fit them yourself with no tools.
• Traditional plantation shutters: usually £180 to £400 per window.
• Professional installation: usually an extra £100 to £200 per window for traditional shutters.
• Biggest price factors: type of shutter, window size, material, panel count and window shape.

Shutter blind prices in the UK

Traditional shutter prices are typical UK figures from MyBuilder's shutter cost guide. Installation adds around £100 to £200 per window, and motorised or complex designs can add another £100 to £200.

Why are traditional shutters so expensive?

A traditional shutter is a piece of joinery. It has a frame that fits your window reveal, hinged panels and louvres that line up across the whole opening. Each one is made for one window, and it usually needs a survey and a fitter. That labour is a big part of the price.

Perfect fit shutter blinds give you a similar slatted shutter look for much less, because they are a slim frame that clips into your uPVC window. There is no survey, no fitter and no drilling.

What affects the price of shutter blinds?

1. Type of shutter: perfect fit clip-in shutters cost far less than hinged plantation shutters.
2. Window size: bigger windows need more material and more louvres.
3. Number of panels: every extra panel adds a frame, hinges and more alignment work.
4. Material: wood costs more than composite or uPVC.
5. Style: tier on tier shutters (top and bottom open separately) cost more than full height. See tier on tier vs full height.
6. Window shape: bay windows, arches and angled windows need extra work. Read our guide to shutter blinds for bay windows.
7. Fitting: a fitted traditional shutter adds £100 to £200 per window. Perfect fit shutters you fit yourself in minutes.

Perfect fit shutter blinds vs traditional shutters

Want the full detail? Read perfect fit shutters: everything you need to know.

How to save money on shutter blinds

• Choose perfect fit for uPVC windows. You get the shutter look without paying for joinery or a fitter.
• Measure yourself. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to measure for perfect fit shutters.
• Pick full height over tier on tier unless you really need the top and bottom to open separately.
• Use shutters where they matter most, such as street-facing rooms, and simpler blinds elsewhere.
• Compare like with like. Check every quote includes the same panels, material, fitting and extras.

Do you need blackout with shutters?

Shutters are not fully blackout, because light passes between the closed louvres. For a dark bedroom, add a blackout blind behind the shutter. Read are shutter blinds blackout? or browse our blackout blinds.

Shop shutter blinds at 1ClickBlinds

Our Sierra Ice White Perfect Fit Shutter clips straight into your uPVC window with no drilling, no screws and no mess, and comes made to measure. Browse all perfect fit shutters, or see our full range of no drill blinds. Not sure about colours? Order free samples first.

Frequently asked questions

How much are shutter blinds in the UK?

Perfect fit no-drill shutter blinds start from £67.22 per window at 1ClickBlinds. Traditional plantation shutters usually cost £180 to £400 per window, plus £100 to £200 for fitting.

How much are shutters for a whole house?

Multiply the number of windows by the price per window. For example, 8 windows of traditional shutters at £180 to £400 each, plus fitting, can cost several thousand pounds. Perfect fit shutter blinds on uPVC windows cost far less because there is no fitting charge.

Are shutter blinds worth the money?

Yes, if you want privacy, light control and a smart, long-lasting look. They wipe clean and last longer than most fabric blinds. Perfect fit shutters give the same look for a lower price on uPVC windows.

Do perfect fit shutters cost less than plantation shutters?

Yes. Perfect fit shutter blinds start from £67.22 and you fit them yourself. Plantation shutters usually cost £180 to £400 per window, plus professional fitting.

Why are shutters more expensive than blinds?

Traditional shutters are made like furniture, with a fitted frame, hinged panels and louvres, and they usually need a fitter. A blind is fabric or slats on a simple mechanism, so it costs less to make and fit.

Can I fit shutter blinds myself?

Yes, perfect fit shutter blinds are made for DIY fitting. They clip into the rubber beading of uPVC windows with no tools or drilling. Traditional shutters are best fitted by a professional.