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Restoration
Professional Plantation Shutter Restoration in 48 Towns
Restoration is for existing shutters with sound frames and panels that need refinishing, re-tensioning, rehanging or several component repairs together. We assess the structure and finish before comparing restoration with individual repair work or complete replacement.
What restoration covers
Refinishing and repainting: stripping back, refinishing and repainting worn or discoloured shutters, with the colour matched to the room or the rest of the house.
Slat and panel replacement: damaged louvres and panels assessed for replacement and matched as closely as the existing material and finish allow.
Re-tensioning louvres: restoring the smooth, holds-its-angle feel of shutters that have gone loose or floppy.
Rehanging and re-squaring: dropped or sagging frames re-hung so panels close flush again.
Hardware renewal: worn hinges, magnets, tilt rods and fixings replaced.
Period and inherited shutters: sympathetic work on older shutters where you want to keep the original rather than start again.
How repair, restoration and replacement differ
If the frames are sound, we will compare repair, restoration and replacement options at your free assessment, then explain which route makes sense for the shutters you have.
How a restoration works
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Free assessment
We review clear photographs or inspect the shutters on site, checking the frames, panels, working parts and finish before recommending a scope.
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The plan and price
You get the options side by side: restore versus replace, with clear costs, so you can choose with the facts in front of you.
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The work
We confirm which work can be completed on site and which refinishing or structural work needs workshop conditions. Any removal and temporary opening arrangement is agreed before work starts.
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Back and checked
Restored panels are re-hung, squared and checked before we leave. We confirm the completed restoration scope with you.
What restoration costs
Every set is assessed and priced individually. The quote identifies the components, finish work, access and any workshop stage included in the restoration scope.
| Job | From |
|---|---|
| Strip, refinish and repaint (per panel) | Quoted free at survey |
| Colour-match to the room or rest of the house | Quoted free at survey |
| Replace damaged louvres or panels where suitable parts are available | Quoted free at survey |
| Re-tension louvres (per panel) | Quoted free at survey |
| Re-hang and re-square dropped frames | Quoted free at survey |
| Renew hinges, magnets and tilt rods | Quoted free at survey |
The restoration scope and price are confirmed before work starts, with no obligation to proceed.
Free home survey
Find out whether restoration is viable
Send photographs of the complete shutters, their finish and the parts that need attention. We will assess the structure, working parts and likely restoration scope.
Add a few details and we will be in touch within 24-48 hours.
Prefer to talk?
Call us
07776 123 386Message us a photo of the problem. It is the quickest way to get an initial repair assessment.
Email us
info@shutterinstallation.co.ukAreas we cover
We work in the 48 towns and areas on our coverage list. See every area we cover.
Opening hours
Mon-Sat, evening visits available.
Restoration questions
Restoration is worth assessing when the frames and panels remain structurally sound but the finish, alignment or several working parts need attention. If the fault is limited to one component, shutter repairs may be the narrower option.
No. The restoration scope can be limited to the shutters being assessed. Nearby panels that will remain unchanged are still considered when the colour and finish are specified. Our refinishing guide explains which material, coating and age factors affect that match.
Yes, they can be assessed without the original paperwork. Photographs of the complete set, hardware, damaged areas and finish help us identify the construction and decide what work is viable.
It depends on the work. We confirm whether the agreed repair can be completed on site or whether refinishing or structural work needs workshop conditions, then agree any removal and temporary opening arrangement.
If the problem is one broken louvre, hinge, tilt rod or dropped panel, a repair may be enough. Restoration is for shutters with a tired finish or several problems that need more involved work.
Related
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Customer reviews for our family team
Customers posted these reviews on the Shutters Design Google profile after new-shutter work and aftercare by the same family team. Each card links to its original Google source.
“We couldn't be happier with our shutters from Shutters Design.”
Cassandra DunnRead on Google
“I’m very pleased with my shutters. I highly recommend Colin. Very professional and very tidy.”
Julie HaranRead on Google
Book a restoration assessment
Send clear photographs or book a free assessment. We will compare the viable repair, restoration and complete-replacement routes for the shutters you have.