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Looking at 79 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptional manufacturing quality of the items, noting that they look beautiful and fit precisely into their windows. Consumers also appreciate how straightforward the online ordering system and the home self-assembly process are for everyone. Some reviewers were not happy with the extended waiting periods and long delivery delays experienced during ordering. However, some people mentioned experiencing specific issues such as overdue orders, missing dispatch notices, or transit damage. A few individuals also noted occasional difficulties requiring minor installation adjustments or component replacements after delivery.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The shutters are extremely well made and were supplied exactly to the measurements that I had given. They were relatively easy to fit and look really solid and very attractive. My only criticisms wo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Read the measuring instructions a few times to make sure I was doing the right thing as ordering Tier on Tier for our lounge. Anyway ordered them & they arrived about 10 days later in 8 different boxe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hello Michelle / customer services You score top marks for customer satisfaction! I have received the replacement hinges which are now fitted and the shutters are now as they should have b... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delighted with our California, cafe style shutters - the manufacturing quality and precision is excellent. Each shutter was well packaged, clearly labelled and had plenty of hardware. We fitted wit... See more

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Company details

  1. Window Treatment Store
  2. Blinds Shop
  3. Decoration and Interior Design Store

About California Shutters

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Based in Hove, East Sussex, California Shutters® has been styling the UK and Europe’s windows and doors with quality DIY shutters since 2002. Easy to measure, customise, and install, our shutters are made from the finest quality materials.

All our products are made to the highest standards and are identical to the plantation shutters you’ll find from a full measure and installation company. The only difference is the price. As a DIY company, we don’t pay for installers to come to your home. It’s these savings that we pass onto you.

All DIY shutters from California Shutters are 100% made to measure and never cut to size. We keep our pricing simple too, charging customers per square metre. Available in a range of styles, materials, and finishes, made-to-measure shutters are the perfect statement piece for any space. Choose from our sustainably sourced Paulownia hardwood or our waterproof, UK-made faux wood. No matter your décor or style, we’ve got a shutter to suit.

Don’t worry if you’re not a dab hand at DIY either. Our measuring and fitting guides will take you through everything step by step. And if you’re still unsure, you’re welcome to contact our friendly team of experts. They’ll take you through things step by step.

Interior shutters are the UK’s fastest growing window covering and while it might seem that DIY shutters are a tricky undertaking, we have 1,000s of satisfied customers who’ll happily tell you otherwise.

In 2008 we were delighted to be selected as the exclusive supplier of window shutters for B&Q and their customers, and it’s a relationship we maintain to this day.

Visit our website today and find your style with California Shutters.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

website does not give maximum and…

The website does not give maximum and minimum frame sizes for shutter and opening configuration you have to contact Amy for help

12 October 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi John,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.

We’re sorry to hear that you found it unclear when looking for maximum and minimum frame sizes and configuration details.
While the website provides a general overview of the options available, some specific frame limitations can vary depending on the style and layout of your shutters. Because of this, we often recommend speaking with our team so we can give tailored guidance based on your exact window measurements. This helps ensure that the shutters you order are the best fit for your space.
We appreciate your comments and will pass them on to our web team — we’re always looking at ways to improve the information displayed on the site.

If you need any help with your measurements or want us to talk you through suitable configurations, our team is always here to assist.

Kind regards
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with my shutter

Very pleased with my shutter, ordered one to see how it would be, but will order more for sure. Fantastic quality and fit. Customer service from Amy who kindly kept me updated promptly, to the friendly delivery driver.

28 November 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Lyn,

Thank you for your review and kind words about Amy. I will of course be passing this on to her.

We look forward to working with you again.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The very best shutters

The very best shutters, price and service!

20 November 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Rai,

Thank you for your 5 start review. We always aim to provide the best service and products.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Patio door full length shutters.

Easy measuring and ordering. Arrived quickly. Packaging was very good. But there was an issue that the blanking caps for the holes fell out in transit and still feel loose when pushed back in place. Anti static wipes needed to remove the small debris.

16 November 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.

We’re really glad to hear that the measuring and ordering process was easy, your shutters arrived quickly, and the packaging met your expectations.

We’re sorry to hear about the issue with the blanking caps becoming loose in transit. They should stay securely in place, so we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Our team can send out replacement caps if needed, and we’re always happy to help with any fitting concerns.

Thank you as well for mentioning the anti‑static wipes — they’re a useful tip for removing small debris after installation.

If there’s anything else we can do to help make your shutters perfect, please feel free to reach out. We’re here to help.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent products

Excellent products, would definitely recommend.

30 May 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Mr Wood,

Thank you for your review.

We are thrilled that you find our product excellent and you will be recommending us.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely beautiful shutters

Absolutely beautiful shutters. Simple to measure and easy to fit. Fast service and reasonably priced. Was pleasantly surprised by how well they were packaged. Very happy with our purchase. Will definitely be ordering more.

17 November 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Denise,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback.

We’re thrilled to hear you’re happy with your shutters and found the measuring and fitting process simple. It’s great to know you were pleased with the fast service, reasonable pricing, and careful packaging.

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping you with your next order. If you need any assistance in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb customer service

The shutters were delivered on time and were easy to fit. There was a mistake on one of the shutters, however the customer service was so good in rectifying the mistake, that I was happy to overlook it.
I would very much recommend them.

2 November 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Selma,

Thank you for your kind feedback.

We’re delighted to hear your shutters arrived on time and were easy to fit. While we’re sorry there was an initial mistake, we’re thrilled our customer service team was able to resolve it quickly and leave you happy with your purchase.

Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your support. If you need any assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use website

Easy to use website, product has always been good quality, have used California shutters a number of times

17 November 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi James,

Thank you for your kind feedback.

We’re delighted to hear you find our website easy to use and that you’ve been happy with the quality of our products. It means a lot to know you’ve chosen California Shutters multiple times, and we truly appreciate your continued trust in us.

If you ever need any assistance or have future projects, we’d be happy to help again.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The shutters are a great quality and…

The shutters are a great quality and fitted perfectly.

13 October 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi,

Thank you for your review.

We’re thrilled to hear your shutters are great quality and fit perfectly.

We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple to use great communication …

Simple to use great communication once ordered so far

15 November 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Geraint,

Thank you for your review.

We’re delighted to hear you found the ordering process simple and appreciated the great communication after placing your order. If you need any further assistance as things progress, our team is always here to help.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order and sizing perfect

Easy to order and sizing perfect, perfect fit

13 July 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Kate,

Thank you for your review.

We’re delighted to hear that ordering was easy and the sizing was spot on. It’s fantastic that your shutters fit perfectly—we really appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again.

Kind regards
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi John,

Thank you for your review.

We love that you found the process of ordering easy.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service !!!

Great service, thank you !!!!!

15 June 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Cristian,

Thank you so much for your kind words.

We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience with our service.

If you need any further assistance or have another project in mind, we’d love to help again.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Having to wait up to 5 weeks for…

Having to wait up to 5 weeks for replacement (unusable) shutters is really poor!!

29 October 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Steve,

Thank you for your review.

All of our shutters are made to measure and are not an off the shelf product. As such this does mean that your replacement is being made from scratch.

I can see that you have been speaking to the team who have advised 3 to 5 weeks for the replacement to arrive.

Best Wishes
The California Shutter Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great quality and easy to install.

Bought 6 in total , all are great quality and easy to install. Just make sure you follow the measuring up instructions and you cant go wrong. Wife now wants me to install in our kitchen as well.

31 August 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Philip,

Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback.

We’re thrilled to hear your shutters are great quality, easy to install, and that you’re happy with all six. Following the measuring instructions really does make all the difference, so we appreciate you highlighting that.

It’s wonderful to know you’re planning to add shutters to your kitchen too—we’d love to help with that when you’re ready.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delayed Delivery and Poor Communications

Estimated delivery date missed. No communications to inform the customer of the delay. When telephoned, customer services were unable to say when the shutters would go into production. Told me to phone back in a week to chase the order. Disappointing customer service.
#CS-15046

19 October 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Neil,

Thank you for your review.

We are sorry that there has been a delay at factory. If you can supply your order number I will be able to look into this further for you.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick delivery

Very quick delivery, unfortunately one panel was damaged in transit, but a replacement was made and sent out to us quickly. The no drill shutters are really easy to fit, and look great

27 September 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Barbara,

Thank you so much for your feedback.

We’re delighted to hear you’re happy with your no-drill shutters and that they were easy to fit and look great. We’re very sorry about the damaged panel and appreciate your patience while we arranged a quick replacement.

If you need any further assistance or have another project in mind, we’d love to help again.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Ordered perfect fit shutters for windows and french doors but unfortunately one pair of french doors shutters had a slight issue.
I contacted California shutters and was helped by Amy who went above and beyond to rectify the issue by organising a new pair of shutters.
It was a pleasure dealing with someone who acted in such a professional manner to resolve the issue and Amy is a credit to California Shutters.

4 November 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Andrew,

Thank you so much for your fantastic review.

We’re really pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience with our customer service team, and that Amy was able to resolve the issue quickly and professionally.

It’s great to know your shutters are now sorted and that the process felt seamless. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Amy — she’ll be thrilled to hear she made a difference.

Thanks again for your recommendation and for choosing California Shutters.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

too good to be true 40% discount

When ordering there is a high pressure 'ends at midnight' 40% off. I took a video screenshot of my failed attempts after 3 failures - ALL BEFORE MIDNIGHT which appeared to throw a technical fault preventing you paying before this amazing discount ended.
Edit: Own learning points: having now read the other very recent reviews - will consider this a bullet dodged. I must read reviews first & question when big short-notice discounts are offered

3 November 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi D Hart,

I am sorry that you felt there was pressure in ordering. If you can send me your video screen shot I can certainly look into this for you.

Best Wishes
The California Shutter Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Asking me to review as soon as order…

Asking me to review as soon as order placed but shutters take 2 to 3 months to arrive!?

13 September 2025
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Reply from California Shutters

Dear Sam,

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re really sorry for the confusion caused by the premature review request.

We completely understand your frustration — shutters do take longer to manufacture and deliver, and receiving a review prompt before your order arrives isn’t ideal. Please be assured this issue is currently being investigated by our IT team to prevent it from happening in future.

We appreciate your patience and hope you’ll be pleased with your shutters once they arrive. If you have any questions or need further assistance in the meantime, we’re here to help.

Kind regards,
The California Shutters Team

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