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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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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 5 out of 5 stars

San Francisco Shutters…

I was a bit nervous but it all worked out perfectly. And super quick turnaround time. Thanks 🙏

27 October 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Susan,

Thank you so much for your 5* review! We are pleased to hear you are happy with your shutters.

Best Wishes,
The Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent shutters they look amazing

Excellent shutters they look amazing
It finishes my new kitchen off beautifully.
Well made and gives you beauty and privacy
Natalie

1 November 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Clive,

Thank you for your 5* review!

Best Wishes,
The Customer Service Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Quality and Customer Service

My partner ordered three shutters for a bay window - main shutter is fine but the two side panels are so horrendously different it's completely appalling. Because there was a couple of mm height difference between the 2 sides (at nowhere on the website does it warn you that this could happen, otherwise I would have obviously requested them the same side) not only is there a different number of slats between sides, but the midtier bar is completely different too (even with matching measurements).
I was shocked at the lack of understanding from the customer services team. They claim this to be a 'mismeasure' (understandable to have an effect on some elements but how they have ended up looking completely different I don't understand!) and needs to be reordered at my expense which is outrageous and highlights the poor workmanship that this wasn't considered (order clearly labelled as BAY WINDOW) at production.
Very poor copy and paste customer service answers via email and I will certainly not be ordering anything else from these cowboys as I'm now left with very expensive mismatching shutters. I've recommended California Shutters from a good experience a few years ago, and regret it now. Other alternative companies available that all use the same supplier so go with them - PLEASE.

31 October 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi CC,

Thank you for your review. It is disappointing to read this feedback.

Our manufacturing team are not at liberty to adjust the details of a customers bespoke order as each customers requirements are different. Instead, we ask our customers to order bay window shutters at the same height measurement to ensure the slats and rails align. This is detailed in the measuring guide prior to ordering.

However it is important to us to take on our customer feedback and provide a better experience. Our Customer Service Supervisor would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you, could I please ask that you contact us at hello@californiashutters.co.uk?

Best Wishes,
The Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

the length of time in the container was too long

the length of time in the container was quite worrying but when the shutters arrived i was pleasently surprised the quality is very good and easy to put together

19 July 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Dennis,

Thank you for your 5* review. We are pleased to hear the shutters were worth the wait!

Best Wishes
The Customer Service Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The quick fix isn't

The quick fix isn't. Shutters arrived with a pack of spacers and misc. screws (many long ones) and no instructions. The online videos are useless. So I assembled the frame and couldn't see how to engage the quick fix screws, so I chat the helpline. Apparently I am supposed to remove the cover strips before assembly. 'No drilling is required'. But the cover strips can't be fitted after as there is a corner mitre and a centre post. So I drill through the cover strips from the back to be able to access the fixing screws, fit them and assemble the frame again. 1 minute later it is installed.

25 August 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Kim,

We're very sorry to hear of your disappointment. We do our best to provide installation guidance for all shutters however as there are such a range of designs available, it is hard for this to apply to all set ups.

I can see our Customer Service Supervisor has been in touch via email, we would be most grateful if you could come back to us as we are keen to discuss this further with you.

Best Wishes,
The Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just got our second set of shutters…

Just got our second set of shutters after purchasing the first set 5 years ago and very happy with them. The quality was excellent on the first set and the second set were even better the fitting was really easy and the instructions were easy to follow. Also the process of communication regarding delivery and general query’s was exceptional.

6 October 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Alex,

Thank you for your glowing review. We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the service and also the shutters!

Best Wishes,
The Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5th set of shutters from Californian…

5th set of shutters from Californian Shutters over ten years. Great shutters made to order in two weeks. Good quality easily fitted.

20 September 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Thank you for your 5* review, Colin!

Best Wishes,
The Customer Service Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Pivot rod manufacturing issue

Unfortunately the shutters were manufactured with the pivot rods fixed on the wrong side, preventing the opening of the windows. After contacting the customer services team this was quickly rectified and new shutters were manufactured and dispatched to us.

13 August 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Simon

Thank you for your review. It is most disappointing to hear that the shutters arrived incorrectly, but it is great to hear that the team were able to assist and get it resolved. We hope you love your shutters for years to come.

Best Wishes
The Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service, value and delivery

Customer service was great when calling with measuring queries. Delivery was organised for when I was available and the shutters value was unbeatable. They look absolutely stunning and have received umpteen compliments on them. Very happy customer.

31 July 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Ellie,

What a fantastic review. Thank you for your feedback and we hope you continue to enjoy your shutters for years to come!

Best Wishes
The Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ignore the reviews that complain about…

Ignore the reviews that complain about long delivery time if you're ordering the faux wood or upvc shutters. I bought the faux wood ones and they were delivered within two weeks. The faux wood ones are brilliant and look very classy. They were easy to fit; anybody with basic DIY skills and a modicum of common sense could fit them. I was a bit concerned when they arrived without instructions, but once I looked at them, it was obvious what went where. The only blip was that one shutter had a hinge missing and others had no hinge pin, but, once contacted, California Shutters were quick to correct and very apologetic; great customer service. I bought the cafe style ones which only had three sides to the frame, so they needed some careful handling. Probably not to be recommended, but I fitted mine using CT1 builders adhesive (not the screws provided), which meant I could manoeuvre them around to get them in exactly the right position before holding them in place with masking tape until the adhesive set; it made them an absolute doddle to fit, but, I did ensure that the glass for the window could be refitted from the outside if I needed to replace any glass. I had to fit mine in a bay window to aluminium frames, and there was very little leeway to be sure of using the screws correctly, so I thought the use of CT1 was a good compromise (they are stuck fast). My wife was over the moon with them when she returned home (I didn't tell her that I'd ordered them, it was a surprise). California Shutters' online videos were very helpful too, for the initial measuring up before ordering (they fit perfectly) as well as the actual fitting. All in all, a great buy. Cost a bit, but you get what you pay for!

5 September 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Bill,

What a fabulous review. Thank you so much, we are over the moon with your kind comments and feedback.

The shutters are designed to be completely DIY friendly so its great to hear you did find this. For reference and prospective customers, we do have a full installation guide on our website if extra guidance is needed also https://www.californiashutters.co.uk/help-information/installing/

We hope you love your new shutters for years to come Bill!

All the best,
The Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent. Good quality and very fast delivery.

The shutters we went for were the plastic ones, and we’ve no regrets whatsoever. Very fast manufacture and delivery, within about 10 days. Excellent packaging.

Three sets, for a bay window. They look double the money! Quality finish, nothing to fault.

If you’re considering these then have no doubts. They are not discernible to the wood ones we fitted in another room 9 years ago. They are wood, took about 5 months to get from somewhere else in the world, very frustrating at the time. These from California Shutters, in 10 days are fantastic!! Very pleased. Thanks.

24 August 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Luke,

Thank you so much for your glowing review. We are trilled with your comments and it is so fantastic to hear how happy you are with the overall result.

Many thanks again,
The Customer Service Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Good product poor service.

The blinds have been very good. But your delivery needs work. The driver turned up over 3 hours late and I asked him why he hadn’t texted me with a more realistic Tim and he shrugged his shoulders.
I called your office to ask and they had no direct contact with the driver.
Other on line companies have this sorted
I missed 2 appointments and I was very frustrated.
Good product. Poor service.

22 August 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Customer,

Thank you for your feedback. This is really disappointing to hear and we will absolutely following up with courier to see why these concerns have happened.

We completely acknowledge that this is not acceptable and a member of the team will be in touch with you shortly.

Best Wishes
The Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These shutters are fantastic

These shutters are fantastic. They’re well made and so easy to fit. If you’re unsure at any point there are videos and guidelines available to help.

22 August 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Jane,

Thank you so much for your fantastic review. We really appreciate your feedback.

Very Best,
The Customer Service Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Nice shutters but slightly underwhelming

I really wanted the wooden shutter blinds but the delivery time on those was 3 months! As oppose to 2/3 weeks with faux wood.
The colour silk white I think should have been more clear that it’s actually off white / cream looking than actually white so I was disappointed with that.

I think whilst the videos online show installation it should be more detailed, there were no further instructions other than basically fit the blinds

16 August 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi RM,

Thank you for your review and feedback. We always welcome comments like this so that we can review and develop based on direct suggestions from consumers.

We would be really keen to understand what further videos/installation information you would have liked to have seen that you think would be have helped. Please send any suggestions through to hello@californiashutters.co.uk.

In regard to the colour, this will be fed back to product team. We do provide samples of the colours free of charge and encourage our customers to see these, before placing their order to avoid disappointment.

Thank you again for your feedback.
Best Wishes
The Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Fantastic service. Very quick delivery and quality product.

14 August 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi David,

Thank you very much for your 5* review!

Best Wishes,
The Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick easy ordering system

Quick easy ordering system, prompt delivery and fantastic quality product.

9 August 2024
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Reply from California Shutters

Hi Kelly,

Thank you so much for your 5* review!

Best Wishes
The Customer Service Team

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