ShutterLab

Made-to-measure shutters fitted from London to Oxfordshire

ShutterLab is a family-run team that measures, supplies and installs bespoke window shutters for homes and offices. Its stated coverage runs from London across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey and Middlesex. The company presents itself as an alternative to high-pressure sales operations, with the same trained installer handling a job from the first call through to the final clean-down, and no subcontractors.

Its own figures, as published on the site, put the business at more than 10,000 shutters fitted, over 100 five-star reviews and more than eleven years of trading. It reports a 4.7 rating on Trustpilot and a 5.0 rating on Google, and states that all installations carry a 10-year guarantee, with products also backed by a 10-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Materials: hardwood, softwood and waterproof composite

The range is built around three material families. Hardwood shutters use basswood, finished in paint or stain, and are positioned for classic wooden-window looks. Softwood shutters use paulownia. Waterproof composite is offered as the durable, moisture-resistant choice for kitchens, bathrooms, en-suites, busy family homes and conservatories, and is described as UK-made with lead times as short as three to five weeks.

The company states explicitly that it does not sell commodity MDF, PVC or faux wood panels, directing homeowners who want a hard-wearing timber alternative towards its composite line instead. For wet rooms, it generally recommends composite over timber.

Shutter styles in the catalogue

• Full-height plantation shutters with split louvres for privacy and light control.
• Tier-on-tier shutters with independent top and bottom panels, aimed at sash windows.
• Café-style (half) shutters covering the lower window for street privacy while leaving daylight above.
• Tracked shutters for wide windows and patio doors, in bi-fold or bypass configurations.
• Shaped shutters for arches, circles and angled windows.
• Shutters with integrated blackout blinds, in full-height or tier-on-tier formats, for bedrooms.

Lead times and seasonal deadlines

Standard shutters are quoted at 12 to 14 weeks, while UK-made composite options run at three to five weeks. The site also listed Christmas 2026 ordering cut-offs: standard orders by 30 September, express by 22 October and rapid by 2 November for fitting before Christmas.

Survey, installation and pricing

Every project begins with a free, no-obligation home survey and quote, which can be booked online or by phone. Installation is handled by an in-house team described as qualified carpenters, and the company notes that the adviser who carries out the survey returns to fit the shutters. Pricing is presented as simple and transparent, with costs varying by size, material and style; no figures are published.

Where the company works

Oxfordshire is described as one of its busiest counties, with fitting across Oxford — including Jericho, Summertown and Headington — as well as Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester and surrounding market towns. Other named locations include Reading in Berkshire and Guildford in Surrey, alongside north, west and south London.