Choosing wooden shutters in Hertfordshire is a big decision. Buying plantation shutters for your house is more like buying a chunk of furniture, but as they are definitely a made to determine product you cannot just go and pick them from the shelf. You want a professional company to come out and measure your windows, and then return to fit your shutters.

So how do you know whether the Hertfordshire based shutter company you select is the right one? Well these are some pointers.

They should be willing to give you a free quotation. Some shutter corporations cover huge areas, so not only do you lose out on supporting a local company but they require payment for their time and travel costs, and can't offer fast support in the event of any problems.

Secondly, they deserve to be able to present to you a selection of samples from their provider. Generally, look to see whether they deal with a shutter company called S Craft which is regarded the top shutter company in the UK.

Expect to attend 6 to eight weeks for your interior wooden shutters. They're all made abroad and shipped across. If a company is promising them faster or much later then it is worth asking how. If they are saying they can do it faster then they could be making false guarantees to try and get your order.

It is worth asking questions about their experience and training. They should have been on a shutter course, especially the fitter. Measuring still takes skill and a understanding of shutter components, but fitting is quite sophisticated. Always ask what experience the Firm has and ask if they can show you photos of their work.