Custom Plantation Shutters in The Woodlands, TX

Pricing depends on the size and number of windows, the material, any specialty shapes, and the lead time you choose. Because every job is measured and built to your openings, we give you an exact figure during the free in-home consultation rather than a range that changes later. As a local company without showroom overhead or commissioned salespeople, our pricing generally comes in below the national chains on the same quality products.

That is partly your decision. Domestic production runs about three weeks from final measurement and costs more. Imported production runs closer to eight weeks and costs less. We quote both so you can weigh speed against budget. Installation itself is usually completed in a few hours once the shutters arrive.

Faux wood, poly, and composite are different names for the same thing — a solid plastic shutter. So the real choice is hardwood or faux wood. Hardwood gives you natural grain and custom stains and is lighter, which allows wider panels. Faux wood will not absorb moisture, which makes it the better choice for bathrooms, kitchens, and windows taking direct sun.

3.5 inch is what most homes in this area end up with — it balances view and light control at standard ceiling heights. Go to 4.5 inch on tall windows, sliders, or open-concept rooms where you want the fewest horizontal lines across the glass. Drop to 2.5 inch on small windows or powder rooms where a larger louver would overwhelm the opening.

It is a horizontal bar across the middle of the panel that splits the tilt controls, so you can close the bottom louvers for privacy while leaving the top open for daylight. It also stiffens tall panels. On a standard window you may not need one. On anything tall, it is usually worth having.

Yes. The panels are built with cutouts routed around your existing handles and deadbolts so the hardware still operates fully. We measure the handle projection during the consultation since that determines the frame build-out.

No. Closed shutters give you strong light control and privacy, but a small amount of light comes through where louvers overlap and around panel edges. If total darkness is the goal — a nursery or a media room — a blackout roller shade behind the shutters is the usual answer, and we can quote both.

Inside mount sets the frame within the window opening for a built-in look, but it needs enough depth in the jamb. Outside mount attaches the frame to the wall or trim around the opening, which works on shallow windows, crank-out casements, and tilt-in sashes. We check the depth during the measure and tell you which your windows can take.

They stay with the house. Because shutters are fixed to the window opening rather than hung like blinds or curtains, they transfer with the property and are commonly listed as a feature. That is one of the reasons homeowners treat them as an improvement rather than a furnishing.

A dry microfiber cloth or a soft brush vacuum attachment along the louvers handles routine dust. On faux wood you can use a damp cloth with mild soap for anything stubborn. Avoid soaking real wood or using abrasive or chemical cleaners on any finish.

Yes — arches, eyebrow arches, sunburst tops, octagons, angled tops, and bay configurations. These are built to a template taken from your actual opening. Some shapes are made functional and others fixed, depending on the geometry, and we will explain the options for your specific windows.

Our limited lifetime warranty covers manufacturer's defects. If a louver warps, a tilt rod breaks, or a mechanism fails under normal use, we repair or replace it at no charge. It applies for as long as you own the product in your home.