How Much Do Plantation Shutters Cost?

Common Range: $140 – $760 Per Window, Installed

National Average: $520 Per Window, Installed

Updated: November 17, 2023. Written by: Steve Hansen

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Cost Range for Plantation Shutters

The cost of plantation shutters can vary depending on a number of factors, some specific to your home and others on the shutter itself. Factors such as the size of the windows, the material used, and the type of shutter installed. On average, plantation shutters can cost anywhere from $140 to $760 per window, including installation, but the price can be higher or lower depending on your specific project.

Average Cost

The average cost of plantation shutters is $270 per pair for basic wood shutters, installed yourself. Plan to pay around $520 for the same plantation shutters, measured and installed by a professional.

Average Do It Yourself Cost
$270 (Shutters only)
Average Contractor Installed Cost
$520 Per Window
Typical Cost Range
$150 – $425 Per Window

installed plantation shutter on interior windows

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Overview of Plantation Shutter

Plantation shutters, recently called Castle shutters, are beautiful window dressing with practical benefits for any window. Most plantation shutters are wood, but more affordable composite materials are available that reduce cost. Installing plantation shutters in your home will not only increase the beauty of the area, but increase the value of your value of your home when you decide to sell it. For these reasons and many others, they are a very popular upgrade.

This plantation shutter cost breakdown includes prices, cost factors, estimates from other sites and prices submitted by readers. It will provide you with a clear idea of the plantation shutter prices you’ll see when you shop or get an in-home consultation.

Plantation Shutters Installation Cost Factors

  • Window Size – Common casement and double-hung window sizes range from about 24×30 inches to 48×60 inches. Price goes up with size.
  • Number of Windows – Obviously, installing plantation shutters on 2 windows is going to cost considerably less than 10 windows. The more windows you install shutters on, the higher the cost.
  • Shutter Material and Finish – Composite or fake wood shutters and vinyl are cheapest. Painted wood shutters are midrange in price. The most expensive plantation shutters are stained wood.
  • Wood Type – For wood shutters, pine is the most affordable. Domestic hardwoods are mid-priced. Exotic woods like teak and Brazilian cherry may cost more.
  • Shutter Quality – Cheap wood shutters are made with thin wood and poorly constructed frames. They won’t look as good or last as long as shutters made with thicker wood and better components.
  • DIY or Pro Installation – You’ll save $50 to $100 per shutter with DIY installation
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Cost of Shutters and Accessories

This section compares average plantation shutter prices by window size and the materials used. Prices do not include installation, but they are listed as cost per pair.

Shutter Size
Non-Wood
Painted Wood
Stained Wood
24×30 $70 $120 $150
30×42 $125 $210 $245
36×48 $180 $285 $330
42×54 $245 $375 $440
48×60 $300 $485 $525

Shutter Accessories

Installation accessories should be included in the shutter package. However, if you want to change the look of the shutters or large shutters need extra support, here are potential costs.

  • $5-$20 per shutter | Decorative hardware
  • $10-$15 per shutter | Support kits for large shutters
  • $1.50 – $3.00 | Pack of installation screws, 2” to 3”
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Permits, Inspection, and Unit Installation Costs

Permits or Inspection

  • $0 |Plantation shutter installation does not require a permit.

Installation Labor Cost

Depending on whether you hire a handyman service or window treatment specialist, the labor cost will range from $50 to $100 per hour. That breaks down to approximately $25 to $50 per shutter, or $50 – $100 per window for plantation shutter installation cost.

Installation Time

Doing the math from the labor cost, a pro installs 2-4 shutters per hour, depending on the shutter size.

  • 4-8 hours | Installation of 10-15 pairs of shutters, with a crew of two installers

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DIY or Hire a Pro

There are two keys to successful plantation shutter installation.

  1. You have to get the measurements exactly right or the shutter won’t fit properly.
    If the window is square, measuring is straightforward. However, if the window is arched, measuring can be quite difficult.
  2. The next step, of course, is to properly install the windows.
    You’ll need basic skills with hand tools and possibly a drill to drill pilot holes in window frames.

In short, most homeowners with decent DIY skills install their plantation shutters instead of hiring a pro. For large shutters, a second pair of hands is useful. We’ve installed more than a dozen plantation shutters with a minor hiccup or two, but no serious issues. If you have the time, inclination and skills, go for it.

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Reviewed and edited by Steve Hansen of Costimates

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