Wooden shutters?

murphydog999

Just read the awful stories and service of Thomas Sanderson blinds on the praise and vent section, and wondered if anyone has had experience with other companies.
I'm specifically after plantation shutters, and really liked the look of the TS ones, but not any more!

Any recommendations please

dreaming

I have just had wooden shutters fitted and used a company here (Northampton)called First4Blinds, but they are the same blinds I think that most firms seem to supply/fit. They were quite expensive, but I am happy with them as they block out a lot of light at night; allow me to have privacy in ground floor, front facing bedroom without having to close curtains: and I think they look really good too. Try ringing round smaller local blind companies.

Word of warning though - I had to wait 12 weeks for supply as they are apparently made in China!

Counting_Pennies_2

Had a bad experience of Thomas Sanderson that was due to the fact I was calling them out for two windows and they said that wasn't a big enough order for them to consider.

I went to Hillarys and they were dreadful also. Happy to take my order, but when it arrived faulty he never came back again and kept my money. I have since heard from a lot of friends who have had the same problem.

I ended up getting a refund through head office, I then went with a local company and they were great. If you can't find any where else, I believe John Lewis are good for this sort of thing and much better customer service.

hth

murphydog999

I hadn't thought about John Lewis, thanks for that.

Canucklehead

murphydog999 wrote: »

I hadn't thought about John Lewis, thanks for that.

Good morning: have you considered using an independent rather than one of the chains? They can usually offer a greater range of products.

HTH

Canucklehead

murphydog999

Canucklehead wrote: »

Good morning: have you considered using an independent rather than one of the chains? They can usually offer a greater range of products.

Yes, thanks. I'm doing more research now (John Lewis don't sell them) for any Wiltshire based companies.