plantation shutter recs needed

[joe dirt 285]

we are looking to replace all faux blinds in our home with plantation shutters.

any of y’all degenerates have recommendations in the greater austin area? anybody ever go the online route with diy installation? 

[RDCanecutter 26881]

For proper plantation shutters, we always bring in a skilled craftsman from England, and have him oversee the servants.

[deadshank 24654]

8 hours ago, RDCanecutter said:

For proper plantation shutters, we always bring in a skilled craftsman from England, and have him oversee the servants.

Wrong.  You first need a plantation. 

[williemackgarza 1826]

We used Southern Shutters in Georgetown.
Locally owned. Went to high school with the owner.
Great esay service.
Didnt wanna jack with diy

[baboso 6105]

After watching plantation shutters being installed, I was happy I paid for the install.  Some delicate parts of it that I would have surely screwed up.

[Bevo 13873]

I used Rockwood out of Houston because I am friends with the owner (female with strong UT ties). They sell and install in Austin. I think they sell through Home Depot. They are high quality and reasonably priced. 1-844-900-6113

Edited October 15, 2019 by Bevo

[joe dirt 285]

got two quotes this week. they were really far apart too, by 60%. i expected variance but goddamn. both are basswood. the cheaper is made in houston. the more expensive is graber, made in mexico with us hardwoods that’swhatshesaid. 

guess i’ll get one more quote just to see what the actual price should be.