Shutter pricing online is largely fictional. The numbers below come from real jobs we've measured, fitted and invoiced across Warrington, Stockton Heath, Lymm, Appleton, Grappenhall and Knutsford in the last twelve months — VAT included, fitted, no extras.
Standard window (single panel, up to 1.2m wide)
- MDF Antigua: £380–£480
- ABS waterproof: £420–£540
- Hardwood basswood: £540–£700
Three-section splay bay (the most common Cheshire quote)
- MDF Antigua: £950–£1,150
- ABS waterproof: £1,050–£1,250
- Hardwood basswood: £1,300–£1,550
- Hardwood stained finish: £1,400–£1,700
Bathroom window (ABS only)
Single bathroom window in ABS waterproof: £420–£600 fitted. Larger family bathrooms with two windows typically £900–£1,200 the pair. We don't quote MDF for bathrooms — it fails within two years.
Whole-house quote (typical 3-bed semi)
A typical Warrington 3-bed semi with a bay, 5 bedroom/landing windows and a bathroom comes in at £3,400–£4,800 in MDF Antigua, or £4,800–£6,800 in hardwood. Whole-house quotes usually get a 5–10% discount versus single-window pricing.
What changes the price (in order of impact)
- Material (MDF → hardwood is +35–55%)
- Window size (larger panels cost more per cm²)
- Bay shape (splay > square > flat)
- Louvre size (89mm and 114mm cost more than 64mm)
- Hinge spec (hidden hinges add £30–£60 per panel)
- Tier-on-tier vs full-height (tier-on-tier +15%)
- Shape work (arched / circular tops add 25–40%)
What doesn't change the price
Postcode (we charge the same in Knutsford as we do in Warrington), colour choice on standard whites, and number of louvres per panel. Anyone charging extra for "Lymm" or "Knutsford" is taking the mick.