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Supply and install custom interior wood plantation shutters on one standard-size window (about 30x36 to 36x60 in).
Wood Window Shutter typically costs $250 to $700 each (national average as of 2026). Most straightforward jobs start near $250 each. Final pricing depends on material quality, project scope, local labor rates, and site conditions. Use our free calculator below for a personalized estimate.
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Estimated Total Cost
1 unit(s) • Standard Quality
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Estimates are approximate and vary by location, project scope, and current market conditions. Contact a local contractor for an accurate quote.
$212 – $595 each
Painted poplar plantation shutters with 2-1/2 in. louvers, front tilt rod, L-frame inside mount
$250 – $700 each
Painted basswood plantation shutters with 3-1/2 in. louvers, front tilt rod, L-frame inside mount
$313 – $875 each
Basswood plantation shutters with 4-1/2 in. louvers, hidden rear tilt rod, divider rail, decorative frame
| Component | Category | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $64 | $175 | each |
| Labor | labor | $62 | $175 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $62 | $175 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $62 | $175 | each |
Supply and install custom interior wood plantation shutters on one standard-size window (about 30x36 to 36x60 in).
Typical wood window shutter pricing range each.
Starting price $250 each. National average as of 2026. This is a directional range. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, access, and local labor rates.
Estimates are approximate and vary by location, project scope, and current market conditions. Contact a local contractor for an accurate quote.
Wood Window Shutter usually lands between $250 to $700 each. That range reflects current national calculator data after materials, labor, supplies, equipment, and disposal are rolled together. Your real quote will move based on quantity, site conditions, finish level, and contractor availability in your ZIP code.
Supply and install custom interior wood plantation shutters on one standard-size window (about 30x36 to 36x60 in).
Material selections can move the budget faster than anything else, with current material allowances landing around $64 to $175 each.
Labor complexity is the next major swing factor, with installation or trade time currently averaging $62 to $175 each.
Smaller consumables still matter, because supplies are contributing about $62 to $175 each.
Specialty tools, access equipment, cleanup, and disposal can add another $62 to $175 each.
Scope changes, premium finishes, difficult access, demolition, and permit requirements can push the total toward the high end of the range. Cleaner access, standard finishes, and bundled work often keep the job closer to the low end.
Get multiple itemized bids, ask contractors to separate materials from labor, and confirm what is included before you compare totals. Scheduling during a slower season and bundling adjacent work can also reduce mobilization costs.
Keep specifications tight before work starts. Change orders are one of the fastest ways to blow past the original budget, especially when material lead times or specialty trades are involved.
DIY can make sense when you already own the tools, understand the prep requirements, and can tolerate schedule risk. Hiring a pro is usually the better move when mistakes would affect finish quality, code compliance, waterproofing, structural performance, or warranty coverage.
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Use the calculator range of $250 to $700 each as your baseline, then compare that against the time, tool rentals, material waste, and rework risk you would take on by doing the project yourself.
Most wood window shutter jobs start with site review, measurements, and material confirmation. From there the crew usually handles preparation, core installation or repair work, cleanup, and a final walkthrough to confirm the finished scope matches the quote.
Ask each contractor how they handle protection of adjacent finishes, debris removal, and change approvals. Those three points tend to separate a clean project from an expensive headache.