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Plantation Shutter Cost in Adelaide

The short answer

In Adelaide, plantation shutters cost roughly $220 to $350 per square metre installed for PVC, $350 to $550 for timber, and $400 to $650 for aluminium. A typical 3-bedroom home lands between $3,500 and $9,000. A free measured quote is the only accurate figure.

Adelaide price bands

Cost by material

Indicative supplied-and-installed ranges we see across Adelaide in 2026.

MaterialPer m² (installed)Typical standard window
PVC / polymer$220 to $350$300 to $600
Timber / basswood$350 to $550$450 to $900
Aluminium$400 to $650$500 to $1,000

These are indicative ranges that vary by size, shape and access. Compare against your own windows with the plantation shutter cost calculator or the room-by-room estimator.

What moves the number

7 things that change your quote

Material

PVC is the value choice, timber the premium, aluminium the weatherproof option. This is the biggest single lever.

Window size

Shutters are priced by area, so a large living-room window costs more than a small bathroom opening.

Shape and access

Bay, arched and angled windows, or hard-to-reach openings, carry a complexity uplift of around 20 percent.

Louvre size and colour

Wider louvres and custom stains or paints add to the price. Standard whites are the most cost-effective.

Mount and frame

Deep heritage reveals may need a build-out frame, which adds materials and labour.

Motorisation

Motorised tilt is a genuine premium and is rarely needed on most windows.

Number of windows

A whole-home job usually earns a better per-window rate than a single window, so bundling rooms can lower the effective price.

Choosing a material is the biggest decision. Compare PVC, timber and aluminium shutters, or answer 4 questions in the material selector.

Plantation shutter cost: your questions

What drives the price of plantation shutters?
Material first, then window size, shape and access. PVC is the value choice, timber the premium, aluminium the weatherproof specialist. Larger windows cost more because shutters are priced by area, and bay, arched or hard-to-reach windows carry a complexity uplift of around 20 percent. Louvre size, custom colours and motorisation add to the figure.
Is PVC cheaper than timber?
Yes. PVC runs about $220 to $350 per square metre installed, while timber and basswood run $350 to $550. For a whole home, choosing PVC in wet areas and timber only in living zones is the most common way Adelaide owners control the total without losing the premium look where it counts.
Do these prices include installation?
The bands on this page are supplied-and-installed, so they include the measure, manufacture and fit by the specialist. Always confirm what a quote includes, since a headline price that excludes fitting is not comparable. Every quote we arrange is itemised so you can compare like for like.
How accurate are these figures?
They are indicative Adelaide ranges, useful for budgeting. The only accurate figure is a measured quote, because your exact window sizes, shapes and access change the number. A free measure replaces the range with a firm price, and comparing 3 is the smart way to do it.
How much to shutter a whole 3-bedroom home?
Roughly $3,500 to $9,000 fitted, depending on window count and material mix. The room-by-room estimator models a realistic PVC-and-timber mix, which usually gives the best value-to-look balance.
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