No mystery, no guesswork. Every CBI Blinds plantation shutter install follows the same five clear stages — and you know exactly what's happening at every step. Built around transparency, precision and zero surprises.
Here's exactly what happens from the moment you contact us to the moment your shutters are installed and you've moved on with your day.
You book a time that suits you and Kyle visits your home with the full set of physical samples. No showroom, no driving anywhere — we work around your schedule and bring the showroom to you.
Once you've reviewed the quote, we lock in every detail — material, louvre size, frame colour, hardware finish, operation type. You see exactly what will be built before any order is placed.
Your shutters are built to your exact spec by trusted Australian manufacturers we've partnered with for years. Lead times depend on material, finish and the current production schedule — but we confirm them up front.
When the shutters arrive at our Hunter base, we book your install window and arrive on time with everything we need. Most installs are completed in one or two days, depending on scope.
Once installed, your shutters are backed by a manufacturer warranty and our own workmanship guarantee. If anything ever needs adjustment, you call us — no overseas call centres, no runaround.
A realistic snapshot of how long a CBI Blinds plantation shutter project usually takes — from your first call to a fully installed result.
First contact, free in-home measure booked within a few days, samples seen, itemised quote provided.
Quote reviewed, options confirmed, deposit paid, order placed with the manufacturer.
Custom build to your exact spec. Updates if anything changes. Quality-checked before despatch.
Booked as soon as your order arrives. Most installs take 1–2 days. Final adjustment, handover, balance paid.
Nothing complicated. A few minutes of prep before Kyle arrives helps us give you the most accurate quote on the day.
Quick move of furniture, blinds or curtains so we can measure cleanly. We can help if anything's heavy.
Whole house, specific rooms, or a single feature window — let us know up front so we can scope correctly.
Even ballpark helps. We tailor material and louvre recommendations to make your budget go as far as possible.
Pinterest or Instagram screenshots of styles you like make material and louvre conversations much faster.
Bay windows, arches, bi-folds or French doors — flag them ahead so we bring the right templates.
Allow 45–60 minutes for the measure. Long enough to walk every room, sample materials and answer your questions.
Other shutter companies install. We install with a system — and that system is why customers keep referring their neighbours.
Fully mobile service — no showroom visit required. Samples, advice and measuring tools at your door.
Every shutter measured and manufactured for your windows. No off-the-shelf compromise.
Trusted Australian manufacturers. Built to handle Hunter Valley heat and coastal humidity.
Co-owned by a Defence Force veteran. Precision, reliability, doing the job right first time.
What's genuinely right for your home and budget. No pushy sales, no hidden costs.
Four decades of local knowledge across Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
Book your free in-home measure today. Kyle will be at your home with samples and a written quote — no obligation.
Customers across Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley on their experience with our process.
"Kyle was brilliant from start to finish. He came out to measure, explained all our options clearly and the plantation shutters look absolutely stunning. The quality is exceptional and the price was very fair."
"The mobile service was so convenient — they came to our home with samples and took all the measurements on the spot. The shutters arrived exactly as expected and the installation was neat and professional."
"Plantation shutters installed throughout our whole house — every one is perfect. Fast, professional and outstanding quality. CBI Blinds were the best value of all the quotes we got, and the service was A1."
Every install on this page followed the same five stages. Click any image to view full size.
Fully mobile across Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens.
What Lake Macquarie homeowners ask about timelines, deposits, install day and aftercare.
Generally within a few days of you contacting us. We work around your schedule — daytime, after work or weekends. If you flag urgency (selling, renovating, holiday deadline) we'll prioritise where we can.
Most plantation shutter orders manufacture in around 4–8 weeks. Material, finish and current factory schedules influence the exact timing. We confirm a specific lead window in writing on your quote so you can plan ahead.
A standard deposit is required to confirm your order and trigger the custom manufacture. Balance is payable on completion of installation. Every figure is itemised on your written quote before you commit — no surprises.
Most homes are installed across one or two days. Whole-house fitouts with a lot of unusual windows may take longer. We confirm the install window when your shutters arrive and arrive on time, ready to work.
You call us directly. Every shutter is covered by manufacturer warranty plus our own workmanship guarantee. Adjustments, hardware tweaks or anything else — we sort it locally, no overseas call centres, no buck-passing.
Easy. We keep records of every install we complete — material, finish, hardware spec — so if you want to add another room or window later, we match it perfectly the first time. Just call and we'll book another visit.
Yes. Installation is internal, so weather rarely impacts the install date. If you need to reschedule we ask for as much notice as possible so we can re-slot you efficiently. If we ever need to reschedule from our end, you'll hear from us as early as possible.
Ideally yes for the start (access and final sign-off) and end (walkthrough and operation demo). Middle of the day is flexible — many customers head out and come back at handover. We'll confirm what works best on the day.
Stage 1 starts the moment you submit this form. Free, no obligation, no pressure.