Plantation shutters cost $150 to $800 per window installed (HomeGuide), with whole-home projects averaging $2,400 to $3,028 (Fixr and Angi) in 2026.1,2,3 Custom work runs $20 to $45 per square foot including materials and labor.2,3 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on the material, window sizes and count, and whether shutters are stock or custom.
$150 – $800
per window installed
$3,028
project average, Angi
$2,400
project average, Fixr
$20 – $45
per sq ft custom
Per window by material (installed)
| Material | HomeGuide (pair) | Angi (per window) |
|---|---|---|
| Real wood / hardwood | $200 – $800 | $250 – $600 |
| Composite / faux wood | $175 – $650 | $150 – $400 |
| Vinyl / PVC | $150 – $500 | $75 – $300 |
HomeGuide’s figures are for a pair of two shutters per window; Angi prices per window. Both land in the same band once you account for that.1,2
Materials-only by window size (HomeGuide)
| Window size | Wood | Composite | Vinyl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 x 36 in. | $150 – $250 | $125 – $145 | $100 – $125 |
| 30 x 36 in. | $200 – $275 | $180 – $200 | $130 – $150 |
| 36 x 48 in. | $200 – $360 | $180 – $280 | $150 – $200 |
| 36 x 60 in. | $360 – $550 | $300 – $360 | $200 – $250 |
| 42 x 60 in. | $300 – $650 | $360 – $500 | $280 – $350 |
Installation labor adds $50 to $150 per window (HomeGuide), with most installs taking about an hour.1 Fixr puts installer charges at $50 to $300 per shutter depending on size and design.3
Whole-shutter cost by size (Fixr)
| Shutter size | Average cost |
|---|---|
| 16 x 20 in. | $40 – $200 |
| 24 x 36 in. | $140 – $250 |
| 36 x 54 in. | $250 – $500 |
| 48 x 48 in. | $350 – $650 |
| 60 x 72 in. | $400 – $800 |
| 72 x 96 in. | $600 – $1,200 |
Special windows (Angi)
| Window or door | Cost |
|---|---|
| Bay window | $570 – $800 |
| Sliding glass door | $860 – $1,040 |
| Patio French doors | $640 – $1,000 |
| California shutters | $70 – $1,140 per window |
Angi notes bay pricing covers custom fitting across the center window plus two angled side panels, and sliding doors typically need track-mounted bypass or bi-fold panels.2
Interior vs exterior (Fixr)
Fixr prices exterior shutters at $50 to $1,000 and interior shutters at $150 to $1,000, and its $2,400 average reflects ten exterior thermalite shutters.3 Angi’s $3,028 average comes from 338 verified projects reported by its pros.2 The two averages measure different mixes of interior and exterior jobs, so they are not directly comparable (our note).
Repairs and add-ons (Angi)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Most repairs | $150 – $450 |
| New hinges | $20 – $75 |
| Painting / refinishing | $125 – $175 |
| Removal and replacement | $250 – $700 |
| Cordless upgrade | about $130 |
| Motorized | $300 – $1,000 per window (avg $650) |
DIY or hire
Stock-size vinyl or composite shutters on reachable ground-floor windows are a realistic DIY with a drill and level (our view); custom shapes, bay windows and anything needing a ladder on the exterior favor a pro. Home Depot’s plantation shutter section sells stock and custom-cut options (plain link, not affiliate).
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Sources
1. HomeGuide — How Much Do Plantation Shutters Cost?
2. Angi — How Much Do Plantation Shutters Cost?
3. Fixr — Shutter Installation Cost