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From first measure to final fit
What to Expect When Ordering Custom Plantation Shutters
One local team helps you choose the details, measures every opening, builds your real-wood shutters in Palm City and installs them—typically within 2–4 weeks.
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2–4 weekstypical measure-to-install timeframe
The short answer
The APS process has five clear stages: in-home consultation, precise measurement and design confirmation, a written quote and approval, custom production in our Palm City facility, and professional installation with a final fit-and-operation walkthrough. Most projects are typically installed within 2–4 weeks after measurements and specifications are finalized.
Because APS measures, manufactures and installs its own real-wood shutters, you have one accountable local team from the first conversation through the final fit.
Your project timeline
Five steps from consultation to installation
Measure
Every opening is measured. Trim, depth, handles, mullions and the way panels need to operate are checked.
Confirm
You review the room-by-room written quote and selected specifications before your shutters enter production.
Build
APS engineers, mills, assembles and finishes your real-wood shutters in its Palm City facility.
Install
Our team fits, tests and adjusts each panel, then shows you how to operate and care for the shutters.
Before the appointment
What happens during your in-home consultation?
You do not need to measure the windows or know every technical term. Show us the rooms you want to improve and explain what matters most—privacy, glare, furniture layout, a cleaner view or matching existing trim.
- See and operate real shutter samples
- Compare louver, frame, tilt and finish options
- Discuss sliders, French doors and unusual openings
- Receive professional measurements for each opening
- Review an itemized written quote
Helpful but optional: gather inspiration photos, identify rooms with morning or afternoon glare, and note any planned window replacement or remodeling.
No surprises later
Details to confirm before production
Small design choices have a large effect on how shutters look and operate. APS reviews the specifications for each opening before the order is finalized.
Louver sizeThe width of the movable louvers affects view, proportion and style.
Tilt styleChoose a traditional visible tilt rod or a cleaner hidden-tilt system.
Divider railsConfirm their position when upper and lower sections need independent control.
Frame profileThe frame must suit the opening depth, existing trim and desired architectural finish.
Color and finishReview the selected standard finish or any approved color-match details.
Panel operationConfirm how panels open around handles, furniture, counters and doors.
Made close to home
Your shutters are built in Palm City
After approval, the APS team translates the field measurements into shutters made for your exact openings. Components are engineered, milled, assembled and finished in our local facility rather than ordered as a finished imported product.
This local workflow is why APS can typically complete measurement-to-installation in 2–4 weeks. Project scope and selected details can affect timing, so the expected schedule is confirmed for your order.
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Installation day
How to prepare—and what happens next
- Provide a clear path to each opening.
- Move fragile objects, small décor and valuables from nearby surfaces.
- Secure pets and plan a safe area for children while tools are in use.
- Confirm condo access, elevator reservations or permitted work hours if applicable.
- Ask before the appointment whether existing blinds or curtains should be removed; removal and disposal arrangements vary by project.
The team installs and tests the shutters, checks alignment and louver movement, makes normal fit adjustments and walks you through operation and care. Installation time depends on the number and complexity of openings and is discussed when the appointment is scheduled.
Replacing windows or remodeling?
Complete replacement-window work before final shutter measurements whenever possible. New windows, trim or sill changes can alter the finished opening. If shutters are already installed, contact APS before the window contractor begins so removal and reinstallation can be planned correctly.
After installation
Keep your quote and specification documents with your home records. If a panel, louver or operating part later needs attention, photograph the opening and contact APS with your name and project address.
Warranty coverage, payment terms and project-specific service details should be reviewed in the written order documents before approval. For existing shutters, visit our repair service page.
Clear answers
Plantation shutter consultation and installation FAQs
How long does the plantation shutter process take?
APS projects are typically installed within 2–4 weeks after final measurements and specifications are approved. Project size, specialty engineering and selected details can affect the schedule.
What happens during the free in-home consultation?
An APS specialist brings samples, discusses how each room needs to function, measures the openings, reviews design choices and prepares a written quote. You do not need to provide exact measurements beforehand.
How are plantation shutters measured?
APS measures the width, height, depth and squareness of each opening while checking trim, sills, handles and required panel movement. Those measurements are used to engineer the shutters for that specific opening.
When do I approve the design specifications?
Confirm louver size, frame, tilt style, divider-rail placement, finish and panel operation before production. These details should appear in the room-by-room quote or order specifications you approve.
How long does installation take?
It depends on the number and complexity of openings. APS discusses the expected appointment length when your installation is scheduled rather than giving every project the same time estimate.
Do I need to move furniture?
Create a safe, clear path to each window and move fragile objects and small décor. If a large item may interfere with installation, discuss it with APS before the appointment.
Will APS remove my existing blinds or curtains?
Removal and disposal arrangements can vary, so confirm them during the consultation or before installation day. Do not remove anything until the team tells you what access is required.
Should I order shutters before or after replacement windows?
After, whenever possible. Replacement windows and new trim can change opening dimensions. If you already own shutters, contact APS before window work to plan professional removal and reinstallation.
Can APS handle sliders, French doors and arches?
Yes. APS builds bypass and bi-fold systems for sliding doors, fitted panels for French doors and custom shutters for arches, circles, angles and oversized openings. These require individual measurement and engineering.
What if an opening needs an adjustment?
The installer checks alignment, panel movement, louvers and fit during the final walkthrough. Point out anything that needs attention before the team leaves so it can be documented and corrected appropriately.
Ready to see what will work in your home?
Schedule a free in-home consultation. We bring real samples, measure every opening and prepare a written quote—typically with installation completed in 2–4 weeks after final approval.
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