07446 982845 Shireshshutters@gmail.com Open 7 days a week · 8:00am–8:00pm HomeAboutServices All Services Hardwood ShuttersVenetian BlindsRoller BlindsRoman BlindsPerfect Fit & No-Drill BlindsBay Window ShuttersAwningsElectric & Motorised BlindsThermal Blinds Service Areas All Service Areas LudlowHerefordShrewsburyBridgnorthCleobury MortimerChurch StrettonBewdleyLeominsterMuch Wenlock Our WorkJournalReviewsWhat's IncludedContactFree Survey HomeAboutServices Service Areas Our WorkJournalReviewsWhat's IncludedContactFree Home Survey07446 982845 Home/Services/Bay Window ShuttersLudlow, Shropshire & Herefordshire # Bespoke Bay Window ShuttersSquare, Splay & Curved BaysSurveyed With A Digital Angle Finder Bay windows are where mass-market shutter companies fail, angled mullions, mixed sash widths, and out-of-square reveals defeat their templates. We measure every angle by digital protractor and template the curve in card on site so the factory cuts to the line, not to a theory. Book My Bay Window Survey 07446 982845 100+ bay windows surveyed across Shropshire. Specialist installer. Free home survey, no obligation. 7+ yrs On the tools locally 1000s Installations completed 5★ Google-rated surveys 10-yr Written installation guarantee Fully Insured local team The service ## What it is, who it's for, and why it matters ### What it is Bay window shutters are panelled shutter sets engineered to fit a multi-faceted window. Each panel is built to the exact dimensions of its individual pane, and the centre posts (T-posts) are specified for the angles between panes so the panels close cleanly at every joint. ### Who it's for Owners of Victorian, Edwardian and 1930s homes with classic three-pane bays, splay bays (angled), box bays (square) and modern curved orangery bays. Across Ludlow, Leominster and Hereford this is the most-requested shutter type. ### When to specify it Survey early, bay-shutter lead times are 8–10 weeks for hardwood (the same as standard shutters) because every component is bespoke. Do not specify after carpet has been laid; the frame thickness affects skirting return. ### Why professional matters A bay is not three windows, it is one window with a geometric problem. Get the angle wrong by 2 degrees and the centre panels collide. Cheap online 'bay shutter kits' assume 90° square bays and force packers everywhere else, the result looks home-made. What goes wrong ## Get the spec wrong and it costs you more than the original install Bay windows expose the difference between a fitter and a salesperson. ### Real risks if ignored - Cheap T-post systems do not allow for non-standard angles, the centre panel sits 4–8mm proud of the side panels. - Tape-measured surveys of curved bays produce panels that cannot follow the curve, every gap is then back-filled with silicone. - Splay bays without an angled corner post produce a visible vertical gap at every joint. - Stone-mullion bays drilled with standard plug-and-screw split the stone within a year. ### Common spec mistakes - Ordering identical-width panels for a bay where each pane is a different width. - Specifying hidden tilt-rods on small bay panels where finger access is too tight. - Choosing 76mm louvres on bays where the centre pane is under 600mm, the slats look top-heavy. - Forgetting that bay windows often have a deep sill that interferes with panel swing, every survey checks this. Bay survey takes 60–90 minutes. We use a laser, a digital protractor, and a card template for any curve. The factory cuts to that template, not to a measurement on a form. Our process ## Five stages, one person, no handovers - 01 ### Specialist Bay Survey 60–90 minutes. Laser measurements of each individual pane. Digital protractor reading for every angle. Card template for any curved or shaped bay. Photographic survey of mullions, sills and reveal. - 02 ### Engineering Drawing We produce a top-down engineering drawing of your bay with every angle marked. You approve it before any material is cut. - 03 ### Bespoke Manufacture Panels and angled T-posts cut to the drawing. Hardwood typical 8–10 weeks; engineered woods 6–8 weeks. - 04 ### Specialist Install Bay installs typically take a full day. We dry-fit the entire bay before final fix to confirm every angle closes cleanly. Stone mullions get resin-bonded fixings to avoid splitting. - 05 ### Sign-Off & Aftercare Walk every panel together. 10-year written installation guarantee. One free re-tension visit in year one. Benefits ## Specific outcomes, not vague promises ### Geometry Solved Every panel sits flush at every angle. No visible gaps, no silicone fills, no packers. ### Period Home Friendly Resin-bonded fixings into stone mullions and lath-and-plaster reveals, no splitting, no damage. ### Privacy On A Street-Facing Bay Tilt-only operation means you keep daylight while blocking sightlines from the pavement. ### Adds Character And Resale Value Bay shutters are routinely cited in estate-agent particulars as a feature. ### Quiet Operation Hand-finished hinges and stainless steel pins mean silent close, even after 10 years of daily use. ### Built To Last 20+ year service life in hardwood. 10-year written installation guarantee, 3–5 year manufacturer warranty. Specifier's guide ## Materials, methods and variations Everything we'd cover with you on a 45-minute survey, written down so you can read it in your own time before booking. ### Square Bay Specification Three or five 90° panes. Standard T-posts. Most common in 1930s semi-detached homes and Edwardian terraces. Lead time typically the shortest of the bay types. ### Splay Bay Specification Angled side panes (typically 135° or 150° to the centre pane). Requires angled T-posts cut to the surveyed angle. Most common in Victorian villas and Edwardian terraces in Ludlow and Hereford. ### Box Bay Specification Three panes with right-angled returns. Requires a deep reveal, usually present on box bays. Cleaner to specify than splay bays because all angles are 90°. ### Curved Bay Specification A continuous curve (typically in Edwardian and 1930s bays) is solved with multiple narrow panels each chord-cut to follow the curve, a technique called 'faceting'. We template the curve in card on site so the factory cuts to the actual shape. ### Shaped & Arched Specification Gable-top, arch-top and angled-top bays each get a one-piece bespoke top panel. Survey takes longer and we hand-trace the shape onto a full-size card template. ### Mullion Type Considerations Stone mullions (common in Ludlow): resin-bonded fixings only. Timber mullions: standard hardwood screws. uPVC mullions: face-fixed L-frame with no fixings into the uPVC itself. Frequently asked ## Honest answers, the ones we give on the doorstep How much do bay window shutters cost?Bay window shutters typically from £1,200+ fitted, depending on the number of panes, louvre size and material. Every quote is fixed and written. How long do they take?Hardwood bays 8–10 weeks. Engineered wood 6–8 weeks. We confirm the install week at order. Will they fit my curved bay?Yes, we template the curve on site in card. The factory cuts to that template. Curved bays are routine for us. Will my window still open?Yes, we test sash and casement clearance during survey. Bay shutters are designed so each panel swings clear of its pane. What about my stone mullions?Resin-bonded fixings only on stone, no plug-and-screw, no splitting. We carry the correct resin and drill bits as standard. Can I have café-style on a bay?Yes, bottom half panels only, very popular on street-facing bays in Ludlow for daytime privacy without losing the upper light. Do you do tier-on-tier on bays?Yes, top and bottom panels operate independently. Best on tall Victorian bays with high ceilings. How does the warranty work on a bay?10-year installation across the whole bay. Manufacturer warranty 3–5 years depending on range. One free re-tension visit in the first 12 months. Related services - Hardwood Shutters → - Venetian Blinds → - Roman Blinds → Areas we cover - Ludlow - Hereford - Shrewsbury - Bridgnorth - Cleobury Mortimer - Church Stretton - Bewdley - Leominster - Much Wenlock Next step ## Bay shutters surveyed properly, fitted to last Specialist bay surveys across Shropshire and Herefordshire. Free home survey, written quote within 24 hours. 07446 982845Book free home survey - 10-year written installation guarantee - 5★ Google-rated surveys - Same-week surveys - Fully insured, owner-fitted ### Request your free home survey Most surveys booked within 5 working days. Made-to-measure shutters, blinds and awnings, crafted, fitted and guaranteed by one local team across Shropshire. - Visit & ContactC/O NBA Chartered Accountants4 Rural Enterprise Centre, Eco Park RoadLudlow, Shropshire SY8 1FF - 07446 982845 - Shireshshutters@gmail.com - Open 7 Days a WeekMonday–Sunday · 8:00am–8:00pm Services - Hardwood Shutters - Venetian Blinds - Roller Blinds - Roman Blinds - Perfect Fit & No-Drill Blinds - Bay Window Shutters - Awnings - Electric & Motorised Blinds - Thermal Blinds Service Areas - Ludlow - Hereford - Shrewsbury - Bridgnorth - Cleobury Mortimer - Church Stretton - Bewdley - Leominster - Much Wenlock © 2026 Shires Shutters and Blinds Limited. All rights reserved. · Company No. 17216393 AboutContactJournalReviewsPrivacyTermsCookies Call NowFree Survey We use essential cookies to run this site and optional analytics cookies to improve it. Cookie Policy AcceptDecline