Book a Free Home Survey in Margate
Call us on 01634 943153 — we cover Margate and the surrounding area as part of our regular Kent schedule.
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No obligation. No hard sell. Just an honest measure and a written quote.
Margate has undergone significant regeneration centred on the Turner Contemporary and the Old Town, and its housing reflects that — Georgian and Victorian terraces in the Old Town and Cliftonville, seafront properties along the Marine Drive and the Winter Gardens, interwar housing through Garlinge and Westbrook, and the more contemporary Dreamland area and new builds on the fringes.
The VIP Shutter Co is based in Rochester and covers Margate as part of our regular Kent installation schedule. We supply and fit bespoke made-to-measure plantation shutters across Margate and the surrounding area. Every shutter is measured in your home, manufactured to those exact dimensions, and fitted by our own team.
Shutters That Suit Margate's Housing Stock
The housing stock across Margate varies significantly between the older parts of town and the newer developments, and the right shutter for each property type differs accordingly.
Period properties — Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, and any pre-war housing — benefit most from full height or tier on tier shutters in hardwood or engineered MDF, with louvre sizes scaled to the window proportions. Tier on tier shutters are the right choice for ground-floor rooms on busy residential streets where privacy at street level is the primary concern.
Newer builds and modern estates typically suit full height shutters in engineered MDF or waterproof ABS — dimensionally stable, low maintenance, and available in any paint finish. Where bifold or sliding door openings exist, tracked shutters provide coverage that conventional hinged panels cannot.
Period rural properties and any building in a coastal or riverside setting benefit from waterproof ABS or hardwood with a robust paint system.
Materials and Finish Options
Sustainably sourced hardwood — Natural grain, warm finish. The right choice for period properties. Full paint, stain, and RAL colour range.
Engineered MDF — Stable and practical for most residential properties. Same finish range as hardwood.
Waterproof ABS — Fully moisture resistant. Essential for bathrooms, coastal properties, and riverside settings.
Louvre sizes: 47mm, 63mm, 76mm, 89mm. Tilt: central rod or hidden.
Why Margate Homeowners Choose VIP
Margate has changed significantly in the last decade — the Turner Contemporary effect has brought genuine regeneration to the Old Town, and the housing market has followed. Georgian terraces in the Old Town, seafront properties along Marine Terrace, and the interwar housing through Cliftonville all attract homeowners who care about finish and quality. We’re set up to deliver that.
The Old Town in particular has a mix of period properties where standard shutter sizing won’t work and where material choice matters. We approach every survey with that specificity in mind, and we’re honest about what we recommend. Over 100 five-star reviews, our own fitters, and a 5-year warranty — that’s the offer.
How the Process Works
In person, direct, and done properly.
1. Book a free home survey. One of our team visits your Margate property — around 55 minutes from Rochester. We cover Margate as part of our Thanet schedule alongside Broadstairs and Ramsgate. Every window measured, every option explained in your own home.
2. Confirm your order. Return to template. Deposit, production starts.
3. Installation. 5–7 weeks from order. Our own fitters, full installation, all packaging removed.
5-year warranty on all shutters supplied and fitted by The VIP Shutter Co.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Full height engineered MDF from around £350–£450 per bedroom window. Bay windows and larger or non-standard openings are quoted individually after measuring. Written itemised quotes provided — no estimates.
Allow 5–7 weeks. Survey typically around an hour; installation half a day for two or three rooms.
All installations carry a 5-year warranty covering manufacturing defects and fitting issues.
Our Shutter Styles
We offer six styles as standard, all made to measure for your exact window dimensions.
Areas Around Margate We Also Cover
Cliftonville — east; Garlinge — west; Westbrook — west; Birchington — west; Broadstairs — south-east
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