Book a Free Home Survey in Northfleet
Call us on 01634 943153 — we cover Northfleet 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.
Northfleet sits immediately west of Gravesend on the Thames estuary, and its housing reflects that — Victorian terraces around the old town and the riverside, interwar housing through the residential areas south of the A226, and the newer development at Ebbsfleet Garden City to the west. The Thames-facing aspect means moisture resilience is a practical consideration for seafront-adjacent properties.
The VIP Shutter Co is based in Rochester and covers Northfleet as part of our regular Kent installation schedule. We supply and fit bespoke made-to-measure plantation shutters across Northfleet 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 Northfleet's Housing Stock
The housing stock across Northfleet 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 Northfleet Homeowners Choose VIP
Northfleet sits immediately next to Gravesend and shares much of its character — Thames-facing properties where moisture matters, Victorian terraces in the older residential streets, and newer development at Ebbsfleet to the west. We cover the whole area as a unit, not as separate individual jobs, which means we’re here regularly and familiar with the housing stock throughout.
Our 5-year warranty, our own fitting team, and over 100 five-star reviews give Northfleet customers confidence that when we leave the installation is done — and that if anything ever needs attention, we’re 20 minutes down the road.
How the Process Works
In person, direct, no hidden costs.
1. Book a free home survey. One of our team visits your Northfleet property — around 20 minutes from Rochester. We cover Northfleet alongside Gravesend as part of our regular North Kent schedule. Every window measured, full written quote.
2. Confirm your order. Return to template. Deposit, production starts.
3. Installation. 5–6 weeks from order. Our own fitters, full installation, all packaging cleared.
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 Northfleet We Also Cover
Gravesend — immediately east; Ebbsfleet — west; Swanscombe — west; Dartford — further west along A226
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