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Thrifty Shutters - Your Interior Shutters Expert

Window Treatments

About us

Super Service Award winner last 6 years! Interior Wood/Vinyl Shutters-See our Offers for Special Pricing! Family owned and operated. Owner Joel Brown has been in the shutter industry, without interruption, since 1977. Selected "Area's Best" by Chamber of Commerce.You are our only business. Never has had a filed complaint with Contractor's License Board(#920499) or BBB. Over 70% Repeat/Referrals What separates Thrifty Shutters from the rest...... 1) We are family owned and operated. You are our only business! 2). I started with California Shutters. I was thoroughly trained by an "old school" Italian craftsman named Joe Via Cava. 3) Our contractor license #920499 has never had one filed complaint against Thrifty Shutters. This impeccable clean record also will be found at the BBB.4) Over 70% of all orders are from "repeat" or "referrals". 5) We have been singled out by the Chamber of Commerce several times as being the "Areas Best" for interior shutters. 6) As the principle owner of Thrifty Shutters, my personal cell number 714 865-2095 is listed on all our business cards. You can call me day or night and if i'm with a customer, I promise to call you back the same day.7) We are fully bonded with Amerisave #04-WB078710 and insured with State Farm #1233-6536-23. 8) Thrifty Installers, headed by Tom Williams and Alan Jameson, have been with us for decades. They lay moving blankets as needed and carefully move furniture and decorator items when the customer hasn't had time to. They are clean cut, always in a Thrifty company t-shirt, and without fail, are always courteous and polite. When our installers are in your house....YOU are the boss. 9) We do complete repairs, refinish, and installations of old, worn shutters that are not ours. We carry all shutter parts in stock for quick turnaround. Our reputation is such, that several other large competitors of ours, house painters and handymen refer a large number of customers to us.10)

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Shutters - wood, vinyl & custom. Shutter - repair, refinishing & sales. Shutter doors. Carpentry.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0134 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-50 of 134 reviews

helen O.
11/2016
5.0
hurricane shutters
  + -1 more
I highly recommend Thrifty Shutters because they are a very professional company from the get go. Their estimates were reasonable in comparison with their competitors. They were always in contact with us and delivered as promised. Also, they were prompt and the installation was completed on time and the results were much to our satisfaction. Installers Tom and Alan worked nonstop and were very efficient! We are extremely pleased and happy with their workmanship, and we love our new shutters!
Description of Work: We had shutters installed on all windows including the sliding glass doors leading to the patio.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Collin B.
11/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
We purchased some bifold shutters for a sliding glass door in our house and are very happy with the service we received from Thrifty Shutters. This company offers high quality products at reasonable prices and they are very easy to work with. The owner, Joel, goes out of his way to provide outstanding service and the installer they sent was very courteous and professional. Overall, we highly recommend this company.
Description of Work: Installed bifold shutters over a sliding glass door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$980

Ramin P.
11/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Joel Brown knows his shutters! On the same day, Joel came to our home to quote, advise on shutter styles, and measure for the plantation shutters we ultimately ordered (for 10 windows and a set of French double doors). Joel was professional and pleasant, and explained the process from measure to design to manufacture. It was also a comfort knowing that all designs must pass Joel's desk for approval prior to manufacture. The shutters we ordered arrived slightly early. Installation went very well. Only one thing to note regarding install--caulking is used around the shutter borders for clean lines. The caulk does have a very strong paint smell, so allow time to air out your home, especially if you have young children. The shutters turned out beautifully and were the perfect finishing touch on our cape cod style home. Thrifty Shutters also warranties their shutters to the original owners. Thank you Joel and team!
Description of Work: Plantation Shutters on 10 Windows & 1 Set of French Double Doors

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,870

Laura S.
10/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Perfect, came out and measured quickly and delivered exactly a little earlier than expected.
Description of Work: Wood Blinds for our extra large sliding glass door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

John D.
10/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
The crew that came out were exceptional. They knew exactly what they were doing. They looked at the damaged shutters and said they would do what they could. When they returned for the installation, I thought they had given me all new shutters! I couldn't believe the quality and finish of all the shutters. The old shutters looked new and they matched all the shutters perfectly. I absolutely could not tell the difference - even when looking in the corners of the old shutters, they looked brand new! A double wide slider shutter was coming apart and some other slats needed replacing. They repaired everything - perfectly and the installation is flawless. Every time I walk into the home, I smile. I could not recommend them more highly.
Description of Work: We have a 2400 square foot home, mostly outside windows and very wide sliders. We had plantation shutters installed 20 years ago in 2/3s of the house and wanted them in the bedrooms. We wanted the existing shutters reconditioned and painted to match the new shutters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

Dorothy R.
10/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Excellent. Very pleased with the product and service.
Description of Work: Install shutters on a sliding door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Johnathan A L.
10/2016
5.0
contractors
  + -1 more
The entire experience from beginning to end was excellent. After calling for a quote, I received a call back the same day to schedule an appointment. Joel provided all the information for work being done and offered the best price compared to other quotes I received. The installers were very clean and professional and provided in depth information on how to maintain them. I have already set up additional work for my other windows and will definitely recommend Thrifty Shutters to all of my friends!
Description of Work: Called for a quote on 9 windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kanitha P.
10/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Great - Joe was very pleasant and responsive!
Description of Work: Refinished the shutters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Dianne R.
08/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Thrifty Shutters work is excellent. They are prompt, cordial and easy to deal with. Love the quality and look of my shutters. When I had a problem with one of the shutters, they were quick to send someone to handle the problem. Would endorse them wholeheartedly.
Description of Work: New vinyl shutters in two bedrooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Dianne R.
08/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
The installer was on time and proceeded in a very timely manner. He was very courteous and friendly and didn't mind my many questions. I am so happy with the new shutters. They just look beautiful and help complete the décor of the rooms. I especially like the fact there is no bar in the center which will make it easier for me to clean. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Thrifty Shutters replaced my old blinds with new vinyl plantation shutters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Dianne R.
08/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
I was very happy with the product and the attention to detail undertaken during the installation. I will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Plantation shutters were installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Andrew S.
07/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Joel was very accommodating with our schedule and drove all the way to our house from San Diego on the weekend to give us a quote. Although his price was the middle of 3 quotes we received, we were confident in giving him our business because he was very knowledgeable and friendly. You could tell that Joel takes pride in his company and the product & service it provides. We felt secure knowing that he would stand behind his work and ensure our satisfaction. The installation team was professional & courteous as well. They put down blankets and cleaned up after themselves. Before they left, they made sure to give us helpful tips on how to properly care & maintain our new shutters. The quality of the shutters is top notch. I look forward to enjoying them for years to come. I would gladly recommend Thrifty Shutters to anyone I know!
Description of Work: Shutters for 3 large sliding doors and 6 windows

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,600

Holly S.
06/2016
5.0
window treatments, doors
  + 0 more
Great service, courteous and professional, on time, thorough, and had a hard-to-find replacement part on hand other shutter companies could not identify or locate.
Description of Work: Replaced hard-to-find wheel carriage for bifold shutters on a track. Adjusted and tightened carriage attachment for two other sets of shutters in the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Kiki M.
04/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
They showed up earlier than expected. Put blankets down to protect my wood floors. They were very courteous and professional. The shutters are beautiful.
Description of Work: Built shutters for 10 windows in 3 rooms of my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Linda L.
03/2016
5.0
hurricane shutters
  + -1 more
From the first phone contact and in-home estimate, we found Joel to be professional and reliable. We felt comfortable ordering shutters for throughout the new home. He does estimate a timeframe of 8 - 10 weeks for delivery, which meant waiting for much longer than other companies estimated --- but the wait was well worth it! The frames and shutters were installed yesterday - and were absolutely gorgeous. Joel had measured the windows perfectly --- and then Tom and his team installed them efficiently and seamlessly. The Installation team communicated with us and arrived at exactly the time they had said they would and used tarps that kept our home immaculate throughout the installation. They look beautiful! I can't say enough good things about this company --- and Joel and Tom were wonderful to work with. We felt they gave us a fair price and the quality of the shutters is outstanding. We would recommend this company to anyone wanting high quality wooden shutters for their home.
Description of Work: Joel and his team from Thrifty Shutters built and installed white wood shutters for 17 windows in our new home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

Cathy D.
02/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Great work. Thrifty Shutters got the job done fast and perfect. It's so wonderful to have our house looking sharp again. Broken old wood slates, faded in the sun just look awful! Thrifty saved us money by replacing bad slates to match slates that were still good. Joel Brown was terrific; fast, kind, and reliable. Thrifty Shutters is a real find if you have wood shutters! Cathy
Description of Work: Thrifty Shutters did an awesome job matching and replacing broken and faded wood shutters on a big picture window.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Sandra W.
01/2016
5.0
doors, contractors, window treatments
  + 1 more
Joel called back right away after we messaged him on Angie's List. We setup appointment to come and measure and after comparing 2 quotes, we decided to go with Thrifty Shutters because their price was substantially cheaper. I was worried about quality till the day they came to install. After seeing the product, my fear was eased. Installation went very smooth, 4-5 hours and all was done. I love the way they clean-up after themselves, putting blankets pretty much everywhere on the floor. You pretty much would never have known that they were there because it was so clean after install. They run a tight team, everyone is so organized. Friendly folks. Overall very happy! Lifetime warranty too. Smell from shutter paint was rather strong for first couple of days, so make sure to keep house ventilated 24 hours or longer.
Description of Work: Installed wood shutters for 9 windows (including 2 huge windows and sliding door)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

Tim L.
01/2016
5.0
contractors, window treatments
  + 0 more
This is the second time I ordered shutters from Thrifty Shutters. Joel came out to do measurements, and Tony installed them few weeks later. They did a great job.
Description of Work: Install wood shutters

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Jonnel C.
01/2016
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Punctual. Inexpensive. Professional
Description of Work: Install shutters throughout house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

MIRZA B.
12/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Joel was an absolute pro. He was in communication with me from beginning to end, and delivered my shutters on-time and they turned out beautiful. The quality and craftsmanship of these shutters is top notch. I got quotes from two other top shutter manufacturers, and I thought the Thrifty Shutters were better, and about half the price. I am a person who is meticulous and pays very close attention to the details. I wanted the best shutters for my home, and it just turned out for me that they were at a reasonable price. I have no hesitation in recommending Thifty to all my family, friends and neighbors. Thank you Joel for an awesome experience.
Description of Work: Installed shutters for 17 windows in my new home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,800

jesus M.
12/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Joel was very professional. Tom and Allen are did an excellent job installing the shutters. They both were very organized and they did a fast and clean job. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Installed 13 Shutters

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,217

Diana H.
12/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Tom arrived at our home on the day and time scheduled for removal of shutters from two windows. We were given an approximate time from for the job. We were called within that time frame advising us our shutters were ready for installaion. We scheduled an instillation appointment. Tom showed up on time to install our shutters on time. He is a perfectionist with his work, very professional. We have used Thrifty Shutters previously (approx. 3 months ago), had two other sets of shutters refinished. Thrifty does a beautiful job refinishing shutters. We are so pleased with the quality of their work, and dealing with Thrifty Shutters!
Description of Work: Removed and refinished two sets of shutters then reinstalled.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$870

Rebecca L.
12/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
It was wonderful. Everyone was very professional and very helpful. Highly recommend using Thrifty Shutters!
Description of Work: We had shutters installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

Lisa O.
12/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Extremely happy with the work that Tom did. He was prompt, courteous and did an exceptional job with the installation. I would recommend to anybody that needed custom shutters for their home. Most importantly, the shutters look great!
Description of Work: Installed shutters in Master Bath

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Andrew S.
12/2015
5.0
window treatments
  + -1 more
Joel and team were very responsive and professional. They showed up on time and ultimately delivered our shutters ahead of schedule at a very fair price. The shutters look fantastic and the installation team was very courteous and did a great job. I would definitely use Thrifty Shutters again and highly recommend them to friends and family.
Description of Work: Installed 18 shutters

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Contact information

1313 North Miller Street Unit H, Anaheim, CA 92806

http://www.thriftyshutters.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Window Treatments

FAQ

Thrifty Shutters - Your Interior Shutters Expert is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Thrifty Shutters - Your Interior Shutters Expert accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Thrifty Shutters - Your Interior Shutters Expert does not offer free project estimates.
No, Thrifty Shutters - Your Interior Shutters Expert does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Thrifty Shutters - Your Interior Shutters Expert does not offer a senior discount.
No, Thrifty Shutters - Your Interior Shutters Expert does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Thrifty Shutters - Your Interior Shutters Expert offers warranties.
Thrifty Shutters - Your Interior Shutters Expert offers the following services: Shutters - wood, vinyl & custom. Shutter - repair, refinishing & sales. Shutter doors. Carpentry.

Contact information

1313 North Miller Street Unit H, Anaheim, CA 92806

http://www.thriftyshutters.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM