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Process

How ShutTheFrontUp Works

ShutTheFrontUp Shutters is a free comparison service. We don't sell shutters, blinds or panels ourselves. We help you understand what you're actually buying and connect you with local installers who quote in writing so you can compare like-for-like. Here's how it works.

1. Tell us about your windows

Submit a project brief with the product, suburb, measurements or system details you know, and optional photos. You can choose “not sure” where you need advice. Your direct contact details are not shown to suppliers while they prepare an offer.

2. We match you with local installers

We may offer your project brief, without your direct contact details, to up to three approved suppliers covering your area. Each supplier decides whether to bid. We notify you if an offer is submitted, and only a supplier you choose receives your contact details.

3. You get written quotes

Interested suppliers submit a written offer through the marketplace. Required fields help you compare price, scope and key product details, but you should still check every inclusion, exclusion, warranty and assumption before choosing.

4. Compare like-for-like

Use our quote comparison checklist to put offers side-by-side at the specification level, not just price. Resolve differences in scope, product, electrical work, timing and warranty in writing; price position alone does not identify the best offer.

5. Choose and install

Pick the installer you trust. You deal with them directly from there. We don't take a margin on the install. Optionally leave a review afterward so future homeowners get honest information.

Common questions

Is ShutTheFrontUp free for homeowners?
Yes. Completely free. Installers pay us a small fee to receive your quote request; you don't pay anything.
How many offers will I get?
Up to three approved suppliers may bid. The number and timing depend on relevant supplier availability and interest, so an offer is not guaranteed. We notify you when a supplier submits one.
Does ShutTheFrontUp sell shutters?
No. We don't supply or install shutters, blinds, or panels. We help you compare quotes from independent local installers.
How are suppliers approved?
Suppliers submit a marketplace application that an administrator reviews before approving access to project briefs. Supporting business, insurance, licensing or certification documents may be requested where relevant. Approval is not an endorsement or guarantee, so customers should independently check the supplier and requirements for their job.
Can I request quotes for products other than roller shutters?
Yes. Plantation shutters, outdoor blinds, indoor blinds and solar panels all work through the same process.
What if no suppliers respond?
A response is not guaranteed, particularly where few suppliers cover the product or location. Your request remains visible to eligible suppliers during its marketplace window, and we notify you about its status so you can consider other options.

Don't get shut up by the first quote.

Create one clear brief and compare any written supplier offers you receive.