New-build homes in areas like Loughborough, Rothley, Quorn, Syston, Birstall, and across Charnwood and Leicestershire are bright, modern, and built with energy efficiency in mind. Yet when it comes to fitting plantation shutters, these properties can present a few surprises. Odd window reveals, tight recesses, and materials that are still settling can all complicate what should be a simple installation.
At Shutter Envy, we’ve fitted hundreds of shutters in new developments from East Leake and Barrow upon Soar to Anstey, Glenfield, and Woodhouse Eaves. Here are the most common issues we see – and exactly how our made-to-measure service solves them.
1. Not Enough Clearance Around the Window
Many new homes have shallow reveals or wide sills that leave very little room once plaster and sealant are finished. Sockets, alarm sensors, or radiator pipes often sit exactly where a shutter frame needs to go.
Our solution: fully bespoke frames built to the millimetre. We design slim profiles, offset hinges, and notched panels so everything fits perfectly – even around tricky handles, tiles, or skirting.
At Shutter Envy, we’ve fitted hundreds of shutters in new developments from East Leake and Barrow upon Soar to Anstey, Glenfield, and Woodhouse Eaves. Here are the most common issues we see – and exactly how our made-to-measure service solves them.
2. Slightly Out-of-Square or Uneven Window Frames
New properties settle during the first 12–24 months. A window that looks square on handover can develop a tiny twist or slope. Standard shutters would leave uneven gaps or cause panels to rub.
We fix this by:
Using tolerant frame styles that mask minor movement
Measuring with extra clearance in settling homes
Checking diagonals and light gaps on the day of installation
3. Measurement Mistakes on ‘Identical’ Windows
Developers often repeat the same window design across a street, so homeowners assume every opening is identical. In reality, plaster bulges, tile lips, or construction tolerances can vary by several millimetres.
Our surveyors always measure width at three heights, check both diagonals, and note every obstruction. That way your shutters arrive ready to fit first time – no awkward returns or delays.
4. Fixing into Fresh Plasterboard or Newly Painted Walls
Lightweight blocks and plasterboard are standard in new builds around Thrussington, Sileby, and Cropston. Fresh plaster can still hold moisture, and paint may not be fully cured.
We use the correct hollow-wall anchors, test every fixing point, and – when needed – delay installation by a week or two so the wall is entirely stable. The result is shutters that stay firmly in place for decades, with no sagging or cracked plaster.
Get It Right First Time with Shutter Envy
Whether you’ve just collected the keys to your new home in Quorn, Rothley, East Goscote, or anywhere across Leicestershire and Charnwood, perfectly fitted shutters make all the difference.
Our family-run team offers free home surveys and no-obligation quotations in Moutsorrel, Barrow upon Soar, Syston, Thurmaston, Anstey, Groby, Glenfield, Woodhouse Eaves, Sileby, Seagrave, and all surrounding villages, and throughout Leicester and Loughborough.
Contact Shutter Envy today and enjoy shutters that look like they were built with your home – because, with our made-to-measure service, they practically were.
