From my initial enquiry to when Ellie & Mike left after fitting my shutters, I can honestly say I received a first class service. They were clear on lead times, helpful and honest about product suitab... See more
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Just first class from start to finish. A wonderful local family business, with all the craft and quality you'd expect from a premium brand. Measurements were taken with minimal fuss and maximum smiles... See more
Ellie and Mike were brilliant from start to finish. Ellie brought samples with her, asked what we wanted to achieve and gave us recommendations without being “sales-y” or pressurising unlike other com... See more
Another 6 shutters fitted, which I think tells you a lot. From the initial consultation right through to the fitting, Ellie, Jane & Mike guide you through the whole process. Lead times are always spot... See more
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Founded in 1999, Made For Shade is the longest established shutter company in the Midlands and has been installing shutters since 2002. Working as a family unit, our business consists of vital team work which allows us to personally survey and install all of our shutters. For additional peace of mind, Made For Shade has also been a full member of the Guild Of Master Craftsmen since 2012.
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Hollyoak Road , B74 2FG, West Midlands , United Kingdom
- 0121 352 0747
- ellie@madeforshade.co.uk
- www.madeforshade.co.uk
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My shutters look unreal!
Ellie and Mike are brill! Shared recommendations and advice depending on room… plenty of options and choice.
Absolutely love them. They have changed the look of our house inside and out. We have had them in all of the front windows and have had the back measured too. I was recommended made for shade by 2 family members and so glad I did. Love them!
Lovely family run company.
Lovely family run company.
Mike and Ellie were very informative about everything.
Highly recommended this professional company. I will be having them back to do more windows!
Super helpful, informative and reliable family team!.
Ellie was super helpful and informative with helping to pick the right style for our home. They delivered when they said they would and Mike and Ellie did a great job of installing the beautiful shutters. They were clean, tidy and efficient and I had no concerns about leaving them to crack on with it while I was out at work. Thanks guys!
Made for shade - top quality products and services
Mike and Ellie are responsive, helpful, not at all pushy and most of all do an amazing job and deliver top quality products - we keep coming back for more
Brilliant service
Brilliant service , fair price, delivery when they said they would be, and a clean no messy install .
Fantastic family run company !!
Fantastic family run company !!
Have used them twice over the past 5 years .Mike and Ellie were very informative about every detail , even down to the cleaning of them .
Highly recommended this value for money and highly professional company. First class service and will be using again in the future.
Love, Love, Love My Shutters
Eliie was very informative on her initial visit, explaining the various options and her recommendation for our windows was spot on. They look absolutely fabulous. Fitting by Mike and Ellie was first class. Would definitely recommend Made for Shade.
Brilliant Shades, Brilliant Company!
Made for Shade is a fantastic company doing high quality work. I LOVE my shutters - they are gorgeous! This family-owned business are fully professional from start to finish. Mike and Ellie were brilliant, friendly, 100% reliable, and very clean. I highly recommend them.
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Highly recommend made for shade !
Both Ellie and her dad are extremely friendly felt very comfortable start to finish and very happy with my new shutters.
Thanks guys wish you all the best !
Highly recommended!
I could not recommend Made for Shade highly enough! Mike and Ellie were wonderful from start to finish, providing valuable advice and excellent fitting. The shutters have been in a week now and we absolutely love them, they have made such a difference to our home, thank you Made for Shade!
Strongly Recommend!
Mike and Ellie are a pleasure to deal with which is why we went back to Made for Shade for our shutters when we moved house.
Gold star
Really happy with the Shutters we have had from Made for Shade. Ellie was really knowledgeable from the initial appointment and felt she steered me in the right direction for the Shutters to suit our needs.
On fit day they worked so hard to perfect the imperfections our windows created but they look amazing. Thanks guys. Very happy customers.
Myself and my husband are so very happy…
Myself and my husband are so very happy with the brilliant and efficient service of Made for Shade from start to finish. Mike and Ellie fitted our window shutters just perfectly and found them to be most efficient and methodical in every way. Thank you so much for your wonderful service. Kind regards Annette and Glen
Professional service
The shutters are of very good quality. The firm gave me good advice on the type/design of the shutters. Customer service and fitting was excellent, arrived on time and just got on with the job. Cleared and cleaned after the work was completed and everything was left in a pristine condition.
Excellent
Wow where do I start . One of my friends had recommended Made for Shade and from start to finish it has been a 5 star experience . Ellie initially came out to measure and give advice and we made the decision to have the shutters . Shutters have been put up and can't thank them enough. They look absolutely fabulous .I am well pleased with them . Ellie and her dad came such tidy workers . Very friendly and they certainly know what they are doing . I will certainly be recommending them to my friends . Her dad even wore slippers . Thank you so much .
Amazing company!
What an amazing company to deal with. First class service from start to finish, professional, friendly and super knowledgeable. I have already recommended Made for Shade to friends and I will definitely be using them again in future.
We absolutely love our shutters - thank you!
Great company
Great company. Ellie visited our house for a quotation, she was very knowledgeable on the products offered and the product range was very high quality. Would definitely recommend.
Can’t rate Made For Shade high enough
Can’t rate Made For Shade high enough. They did a fantastic job. Would highly recommend.
Once again excellent service!
Once again excellent service!! Shutters are first class . Arrived and fitted on time as quoted. Lovely friendly knowledgeable team !! Will always use madeforshade .Highly recommended!!
Brilliant
We had a number of companies quote for providing us with shutters, but we decided to go with MadeforShade because they were knowledgeable and professional, right from the first survey through to installation.
We could of gone with a cheaper option, but as the saying goes buy cheap buy twice, or indeed a more expensive option, but we wouldn't of had the same experience or the same quality of finish article.
The shutters look brilliant and really compliment the redesigned lounge, and the added benefit is the shutters help with keeping the heat in!.
We highly recommend MFS and we would definitely use them again.
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