SmartKit buying path
SmartKit DIY vs SmartShutter Pre-Assembled
Choose the assembly level that fits your installation time and confidence before ordering your Melbourne-made PVC shutters.
Lightweight DIY kit
Select if you want lightweight PVC shutters from $258/m² and are happy to assemble the panels and frame from pre-cut & pre-drilled components.
Includes 5-year cover for supplied PVC kit parts and specified finish defects, plus 1-year components and hardware cover.
Choose DIY KitEasiest way to install
Skip the DIY assembly. Our factory experts assemble the panels & frames for you so they arrive ready to hang in 15 minutes ($366/m²).
Includes 10-year materials and workmanship cover, 5-year paint protection and 1-year components and hardware cover.
View SmartShutter Pre-AssembledDIY Kit vs. Pre-Assembled
See the physical workload difference
DIY Kit
Arrives pre-cut & pre-drilled. You assemble the louvres into the frame and panel. Takes about 45-60 minutes per window and keeps the kit lightweight for straightforward DIY installation.
SmartShutter Pre-Assembled
Delivered fully assembled by our Melbourne experts. No frame building required—simply mount it to your window reveal. Hang and go in 15 minutes.
Specs and price
Clean side-by-side comparison
| Buying factor | DIY Kit | SmartShutter Pre-Assembled |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly Work | 100% Self-Assembly | 0% (Factory pre-assembled) |
| Installation Time | ~45 to 60 mins per window | ~15 mins per window |
| Base Price | From $258/m² (DIY kit) | From $366/m² (about +$108/m²) |
| Warranty | 5-Year Supplied PVC Kit Parts & Finish + 1-Year Components/Hardware | 10-Year Materials/Workmanship + 5-Year Paint + 1-Year Components/Hardware |
Premium upsell
Want fewer assembly steps? Choose SmartShutter Pre-Assembled.
For about +$108/m², your panels and frames arrive factory-assembled for a faster on-site install.