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Westral receives high praise for its product quality and the professionalism of its installation teams, particularly for window treatments like shutters and blinds. The majority of feedback highlights a seamless process from the initial quote to the final fitting, with many repeat customers noting the longevity of the products. However, a distinct segment of reviews reveals significant issues regarding administrative communication and substantial delays for specific items such as security doors and awnings.

Pros
  • Expert Installation: Installers (specifically Jim and Phong) are consistently commended for being meticulous, professional, and friendly, often going above and beyond by cleaning the work area or providing maintenance advice.
  • Product Quality and Value: Users frequently report that the blinds and shutters are well-manufactured, aesthetically pleasing, and reasonably priced for the quality provided.
  • Efficient Quoting Process: The initial sales and measurement phase is described as professional and helpful, with consultants providing accurate advice on colours and styles.
  • Reliable for Repeat Business: Multiple long-term customers report consistent satisfaction over decades of use, citing product durability and reliable service.
Cons
  • Communication Failures: A recurring issue involves the office and administration teams failing to provide updates on delays or responding to warranty and service queries.
  • Extended Delays for Specific Products: While blinds are often installed quickly, security doors and outdoor awnings frequently suffer from months of delays and missed installation dates.
  • Manufacturing and Order Errors: Several reports indicate issues with items being manufactured to the wrong size or with mismatched patterns, requiring multiple return visits to rectify.
  • Installation Inconsistency: While primary installers are praised, some feedback regarding security door installations mentions poor workmanship, including leaving metal shavings behind and incorrectly fitted frames.
Verdict

Westral is highly recommended for indoor window treatments like shutters and blinds, where the installation and product quality are consistently rated as excellent. However, consumers should be cautious when ordering security doors or outdoor products, as these are prone to significant administrative delays and poor communication.

2,259 reviews
5 Keith M.  · Very very happy with Westral & their products while the installer, Jim was excellent, very friendly & efficient. Great tradesman.
5 Linda  · Jim was timely, got the job done with no hassles, polite, friendly..and we are very satisfied with the results.
5 Geoff H.  · Jim did a fantastic job installing plantation blinds in our unit
5 Lynne Sands  · I had Phong install 4 sets of Roller Blinds today. He arrived on time and did a great job and left absolutely no mess. A pleasure to do business with.
5 Carmel R.  · Phong did an excellent job installing our vertical blinds. The room looks beautiful. He was very friendly and we highly recommend him. Carmel R
5 Maggie  · We are very happy with the shutters which were installed by Jim. Jim was very friendly and helpful also.
Peter
PeterWA
 

Excellent service carried out in a highly professional manner from start to finish. Quotation and product selection of our Westral bathroom shutters by Wensley with installation carried out by Jim today. Quality of install work as always has been first class. Show details

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Alan
AlanWA
 

Excellent blinds and service. The installer, Phong, did a really good job and had a professional approach to to the work done. The work area was left clean. Good all round, happy customer. Show details

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Josie
JosieWA2 posts
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I had Westral plantation shutters installed at my home. The communication with my installer, Jim, was fabulous. He arrived on time, made the installation look like a breeze and left my home exactly as he found it. I couldn’t be happier with my plantation shutters and the service provided by Westral and highly recommend them to anybody. Show details

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Shezbaby
ShezbabyWA6 posts
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Kessu Naidoo came out to do the measurements for our replacement blinds and we discovered he was the agent who came out to measure up for our blinds 20 years ago. He was so helpful. I was amazed at how quickly our seven blinds were ready for installation. Our installer was Phong. What a delightful man. He brighten up our day with his chatter, and… Read more

did a marvellous job of installing the blinds and leaving everything neat and tidy. Would highly recommend him as an installer and highly recommend Westral products.

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Dee Mc
Dee McWA
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Measure and quote very easy and convenient. Not pushy, had all samples, and printed quote. Joe was excellent. Delivered in estimated timeline- no holdups. The installation was very smooth, and communication was just right. Installer arrived on time- rang 30mins before and within allocated time slot. Phong was friendly, polite, efficient and very… Read more

clean. Double checked position and product prior to putting up. He really made it a positive experience, attention to detail and really stoked with it all.

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Yetunde Q
Yetunde QWestern Australia2 posts
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Very pleased with the product (blackout blind). The service was excellent and professional from the beginning of the job with the measurements until the installation. I had Phong do the installation and he arrived punctually and kept me informed at all times. His quality of work was very good, cleaning up behind him, polite and professional. I have no hesitation in recommending Phong for his work ethics. Show details

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Peter
Peter
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Jim did a great door installation into a difficult site where the bricklayer was so bad that one side of the opening was 22.5mm wiser at the bottom than the top. This meant shimming and squaring up the space and he did a great job. Show details

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Brett
Brett5 posts
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Good quote, excellent advice from Thomas, good product. Installed by Phong, who did an excellent and professional job. Product looks good and adds value to the house. Show details

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Dave A.
Dave A.WA2 posts
 

We had our shutters installed yesterday and today by Jim. A fabulous friendly and thorough installer. Clayton was our salesman and was extremely thorough in build details. We had new timber Venetian for half the house and shutters the rest. We compared with the brands but so happy we chose the best. Thank you. Dave and Anne Madeley Show details

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Monique L.
Monique L.
 

Very happy with new Verticals put up in our rental home. Phong our installer was on-time, courteous and very thorough. Show details

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Keith
KeithWA3 posts
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WE had Jim in yesterday installing 7 window shutters. He was really excellent - a real craftsman. He was very personable and very professional. A great result - very happy. I know where to go and who to ask for next time. Show details

 Follow-up  · Shutters have been really excellent. I’m very happy with the overall improvement they have made to the house. Overall experience with Westral has been excellent.

Kerry
KerryWA4 posts
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I have been using Westral for all my security and window treatments for 40 years. I have recently had a whole house of indoor shutters installed which I love. I cannot recommend my installer Angus high enough. He was punctual, kept me informed,… Read more

worked quickly and cleaned up. He was a very pleasant person and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Angus. And thank you to Simon as well for his continued help.

 Follow-up  · I absolutely love my shutters.....everyone comments on how great they look.

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Jeff W.
Jeff W.WA4 posts
 

We have used Westral, Canning Vale for all 12 of our home windows, using Norman Shutters over the past year. We are thrilled with the company's product and service, along with Jim who is a most professional and dedicated installer. Thoroughly recommended. Show details

 Follow-up  · All of our 12 Norman Shutters, 2 external roller shutters and cabana awning operate perfectly after 18 months of service.

In-depth reviews

Bradley C.
Bradley C.
 

Westral is by far the worst company I have had to deal with. I needed security doors replaced at my new home, got a measure & quote in Aug/Sep 2025. I was told 2-3 week manufacture and install time. Over four weeks went by and I wasn't contacted at any point to advise of the delay. I called the office by this time and they couldn't give me an ETA,… Read more

but put me down for a cancellation slot. Do what you say you're going to do. No integrity.

My sliding doors were barely installed in early Oct 2025. The installer had no idea what they were doing, spent all day doing two doors and a window screen. He pointed out that my door frame wasn't perfectly square, then just took off, left a bunch of metal shavings and screws everywhere inside and outside of my door frames. I identified exposed drill holes all throughout the framework on both doors due to him constantly readjusting it, the latch wasn't working so the door didn't stay closed, and to top it all off the frames were installed incorrectly and I couldn't lock my glass sliding doors.

I contacted the office the following day to advise that the doors needed fixing. It took all of a month before the installation manager finally decided to visit in Nov 2025. Upon arrival he pointed out everything that was wrong, and said he will get someone back here to fix it all, under his supervision. Again, it took all of ANOTHER month until a second installer made it to my home in Dec 2025. He arrived alone (without the manager), repaired one door, and then said the second door was cut too short so the daga bar and the back plate couldn't be put on, leaving it a "glorified fly screen" according to them. A strong breeze could send the door flying off its railing, and I could rip it off the track with little effort.

I have called Westral countless times over the last three months demanding that my doors be repaired to the highest standard, and every time I am fed "the manager isn't in at the moment but we'll follow it up for you and call you back". Every single person I have spoken to has not called me back.

The accounts team have sent me invoices of my account as due and I have replied that not a dollar more will be paid until I receive the goods and service that I paid for. This has been a dreadful experience. It has been almost FOUR months, and I'm still waiting for my second door to be fixed.

Kade and Gabriella
Kade and GabriellaWA
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Top quality craftsmanship! – Our brand new timber shutters are a standout winner! The room is transformed! Angus our install guy was nothing but excellent. He gave plenty of notification ahead of his arrival to start the job and was punctual. Once at the door he was very polite and made us feel reassured. Angus was kind enough to talk us through the install process, offered… Read more

to fill the existing holes where Venetian blinds were removed and asked us questions to help ensure the right decisions were enacted on the day. Angus made the whole process easy by advising us on how he was going to proceed at each step but didn't make it difficult to understand. He gave interesting information on our new shutters from a wealth of knowledge and even went the extra mile to ensure everything was spotlessly clean and tidy after moving on from the job.

Five days on from the install, Angus's experience handling timber shutters really shines through with the finish. The install is looking super crisp, the edges are flush and are merging fantastic with the existing structure. The work he has done gives off a show of top quality craftsmanship, a luxury touch to our main living space! If you are in need of an expert job then I would highly recommend Angus for your next install of timber shutters.

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Harro
HarroWA6 posts
 

The entire process was easy - and the screens look great – The entire process with Westral was great - this is the second time we have used them at our property. Starting with the phone call to organise a time for a measure and quote, to Joe coming along in a nice and short time frame to provide the quote, to Paul installing the screens in a quick and efficient manner, everything went smoothly. Both Joe… Read more

and Paul turned up when they said they would, Joe was incredibly friendly and helpful - even after we changed our minds on some of the screens being installed - he simply measured up the new screens and did it very happily. Joe was our first point of call, so he had the companies reputation in hand - he was the reason we decided to go with Westral for the first install.

Paul installed the screens quickly and cleaned up the mess left after removing the old screens. he also wore his mask the entire time, being near the COVID lockdown time, despite me saying he could remove it if he wanted, seeing as how he was working outside.

The process was great, the price very reasonable and the screens look amazing - we had the old diamond grill screens removed and replaced with the Meshlock system - and couldn't be happier with the results. One note - if you are having screens replaced, take note that the new screens will sit outside of the window, as they are thicker than the old screens and can't sit in the same groove. This doesn't take away from the look of the screens though - they still look much better.

Positive reviews

Diane Trouchet
Diane TrouchetWA
 

Jim did the finite measurements for shutter" interior doors" in my appartment on 7th April 2026. Then Jim came on 16th June to instal same. He was well prepared with charming professional manner. A very neat and effecient job done, even though I had to be up at 7.30 a.m. to accommodate his list for the day. Show details

Padma
PadmaWA
 

We had blockout blinds & Veri shade curtains installed throughout our house by Phong from Westral, and we are happy with the result. Phong handled everything professionally and efficiently. His attention to detail was outstanding. He was also friendly, courteous, and a pleasure to deal with throughout the day. The finished result looks fantastic and has completely transformed our home. Thank you, Phong, for your excellent workmanship and service! Show details

J. Whyte
J. Whyte
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I first purchased Westral products over 20 years ago and every time I have been completely satisfied. Venetians, cedar blinds, security doors, patio - everything has been competitively priced, installed well, looked good, and lasted forever. Nothing has worn out yet! My new plantation shutters were installed on Friday (thank you, Jim!) and I’m… Read more

thrilled. They transform the look of my room - it’s light, bright and modern. The whole process from first contact to installation went smoothly. Westral staff were quick to respond to contact, easy to work with, provided clear timelines and delivered on time. Great service, great product. Highly recommended!

Negative reviews

Shawn
ShawnWA2 posts
 

installation was delayed. Company always blaming factory. Instaation took 3 attempts. Roller door was broken on third attempt by install team. Supposed replacement door broke after a few uses. Company does not respond to warrrenty queries.

Mary
MaryWA4 posts
 

If I could not choose 1 star I would. We have been in the process of getting security doors since the first week of November 2025. They were supposed to be installed before Christmas. Finally came out at the start of January with half of the product. Has had to come back multiple times, today I was supposed to have it all fixed. The contractor… Read more

arrived, took a look & said he had to come back. No communication whatsoever from the company & they still expect me to pay top dollar.

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Robyn
RobynWA3 posts
 

over all have not had a pleasant experience with Westral. Ordered 5 vertical blinds and 2 security front doors. 4 blinds were good, but the 5th had to be returned 3 times to get it right. First the overall width was too long, then the cord was too long, and the vertical strips were too long. How hard is it. Then the security doors were made but… Read more

didn't match each other with the grill pattern. They were taken off and apparently re made, re fitted, they do look good now. A little compensation was offered for the blinds but nothing for the doors. Not a pleasant experience.

Recent reviews

Julie
JulieWA
 

I recently had Rhapsody venetian blinds installed by Phong. He confirmed installation time beforehand, arrived promptly and installed all the blinds perfectly. He also cleaned up any mess from installation and removed rubbish. This is the second time I have used Westral and I would happily recommend Phong for installation work. Show details

Carol
CarolWA
 

Phong was very polite and did a great job installing our blinds and gave us some advise and lengthened the cord that was a little short so my wife could reach as the blinds were above our kitchen benchtops geat job Phong Show details

TMaca
TMacaWestern Australia9 posts
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From the quotation to the installation of our blinds proved to be a smooth and trouble free process. Joe the consultant was very efficient and very helpful with choosing our roller blinds and conducted himself in a friendly and gentlemanly manner. Phong installed our blinds and he did a fantastic job and was very pleasant and friendly. I can highly recommend Westral blinds, their service is spot on and their pricing is reasonable. Show details

Rory F
Rory FWA
 

Incredible service from the people at Westral for a pair of shutters. First-rate measure from the great Wensley, followed by a seamless install a few months later by the great Jim.

Glenn and Coralie Street
Glenn and Coralie StreetWA
 

Jim installed our 3rd set of timber shutters on 22/5/26. Once again it was an excellent experience. To start with Jim contacted us the day before to confirm arrival time and advise on the time frame of the job. He accommodated us by coming earlier, to suit our schedule. The installation of the shutters was expertly done. No mess, no fuss - just polite and pleasant. Many thanks Jim. Glenn and Coralie Street :) Show details

Holiday Maker
Holiday MakerWA2 posts
 

We recently had 10 panels install, and are very pleased with the result Very Professional from quoting, measure up, and installation A BIG shout out for our installer Tony, who had some misinformation which meant he needed extra time to complete his work. All dealt with professionally and an excellent job on completion Thanks Show details

Doug
DougWA
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Westral did a great job front start to finish for installing window shutters in a TV room. The selection process was comprehensive with all options presented and reviewed. The installation by Jim was excellent as he is meticulous in everything he does. He put protective coverings on anything near the installation, installed the shutters which fit… Read more

perfectly, and then cleaned up the area so you wouldn't have known he had been there. Jim is a very pleasant person to deal with, and has a strong customer focus. We would certainly recommend Westral to our friends.

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