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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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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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Very happy with new Verticals put up in our rental home. Phong our installer was on-time, courteous and very thorough. Show details
We have just had shutters installed by Jim Trout who has done a sensational job. This installer is very pleasant meticulous with his work and attention to detail. Very happy customers. It’s installers like Jim that are an asset to your company Westral and generate more business in the future. Thank you Jim for a top job. Show details
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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.
Our Westral shutter installer, Jim, was a miracle worker. Jim did 2 separate installations. One of shutters throughout the house and a very tricky one of separating off an area to make a walk-in robe that required filling in a half wall plus bifold… Read more
doors off an entry. It also required cutting into the ceiling cornices and skirting boards. Jim attended for a measure up for both and spent a long time with me discussing how he would go about the job and the look I wished to achieve with the walk-in robe. Jim is a perfectionist (quote from my husband) and is meticulous with his work. Jim spent a lot of time with the manufacturers in China arguing how he wanted the job constructed and for that we are immensely grateful. The result is amazing and we are so happy with it. Jim is friendly, listens to what you want and explains everything in detail before he proceeds with the job. He also cleans up so you wouldn't know he has even been.
Follow-up · Westral shutter installation was not noisy or disruptive and clean up by installer was very efficient. Cleaning is simple and much easier than slimline venetians which we previously had. I wipe clean with a rung out chamois which does not leave any moisture as it is not recommended to get them wet. Can't comment on durability as our shutters are less than 12 months old.
2nd home we have installed Westral Shutters. The 1st set still looked like new after 10 years! We had the same installer- Jim, who also did the final measure. He is a 1st class tradesman. We have used Westral for vertical blinds in 3 homes as well. Show details
Follow-up · Jim, a very experienced installer, did the final measure up as well. He had very little cleaning up to do. The job was straightforward. Maintenance no more than a regular wipe down. The windows are double glazed as well. Reduce noise and heat.
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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.
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.
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
The installer was punctual, polite, friendly and professional. He completed the installation to a high standard, and the product is excellent. Very happy customers! Show details
First class job by Phong installing vertical blinds and a roller blind this morning, very efficient and tidy. Prompt, polite and thorough. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Show details
I had twin indoor roller blinds installed, the process was simple and stress free. I knew the product I wanted and Clayton gave me confidence that he knew exactly what was needed to get the blind sizes & fittings right for my particular windows when he came out to do the quote. My installer, Phong, was brilliant - friendly, very tidy, informative and efficient. The blinds look great and meet my needs perfectly. Show details
Negative reviews
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.
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.
This would have to be one of the worst companies I have had to deal with in terms of communication. Ordered 2 Shade Tract Awnings in October 2025 told 4-6 weeks. After the time was up rang them on several occasions only to be told quite abruptly that the order was in production. Installation finally rang me early January 2026 and had two… Read more
installation dates cancelled and rebooked. Finally installed on 21 January 2026. I lodged an email complaining about the time delay (3months) and lack of communication and never even got an acknowledgement let alone a response. Would never use again or recommend.
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Recent reviews
We had Veri Shades installed in our family room, they look amazing and have changed the whole room for the better. The whole process with Westral from measure through to installation was seamless. Thank you to Phong who installed our blinds for us, and he did a great job. Show details
We’ve used Westral many times and have always found them to be helpful, efficient, and easy to deal with. Phong has attended our property for both installation and warranty work and is consistently punctual, always calling ahead before arriving. He is also super friendly and professional, which makes the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Show details
We've used Westral previously and were very happy with the product and service. We've again been happy with the two blinds we purchased and their installation by Phong.
Excellent products from WESTRAL yet again. Our installer, Phong, rang us to arrange a time, his punctuality was very much appreciated and his workmanship first class. Show details
We recently had two large motorized outdoor blinds installed by Westral and could not be happier. The blinds have given us even better protection from the heat of this summer than we had hoped. A huge thank you to the outstanding installation team, led by Dylan and electrician Carl, who were punctual, professional, polite and extremely good at… Read more
their respective jobs. Also, thank you to Linda in Administration who went out of her way to keep us informed during the lengthy process from order placement to installation.
We have made a few blind purchases from Westral for different properties over the years, today Phong installed sunscreen and roller blinds for us. We love this product as it cuts out the sun and glare but you still get your view. Perfect for west facing properties. Phong did an excellent job with the installation, he is a skilled tradesman, fast… Read more
and efficient and cleans up at the end of the job, which some tradies don't always do. Probably the best installer we've had from Westral. Thanks Phong!
We had Phong install blockout blinds from Westral at our two storey townhouse. Phong did an incredible job - even though the installation wasn't that simple and took most of the day (we had the whole house done) he was so efficient and had amazing attention to detail. He was also very friendly and we couldn't fault him. Our blinds look amazing. Thank you, Phong!
Phong came to install four blinds again today after we ordered a second set of blinds, being very happy with the first. First class job, cleaned up beautifully, and left us in good spirits. Show details
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