Business Details
36 Years
experience
Custom Plantation Shutters in Hampton, VA
Chesapeake Bay Shutters was founded in 1990 by Pat Lowe and her partners, initially operating as the Shutter Shoppe of Virginia. We began manufacturing shutters in Georgia before relocating our operations to Hampton, Virginia in 1996 to establish our own production facility. Our commitment to quality and affordability has allowed us to serve customers across southeastern Virginia for over 26 years. We specialize in crafting custom plantation shutters from solid American wood, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal for both residential and commercial properties. Our team handles every step of the process, from design and manufacturing to professional installation.By owning our manufacturing plant, we maintain strict quality control while keeping costs competitive for our clients. Our shutters are engineered to resist warping, featuring a limited lifetime warranty that underscores our confidence in their longevity. We offer energy-efficient solutions that enhance property value while providing superior insulation and light control. Our Hampton-based team takes pride in delivering personalized service tailored to each client's unique needs. With decades of combined experience, we continue to innovate our techniques and materials to meet evolving customer expectations.
Services
Plantation Shutters
Custom Window Treatments
Wood Shutters
Shutter Installation
Shutter Repair
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have over 26 years of experience in custom shutter manufacturing.
- Our shutters are locally produced in Hampton, Virginia.
- We offer energy-efficient window treatments with lifetime warranties.
- Our team provides professional installation services for perfect fit.
- We use solid American wood for superior durability and quality.
Services
Plantation Shutters
Our plantation shutters are handcrafted from solid American wood at our Hampton manufacturing facility. These durable window treatments feature adjustable louvers for precise light control while maintaining energy efficiency. Each installation includes tension adjustments, tapered louvers, and nylon side pins for smooth operation, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic appeal for residential and commercial properties.
Custom Window Treatments
We design tailored window treatments to complement both classic and contemporary interiors. Our solutions include 1"-thick wood panels with rabbeted edges for tight seals, galvanized staples for durability, and decorative frames in multiple hinge finish options. Each treatment is custom-measured to fit unique window shapes including arches, circles, and specialty configurations.
Shutter Installation
Our expert team provides complete installation services for all shutter orders. Using environmentally friendly water-based paints and precision manufacturing techniques, we ensure perfect fit and finish during on-site installation. The process includes proper alignment of beaded side rails and decorative frames to maximize insulation benefits and visual appeal.
People
Pat Lowe
Founder
Pat Lowe co-founded Chesapeake Bay Shutters in 1990 after establishing the Shutter Shoppe of Virginia. With decades of industry experience, she pioneered the transition to local manufacturing in Hampton in 1996, maintaining quality control while expanding service capabilities across southeastern Virginia.
Brent Lowe
Vice President
Brent Lowe oversees production and sales management as Vice President. Joining the company in 1996, he helped establish the Hampton manufacturing facility and implemented quality control processes that ensure each shutter meets exacting standards for durability and craftsmanship.
Questions
What types of shutters do you offer?
We specialize in custom plantation shutters made from solid American wood with multiple louver size options and decorative features.
Do you serve areas outside Hampton?
We provide services throughout southeastern Virginia including Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Newport News, Norfolk, and the Outer Banks area in North Carolina.
What warranty do you provide?
All our shutters come with a limited lifetime warranty against warping and manufacturing defects.
Can you match specific paint colors?
Yes, we use environmentally friendly water-based paints that can be custom-matched to your interior decor.
Do you install specialty window shapes?
Our team handles custom installations for triangular, arched, circular, and other specialty window configurations.
How do your shutters improve energy efficiency?
The 1"-thick solid wood panels create tight seals that reduce air leakage, helping lower heating and cooling costs.
