Pricing guidance for motorized screens in Olive Branch, Mississippi, drawn from anonymized contractor estimates and manufacturer order data. We have 1 verified local project observed at $10,886, alongside a Mississippi statewide benchmark of $12,475 across 30 projects. No city-local average is claimed. The benchmark average motorized screen measures 13 × 9 ft (width × height), adding scope context to the price data.
If you're pricing a motorized screen for your Olive Branch home, it helps to see how local projects actually shake out before you call an installer. Our local evidence currently includes one verified Olive Branch project at $10,886. Because that is a small sample, compare those observations with the Mississippi statewide benchmark of $12,475 across 30 projects rather than treating them as a typical citywide price.
In the Olive Branch area, motor choice (Somfy vs. Dooya) and fabric grade move the price more than almost anything else, so spec those deliberately. Comparing nearby markets helps sanity-check a quote — see pricing for Brandon, Amory, MORTON.
For a useful comparison, ask for an itemized quote that separates product, freight, options, and installation labor, then compare each component with the labeled benchmark above.
The 1 verified Olive Branch project shown on this page remain direct local evidence, but the sample is too small to call a typical city price. The comparison table therefore uses 30 verified motorized screen projects across Mississippi as a broader benchmark, not as measured Olive Branch pricing.
| Metric | Mississippi Statewide | National |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | $12,475 | $10,018 |
| Median Cost | $11,487 | $7,950 |
| Price Range | $4,137 – $40,460 | $34 – $117,985 |
| 25th Percentile | $7,367 | $4,348 |
| 75th Percentile | $15,783 | $12,884 |
| Sample Size | 30 projects | 6631 projects |
The Mississippi average is $12,475. Use it to frame a budget, then compare the configuration and services in an itemized local quote before drawing a conclusion about a Olive Branch project.
The aggregate rows below use the Mississippi statewide dataset as a planning proxy; they are not a measured Olive Branch average.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Verified Olive Branch Projects | 1 project |
| Average Size (width × height) | 13 × 9 ft |
| Local Project 1 | $10,886 |
| Mississippi Statewide Average | $12,475 |
| Mississippi Statewide Median | $11,487 |
| Mississippi Sample Size | 30 projects |
| National Average | $10,018 |
| National Median | $7,950 |
Compare the Mississippi statewide motorized screen benchmark with national figures. Mississippi statewide average: $12,475. National average: $10,018. These comparison values are proxies for Olive Branch, Mississippi, not a measured city average.
The Mississippi statewide motorized screen benchmark ranks at the 74th percentile nationally — Above Average. National prices range from $34 to $117,985.
Good Time to Buy — Aug prices average 14% below the annual average — a good time to buy. This chart uses the national seasonal dataset.
Best month: Mar (avg $8,725). Peak month: Jan (avg $12,940). Annual average: $10,447.
| Month | Avg Price | Projects | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $12,940 | 221 projects | |
| Feb | $10,143 | 538 projects | |
| Mar | $8,725 | 944 projects | |
| Apr | $10,131 | 1685 projects | |
| May | $10,483 | 735 projects | |
| Jun | $9,548 | 589 projects | |
| Jul | $10,272 | 500 projects | |
| Aug | $8,934 | 523 projects | Current Month |
| Sep | $10,610 | 279 projects | |
| Oct | $10,125 | 300 projects | |
| Nov | $11,338 | 199 projects | |
| Dec | $12,110 | 115 projects |
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| Metric | Mississippi | National |
|---|---|---|
| Average Installation Cost | $402 | $460 |
| Median Installation Cost | $416 | $475 |
| Installation Range | $87 to $4,330 | $100 to $4,950 |
| Installation as % of Product Cost | 10.5% | 10.5% |
Installation costs in Mississippi are about 13% below the national average. Installation estimates are projected from national data adjusted for regional cost-of-living factors.
This illustrative breakdown applies common category shares to the Mississippi statewide benchmark of $12,475. It is a budgeting model, not a measured Olive Branch, Mississippi component average. Actual percentages vary with motor brand, fabric grade, freight, and installation complexity.
| Component | Typical Share | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware (housing, brackets, end caps, side rails) | ~40% | $4,990 |
| Fabric or mesh (per square foot, UV/insect rated) | ~20% | $2,495 |
| Motor & controls (Somfy / Dooya, remote, wind sensor) | ~15% | $1,871 |
| Installation labor (mounting, electrical, calibration) | ~20% | $2,495 |
| Permits, misc. hardware, freight | ~5% | $624 |
How to save: Buying the hardware, fabric, and motor direct from a manufacturer-direct supplier (and hiring a local installer for labor only) typically removes 25–35% of the installed-by-installer price — that's the markup the installer would otherwise add to the products.
Mississippi homeowners deal with hot, humid summers and a long outdoor-living season. Motorized screens are commonly used to enclose covered porches for mosquito and humidity management, and retractable awnings reduce afternoon heat gain on west-facing exposures.
These anonymized estimate records are the local evidence behind this page. Open a project to review its product scope, configuration, and pricing context; exact customer addresses are never disclosed.
| Project | Project Date | Scope | Units | Total Price | Avg / Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorized Screen project | Apr 2026 | 3-unit | 3 | $10,886 | $3,629 |
Prices reflect the matching product lines in each estimate. They may include different options or services, so use the linked case studies to compare scope before comparing totals.
We have 1 verified motorized screen project in Olive Branch, Mississippi, observed at $10,886. Because that sample is small, aggregate figures use the Mississippi statewide benchmark of $12,475 across 30 projects.
The Mississippi statewide benchmark is $12,475, compared with the national average of $10,018. It is above the national average. This is a budgeting proxy for Olive Branch, Mississippi, not a measured city average.
Based on historical pricing data, Mar tends to have the lowest average prices ($8,725) while Jan is peak season ($12,940). Aug prices average 14% below the annual average — a good time to buy.
Key factors include size and dimensions, motor type (Somfy premium vs standard), fabric or mesh selection, mounting complexity, number of units, and local labor rates.
Yes. Buying direct through our shop eliminates installer markup. You get the same manufacturer-direct products at a lower price, then hire a local installer for labor only. Browse our motorized screens shop or use the configurator to build and price your own.
Permitting requirements for motorized screens vary by jurisdiction in Mississippi. Most retractable, non-structural installations on existing residential structures do not require a permit — but anything that ties into electrical service, modifies a structural wall, or is installed in an HOA-governed community typically does. Check with your local building department before scheduling installation, and request that your installer pull any required permits (rather than pulling them yourself) so the work is warranted under their license.
Local installers may mark up products above wholesale and add labor on top. Buying direct (manufacturer-direct shop or configurator) separates the product price from local installation labor. The Mississippi statewide benchmark on this page is $12,475; compare an itemized local quote before estimating any savings.
Most single-unit motorized screen installations take 2–4 hours on-site for a qualified installer, plus an initial site visit for measuring. Multi-unit projects can run a half-day to a full day. Lead time from order to installation is typically 3–6 weeks for stocked sizes and colors, and 6–10 weeks for custom sizes or specialty fabrics. Schedule before peak summer if you want to use the product through the current outdoor-living season.