This is a real motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 27, 2026. Total project cost: $14,152.
Real April 2026 motorized screen estimate from a verified contractor serving Burt Lake, Michigan. Total cost came to $14,152 across 3 units (~12×9 ft).
Pricing context: 74% of the 5,382 comparable motorized screen projects in our database cost less than $14,152, putting this estimate in "above average" territory. Versus the $12,110 national average, it's 17% above the norm. Within Michigan specifically, the average across 26 comparable projects is $10,555 — making this estimate 34% above the local norm. That works out to roughly $34.43 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include White frame, Insect fabric, Motor control. Project scope (3 units) is larger than the typical 2.5-unit motorized screen project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $4,717, below the $4,844 national per-unit average.
Worth knowing for Michigan: this is a Great Lakes continental climate, which means lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season. A well-spec'd screen system for this region should account for the local wind exposure (moderate to high near the lakes) and UV load (moderate) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation.The Insect selection on this estimate is a reasonable match for Great Lakes continental conditions — solution-dyed acrylics handle Michigan's sun (moderate) better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Motor controls are a sensible spec given the wind exposure here (moderate to high near the lakes) — retraction during severe weather is the single biggest predictor of long-term screen system life. Estimating in the spring of 2026 is typical for Michigan — most screen system installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $14,152, this motorized screen project is 17% above the national average of $12,110 based on 5,382 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 74th percentile, meaning 74% of similar projects cost less. In Michigan, where we have data from 26 projects, this is 34% above the state average of $10,555. The effective cost is approximately $34.43 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 3 motorized screens, more than the average of 2.5 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $14,152 |
| National Average (5,382 projects) | $12,110 |
| National Median | $9,084 |
| vs. National Average | +17% |
| Michigan Average (26 projects) | $10,555 |
| vs. Michigan Average | +34% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $34.43 |
| Market Position | Above Average (74th percentile) |
| Price Range | $34 – $242,092 |
How 5,382 motorized screen projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $34–$30,291 | 5,144 |
| $30,291–$60,548 | 176 |
| $60,548–$90,806 | 46 |
| $90,806–$121,063 | 10 |
| $121,063–$151,320 | 4 |
| $151,320–$181,577 | 0 |
| $181,577–$211,835 | 0 |
| $211,835–$242,092 | 0 |
Regional pricing comparison based on real project data from professional installations across the United States:
| State | Average Price | Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $13,251 | 642 |
| North Carolina | $13,276 | 475 |
| Florida | $11,787 | 455 |
| Colorado | $10,178 | 400 |
| Oklahoma | $10,943 | 379 |
| California | $11,720 | 297 |
| Arizona | $11,628 | 198 |
| Georgia | $13,738 | 194 |
| Louisiana | $12,943 | 188 |
| Indiana | $11,730 | 184 |
| Washington | $12,545 | 164 |
| Idaho | $11,847 | 161 |
| New York | $11,194 | 151 |
| Illinois | $12,122 | 138 |
| Kansas | $12,882 | 133 |
How this project's motorized screen count compares to the average across 5,382 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Motorized Screen in This Project | 3 |
| Average per Project | 2.5 |
| Median per Project | 2 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $4,717 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $4,844 |
| Product Type | Motorized Screen |
| Location | Burt Lake, Michigan |
| Date | April 27, 2026 |
| Total Price | $14,152 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insect Screen | Motorized Screen | 3 | $3,719 | $11,156 |
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