This is a real motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated August 18, 2023. Total project cost: $17,755.
This anonymized motorized screen estimate from August 2023 is associated with Vestavia Hills, AL. It totals $17,755 across 4 units measuring ~14×8 ft, ~19×8 ft. The record does not document a customer review or completed-project outcome.
Specifications include Beige frame, Solar fabric, Suntex 95 mesh, Motor control. Project scope (4 units) is larger than the typical 2.5-unit motorized screen project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $4,439, below the $4,824 national per-unit average.
Where does $17,755 land on the motorized screen pricing curve? Premium — at the 84th percentile across 5,514 verified projects. 84% of similar projects cost less than this one, and the national average sits at $12,060. Within the AL dataset, the average across 129 comparable projects is $11,086 — making this estimate 60% above the statewide benchmark. That works out to roughly $34.10 per square foot of coverage.
This editorial context comes from broad state climate guidance, not from the customer or estimate record. Alabama is categorized here as a humid subtropical climate (long humid summers, frequent severe-storm activity, and Gulf hurricane exposure on the coast). For general screen system planning, independently verify product ratings for the regional wind exposure (high on the coast, moderate inland), UV load (high), mounting surface, and local code requirements.
At $17,755, this motorized screen project is 47% above the national average of $12,060 based on 5,514 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 84th percentile, meaning 84% of similar projects cost less. In AL, where we have data from 129 projects, this is 60% above the state average of $11,086. The effective cost is approximately $34.10 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 4 motorized screens, more than the average of 2.5 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $17,755 |
| National Average (5,514 projects) | $12,060 |
| National Median | $9,077 |
| vs. National Average | +47% |
| AL Average (129 projects) | $11,086 |
| vs. AL Average | +60% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $34.10 |
| Market Position | Premium (84th percentile) |
| Price Range | $34 – $242,092 |
How 5,514 motorized screen projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $34–$30,291 | 5,274 |
| $30,291–$60,548 | 178 |
| $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 | $13,235 | 653 |
| North Carolina | $13,276 | 475 |
| Colorado | $9,955 | 474 |
| Florida | $11,784 | 456 |
| Oklahoma | $11,046 | 383 |
| California | $11,673 | 304 |
| Arizona | $11,642 | 199 |
| Georgia | $13,716 | 197 |
| Louisiana | $12,943 | 188 |
| Indiana | $11,794 | 186 |
| Washington | $12,539 | 166 |
| Idaho | $11,717 | 164 |
| New York | $11,215 | 153 |
| Illinois | $12,060 | 143 |
| Kansas | $12,883 | 137 |
How this project's motorized screen count compares to the average across 5,514 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Motorized Screen in This Project | 4 |
| Average per Project | 2.5 |
| Median per Project | 2 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $4,439 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $4,824 |
| Product Type | Motorized Screen |
| Location | Vestavia Hills, AL |
| Date | August 18, 2023 |
| Total Price | $17,755 |
| Tax Rate | 8.25% |
| Number of Items | 4 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorized Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $4,363 | $4,363 |
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| Motorized Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $4,493 | $4,493 |
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| Motorized Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $4,931 | $4,931 |
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| Motorized Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $4,216 | $4,216 |
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