This is a real motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 29, 2024. Total project cost: $11,596.
This $11,596 motorized screen project was estimated in March 2024 for a homeowner in Callahan, Florida, covering 3 units measuring ~7×14 ft, ~15×14 ft.
Pricing context: 62% of the 5,188 comparable motorized screen projects in our database cost less than $11,596, putting this estimate in "above average" territory. Versus the $12,152 national average, it's in line with the norm. Within Florida specifically, the average across 449 comparable projects is $11,800 — making this estimate right at the local norm. That works out to roughly $31.69 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Solar fabric, Suntex 90 mesh, Motor control. Project scope (3 units) is larger than the typical 2.6-unit motorized screen project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $3,865, below the $4,674 national per-unit average.
Worth knowing for Florida: this is a hot-humid coastal climate, which means subtropical humidity, frequent afternoon storms, and a long cooling season. A well-spec'd screen system for this region should anticipate hurricane and tropical-storm wind loads and extreme year-round UV exposure — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation.The Solar selection on this estimate is a reasonable match for hot-humid coastal conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the extreme year-round UV exposure typical of Florida better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Motor controls are a sensible spec given hurricane and tropical-storm wind loads in this region — retraction during severe weather is the single biggest predictor of long-term screen system life. Estimating in the spring of 2024 is typical for Florida — most screen system installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $11,596, this motorized screen project is within 5% of the national average of $12,152 based on 5,188 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 62th percentile, meaning 62% of similar projects cost less. In Florida, where we have data from 449 projects, this is in line with the state average of $11,800. The effective cost is approximately $31.69 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 3 motorized screens, more than the average of 2.6 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $11,596 |
| National Average (5,188 projects) | $12,152 |
| National Median | $9,067 |
| vs. National Average | -5% |
| Florida Average (449 projects) | $11,800 |
| vs. Florida Average | -2% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $31.69 |
| Market Position | Above Average (62th percentile) |
| Price Range | $34 – $242,092 |
How 5,188 motorized screen projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $34–$30,291 | 4,953 |
| $30,291–$60,548 | 174 |
| $60,548–$90,806 | 46 |
| $90,806–$121,063 | 9 |
| $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 | $13,303 | 635 |
| North Carolina | $13,275 | 475 |
| Florida | $11,800 | 449 |
| Oklahoma | $10,941 | 378 |
| Colorado | $10,129 | 353 |
| California | $11,953 | 277 |
| Georgia | $13,831 | 189 |
| Arizona | $11,568 | 188 |
| Indiana | $11,318 | 178 |
| Louisiana | $13,251 | 175 |
| Washington | $12,474 | 153 |
| Idaho | $11,820 | 153 |
| New York | $11,018 | 141 |
| Illinois | $12,352 | 129 |
| Arkansas | $12,585 | 123 |
How this project's motorized screen count compares to the average across 5,188 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Motorized Screen in This Project | 3 |
| Average per Project | 2.6 |
| Median per Project | 2 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $3,865 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $4,674 |
| Product Type | Motorized Screen |
| Location | Callahan, Florida |
| Date | March 29, 2024 |
| Total Price | $11,596 |
| Tax Rate | 7.00% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $3,880 | $3,880 |
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| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $4,987 | $4,987 |
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