This is a real motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 11, 2026. Total project cost: $8,456.
Real March 2026 motorized screen estimate from a verified contractor serving Atherton, CA. Total cost came to $8,456 across 2 units (~9×9 ft, ~7×9 ft).
Pricing context: 44% of the 5,406 comparable motorized screen projects in our database cost less than $8,456, putting this estimate in "below average" territory. Versus the $12,101 national average, it's 30% below the norm. Within CA specifically, the average across 297 comparable projects is $11,720 — making this estimate 28% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $57.58 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Black frame, Solar fabric, Suntex 95 mesh, Motor control. Project scope (2 units) is smaller than the typical 2.5-unit motorized screen project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $4,228, below the $4,841 national per-unit average.
Worth knowing for California: this is a Mediterranean / coastal climate, which means mild coastal temperatures inland heat, and salt-air corrosion near the coast. A well-spec'd screen system for this region should account for the local wind exposure (moderate, with sundowner and Santa Ana events in southern regions) and UV load (high UV at altitude and in inland valleys) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation.The Solar selection on this estimate is a reasonable match for Mediterranean / coastal conditions — solution-dyed acrylics handle California's sun (high UV at altitude and in inland valleys) better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Motor controls are a sensible spec given the wind exposure here (moderate, with sundowner and Santa Ana events in southern regions) — retraction during severe weather is the single biggest predictor of long-term screen system life. Estimating in the spring of 2026 is typical for California — most screen system installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $8,456, this motorized screen project is 30% below the national average of $12,101 based on 5,406 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 44th percentile, meaning 44% of similar projects cost less. In CA, where we have data from 297 projects, this is 28% below the state average of $11,720. The effective cost is approximately $57.58 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 2 motorized screens, fewer than the average of 2.5 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $8,456 |
| National Average (5,406 projects) | $12,101 |
| National Median | $9,084 |
| vs. National Average | -30% |
| CA Average (297 projects) | $11,720 |
| vs. CA Average | -28% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $57.58 |
| Market Position | Below Average (44th percentile) |
| Price Range | $34 – $242,092 |
How 5,406 motorized screen projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $34–$30,291 | 5,168 |
| $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 | $13,272 | 647 |
| North Carolina | $13,276 | 475 |
| Florida | $11,787 | 455 |
| Colorado | $10,103 | 419 |
| 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 5,406 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Motorized Screen in This Project | 2 |
| Average per Project | 2.5 |
| Median per Project | 2 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $4,228 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $4,841 |
| Product Type | Motorized Screen |
| Location | Atherton, CA |
| Date | March 11, 2026 |
| Total Price | $8,456 |
| Tax Rate | 4.87% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $4,474 | $4,474 |
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| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $3,817 | $3,817 |
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