This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated February 19, 2026. Total project cost: $24,295.
Real February 2026 motorized screen estimate from a verified contractor serving Boston, MA. Total cost came to $24,295 across 320 units.
Massachusetts's climate — salt air on the coast, nor'easter wind events, and a short but valuable outdoor season — drives different outdoor shade priorities than the national average. The local UV (moderate) pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and the wind exposure (high during nor'easter season) pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction. Estimating in the winter of 2026 is typical for Massachusetts — most outdoor shade installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Date | February 19, 2026 |
| Total Price | $24,295 |
| Tax Rate | 8.80% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorized Screen | — | 132 | $70 | $9,240 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 187 | $70 | $13,090 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |