This is a real motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 9, 2026. Total project cost: $6,175.
Estimate breakdown for a motorized screen project totaling $6,175 in Atherton, CA: 1 unit, including ~18×10 ft, prepared in April 2026.
Where does $6,175 land on the motorized screen pricing curve? Below average — at the 30th percentile across 5,406 verified projects. 30% of similar projects cost less than this one, and the national average sits at $12,101. Within CA specifically, the average across 297 comparable projects is $11,720 — making this estimate 47% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $42.55 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Black frame, Solar fabric, Nano 97 mesh, Motor control. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 2.5-unit motorized screen project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $6,175, higher than 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 $6,175, this motorized screen project is 49% below the national average of $12,101 based on 5,406 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 30th percentile, meaning 30% of similar projects cost less. In CA, where we have data from 297 projects, this is 47% below the state average of $11,720. The effective cost is approximately $42.55 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 motorized screen, fewer than the average of 2.5 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $6,175 |
| National Average (5,406 projects) | $12,101 |
| National Median | $9,084 |
| vs. National Average | -49% |
| CA Average (297 projects) | $11,720 |
| vs. CA Average | -47% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $42.55 |
| Market Position | Below Average (30th 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 | 1 |
| Average per Project | 2.5 |
| Median per Project | 2 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $6,175 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $4,841 |
| Product Type | Motorized Screen |
| Location | Atherton, CA |
| Date | April 9, 2026 |
| Total Price | $6,175 |
| Tax Rate | 8.63% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $7,660 | $7,660 |
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