This is a real cable-guided screen system & screen extrusion project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 16, 2026. Total project cost: $3,077.
Boston homeowners planning a cable-guided screen system installation in the spring of 2026 can use this $3,077 estimate as a real-world reference. The scope: 2 units, Bronze frame, Solar fabric.
Pricing context: 33% of the 12 comparable cable-guided screen system projects in our database cost less than $3,077, putting this estimate in "below average" territory. Versus the $5,068 national average, it's 39% below the norm.
Specifications include Bronze frame, Solar fabric, Nano 97 mesh, Motor control. Project scope (1 units) is smaller than the typical 1.4-unit cable-guided screen system project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $3,077, below the $3,620 national per-unit average.
Worth knowing for Massachusetts: this is a coastal New England climate, which means salt air on the coast, nor'easter wind events, and a short but valuable outdoor season. A well-spec'd screen system for this region should account for the local wind exposure (high during nor'easter season) and UV load (moderate) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation.The Solar selection on this estimate is a reasonable match for coastal New England conditions — solution-dyed acrylics handle Massachusetts's sun (moderate) better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Motor controls are a sensible spec given the wind exposure here (high during nor'easter season) — retraction during severe weather is the single biggest predictor of long-term screen system life. Estimating in the spring of 2026 is typical for Massachusetts — most screen system installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $3,077, this cable-guided screen system project is 39% below the national average of $5,068 based on 12 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 33th percentile, meaning 33% of similar projects cost less. This project includes 1 cable-guided screen system, fewer than the average of 1.4 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $3,077 |
| National Average (12 projects) | $5,068 |
| National Median | $3,415 |
| vs. National Average | -39% |
| Market Position | Below Average (33th percentile) |
| Price Range | $2,669 – $13,331 |
How 12 cable-guided screen system projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $2,669–$4,002 | 7 |
| $4,002–$5,335 | 0 |
| $5,335–$6,667 | 3 |
| $6,667–$8,000 | 1 |
| $8,000–$9,333 | 0 |
| $9,333–$10,666 | 0 |
| $10,666–$11,998 | 0 |
| $11,998–$13,331 | 0 |
How this project's cable-guided screen system count compares to the average across 12 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cable-Guided Screen System in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.4 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $3,077 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $3,620 |
| Product Type | Cable-Guided Screen System & Screen Extrusion |
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Date | April 16, 2026 |
| Total Price | $3,077 |
| Tax Rate | 8.20% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Roller (Cable Guided Screen System) | Cable-Guided Screen System | 1 | $3,211 | $3,211 |
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| Rect Tube - 1 x 2 x 1/8 | Screen Extrusion | 1 | $453 | $453 |
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