This is a real motorized screen & screen extrusion project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 15, 2026. Total project cost: $4,775.
Real May 2026 motorized screen estimate from a verified contractor serving Miami Beach, FL. Total cost came to $4,775 across 2 units (~11×6 ft).
Pricing context: 19% of the 5,406 comparable motorized screen projects in our database cost less than $4,775, putting this estimate in "below average" territory. Versus the $12,101 national average, it's 61% below the norm. Within FL specifically, the average across 455 comparable projects is $11,787 — making this estimate 59% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $81.66 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Black frame, Solar fabric, Suntex 97 mesh, Motor control. Project scope (1 units) is smaller than the typical 2.5-unit motorized screen project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $4,775, below the $4,841 national per-unit average.
For context, Florida homeowners installing a screen system are working with subtropical humidity, frequent afternoon storms, and a long cooling season. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (hurricane and tropical-storm wind loads), UV-stable fabrics (extreme year-round UV exposure), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present.The Solar selection on this estimate is a reasonable match for hot-humid coastal conditions — solution-dyed acrylics handle Florida's sun (extreme year-round UV exposure) better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Motor controls are a sensible spec given the wind exposure here (hurricane and tropical-storm wind loads) — retraction during severe weather is the single biggest predictor of long-term screen system life. Estimating in the spring of 2026 is typical for Florida — most screen system installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $4,775, this motorized screen project is 61% below the national average of $12,101 based on 5,406 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 19th percentile, meaning 19% of similar projects cost less. In FL, where we have data from 455 projects, this is 59% below the state average of $11,787. The effective cost is approximately $81.66 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 motorized screen, fewer than the average of 2.5 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $4,775 |
| National Average (5,406 projects) | $12,101 |
| National Median | $9,084 |
| vs. National Average | -61% |
| FL Average (455 projects) | $11,787 |
| vs. FL Average | -59% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $81.66 |
| Market Position | Below Average (19th 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) | $4,775 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $4,841 |
| Product Type | Motorized Screen & Screen Extrusion |
| Location | Miami Beach, FL |
| Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Total Price | $4,775 |
| Tax Rate | 8.63% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $5,390 | $5,390 |
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| Rect Tube - 1 x 2 x 1/8 | Screen Extrusion | 1 | $432 | $432 |
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