How much does a motorized screen cost?

Based on 5,188 real projects, the national average for a motorized screen is $12,152 and the median is $9,067. Prices range from $34 to $242,092. This project totaled $3,700, placing it in the 7th percentile.

How much does a motorized screen cost in CA?

Based on 277 projects in CA, the average motorized screen costs $11,953. The national average is $12,152 across 5,188 projects.

Is this motorized screen price above or below average?

This project is rated "Below Average" — it falls in the 7th percentile nationally. That means 7% of comparable motorized screen projects cost less. The national average is $12,152 based on 5,188 projects.

How many motorized screens are in a typical project?

The average motorized screen project includes 2.6 units. This project has 1, which is below the average. Per-unit cost: $3,700 (this project) vs. $4,674 (national average).

Is this real pricing data?

Yes. All pricing on Riser Shade comes from verified contractor estimates and professional installations. We analyze 5,188+ real projects to provide accurate market comparisons.

Motorized Screen Project in Atherton, CA — Real Pricing Data

Name: Motorized Screen Pricing Comparison Data
Creator: Riser Shade

This is a real motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 12, 2023. Total project cost: $3,700.

Atherton homeowners planning a motorized screen installation in the spring of 2023 can use this $3,700 estimate as a real-world reference. The scope: 1 unit (~17×10 ft), Bronze frame, Insect fabric.

Pricing context: 7% of the 5,188 comparable motorized screen projects in our database cost less than $3,700, putting this estimate in "below average" territory. Versus the $12,152 national average, it's 70% below the norm. Within CA specifically, the average across 277 comparable projects is $11,953 — making this estimate 69% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $25.86 per square foot of coverage.

Specifications include Bronze frame, Insect fabric, Motor control. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 2.6-unit motorized screen project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $3,700, below the $4,674 national per-unit average.

Pricing Analysis

At $3,700, this motorized screen project is 70% below the national average of $12,152 based on 5,188 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 7th percentile, meaning 7% of similar projects cost less. In CA, where we have data from 277 projects, this is 69% below the state average of $11,953. The effective cost is approximately $25.86 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 motorized screen, fewer than the average of 2.6 per project.

Price Comparison

Metric	Price
This Project	$3,700
National Average (5,188 projects)	$12,152
National Median	$9,067
vs. National Average	-70%
CA Average (277 projects)	$11,953
vs. CA Average	-69%
Cost per Sq Ft	$25.86
Market Position	Below Average (7th percentile)
Price Range	$34 – $242,092

Price Distribution — Motorized Screen

How 5,188 motorized screen projects are distributed across price ranges:

Price Range	Number of Projects
$34–$30,291	4,953
$30,291–$60,548	174
$60,548–$90,806	46
$90,806–$121,063	9
$121,063–$151,320	4
$151,320–$181,577	0
$181,577–$211,835	0
$211,835–$242,092	0

Average Motorized Screen Price by State

Regional pricing comparison based on real project data from professional installations across the United States:

State	Average Price	Projects
Texas	$13,303	635
North Carolina	$13,275	475
Florida	$11,800	449
Oklahoma	$10,941	378
Colorado	$10,129	353
California	$11,953	277
Georgia	$13,831	189
Arizona	$11,568	188
Indiana	$11,318	178
Louisiana	$13,251	175
Washington	$12,474	153
Idaho	$11,820	153
New York	$11,018	141
Illinois	$12,352	129
Arkansas	$12,585	123

Project Scope — Motorized Screen Count Comparison

How this project's motorized screen count compares to the average across 5,188 projects:

Metric	Value
Motorized Screen in This Project	1
Average per Project	2.6
Median per Project	2
Cost per Unit (This Project)	$3,700
National Avg Cost per Unit	$4,674

Project Summary

Product Type	Motorized Screen
Location	Atherton, CA
Date	May 12, 2023
Total Price	$3,700
Tax Rate	8.25%
Number of Items	1

Line Items & Pricing

Description	Product Type	Qty	Unit Price	Total
Insect Screen	Motorized Screen	1	$4,397	$4,397
~17×10 ft Frame: Bronze Fabric: Insect Control: Motor Frame Color: Bronze Side Track Color: Bronze

Product Specifications

Insect Screen

~17×10 ft
Frame: Bronze
Fabric: Insect
Control: Motor
Frame Color: Bronze
Side Track Color: Bronze

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a motorized screen cost?: Based on 5,188 real projects in our database, the national average for a motorized screen is $12,152 and the median is $9,067. Prices range from $34 to $242,092. This particular project totaled $3,700, placing it in the 7th percentile (Below Average).
What is the cost per square foot for this motorized screen?: This project costs approximately $25.86 per square foot of coverage. Cost per square foot varies by product configuration, features selected, and regional labor rates.
How much does a motorized screen cost in CA?: Based on 277 projects in CA, the average motorized screen project costs $11,953. The national average is $12,152 across 5,188 projects. Prices vary by city, features selected, and installation complexity.
Is this motorized screen price above or below average?: This project is rated "Below Average" — it falls in the 7th percentile nationally, meaning 7% of comparable motorized screen projects cost less. The national average is $12,152 based on 5,188 projects.
How many motorized screens are in a typical project?: The average motorized screen project includes 2.6 units. This particular project has 1 motorized screen, which is below the average. The per-unit cost for this project is $3,700 vs. the national average of $4,674 per unit.
Is this real pricing data?: Yes. All pricing on Riser Shade comes from real contractor estimates and professional installations. We analyze 5,188+ real projects to provide accurate market comparisons. This project's data is sourced from a verified professional installer estimate dated May 12, 2023. Client and contractor details are anonymized to protect privacy.