This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated August 25, 2023. Total project cost: $5,191.
Looking at what a fixed screen porch installation. approximately actually costs in Boston, MA? This professional estimate from August 2023 totaled $5,191 for 3 units.
For context, Massachusetts homeowners installing an outdoor shade are working with salt air on the coast, nor'easter wind events, and a short but valuable outdoor season. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (high during nor'easter season), UV-stable fabrics (moderate), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present. Estimating in the summer of 2023 is typical for Massachusetts — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Date | August 25, 2023 |
| Total Price | $5,191 |
| Tax Rate | 7.25% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed screen porch installation. Approximately 280 sq feet of 95% solar screen. Price includes installation, hardware and screen.scr | — | 1 | $3,640 | $3,640 |
| PCA screen door - 32" by 80". Price includes door, mounting and entry hardware and installation. | — | 2 | $600 | $1,200 |