This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated February 4, 2026. Total project cost: $21,890.
Estimate breakdown for a motorized screen project totaling $21,890 in Atherton, CA: 393 units, prepared in February 2026.
California's climate — mild coastal temperatures inland heat, and salt-air corrosion near the coast — drives different outdoor shade priorities than the national average. The local UV (high UV at altitude and in inland valleys) pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and the wind exposure (moderate, with sundowner and Santa Ana events in southern regions) pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction. Estimating in the winter of 2026 is typical for California — most outdoor shade installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Atherton, CA |
| Date | February 4, 2026 |
| Total Price | $21,890 |
| Tax Rate | 8.10% |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorized Screen | — | 120 | $50 | $6,000 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 150 | $50 | $7,500 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 120 | $50 | $6,000 |
| Fixed Triangle | — | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Spring Promo | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |