This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated February 7, 2026. Total project cost: $24,993.
Real February 2026 motorized screen estimate from a verified contractor serving Boston, MA. Total cost came to $24,993 across 404 units.
Massachusetts's climate — salt air on the coast, nor'easter wind events, and a short but valuable outdoor season — drives different outdoor shade priorities than the national average. The local UV (moderate) pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and the wind exposure (high during nor'easter season) pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction. Estimating in the winter of 2026 is typical for Massachusetts — 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 | Boston, MA |
| Date | February 7, 2026 |
| Total Price | $24,993 |
| Tax Rate | 8.90% |
| Number of Items | 8 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $50 | $5,000 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $50 | $5,000 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $50 | $5,000 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $50 | $5,000 |
| Fixed Triangle Screen | — | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| VIP Discount | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| 10% Off! | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |