This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated February 19, 2026. Total project cost: $18,479.
This $18,479 motorized screen project was estimated in February 2026 for a homeowner in Ross, CA, covering 200 units.
Worth knowing for California: this is a Mediterranean / coastal climate, which means mild coastal temperatures inland heat, and salt-air corrosion near the coast. A well-spec'd outdoor shade for this region should account for the local wind exposure (moderate, with sundowner and Santa Ana events in southern regions) and UV load (high UV at altitude and in inland valleys) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation. 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 | Ross, CA |
| Date | February 19, 2026 |
| Total Price | $18,479 |
| Tax Rate | 8.70% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $85 | $8,500 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $85 | $8,500 |