Motorized shade pricing is typically quoted per window, which makes whole-home projects add up quickly. Here's what Tampa Bay homeowners actually pay.

Per-Window Pricing: $500–$2,500+

A single motorized roller shade for a standard window typically runs $500-$1,200 installed, including the motor, mounting hardware, and basic remote or app control. Larger windows, specialty fabrics (blackout, solar screen), and premium motor options push individual windows toward the higher end of that range.

Whole-Home Projects: $5,000–$25,000+

A full-home project covering 15-25 windows with scene and schedule automation commonly runs $12,000-$25,000+, depending on window count, fabric selection, and whether motorized drapery for larger openings is included alongside standard shades.

Motorized Drapery: $1,500–$5,000 Per Track

Motorized traverse tracks for curtains, typically used on larger windows or sliding glass door walls, run higher per opening than standard shades due to the more complex mechanical track system — usually $1,500-$5,000 depending on track length and drapery fabric.

Solar and Exterior Shades: $800–$3,000+ Per Opening

Solar shades and exterior patio/lanai shades vary based on size and whether they're motorized with weatherproof-rated components for Florida's outdoor conditions, which cost more than equivalent indoor-rated hardware.

What Actually Moves the Price

  • Fabric selection. Basic screen fabrics cost less than blackout, designer, or high-performance solar fabrics.
  • Motor type. Battery-powered motors are cheaper to install (no wiring) but require periodic recharging; hardwired motors cost more upfront but eliminate battery maintenance.
  • Window size and count. Pricing scales roughly linearly per window, so whole-home projects benefit from planning which rooms actually need motorization versus which can use manual shades.
  • Automation complexity. Scene-based and sun-tracking automation costs more than simple remote on/off control but delivers meaningfully more day-to-day value.

Getting an Accurate Quote

Ask for a per-window breakdown with fabric and motor type specified — a single "whole-home shades" number without those details makes it hard to compare quotes or understand where the budget is actually going.