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Cost to Install Window Shades
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Window Shade Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade window shade. | 1 shade | $68.47 | $79.46 |
| Window Shade Labor Direct labor expenses to install window shades. | 2.0 hours | $61.00 | $106.50 |
| Window Shade Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install window shades including: fasteners, connectors, surface preparation and finishing materials. | 1 shade | $15.00 | $25.00 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Window Shades | 1 shade | $144.47 | $210.96 |
| | Average cost per shade | $144.47 | $210.96 |
Cost to Install Window Shades - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Window Shades averages $144.47 - $210.96 per shade in 2013. This Window Shade Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Window Shade Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "items" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Window Shade Installation - Average Cost Per Shade
Expect to pay in the high end of the $144.47 - $210.96 per shade range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Window Shade Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Window Shades - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Window Shade Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Window Shade Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Window Shade Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install Window Shades - References
- Carpentry Amer Technical Pub; 4th edition, Sep 2003, Leonard Koel, ISBN 826907385
- NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork MacMillan Publishing Company; 5 Revised edition, Jul 1989, John Feirer, ISBN 25373552
