Hurricane shutter installation costs $1,440 to $5,830 for most homeowners, with Angi publishing a $3,635 national average from 372 reported projects.1 HomeAdvisor publishes a $3,674 average within a $1,475 to $5,884 range,2 and Fixr separately publishes a $5,200 national average for accordion shutters across a whole home, within a $2,500 to $8,000 range.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi figures are from a 2026 guide updated September 2026, HomeAdvisor figures are from a 2025-data guide updated June 2026, and Fixr figures are from a guide updated January 2025. Your price depends on shutter type, window size, window count, material, and labor.
$3,635
national average (Angi)
$1,440–$5,830
typical range (Angi)
$5,200
national average (Fixr, 2025)
$2,500–$8,000
average range (Fixr, 2025)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (updated Sep 2026) | $3,635 national average from 372 verified projects; most pay $1,440 – $5,830; projects run $255 to $11,000 | Publishes two different permit-fee ranges on the same page and doesn’t explain the difference; its permit figures are omitted rather than choosing between them |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | $3,674 average; $1,475 – $5,884 normal range; projects run $255 to $11,000 | Corporate sibling of Angi – the headline figures differ here, and where figures do match, matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $5,200 national average for accordion shutters in a 2,500 sq. ft. single-story home with 18 to 22 windows and a sliding glass door; average range $2,500 – $8,000; $575 low-end (plywood, 1,200 sq. ft. home) to $15,000 high-end (custom roll-down, two-story 3,000 sq. ft. home) | Separately published from the figures above, with no shared sourcing stated; average covers a defined home scope |
The two siblings publish slightly different headline averages and ranges from their respective project data; each is presented as published, without choosing between them. Fixr’s figures are separately published and cover a defined whole-home scope.
Cost per square foot by shutter type
| Shutter type | Per sq. ft. | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Accordion | $15 – $30 | Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Roll-down | $25 – $60 | Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Bahama | $20 – $35 | Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Colonial | $25 – $35 | Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Plywood | $2 – $6 | Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Storm panels | $10 – $20 | Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Fabric | $5 – $15 | Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Clamshell | $12 – $28 | Fixr (2025) |
Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings (disclosed above). Fixr publishes the same per-square-foot ranges – separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing. Overall per-square-foot costs span $2 to $60 depending on type.
Cost per standard window (24″ × 42″)
| Shutter type | Angi (2026) | Fixr (2025, installed) |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood | $15 – $45 | $15 – $40 |
| Storm panels | $115 – $240 | $70 – $140 |
| Fabric (temporary) | $80 – $205 | — |
| Clamshell | — | $85 – $200 |
| Accordion | — | $100 – $200 |
| Bahama | $185 – $345 | $150 – $250 |
| Colonial | $220 – $345 | $175 – $250 |
| Roll-down | $220 – $520 | $175 – $420 |
Both publishers price the same standard window size, and each column is presented as published. Angi prices accordion shutters per square foot plus $45 to $100 in labor instead of a per-window total.
Roll-down shutters by operation (Fixr, 2025)
| Operation | Per sq. ft. (installed) | Per window (installed) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | $25 – $35 | $175 – $245 |
| Electric | $40 – $55 | $280 – $385 |
| Battery-operated | $45 – $60 | $315 – $420 |
Cost by material (Fixr, 2025, materials only)
| Material | Per sq. ft. | Per window |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | $5 – $15 | $35 – $100 |
| Anti-impact film | $10 – $12 | $70 – $85 |
| Fabric | $12 – $28 | $85 – $200 |
| Plastic (polycarbonate) | $15 – $30 | $100 – $200 |
| Metal | $20 – $60 | see below |
| Aluminum | $20 – $40 | $140 – $280 |
| Steel | $35 – $60 | $245 – $420 |
Fixr labels this table materials-only, a different scope from the installed type pricing above. Its metal per-window figures appear in two different presentations on the same page without explanation, so the per-window metal row is omitted rather than choosing between them; the aluminum and steel rows are each internally consistent. Angi also publishes material figures under a different basis ($5 to $60 per sq. ft. for metal, $10 to $30 for polycarbonate, $5 to $15 for fabric) – kept as separately published figures, not compared directly.
Labor and installation
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Installation labor | $45 – $100 per hour | Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Labor for 10 to 15 standard windows | $450 – $1,500 total | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Season-end removal of temporary panels | $5 – $20 each | Fixr (2025) |
| Custom-sized shutters | adds 10% to 20% | Fixr (2025) |
HomeAdvisor estimates about an hour of labor per standard window. Fixr puts installation time at 15 to 30 minutes per window for fabric panels, 30 to 45 minutes for accordion or Bahama styles, and up to two hours each for electric roll-down units. Angi notes prices rise with demand as hurricane season approaches.
Permits
| Source | Permit cost |
|---|---|
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data) | $50 – $200, where required |
| Fixr (2025) | $45 – $140, averaging about $85 |
The two publishers price permits differently, and the rows are kept as separately published figures rather than compared directly. Whether a permit is required varies by locality and homeowners association. Angi’s permit figures are omitted for the reason noted in the sources table.
Related costs (Fixr, 2025)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Shutter repair | $60 – $300 per window |
| Shutter replacement | $15 – $425 per window |
| Sliding glass door shutters | $12 – $60 per sq. ft. installed |
| Hurricane screens | $7 – $20 per sq. ft. installed; $50 – $140 per window |
| Hurricane clips (2,500 sq. ft. home) | $850 – $1,350, including a wind mitigation inspection (about $100 alone) |
| Temporary vs. permanent, per window | $50 – $140 temporary; $105 – $420 permanent |
For the same 2,500 sq. ft. home scope as its headline average, Fixr compares hurricane shutters ($2,500 to $8,000) with hurricane impact windows ($3,500 to $10,500).
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Do Hurricane Shutters Cost? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Do Hurricane Shutters Cost? (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Hurricane Shutters Cost (2025)