Motorized Shades Cost Calculator (Los Angeles)
Motorized shades in Los Angeles typically cost $400 to $800 per window installed, with the motor and the fabric opacity driving most of the price, plus a one-time hub cost if you add app or voice control. This calculator estimates your total from window size, fabric opacity, motor type, and control across any number of shades. Enter your details below for an instant range, then book a free in-home consultation for an exact quote.
Estimate your motorized shades cost
This tool provides an estimate only. Your final motorized shade price is confirmed after a free in-home measurement, and depends on exact dimensions, motor and power type, fabric availability, and control setup.
Motorized shade price ranges by fabric opacity
| Fabric opacity | Best for | Per-window installed range |
|---|---|---|
| Light-filtering / solar | Soft daytime light, glare and UV control | $350 – $450 |
| Room-darkening | Bedrooms, media rooms, most living spaces | $390 – $500 |
| Blackout | Full darkness for sleep and nurseries | $430 – $550 |
| Designer (day-night) | Two fabrics in one shade, light plus privacy | $500 – $640 |
What drives motorized shade cost in Los Angeles
The motor and the control system set motorized shades apart from manual shades on price: a battery motor adds roughly $180 per shade, and a smart hub adds a one-time cost for app scheduling and voice control. Fabric opacity and window size then shape the rest. The points below break down each factor.
- Motor type is a per-shade cost; battery is easiest to retrofit, hardwired costs more to install but never needs charging.
- Control is a one-time choice: remote is free, a smart hub adds app and schedule control, voice adds whole-home integration.
- Fabric opacity sets the per-square-foot rate, from light-filtering up to designer day-night fabrics.
- Window size multiplies the fabric cost, so larger shades cost more even at the same opacity.
- Shade count spreads the one-time hub cost, which lowers your effective per-shade price on bigger projects.
How to use this estimate
Use the range to plan, not to order: the low end assumes battery motors and standard mounts, the high end covers hardwired motors, oversized shades, and whole-home voice control. Decide early whether you want app scheduling, because the hub is a one-time cost shared across every shade. When your range looks right, book a free in-home consultation to confirm motor fit, power, and fabric.
Ready for an exact number
A free in-home consultation turns this estimate into a firm motorized shade quote and confirms whether battery or hardwired motors suit your windows. We check power access, mounting, and smart-home compatibility on site. To see the powered systems we install, visit our page on app and remote controlled shade systems.
Or call (213) 429-7832.