Basic
$140 – $320 each
1/2 in. exterior plywood cut to the opening and screwed to the exterior frame
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How Much Does Boardup Window Cost in Boise, Idaho?
Emergency board-up of one standard residential window opening with exterior plywood.
Boardup Window in Boise, Idaho typically costs $165 to $377 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Boardup Window in Boise, Idaho
$165 – $377
eachPrices in Boise are 6.0% lower than the national average for boardup window.
National average: $175 – $400 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$165 – $377 each
5/8 in. exterior plywood cut to fit, screwed to framing at close spacing, edges trimmed tight
Premium
$206 – $471 each
3/4 in. exterior plywood with 2x4 strongbacks and through-bolts for security, cut for a tight fit
Cost Breakdown in Boise
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $76 – $173 | each |
| Labor | labor | $56 – $127 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $20 – $46 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $13 – $31 | each |
Prices adjusted for Boise local market conditions.
Boardup Window photo examples
Circular saw cutting plywood to window size
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Cost Factors in Boise, Idaho
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($79.00-$180.00 per unit)
- Labor ($61.00-$140.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($21.00-$48.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($14.00-$32.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs9.0% below avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- UseCalcPro: Emergency Board-Up Cost, usecalcpro.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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