Basic
$140 – $558 each
Stock-size single-cell cellular shade in a stock light-filtering fabric, cut to fit, cordless, inside mount
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How Much Does Install Window Shades Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Supply and professionally install one standard (non-motorized) roller, Roman, solar or cellular shade on an average-size window.
Install Window Shades in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $164 to $657 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Window Shades in Boston, Massachusetts
$164 – $657
eachPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install window shades.
National average: $150 – $600 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$164 – $657 each
Semi-custom single-cell cellular shade sized to the window in light-filtering fabric, cordless lift, inside mount
Premium
$205 – $821 each
Semi-custom double-cell cellular shade in room-darkening linen-texture fabric, cordless top-down/bottom-up, inside mount
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $67 – $270 | each |
| Labor | labor | $67 – $267 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $18 – $72 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 – $48 | each |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Install Window Shades photo examples
Measuring tape across the inside of a window frame to size a cellular shade
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Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($67.00-$270.00 per unit)
- Labor ($53.00-$210.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($18.00-$72.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($12.00-$48.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Window Shades, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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