Basic
$196 – $391 each
Molded polymer louvered shutter sized to the window in a stock color, screwed to the siding with color-matched fasteners
How Much Does Composite Shutter Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install one exterior composite/polymer shutter (a pair per window typically costs 2x); basic mounting on existing siding.
Composite Shutter in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $230 to $460 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Composite Shutter in Chicago, Illinois
$230 – $460
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for composite shutter.
National average: $200 – $400 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$230 – $460 each
Thicker composite louvered shutter in a wider color range, sized to the window, color-matched fasteners and spacers
Premium
$288 – $575 each
Wood-grain composite louvered shutter sized to the window, painted color, decorative hinges and shutter dogs
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $96 – $193 | each |
| Labor | labor | $91 – $182 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $26 – $51 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $17 – $34 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Composite Shutter photo examples
Hands holding a composite louvered shutter against siding while marking fastener holes
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Find a pro to do thisScrewdriver setting a color-matched fastener through a shutter into siding
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Find a pro to do thisClose view of decorative hinges and a shutter dog on a wood-grain composite shutter
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($90.00-$180.00 per unit)
- Labor ($70.00-$140.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($24.00-$48.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($16.00-$32.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago 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 Composite Shutter, 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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