Basic
$147 – $391 each
Vinyl louvered shutters in a stock color, sized to the window height, color-matched fasteners
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How Much Does Install Exterior Shutters Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install one pair of decorative fixed exterior shutters (vinyl or composite) on one window.
Install Exterior Shutters in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $172 to $460 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Exterior Shutters in Chicago, Illinois
$172 – $460
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install exterior shutters.
National average: $150 – $400 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$172 – $460 each
Heavier vinyl raised-panel shutters in a wider color range, sized to the window height, color-matched fasteners
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Find a pro to do thisPremium
$216 – $575 each
Composite board-and-batten shutters with crisper profiles and paintable finish, sized to the window, stainless screws, decorative shutter dogs
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Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $73 – $193 | each |
| Labor | labor | $68 – $182 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $19 – $51 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $13 – $34 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Install Exterior Shutters photo examples
Blue louvered exterior shutters on a window with a red flower box
Photo: Nikhil Sachdeva · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisGreen shutters on tall windows of a red-painted brick house
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($68.00-$180.00 per unit)
- Labor ($52.00-$140.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($18.00-$48.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($12.00-$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.
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How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Exterior Shutters, 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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