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How Much Does Boardup Window Cost in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Emergency board-up of one standard residential window opening with exterior plywood.

Boardup Window in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania typically costs $178 to $408 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$178 – $408

each

Prices in Philadelphia are 4.0% higher than the national average for boardup window.

National average: $175 – $400 each

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $152 – $346 each

    1/2 in. exterior plywood cut to the opening and screwed to the exterior frame

  • Standard

    $178 – $408 each

    5/8 in. exterior plywood cut to fit, screwed to framing at close spacing, edges trimmed tight

  • Premium

    $223 – $510 each

    3/4 in. exterior plywood with 2x4 strongbacks and through-bolts for security, cut for a tight fit

Cost Breakdown in Philadelphia

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$77 – $175each
Laborlabor$68 – $155each
Supplies & Othersupplies$20 – $47each
Equipment & Disposalequipment$14 – $31each
Prices adjusted for Philadelphia local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 costs3.0% below avg
Labor costs11.0% above avg

Labor costs in Philadelphia run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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