Basic
$13 – $27 per sq ft
Removable corrugated aluminum storm panels, mill finish, on bolt-on header and sill tracks, secured with wing nuts when deployed
Photo: Robert Kaufmann/FEMA · Public domain · Source
How Much Does Hurricane Shutter Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Hurricane Shutter: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Hurricane Shutter in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $16 to $31 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Hurricane Shutter in Washington, District of Columbia
$16 – $31
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for hurricane shutter.
National average: $15 – $30 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$16 – $31 per sq ft
Removable heavier corrugated aluminum storm panels with a white factory finish, permanent painted tracks, labeled per opening
Premium
$20 – $39 per sq ft
Removable clear polycarbonate storm panels that let daylight in, permanent painted tracks, pre-drilled and labeled per opening
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.09 – $14 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.46 – $11 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.89 – $3.78 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.26 – $2.52 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Hurricane Shutter photo examples
White storm shutters closed over the windows and doors of a coastal house
Photo: Robert Kaufmann/FEMA · Public domain · Source
Find a pro to do thisLouvered storm shutters closed over the windows of a clapboard house
Photo: Jacinta Quesada/FEMA · Public domain · Source
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Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($6.75-$13.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$10.50 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$3.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$2.40 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Hurricane 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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