Basic
$13 – $36 per sq ft
Corrugated galvanized steel storm panels with permanently mounted top and bottom tracks, wing-nut fastening
How Much Does Storm Shutter Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Permanent storm shutters (accordion, panel tracks, roll-down) supplied and installed per sq ft of opening.
Storm Shutter in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $16 to $42 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Storm Shutter in Washington, District of Columbia
$16 – $42
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for storm shutter.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$16 – $42 per sq ft
Prefinished white corrugated aluminum storm panels with permanently mounted tracks and headers, wing-nut fastening
Premium
$20 – $52 per sq ft
Heavier-gauge prefinished aluminum storm panels in a color matched to the trim, permanent tracks with finished end caps, stainless wing nuts
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.09 – $19 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.46 – $15 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.89 – $5.04 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.26 – $3.36 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Storm Shutter photo examples
White house with storm shutter panels closed over windows and sliding door
Photo: Robert Kaufmann/FEMA · Public domain · Source
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Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($6.75-$18.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$14.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$4.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$3.20 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Home Depot: Hurricane shutter installation cost, The Home Depot, retrieved 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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