Install Exterior Shutters
How to Install Exterior Shutters: A Complete Guide for Homeowners in 2026
$231 - $356 per each
Install Exterior Shutters typically costs $231 to $356 per each as of 2026. Final pricing depends on material quality, project scope, local labor rates, and site conditions. Use our free calculator below for a personalized estimate.
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$231 - $356
1 unit(s) • Standard Quality • National average pricing
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$231.00 - $356.00
Estimates are approximate and vary by location, project scope, and current market conditions. Contact a local contractor for an accurate quote.
Install Exterior Shutters Cost Breakdown
| Component | Category | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $104 | $160 | each |
| Labor | labor | $81 | $125 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $28 | $43 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $18 | $28 | each |
Prices are national averages. Enter your ZIP code above for location-adjusted estimates.
What Is Install Exterior Shutters?
How to Install Exterior Shutters: A Complete Guide for Homeowners in 2026
What Affects Install Exterior Shutters Costs?
Key Cost Factors
- Materials ($103.95-$160.20/job)
- Labor ($80.85-$124.60/job)
- Supplies & Other ($231-$356/job)
- Equipment & Disposal ($231-$356/job)
Tips to Save Money
- Get at least 3 competitive quotes from licensed contractors
- Check contractor licenses and insurance before hiring
- Ask for itemized quotes to compare apples-to-apples
- Schedule work during the contractor's slow season for better rates
- Ask about package pricing when combining multiple related tasks
- Read recent reviews and ask for references from similar projects
Frequently Asked Questions
References
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- Product and Supplies Data: Home Depot Cabinets — Home Depot, Jan 2026, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Home Depot Moulding and Millwork Products — Home Depot, Jan 2026, Website
- Carpentry — Amer Technical Pub; 4th edition, Sep 2003, Leonard Koel, ISBN 826907385
- Labor Wages and Costs: Building a Unit-Price System — Journal of Light Construction, Jan 2026, George Weissgerber
- Carpentry and Building Construction — Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6th edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork — MacMillan Publishing Company; 5 Revised edition, Jul 1989, John Feirer, ISBN 25373552
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Staff
- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation — US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Staff
- Project Spending Data: Harvard University JCHS Homeowner Expenditures — Harvard University, Jan 2026, Website
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - Construction — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
- Building Permits Survey — U.S. Census Bureau, 2024
- Labor Wages and Costs: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for Install Exterior Shutters — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Website
- Labor Cost Benchmarks: Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for Install Exterior Shutters — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Website
- Material Cost Benchmarks: Producer Price Index data relevant to Install Exterior Shutters — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jan 2026, Website
- Project Spending Data: Improving America’s Housing for Install Exterior Shutters — Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, Jan 2026, Website
- Residential Construction and Remodeling Spending data relevant to Install Exterior Shutters — U.S. Census Bureau, Jan 2026, Website
- Project Cost Benchmarking: homeowner project budgeting and planning guidance for Install Exterior Shutters — This Old House, Jan 2026, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: exterior material pricing for Install Exterior Shutters — Home Depot, Lowe’s, and manufacturer pricing pages, Jan 2026, Website
- Project spending benchmarks for Install Exterior Shutters — Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value Report, Website
- Labor Wages and Costs: Unit pricing guidance for Install Exterior Shutters — Journal of Light Construction, Jan 2026, Website
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