Every coastal homeowner eventually types “cost of hurricane shutters” into a search bar after a storm season. The answer can feel elusive because prices swing widely with material, design, labor, and local code variables. At CountBricks, we believe transparency drives better decisions. Our AI-powered estimating platform converts live voice conversations into line-item quotes, giving homeowners and residential contractors instant clarity on material quantities, labor hours, and total spend.
The national discussion often cites ranges from $10 to $65 per square foot installed, but Texas Gulf Coast homes tend to fall in the middle. Based on 1,200 CountBricks residential projects last year:
• Corrugated steel panels: $9–$14 per sq. ft.
• Accordion aluminum shutters: $18–$25 per sq. ft.
• Colonial style shutters: $28–$40 per sq. ft.
• Motorized roll-downs: $35–$60 per sq. ft.
• Impact-rated fabric screens: $8–$12 per sq. ft.
Use these ranges as a quick sanity check, then capture exact numbers with a CountBricks.com/services voice session.
1. Opening Size and Shape
Irregular arched windows demand custom fabrication, raising costs up to 25 % over standard rectangles.
2. Material Selection
Aluminum balances strength and weight, while steel lowers material cost but increases labor due to heft.
3. Installation Height
Second-story installs require additional staging time, ladders, or lifts—which CountBricks automatically factors into labor hours.
4. Local Code Requirements
Texas adoption of the International Residential Code (IRC) means fastener spacing and wind-load charts differ county to county. Our database refreshes daily so your quote always hits the latest spec.
5. Finish and Automation
Powder-coating, color matching, and motorization add upfront cost but can boost resale value, an ROI metric CountBricks highlights in every proposal.
1. Speak naturally while walking the property—“Front bay window is 6 feet by 4 feet.”
2. CountBricks AI converts speech to dimensioned openings and auto-detects shutter type preferences.
3. Our material engine pairs real-time supplier pricing with labor productivity tables.
4. Within moments you receive a detailed PDF quote, change-order ready and branded with your company logo.
Because CountBricks integrates blueprint takeoffs, you can also upload floor plans for a full-home shutter package in minutes rather than hours.
• Permit fees range from $75 to $250 depending on municipality.
• Structural backing or lintel reinforcement may be needed on older masonry homes.
• Disposal of old storm panels averages $0.25 per pound.
• Seasonal demand surcharges appear June through September as storms approach.
CountBricks flags each of these line items so clients see true cost before signing.
Installing code-compliant shutters can reduce windstorm insurance premiums by 8 %–15 % in Texas. Our reports include an ROI calculator comparing upfront cost to five-year premium savings, helping homeowners justify higher-end options like motorized roll-downs.
• Budget-focused renovations: Impact fabric or corrugated steel.
• Mid-range curb appeal: Accordion aluminum offers fast deployment and tidy stacking.
• Historic aesthetics: Colonial or Bahama shutters add architectural charm.
• Tech-forward luxury builds: Motorized roll-downs integrate with smart-home systems.
View completed installs at CountBricks.com/portfolio for inspiration.
• Measure every opening twice—AI is accurate, but bad inputs equal bad outputs.
• Group similar sizes to leverage bulk fabrication discounts.
• Sequence installs by elevation to reduce ladder moves and save labor.
• Consider detachable panels for seldom-used windows to cut motor costs.
• Schedule installations between storm seasons for better subcontractor availability and lower markup.
Ready to lock in the exact cost of hurricane shutters for your project? Visit CountBricks.com/consultation or start a voice session directly in our mobile app. In under ten minutes you’ll have a professionally formatted estimate, a materials purchase list synced to local suppliers, and a client-ready proposal that wins jobs faster.
Every estimate carries our accuracy pledge: if material quantities deviate by more than 2 %, we recalibrate the project and update the invoice at no charge. It’s one more reason residential contractors trust CountBricks to turn uncertainty into confidence—storm after storm.
When the Ramirez family purchased a 1990s brick home in McAllen, their insurer quoted a windstorm premium of $3,200 per year. CountBricks partnered with a local contractor to retrofit accordion aluminum shutters on 18 window openings and two patio doors.
• Voice walk-through time: 7 minutes
• AI blueprint takeoff: 3 minutes
• Final materials list: 1,130 lb of aluminum extrusions, 624 stainless fasteners, 12 gallons of powder-coat
• Total installed cost: $21,900 (including permits and debris disposal)
• Annual insurance savings: $510
• Payback period: 4.3 years
The contractor closed the deal in a single homeowner meeting using the CountBricks proposal, complete with side-by-side comparisons of fabric screens and motorized roll-downs.
• Bundle shutter installs with window replacements to save up to 12 % on shared labor tasks.
• Use CountBricks labor productivity tables to forecast crew scheduling; accordion systems average 55 sq. ft. per labor hour.
• Leverage our change-order module when homeowners upgrade finishes—pricing updates instantly without re-measuring.
1. Create a free CountBricks account.
2. Upload your next blueprint set or start a live voice estimate.
3. Generate a branded proposal and win the job faster than competitors still juggling spreadsheets.
Visit CountBricks.com/services to explore full residential offerings—from roofing takeoffs to interior finish schedules. Whatever the project, CountBricks turns conversations into contracts.
