People call us and the first question is almost always "how much?" Fair enough. Here's what solar screens actually cost in Las Vegas, no runaround.
Most homeowners pay between $50 and $150 per window, installed. The average across our jobs last year was around $85 per window. A typical Las Vegas home with 15-20 windows runs $1,200 to $2,500 for the whole house.
That's a big range. Here's what moves the number.
Window size. A standard 3x5 window costs less than a big 6x8 sliding door screen. Pretty straightforward -- more material, more frame, more labor.
Number of windows. This is where it gets interesting. One or two screens? You're paying a premium because we're still driving out, setting up, measuring, building. Do the whole house and the per-window cost drops significantly. We've done whole-house jobs where the per-screen price came down to $55-60.
Screen density. Solar screen fabric comes in different densities -- 80%, 90%, and 95% blockage. The 90% is our most popular in Vegas and it's the sweet spot for most homes. 95% blocks more heat but makes the inside darker. 80% lets in more light but doesn't cut heat as aggressively. Higher density costs a little more per window.
Custom shapes. Arched windows, odd angles, specialty frames -- these take more time and custom fabrication. Expect to pay 20-40% more per window for non-standard shapes.
Here's the part that matters more than the upfront cost. Solar screens in Las Vegas typically cut your summer cooling bill by 20-30%. On a house where you're spending $300-400/month on electricity June through September, that's $60-120/month in savings.
Most of our customers see the screens pay for themselves in 2-3 summers. After that it's pure savings, and the screens last 10+ years with the Phifer fabric we use.
We do free on-site estimates. We measure every window, talk through which sides of the house get the worst sun (spoiler: it's the west side, every time), and give you a number before we leave. No pressure, no "let me check with my manager" games.
West-facing and south-facing windows are the priority if you're on a budget. Those are the ones cooking your house. Start there and add the rest later if you want.