Motorized shade cost factors
We don't publish prices, because every window is different. Here's what actually moves a quote up or down, so you can plan with your eyes open.
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Guides
Shade guides for Wasatch Back homeowners
Straight answers to the questions people ask before they buy shades, written for mountain homes, second homes and rentals.
Read before you buy
Buying shades for a mountain home means a lot of choices: fabric openness, motor power, control systems, mounting, blackout options and how to handle windows twenty feet in the air. These guides explain each one plainly, without sales talk and without price lists. Every home is measured and quoted individually, so we focus on the factors that matter for your windows.
Battery vs. hardwired
The biggest decision in a motorized shade project is how the motors get power. Here's an honest comparison for mountain homes.
Learn moreBest shades for views & glare
You built or bought the house for the view. Here's how to shade it without losing it.
Learn moreShort-term rental shades
Guests are hard on window coverings. Here's how owners and property managers set up shades that survive a season and keep guests talking about the view, not the blinds.
Learn moreMeasuring & consultation
From your first request to the last adjustment, here's exactly what to expect, and why we measure before anything is ordered.
Learn moreWhere to start
- Not sure motorized is worth it? Read what affects the cost of motorized shades, then battery vs. hardwired.
- Fighting glare on a view? Start with the best shades for mountain views and glare.
- Own a rental or ski condo? See shades for short-term rentals.
- Ready to talk? Here's how measuring and the consultation work.
Prefer to browse by product? See all shades and blinds, or find your town on the service area page. You can also read the FAQ for quick answers about batteries, blackout fabric and smart homes.
How we write these guides
Each guide answers a question we hear at consultations across Park City, the Kamas Valley and the Heber Valley. We explain the trade-offs honestly, including where a product isn't a good fit and what's outside what we offer, such as hardwired motors and openings that need lifts. We don't publish prices, because every window is measured and quoted on its own, but we do explain exactly what shapes a quote so you can plan. When products or our scope change, we update the guide.
The guides pair with our product pages and our town-by-town area pages, so you can go from a general question to the specific windows in your house. Read one or two, then bring your questions to the consultation.
Questions we haven't covered?
We add guides when the same question keeps coming up. If you have one, ask when you call or text, or add it to the notes in your consultation request. A good answer usually starts with a look at the window itself, which is why the consultation includes measuring and fabric samples in your own light.
Planning shades? Tell us about your windows in three quick steps, or call or text (435) 222-2901.
Request a consultationGuide questions
What does a consultation cost?
We don't publish prices on this site. Every home and window is different, so we quote each project in writing after measuring.
Do motorized shades need new wiring?
The motorized shades we install are battery-powered or rechargeable, so most suitable windows need no new wiring through finished walls. We confirm mounting, battery access and product fit when we measure. Not every opening qualifies, and we'll tell you if one doesn't.
Do I need to know what I want before I call?
No. Many people start with a problem, like glare on the TV or bright bedrooms, rather than a product. We'll talk through options and bring samples to the consultation.
Next step
Start with a short consultation request
Tell us about your windows in under two minutes. We'll follow up to talk through options, then measure on site before anything is ordered.