Safety and Protection
Storm Protection: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every storm protection job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Verified August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Hurricane Shutter InstallationTypical $6,500 · Shutter contractor · DIY 2/5 | $2,500 – $16,000 |
|---|---|
| Hurricane Shutter ReplacementTypical $6,500 · Shutter contractor · DIY 2/5 | $2,500 – $16,000 |
| Impact Garage Door ReplacementTypical $3,800 · Garage door contractor · DIY 1/5 | $1,800 – $8,500 |
| Roof Tie Down InstallationTypical $2,400 · Roofing contractor · DIY 1/5 | $900 – $6,500 |
| Roof Tie Down UpgradeTypical $1,920 · Roofing contractor · DIY 1/5 | $720 – $5,200 |
| Storm Shelter InstallationTypical $9,500 · Specialty contractor · DIY 1/5 | $4,000 – $22,000 |
Hurricane Shutter
Hurricane Shutter InstallationTypical $6,500 · Tier 1Hurricane Shutter ReplacementTypical $6,500 · Tier 1
Variants: Accordion · Roll-down · Bahama · Panel · Fabric