How Much Does It Cost to Install Motorized Shades at Home?

At Movann, one of the first questions homeowners ask us is simply: “So… how much does installation actually cost?”
It’s a fair question. Window treatments often come with confusing fees, unexpected add-ons, and enough fine print to make anyone nervous. That’s exactly why we designed our installation pricing to be the opposite—straightforward, transparent, and grounded in the same “friendly neighbor” spirit that guides everything we do.

In most cases, installing motorized shades in your home costs a flat $99, no matter how many windows you have. A home with six windows? Ninety-nine dollars. A home with twenty or forty windows? Still ninety-nine dollars. The goal is simple: you shouldn’t have to do mental gymnastics just to calculate the price of upgrading your home.

This flat fee includes everything you actually care about—precise measurement (within 0.5 cm), professional installation, app configuration, motor pairing, and even free removal of old window treatments. When we leave, every shade will run smoothly, every motor will be set up, and every automation scene will be ready for daily life. You never need to download a manual or troubleshoot on your own.

Of course, some homes require a little more work. Minnesota has plenty of older houses with uneven frames or high windows that need special handling. In those situations, we add small, clearly explained fees only when necessary—$99 for very high or hard-to-reach windows, $49 for leveling tricky frames, and $49 for removing old window covering that is unusually difficult or bolted into the wall. But these cases are the exception, not the norm. Most homeowners stay comfortably within the $99 total.

Many people ask whether DIY installation is worth considering, and the truth is that it depends on your comfort level. Measuring and installing motorized shades isn’t impossible, but it does require accuracy and the right tools. If a measurement is off by even a little, the shade may leave visible light gaps or fail to fit cleanly inside the frame. DIY also means handling alignment, anchors, screws, and sometimes even cable routing. And if something goes wrong, the cost of replacement falls entirely on the homeowner.

Movann takes a different approach. We offer free measurement, and if we make a mistake, we cover the cost—not you. Our installers ensure a clean fit, configure your app, pair your motors, and run everything through before leaving. And unlike DIY, we remove your old shades so you don’t have to deal with the mess or the stress.

Whether you choose rechargeable battery motors or plug-in motors, the installation cost stays exactly the same. What changes is only the time required. A small home with around ten windows usually takes about three hours. A typical Minnesota home with twenty or more windows takes roughly eight hours, and large homes with forty or more windows may run closer to a full day. New homes tend to go faster; older homes with removals and leveling can take a bit longer.

But no matter the size, we stay until everything is done right.

At the end of the day, installing motorized shades shouldn’t feel like a construction project—it should feel like upgrading your everyday life with comfort, beauty, and ease. Movann keeps the experience simple: one honest price, friendly support, and a finished result you’ll enjoy every single day.