How the estimate works
The calculator multiplies your glass area by a published price per square foot for the option you pick. To find the area of one pane, multiply its width by its height in inches and divide by 144. Add up every pane you want switchable.
- Smart film, film price only: HomeAdvisor's $30 to $45 per square foot [1]. This is roughly what the film costs, not a finished install.
- Smart film, installed with wiring: one Los Angeles installer's all-in range of $75 to $175 per square foot, including film, electrical parts, and labor [3]. LA labor costs are high, so many areas may come in lower.
- Smart glass, installed: HomeAdvisor's $50 to $150 per square foot for new switchable glass panels [1].
What the estimate leaves out
- New wiring through walls. The LA installer says this can add $500 to $2,000 or more [3].
- Controls. App, voice, and home automation control cost more than a wall switch [3].
- Minimums on small jobs. One maker charges about $130 per square foot for glass orders under 40 square feet [2].
- Shipping. One maker charges $120 to ship film and $350 to $1,200 for glass [2].
Get a real number
Only an installer who sees your glass can give you a real price. Request quotes or read the smart film cost guide.
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