What does window tinting cost in Chicago?

Window film is priced by the glass

Most window film jobs are priced mainly by square footage of glass, then adjusted for the film you pick and how hard the windows are to reach. A few big windows can cost more than a lot of small ones, and a single tall great-room wall can be its own line item.

What changes the price

• Total square footage: width times height of every pane you want filmed.
• Film type: clear UV film, solar film, spectrally selective film, frosted or decorative film and thick security film all cost different amounts. Security and premium solar films usually cost the most.
• Access: second-story windows, two-story great rooms and skylights need ladders or scaffolding and more time.
• Pane size and shape: very large panes, arches and custom shapes take more labor.
• Prep and removal: taking off old, bubbled or peeling film adds time.
• Custom work: cut logos, lettering and patterns.
• Travel: jobs outside the Chicago area include a travel fee.

Where people overspend

The most common way to overspend is filming every window when only a few rooms have a problem. Most homes get the biggest difference from the west- and south-facing windows, the sunroom and the patio door. We'll tell you which windows actually need it.

How to get an accurate estimate fast

1. Count the windows you're thinking about and note which way they face.
2. Take a photo of each one, and measure a few if you can. How to measure.
3. Tell us what's bothering you: heat, glare, fading, privacy or safety.
4. Send the estimate request or text the photos to 773.698.0446.

After we measure and you pick a film, you get a written estimate with everything in it, including any travel fee.