Sun shades and shade sails
Find a local pro for sun shades and shade sails. Search your city, compare members' pages and contact the one you want. ExpertMarketplace members set their own prices; the pro you pick gives you their price.
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Licensing
Usually no state license for this work, though some cities require a business license or permit.
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What does a pro charge for sun shades and shade sails?
Most of the cost is the pro’s time: about 2–4 hours.
| Labor time | 2–4 hours for most homesOur estimate for a typical job |
|---|---|
| Pay for that time | $50–$152 at $25.15–$37.89 an hourWhat carpenters earn (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). A business charges more, to cover insurance, travel and running the business. |
| Members’ prices | Not enough yet.Members add their usual price to their page; we show a range once 5 have. |
Every job is different; the pro you pick gives you their price. Where these numbers come from
Sun shades and shade sails in the biggest cities
Counts are pros for gazebos, pergolas and shade listed in each city (22 nationwide).
New York City, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, IL1Houston, TXPhiladelphia, PAPhoenix, AZ1San Antonio, TXSan Diego, CA1Dallas, TX2San Jose, CA1Austin, TXJacksonville, FLSan Francisco, CAColumbus, OH1Fort Worth, TXIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSeattle, WA1Denver, COEl Paso, TXDetroit, MIBoston, MA1Memphis, TNPortland, OROklahoma City, OKLas Vegas, NV1Baltimore, MD1Washington, D.C., DCMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZNashville, TNFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOLong Beach, CAMesa, AZAtlanta, GAColorado Springs, COVirginia Beach, VA
Sun shades and shade sails by state
California2Texas2Virginia2Arizona1District of Columbia1Florida1Illinois1Indiana1Iowa1Maryland1Massachusetts1Michigan1Mississippi1Nevada1New Jersey1North Carolina1Ohio1South Dakota1Washington1
Common questions
How do I find a pro for sun shades and shade sails?
Search your city above, open a few member pages and contact the one you want directly. Only the pro you contact hears from you; ExpertMarketplace never sells your request.
Do I need a licensed pro for sun shades and shade sails?
Usually not at the state level, though some cities require a business license or a permit for some jobs. Ask the pro, and check whether they carry liability insurance; every listing shows it.
What does a pro charge for sun shades and shade sails?
About 2 to 4 hours of work for most homes (our estimate). Carpenters earn $25.15 to $37.89 an hour, so the pay for that time is $50 to $152; a business charges more, to cover insurance, travel and running the business. The pro you pick gives you their price for your job.