Almost nobody in the blinds industry publishes prices. Every blind is custom made to your exact window, so companies say "it depends" — which is true — and then make you sit through a sales visit to learn even a ballpark — which is unnecessary.
Here's an honest guide to what quality window shading actually costs on the Sunshine Coast in 2026. These are realistic installed ranges (GST inclusive), not quotes — your exact price depends on sizes, fabric and options, and is confirmed in writing after a free measure.
Outdoor track-guided blinds (Zipscreen)
Track-guided blinds — the premium outdoor category where the fabric runs sealed inside side channels — are the product most Sunshine Coast alfresco areas end up with.
- Manual (spring-operated) Zipscreen: roughly $2,500–$4,000 per blind installed
- Motorised Zipscreen: roughly $3,500–$5,500 per blind installed
- Typical alfresco enclosure (3–4 blinds): roughly $10,000–$18,000 installed
What moves the number inside those ranges: blind width and drop (a 5 m opening uses far more fabric and a stronger tube than a 2.5 m one), fabric choice (premium meshes and PVC cost more than standard mesh), motorisation, and install complexity (raked ceilings, acrylic rendering, second-storey access).
A note on cheaper quotes: basic straight-drop awnings (no side tracks, the fabric hangs free) start around $1,200–$2,500 installed. They're a legitimate budget option for low-wind spots, but they're a different product — don't compare a straight-drop quote with a track-guided quote and conclude one company is "expensive".
Indoor roller blinds
- Manual roller blinds: roughly $350–$700 per window installed
- Motorised roller blinds: roughly $700–$1,500 per window installed
- Whole home, manual (8–12 windows): roughly $3,500–$8,000
- Whole home, motorised package: roughly $7,000–$15,000
Motorisation is the biggest single variable indoors. Battery motors (no electrician needed, recharge a couple of times a year) are the standard path; hard-wired motors suit new builds and renovations where an electrician is already on site.
What's included in a proper installed price
When you compare quotes, check they all include the same things. Ours include:
- A professional in-home measure — we carry the measurement risk, not you
- Custom manufacture by an Australian Made–certified factory here on the Sunshine Coast
- Professional installation, including motor pairing and smart-home setup on motorised blinds
- Compliance with mandatory child-safety standards on corded products
- A local warranty — wired motors carry 7 years, battery motors 5 years, and you call us, not an offshore manufacturer
Three honest ways to keep the price down
- Mix manual and motorised. Motorise the big, hard-to-reach or daily-use blinds; keep manual on the laundry and bathroom. Most whole-home quotes we do are a mix.
- Stage the project. Do the west-facing rooms and the alfresco first — they do the heavy lifting on heat — and the rest next season.
- Choose fabric tiers room by room. Premium blockout in bedrooms, standard sunscreen elsewhere.
Getting your actual number
A written quote takes one short visit: we measure, you pick fabrics from real samples, and the exact price arrives in writing — valid, itemised and with no obligation. We're currently taking advance bookings for our next installation window, so requesting a quote now puts you first on the calendar. If the number doesn't work, you'll at least own an accurate measure of your windows.