What Drives the Price
The biggest factors are the type of film, total square footage, and access. Second-story windows, skylights, and very large panes take more labor.
Removing old, failing film adds cost, as do custom frosted patterns.
2026 Home Pricing
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Quick Answer
Tinting house windows in Los Angeles typically costs $5–$12 per square foot installed in 2026. A single standard window runs about $100–$300, one room about $250–$800, and an average single-family home $1,200–$3,500. Basic dyed films sit at the low end; nano-ceramic and security films sit at the high end.
The biggest factors are the type of film, total square footage, and access. Second-story windows, skylights, and very large panes take more labor.
Removing old, failing film adds cost, as do custom frosted patterns.
Put premium ceramic film on west- and south-facing windows, where heat and fading are worst. North-facing windows often need only a lighter, less expensive film or none at all.
Many LA homeowners start with their hottest rooms and add more later.
LA homes often have large sliders, picture windows, and dual-pane glass, which require dual-pane-approved films.
Our quotes are written, all-in prices with film, labor, and warranty included.
| Project | Typical Film | Installed Cost / sq ft | Typical Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single room (home) | Ceramic / solar | $5 – $12 | $250 – $800 |
| Average single-family home | Ceramic / solar | $5 – $12 | $1,200 – $3,500 |
| Privacy / frosted room | Frosted / one-way | $6 – $14 | $200 – $800 |
| Home security film | 7–8 mil security | $10 – $15 | $800 – $4,000 |
| Small office / storefront | Solar or security | $7 – $15 | $1,500 – $6,000 |
| Large commercial building | Solar control | $6 – $12 (volume) | Custom quote |
Installed averages across Los Angeles County. Free on-site consultation and written quote.
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