Storm protection pricing in the Naples area comes down to which option you choose — shutters or impact windows — plus opening size and count, product configuration, and how much structural work is needed around each opening. As a starting point, national market ranges (installed) look roughly like this:
| Type of work | Scope | Approximate price (installed) |
|---|---|---|
| Accordion or storm panel shutters | per opening, average size | $300 – $1,200 |
| Roll-down / motorized shutters | per opening | $1,500 – $4,500 |
| Standard impact window (single unit) | per window, average size | $800 – $1,800 |
| Whole-home impact window package | 10-15 windows, single story | $9,000 – $22,000 |
| Impact sliding glass door | per unit | $2,000 – $5,500 |
These are national ranges, not a quote for your home — the exact number for a Naples property depends on a few things that don’t show up in generic pricing guides.
Every opening has to meet code, not just some — but you can choose the product. Coastal Collier County, including Naples and Marco Island, sits inside the Florida Building Code’s Wind-Borne Debris Region, with a design wind speed in the 150-170 mph range depending on the exact site. That means every exterior opening needs impact-rated glazing OR code-compliant hurricane shutters — the code doesn’t mandate one specific product. If a contractor quotes you shutters only, or windows only, ask how the full scope compares against the other option; it can change both the total cost and the long-term experience of using the home.
Permits are part of the cost, not an add-on, for either option. Collier County requires a Windows, Doors, Shutters (PRSD) permit for this work, and each product installed needs Florida Product Approval documentation matching the property’s wind zone. A licensed local contractor typically folds permit handling into their quote — worth confirming it’s included before comparing prices between contractors.
Two things can offset the upfront number, regardless of which product you pick. Eligible homeowners may qualify for a My Safe Florida Home grant of up to $10,000 toward hurricane shutters, impact windows, or doors (income and homestead requirements apply — see our My Safe Florida Home program page). Separately, once the work is complete and inspected, a fully protected home — with either product — may qualify for the largest single credit category on Florida’s wind mitigation insurance form — ask your contractor and your insurer how much that could reduce your annual premium.
Why comparing quotes matters here specifically. Because scope (how many openings, product type, whether structural modification is needed) varies so much house to house in a market with strict code requirements, two contractors quoting the “same” project can land thousands of dollars apart depending on what’s actually included — and that’s before even comparing shutters against windows. See our shutters vs. impact windows comparison for help deciding which direction to price out first, or request quotes on both.