Hear from Our Customers
You’re paying too much to cool your Westlake home because your windows are working against you. When afternoon sun pours through unprotected glass, your AC runs constantly trying to keep up. Lutron electric shades block that heat before it becomes a problem, automatically adjusting throughout the day to keep rooms comfortable without touching a thermostat.
The same UV rays driving up your energy bills are also destroying your furniture, fading your upholstery, and damaging hardwood floors you spent good money installing. Lutron window shades filter up to 99% of harmful UV light while still letting you enjoy natural daylight. Your furnishings stay protected, your rooms stay bright, and you’re not replacing expensive pieces years earlier than you should.
Control happens from your phone, your voice, or automatically on a schedule you set once and forget. No more walking around opening and closing blinds morning and night. The system learns your preferences and handles it for you, whether you’re home or halfway across the country.
We bring 15 years of motorized window treatment experience from New York and Toronto to South Florida. We’re not new to this technology or figuring it out as we go. We’re authorized Lutron dealers, which means we have direct access to their latest products, professional training, and can back everything with manufacturer warranties that actually mean something.
We handle the entire process from your Westlake home. Free consultation with digital measuring, custom manufacturing through our facility, professional installation by licensed technicians, and complete smart home integration with whatever system you’re already using. You’re not coordinating between multiple companies or dealing with finger-pointing when something needs adjustment.
Westlake homeowners deal with the same intense sun and humidity that makes cheap window treatments fall apart in two years. We only install commercial-grade Lutron systems designed specifically for coastal climates, with motors and fabrics engineered to last 10-15 years in Florida conditions.
We start with a free in-home consultation where we measure your windows with digital tools, evaluate your existing smart home setup, and discuss what you actually want these shades to do. This isn’t a sales pitch. We’re figuring out the right motors, fabrics, and control options for your specific situation and whether Lutron window treatments make sense for your home.
Once you approve the quote, we custom-manufacture your shades to exact specifications. Each one is built for your window dimensions, your fabric choice, and your control preferences. Manufacturing typically takes two to three weeks, then we schedule installation at a time that works for you.
Installation day, our licensed technicians mount the shades, install batteries or connect to power, program all your controls, and integrate everything with your smart home system. We test every shade, show you how to use all the control options, set up your automation schedules, and make sure you’re comfortable with the system before we leave. You get our contact information for any questions or adjustments you need after installation.
Ready to get started?
Every Lutron shade we install in Westlake includes commercial-grade motors designed for Florida’s humidity and heat. These aren’t the consumer-level motors you find at big box stores. They’re whisper-quiet, battery-powered so there’s no electrical work required, and built to handle daily use for over a decade. Battery life runs 3-5 years depending on usage before needing replacement.
Fabric selection matters more in Florida than most places. We’ll walk you through options that block heat while maintaining your view, provide complete blackout for bedrooms, or filter light for living spaces. All fabrics include UV protection rated to block 95-99% of harmful rays. The right fabric choice can reduce your cooling costs by 15-25% in rooms with significant sun exposure.
Smart home integration works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and most automation systems already installed in Westlake homes. You can control individual shades, group them by room, or program them to respond to time of day, temperature, or whether you’re home. Voice control, smartphone apps, wall-mounted controls, and remote access all come standard. We handle the entire setup and programming during installation, including connecting to your WiFi and testing every automation sequence you want to use.
Pricing depends on window size, fabric choice, and how many shades you’re installing, but expect to invest $600-1,200 per window for quality Lutron motorized shades with professional installation. Larger windows or specialty shapes cost more. Blackout fabrics run higher than light-filtering options.
Most Westlake homeowners start with main living areas and primary bedrooms rather than doing the whole house at once. A typical project covering 8-10 windows in high-use spaces runs $6,000-10,000 installed. That includes custom manufacturing, professional installation, smart home programming, and warranty coverage.
The cost looks steep compared to manual blinds until you factor in energy savings. Rooms with automated shades that block afternoon heat typically see 15-25% reduction in cooling costs for those spaces. In Florida’s climate, that adds up quickly. You’re also protecting furniture and flooring from UV damage that would cost thousands to replace years earlier than necessary.
Yes, Lutron works with virtually every major smart home platform. If you’re running Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Control4, Crestron, or Savant, we can integrate your shades directly into that system. You’ll control them the same way you control your lights, thermostat, or security system.
Integration happens during installation. We connect the Lutron hub to your home network, link it to your existing smart home platform, and program all the automation sequences you want. That might be shades that close automatically when temperature hits a certain point, open at sunrise, or adjust based on whether you’re home or away.
Voice control works exactly how you’d expect. “Alexa, close the living room shades” or “Hey Google, open the bedroom blinds to 50%” both work once we’ve completed setup. You can also create scenes that control multiple shades at once, like “good morning” that opens everything or “movie time” that closes specific rooms. We test all of this before we leave your home.
Most installations take 4-6 hours for a typical 8-10 window project. We’re mounting brackets, hanging shades, installing batteries, and programming your entire system in one visit. Larger homes or complex automation setups might take a full day.
Mounting requires drilling into your window frame or wall to secure the brackets that hold each shade. We’re making small holes, not tearing into drywall. The brackets mount inside the window frame when possible, or just above it on the wall. Everything is level, secure, and looks clean when we’re done.
Battery-powered Lutron shades mean no electrical work and no wires running down your walls. The battery pack hides inside the shade tube where you can’t see it. If you prefer hardwired power, we can arrange that, but it requires an electrician and adds cost and time. Most Westlake homeowners choose battery operation because it’s cleaner, faster, and batteries last 3-5 years before needing replacement.
Battery replacement is straightforward and happens every 3-5 years depending on how often your shades move. When battery level gets low, you’ll see a notification in the Lutron app. Replacement batteries cost $30-50 per shade and take about 10 minutes to swap out. We show you how to do this during installation, or we can handle it for you.
If a shade stops responding or operates incorrectly, start by checking the app for error messages. Most issues are connectivity problems that reset by power cycling the shade or the hub. If that doesn’t fix it, call us. We troubleshoot remotely first, walking you through fixes over the phone. If the problem needs hands-on attention, we schedule a service visit.
Lutron motors carry a 5-year manufacturer warranty covering defects and mechanical failures. Our installation work is also warranted for one year. If something breaks because of installation error or product defect, we fix it at no cost. If you damage something accidentally or need service outside warranty coverage, we charge for parts and labor at our standard rates.
In Florida’s climate, yes, but the savings depend on your home’s sun exposure and current window treatments. Rooms with large west or south-facing windows that get hammered by afternoon sun see the biggest impact. Automated shades that close during peak heat hours can reduce cooling costs for those rooms by 15-25%.
The Department of Energy estimates that heat gain through windows accounts for 25-35% of cooling costs in hot climates. Blocking that heat with exterior shades or reflective interior shades before it warms your rooms means your AC runs less. For a Westlake home spending $300-400 monthly on cooling during summer, that could mean $50-100 in monthly savings during peak months.
Payback period runs 5-8 years on average when you factor in energy savings alone. Add in the value of protecting expensive furniture from UV damage, the convenience of automation, and increased home value, and the math gets better. These aren’t impulse purchases, but they’re legitimate home improvements that pay for themselves over time while making your daily life easier.
Lutron’s warranty only covers products installed by authorized dealers. Buy online and install yourself, and you’ve voided any manufacturer coverage before you start. When a $900 motor fails after two years and Lutron won’t honor the warranty, you’re replacing it out of pocket.
Authorized dealers have direct access to Lutron’s professional-grade products that aren’t available retail. We also receive ongoing training on new products, installation techniques, and troubleshooting. When you call with a problem, we know these systems inside and out because we install them daily.
Professional installation matters more than most people realize. Shades that aren’t level look terrible and operate poorly. Motors programmed incorrectly drain batteries faster. Smart home integration done wrong means your automation doesn’t work reliably. We handle all of this correctly the first time, test everything before we leave, and back our work with real warranties. You’re not troubleshooting YouTube videos or waiting weeks for customer service to respond.
Local Resources
