PPF rankings — where the market is deepest
Installer density tells you two things: how much choice you have, and how competitive the local price is. These rankings are built from the shops we list in each metro.
Most PPF installers by metro
1. Houston
81 installers · Mid-cost metro
2. Miami
69 installers · Mid-cost metro
3. San Diego
68 installers · High-cost metro
4. Las Vegas
64 installers · Mid-cost metro
5. Orlando
61 installers · Mid-cost metro
6. Austin
53 installers · Mid-cost metro
7. Charlotte
50 installers · Mid-cost metro
8. Tampa
48 installers · Mid-cost metro
9. Scottsdale
46 installers · Mid-cost metro
10. Jacksonville
45 installers · Mid-cost metro
11. Phoenix
43 installers · Mid-cost metro
12. Colorado Springs
41 installers · US average
13. Columbus
41 installers · Mid-cost metro
14. Pittsburgh
40 installers · US average
15. Sarasota
39 installers · US average
16. San Antonio
39 installers · US average
17. St Louis
38 installers · US average
18. Fort Lauderdale
37 installers · US average
19. Dallas
37 installers · Mid-cost metro
20. Alpharetta
36 installers · US average
21. Albuquerque
36 installers · US average
22. Los Angeles
35 installers · High-cost metro
23. Grand Rapids
35 installers · US average
24. Charleston
35 installers · US average
25. Anaheim
34 installers · US average
Where prices run highest
High-cost metros price roughly 20% above the national range for the same coverage. Mid-cost metros sit about 5% above; smaller markets run slightly below.
High-cost metro
Full front typically $2050–$3100
new york, san francisco, los angeles, seattle, boston, san diego
Mid-cost metro
Full front typically $1800–$2750
miami, chicago, denver, austin, dallas, houston
Lower-cost market
Full front typically $1600–$2450
All other markets
How to use this
- More installers is better for you. Four or more shops in a metro means real competition on price.
- One or two shops is a warning. Expect list pricing and long lead times.
- Cross-check the quote. Run it through the quote checker before you commit.