This is a real retractable awning & motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated February 9, 2023. Total project cost: $12,348.
Real February 2023 retractable awning estimate from a verified contractor serving Austin, Texas. Total cost came to $12,348 across 3 units (10×8 ft, ~8×8 ft).
Pricing context: 95% of the 2,712 comparable retractable awning projects in our database cost less than $12,348, putting this estimate in "premium" territory. Versus the $6,812 national average, it's 81% above the norm. Within Texas specifically, the average across 129 comparable projects is $7,519 — making this estimate 64% above the local norm. That works out to roughly $48.84 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Beige / White frames, SILICA DUNE 6059-0000 / Solar fabric, Suntex 80 mesh, Motor control. Project scope (1 units) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $12,348, higher than the $6,192 national per-unit average.
For context, Texas homeowners installing a awning are working with long hot summers, severe spring storms, and significant temperature swings between coast, hill country, and panhandle. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf), UV-stable fabrics (high UV exposure most of the year), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present.The SILICA DUNE 6059-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for hot summer / mixed conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the high UV exposure most of the year typical of Texas better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Motor controls are a sensible spec given high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf in this region — retraction during severe weather is the single biggest predictor of long-term awning life. Estimating in the winter of 2023 is typical for Texas — most awning installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
At $12,348, this retractable awning project is 81% above the national average of $6,812 based on 2,712 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 95th percentile, meaning 95% of similar projects cost less. In Texas, where we have data from 129 projects, this is 64% above the state average of $7,519. The effective cost is approximately $48.84 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $12,348 |
| National Average (2,712 projects) | $6,812 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | +81% |
| Texas Average (129 projects) | $7,519 |
| vs. Texas Average | +64% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $48.84 |
| Market Position | Premium (95th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,712 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,697 |
| $30,315–$60,569 | 13 |
| $60,569–$90,823 | 1 |
| $90,823–$121,077 | 0 |
| $121,077–$151,330 | 0 |
| $151,330–$181,584 | 0 |
| $181,584–$211,838 | 0 |
| $211,838–$242,092 | 0 |
Regional pricing comparison based on real project data from professional installations across the United States:
| State | Average Price | Projects |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $6,424 | 618 |
| Florida | $7,399 | 167 |
| California | $7,588 | 154 |
| Texas | $7,519 | 129 |
| Colorado | $6,880 | 115 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $7,035 | 96 |
| Massachusetts | $6,273 | 91 |
| Georgia | $6,736 | 90 |
| Arizona | $6,930 | 87 |
| Oklahoma | $6,021 | 85 |
| New York | $6,508 | 81 |
| Alabama | $6,371 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $6,479 | 78 |
| Kansas | $6,754 | 77 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,712 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $12,348 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,192 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning & Motorized Screen |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Date | February 9, 2023 |
| Total Price | $12,348 |
| Tax Rate | 8.25% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
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| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $3,455 | $3,455 |
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| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $3,455 | $3,455 |
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