This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 14, 2023. Total project cost: $5,907.
Real March 2023 retractable motorized estimate from a verified contractor serving Sparta, Michigan. Total cost came to $5,907 across 2 units.
Worth knowing for Michigan: this is a Great Lakes continental climate, which means lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season. A well-spec'd outdoor shade for this region should account for the local wind exposure (moderate to high near the lakes) and UV load (moderate) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation. Estimating in the spring of 2023 is typical for Michigan — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Sparta, Michigan |
| Date | March 14, 2023 |
| Total Price | $5,907 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Motorized 20 x 10’ Awning | — | 1 | $5,195 | $5,195 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |