This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 18, 2023. Total project cost: $4,640.
This $4,640 outdoor living installation project was estimated in March 2023 for a homeowner in Lowell, Michigan, covering 2 units.
For context, Michigan homeowners installing an outdoor shade are working with lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (moderate to high near the lakes), UV-stable fabrics (moderate), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present. 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 | Lowell, Michigan |
| Date | March 18, 2023 |
| Total Price | $4,640 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 10’ Motorized Retractable Awning with Remote Control | — | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Wall installation | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |