This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 25, 2023. Total project cost: $3,586.
Real March 2023 outdoor living installation estimate from a verified contractor serving Mecosta, Michigan. Total cost came to $3,586 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 | Mecosta, Michigan |
| Date | March 25, 2023 |
| Total Price | $3,586 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10' x 8' retractable awning | — | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $300 | $300 |