This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 3, 2023. Total project cost: $10,481.
Real April 2023 retractable awning estimate from a verified contractor serving Waxhaw, North Carolina. Total cost came to $10,481 across 2 units (14×8 ft, 13×8 ft).
Where does $10,481 land on the retractable awning pricing curve? Premium — at the 91st percentile across 2,713 verified projects. 91% of similar projects cost less than this one, and the national average sits at $6,811. Within North Carolina specifically, the average across 618 comparable projects is $6,424 — making this estimate 63% above the local norm. That works out to roughly $42.73 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Bronze frame, TRESCO BIRCH 6096-0000 fabric. Project scope (2 units) is larger than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $5,241, below the $6,192 national per-unit average.
Worth knowing for North Carolina: this is a humid subtropical / coastal climate, which means humid summers, coastal hurricane exposure, and a long outdoor-living season. A well-spec'd awning for this region should anticipate high along the coast, moderate inland and moderate to high — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation.The TRESCO BIRCH 6096-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for humid subtropical / coastal conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the moderate to high typical of North Carolina better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the spring of 2023 is typical for North Carolina — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $10,481, this retractable awning project is 54% above the national average of $6,811 based on 2,713 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 91th percentile, meaning 91% of similar projects cost less. In North Carolina, where we have data from 618 projects, this is 63% above the state average of $6,424. The effective cost is approximately $42.73 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 2 retractable awnings, more than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $10,481 |
| National Average (2,713 projects) | $6,811 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | +54% |
| North Carolina Average (618 projects) | $6,424 |
| vs. North Carolina Average | +63% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $42.73 |
| Market Position | Premium (91th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,713 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,698 |
| $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 | $7,502 | 130 |
| 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 2,713 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 2 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $5,241 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,192 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Waxhaw, North Carolina |
| Date | April 3, 2023 |
| Total Price | $10,481 |
| Tax Rate | 6.75% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $4,730 | $4,730 |
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| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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