Outdoor Living Project in Grand Rapids, Michigan — Real Pricing Data
This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 14, 2023. Total project cost: $3,684.
Grand Rapids homeowners planning an outdoor living installation installation in the spring of 2023 can use this $3,684 estimate as a real-world reference. The scope: 2 units.
Michigan's climate — lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season — drives different outdoor shade priorities than the national average. The local UV (moderate) pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and the wind exposure (moderate to high near the lakes) pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction. 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.
This outdoor living project totaled $3,684 with 2 line items installed by a professional contractor.
What is included in this outdoor living project?
This project includes 2 items: 9’6” x 8’ Motorized Retractable Awning w Remote at $3,145, Installation at $350. Each item has detailed specifications including dimensions, colors, and product options.
Is this real pricing data?
Yes. All pricing on Riser Shade comes from real contractor estimates and professional installations. We analyze thousands of real projects to provide accurate market comparisons. This project's data is sourced from a verified professional installer estimate dated April 14, 2023. Client and contractor details are anonymized to protect privacy.