This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 14, 2023. Total project cost: $3,462.
Estimate breakdown for a retractable awning project totaling $3,462 in Sheridan, Indiana: 1 unit, including 10×8 ft, prepared in April 2023.
At $3,462, this project sits in the 1st percentile of the 2,792 retractable awning estimates we've analyzed — a "below average" market position. The national average for comparable work is $6,804, putting this estimate 49% below the typical retractable awning cost. Within Indiana specifically, the average across 97 comparable projects is $7,029 — making this estimate 51% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $36.78 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include White frame, BAYCREST SKY 4992-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $3,462, below the $6,185 national per-unit average.
Indiana's climate — humid summers, cold winters, and significant severe-storm activity — drives different awning 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) pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction.The BAYCREST SKY 4992-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for humid continental conditions — solution-dyed acrylics handle Indiana's sun (moderate) better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the spring of 2023 is typical for Indiana — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $3,462, this retractable awning project is 49% below the national average of $6,804 based on 2,792 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 1th percentile, meaning 1% of similar projects cost less. In Indiana, where we have data from 97 projects, this is 51% below the state average of $7,029. The effective cost is approximately $36.78 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $3,462 |
| National Average (2,792 projects) | $6,804 |
| National Median | $5,795 |
| vs. National Average | -49% |
| Indiana Average (97 projects) | $7,029 |
| vs. Indiana Average | -51% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $36.78 |
| Market Position | Below Average (1th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,792 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,777 |
| $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 | $7,351 | 172 |
| California | $7,519 | 162 |
| Texas | $7,459 | 133 |
| Colorado | $6,880 | 123 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $7,029 | 97 |
| Massachusetts | $6,258 | 92 |
| Georgia | $6,716 | 91 |
| Arizona | $6,877 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $6,021 | 85 |
| New York | $6,495 | 84 |
| Alabama | $6,352 | 83 |
| Arkansas | $6,524 | 81 |
| Washington | $7,128 | 79 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,792 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $3,462 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,185 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Sheridan, Indiana |
| Date | April 14, 2023 |
| Total Price | $3,462 |
| Tax Rate | 7.00% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $2,942 | $2,942 |
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