This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 17, 2023. Total project cost: $3,995.
Holland homeowners planning an outdoor living installation installation in the spring of 2023 can use this $3,995 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.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Holland, Michigan |
| Date | April 17, 2023 |
| Total Price | $3,995 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 10’ Motorized Retractable Awning w Remote | — | 1 | $3,595 | $3,595 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |