This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 12, 2023. Total project cost: $2,626.
This $2,626 outdoor living installation project was estimated in May 2023 for a homeowner in Sparta, Michigan, covering 2 units.
For context, Michigan homeowners installing an outdoor shade are working with lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (moderate to high near the lakes), UV-stable fabrics (moderate), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present. 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 | Sparta, Michigan |
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Total Price | $2,626 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 x 7’ Motorized Retractable Screen | — | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Install | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |