This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 1, 2023. Total project cost: $4,211.
Muskegon homeowners planning an outdoor living installation installation in the spring of 2023 can use this $4,211 estimate as a real-world reference. The scope: 3 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 | Muskegon, Michigan |
| Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Total Price | $4,211 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 10’ Motorized Retractable Awning w Remote | — | 1 | $4,195 | $4,195 |
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| Wind sensor | — | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| Standard Wall Installation | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |