This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 3, 2023. Total project cost: $4,829.
This $4,829 outdoor living installation project was estimated in May 2023 for a homeowner in Spring Lake, Michigan, covering 4 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 | Spring Lake, Michigan |
| Date | May 3, 2023 |
| Total Price | $4,829 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 4 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 8’ Motorized Retractable Awning w Remote | — | 1 | $4,195 | $4,195 |
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| Wind Sensor | — | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| Front Screen | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |
| Roof install | — | 1 | $800 | $800 |