This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 8, 2023. Total project cost: $5,609.
Looking at what a retractable awning actually costs in Fort Worth, Texas? This professional estimate from May 2023 totaled $5,609 for 1 unit, with the largest measuring 16×8 ft.
At $5,609, this project sits in the 45th percentile of the 2,712 retractable awning estimates we've analyzed — a "below average" market position. The national average for comparable work is $6,812, putting this estimate 18% below the typical retractable awning cost. Within Texas specifically, the average across 129 comparable projects is $7,519 — making this estimate 25% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $42.33 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Beige frame, COLONNADE SEAGLASS 4823-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $5,609, below the $6,192 national per-unit average.
For context, Texas homeowners installing a awning are working with long hot summers, severe spring storms, and significant temperature swings between coast, hill country, and panhandle. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf), UV-stable fabrics (high UV exposure most of the year), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present.The COLONNADE SEAGLASS 4823-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for hot summer / mixed conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the high UV exposure most of the year typical of Texas better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the spring of 2023 is typical for Texas — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $5,609, this retractable awning project is 18% below the national average of $6,812 based on 2,712 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 45th percentile, meaning 45% of similar projects cost less. In Texas, where we have data from 129 projects, this is 25% below the state average of $7,519. The effective cost is approximately $42.33 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $5,609 |
| National Average (2,712 projects) | $6,812 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | -18% |
| Texas Average (129 projects) | $7,519 |
| vs. Texas Average | -25% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $42.33 |
| Market Position | Below Average (45th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,712 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,697 |
| $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 | $7,399 | 167 |
| California | $7,588 | 154 |
| Texas | $7,519 | 129 |
| Colorado | $6,880 | 115 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $7,035 | 96 |
| Massachusetts | $6,273 | 91 |
| Georgia | $6,736 | 90 |
| Arizona | $6,930 | 87 |
| Oklahoma | $6,021 | 85 |
| New York | $6,508 | 81 |
| Alabama | $6,371 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $6,479 | 78 |
| Kansas | $6,754 | 77 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,712 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $5,609 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,192 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Total Price | $5,609 |
| Tax Rate | 8.25% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $5,419 | $5,419 |
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