This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 11, 2023. Total project cost: $1,995.
Real May 2023 open roller cable system w remote estimate from a verified contractor serving Grand Rapids, Michigan. Total cost came to $1,995 across 2 units.
Worth knowing for Michigan: this is a Great Lakes continental climate, which means lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season. A well-spec'd outdoor shade for this region should account for the local wind exposure (moderate to high near the lakes) and UV load (moderate) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation. 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 | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Total Price | $1,995 |
| Tax Rate | 0% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open roller cable system w Remote | — | 1 | $1,895 | $1,895 |
| Install | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |