This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 12, 2023. Total project cost: $400.
Sparta homeowners planning an outdoor living installation installation in the spring of 2023 can use this $400 estimate as a real-world reference. The scope: 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 | Sparta, Michigan |
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Total Price | $400 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 x 10’ 90% Black Awning Screen | — | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| Install | — | 1 | $100 | $100 |