This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated June 20, 2023. Total project cost: $1,290.
This $1,290 outdoor living installation project was estimated in June 2023 for a homeowner in Rockford, Michigan, covering 2 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 summer 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 | Rockford, Michigan |
| Date | June 20, 2023 |
| Total Price | $1,290 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 x 8’ White open Roller Screen w 95% Black | — | 1 | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |