Outdoor Living Project in Grand Rapids, Michigan — Real Pricing Data

This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated July 11, 2023. Total project cost: $2,091.

Real July 2023 open roller cable guided solar screen estimate from a verified contractor serving Grand Rapids, Michigan. Total cost came to $2,091 across 2 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 summer of 2023 is typical for Michigan — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.

Project Summary

Product TypeOutdoor Living
LocationGrand Rapids, Michigan
DateJuly 11, 2023
Total Price$2,091
Tax Rate6.00%
Number of Items2

Line Items & Pricing

DescriptionProduct TypeQtyUnit PriceTotal
Open Roller Cable Guided Solar Screen 1 $1,895 $1,895
Installation 1 $400 $400

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How much does a outdoor living cost?
This outdoor living project totaled $2,091 with 2 line items installed by a professional contractor.
What is included in this outdoor living project?
This project includes 2 items: Open Roller Cable Guided Solar Screen at $1,895, Installation at $400. Each item has detailed specifications including dimensions, colors, and product options.
Is this real pricing data?
Yes. All pricing on Riser Shade comes from real contractor estimates and professional installations. We analyze thousands of real projects to provide accurate market comparisons. This project's data is sourced from a verified professional installer estimate dated July 11, 2023. Client and contractor details are anonymized to protect privacy.