This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated August 8, 2023. Total project cost: $20,420.
This $20,420 four motorized screens project was estimated in August 2023 for a homeowner in Grand Rapids, Michigan, covering 4 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 | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Date | August 8, 2023 |
| Total Price | $20,420 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Motorized Screens | — | 1 | $17,000 | $17,000 |
| Two doors | — | 2 | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| Install and build out | — | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |