Outdoor Living Project in Austin, Texas — Real Pricing Data

This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated August 24, 2023. Total project cost: $23,442.

Looking at what an outdoor living installation actually costs in Austin, Texas? This professional estimate from August 2023 totaled $23,442 for 3 units.

Worth knowing for Texas: this is a hot summer / mixed climate, which means long hot summers, severe spring storms, and significant temperature swings between coast, hill country, and panhandle. A well-spec'd outdoor shade for this region should account for the local wind exposure (high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf) and UV load (high UV exposure most of the year) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation. Estimating in the summer of 2023 is typical for Texas — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.

Project Summary

Product TypeOutdoor Living
LocationAustin, Texas
DateAugust 24, 2023
Total Price$23,442
Tax Rate8.25%
Number of Items3

Line Items & Pricing

DescriptionProduct TypeQtyUnit PriceTotal
19 x 13’ Louvered Roofed Pergola 1 $18,397 $18,397
Installation 1 $1,600 $1,600
13 x 10’ retractable Screen 1 $1,780 $1,780

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How much does a outdoor living cost?
This outdoor living project totaled $23,442 with 3 line items installed by a professional contractor.
What is included in this outdoor living project?
This project includes 3 items: 19 x 13’ Louvered Roofed Pergola at $18,397, Installation at $1,600, 13 x 10’ retractable Screen at $1,780. 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 August 24, 2023. Client and contractor details are anonymized to protect privacy.