This is a real retractable awning & motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 1, 2022. Total project cost: $8,214.
Estimate breakdown for a retractable awning project totaling $8,214 in Austin, Texas: 2 units, including 10×8 ft, prepared in April 2022.
Pricing context: 86% of the 2,712 comparable retractable awning projects in our database cost less than $8,214, putting this estimate in "premium" territory. Versus the $6,812 national average, it's 21% above the norm. Within Texas specifically, the average across 129 comparable projects is $7,519 — making this estimate 9% above the local norm. That works out to roughly $64.98 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Bronze frame, SILICA DUNE 4859-0000 / Solar fabric, Suntex 80 mesh, Motor control. Project scope (1 units) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $8,214, higher than the $6,192 national per-unit average.
Texas's climate — long hot summers, severe spring storms, and significant temperature swings between coast, hill country, and panhandle — drives different awning priorities than the national average. High UV exposure most of the year pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf push hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction.The SILICA DUNE 4859-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for hot summer / mixed conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the high UV exposure most of the year typical of Texas better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Motor controls are a sensible spec given high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf in this region — retraction during severe weather is the single biggest predictor of long-term awning life. Estimating in the spring of 2022 is typical for Texas — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $8,214, this retractable awning project is 21% above the national average of $6,812 based on 2,712 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 86th percentile, meaning 86% of similar projects cost less. In Texas, where we have data from 129 projects, this is 9% above the state average of $7,519. The effective cost is approximately $64.98 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $8,214 |
| National Average (2,712 projects) | $6,812 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | +21% |
| Texas Average (129 projects) | $7,519 |
| vs. Texas Average | +9% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $64.98 |
| Market Position | Premium (86th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,712 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,697 |
| $30,315–$60,569 | 13 |
| $60,569–$90,823 | 1 |
| $90,823–$121,077 | 0 |
| $121,077–$151,330 | 0 |
| $151,330–$181,584 | 0 |
| $181,584–$211,838 | 0 |
| $211,838–$242,092 | 0 |
Regional pricing comparison based on real project data from professional installations across the United States:
| State | Average Price | Projects |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $6,424 | 618 |
| Florida | $7,399 | 167 |
| California | $7,588 | 154 |
| Texas | $7,519 | 129 |
| Colorado | $6,880 | 115 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $7,035 | 96 |
| Massachusetts | $6,273 | 91 |
| Georgia | $6,736 | 90 |
| Arizona | $6,930 | 87 |
| Oklahoma | $6,021 | 85 |
| New York | $6,508 | 81 |
| Alabama | $6,371 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $6,479 | 78 |
| Kansas | $6,754 | 77 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,712 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $8,214 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,192 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning & Motorized Screen |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Date | April 1, 2022 |
| Total Price | $8,214 |
| Tax Rate | 8.25% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
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| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $3,313 | $3,313 |
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