This is a real retractable awning & motorized screen & louvered pergola project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 3, 2023. Total project cost: $45,121.
This anonymized retractable awning estimate from April 2023 is associated with Atherton, CA. It totals $45,121 across 3 units measuring 20×12 ft, ~20×10 ft. The record does not document a customer review or completed-project outcome.
Specifications include White frame, Solar fabric, Suntex 95 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 $45,121, higher than the $6,166 national per-unit average.
Pricing context: 100% of the 2,885 comparable retractable awning projects in our database cost less than $45,121, putting this estimate in "premium" territory. Versus the $6,782 national average, it's 565% above the norm. Within the CA dataset, the average across 163 comparable projects is $7,503 — making this estimate 501% above the statewide benchmark. That works out to roughly $26.42 per square foot of coverage.
This editorial context comes from broad state climate guidance, not from the customer or estimate record. California is categorized here as a Mediterranean / coastal climate (mild coastal temperatures inland heat, and salt-air corrosion near the coast). For general awning planning, independently verify product ratings for the regional wind exposure (moderate, with sundowner and Santa Ana events in southern regions), UV load (high UV at altitude and in inland valleys), mounting surface, and local code requirements.
At $45,121, this retractable awning project is 565% above the national average of $6,782 based on 2,885 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 100th percentile, meaning 100% of similar projects cost less. In CA, where we have data from 163 projects, this is 501% above the state average of $7,503. The effective cost is approximately $26.42 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $45,121 |
| National Average (2,885 projects) | $6,782 |
| National Median | $5,789 |
| vs. National Average | +565% |
| CA Average (163 projects) | $7,503 |
| vs. CA Average | +501% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $26.42 |
| Market Position | Premium (100th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,885 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,870 |
| $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 | 620 |
| Florida | $7,339 | 175 |
| California | $7,503 | 163 |
| Colorado | $6,592 | 158 |
| Texas | $7,413 | 140 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $6,998 | 98 |
| Massachusetts | $6,278 | 94 |
| Georgia | $6,702 | 93 |
| Oklahoma | $6,046 | 90 |
| Arizona | $6,877 | 90 |
| New York | $6,426 | 86 |
| Alabama | $6,372 | 85 |
| Michigan | $6,579 | 83 |
| Arkansas | $6,526 | 82 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,885 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $45,121 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,166 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning & Motorized Screen & Louvered Pergola |
| Location | Atherton, CA |
| Date | April 3, 2023 |
| Total Price | $45,121 |
| Tax Rate | 7.25% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $6,400 | $6,400 |
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| Motorized Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $5,224 | $5,224 |
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| Louvered Pergola | Louvered Pergola | 1 | $29,397 | $29,397 |
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