This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 18, 2026. Total project cost: $5,279.
Belmont homeowners planning an outdoor living installation installation in the spring of 2026 can use this $5,279 estimate as a real-world reference. The scope: 4 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 spring of 2026 is typical for Michigan — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Belmont, Michigan |
| Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Total Price | $5,279 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 4 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 x 12” Retrcatable awning | — | 1 | $5,279 | $5,279 |
| Wind sensor | — | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| LED Lights | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Install | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |