This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated February 1, 2023. Total project cost: $4,733.
Estimate breakdown for a retractable awning project totaling $4,733 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama: 1 unit, including 16×12 ft, prepared in February 2023.
At $4,733, this project sits in the 18th percentile of the 2,712 retractable awning estimates we've analyzed — a "below average" market position. The national average for comparable work is $6,812, putting this estimate 31% below the typical retractable awning cost. Within Alabama specifically, the average across 80 comparable projects is $6,371 — making this estimate 26% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $22.84 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include White frame, HAVELOCK BRICK 4985-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $4,733, below the $6,192 national per-unit average.
Worth knowing for Alabama: this is a humid subtropical climate, which means long humid summers, frequent severe-storm activity, and Gulf hurricane exposure on the coast. A well-spec'd awning for this region should anticipate high on the coast, moderate inland and high — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation.The HAVELOCK BRICK 4985-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for humid subtropical conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the high typical of Alabama better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the winter of 2023 is typical for Alabama — most awning installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
At $4,733, this retractable awning project is 31% below the national average of $6,812 based on 2,712 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 18th percentile, meaning 18% of similar projects cost less. In Alabama, where we have data from 80 projects, this is 26% below the state average of $6,371. The effective cost is approximately $22.84 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $4,733 |
| National Average (2,712 projects) | $6,812 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | -31% |
| Alabama Average (80 projects) | $6,371 |
| vs. Alabama Average | -26% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $22.84 |
| Market Position | Below Average (18th 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) | $4,733 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,192 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Vestavia Hills, Alabama |
| Date | February 1, 2023 |
| Total Price | $4,733 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $4,385 | $4,385 |
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