This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated February 8, 2023. Total project cost: $6,319.
This anonymized retractable awning estimate from February 2023 is associated with New Orleans, LA. It totals $6,319 across 1 unit measuring 16×12 ft. The record does not document a customer review or completed-project outcome.
Specifications include White frame. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $6,319, higher than the $6,166 national per-unit average.
Compared to the 2,885-project national dataset, this $6,319 estimate ranks above average — specifically the 67th percentile. The national median is $5,789 and the average is $6,782, so this project comes in 7% below the mean. Within the LA dataset, the average across 71 comparable projects is $6,445 — making this estimate right at the statewide benchmark. That works out to roughly $28.33 per square foot of coverage.
This editorial context comes from broad state climate guidance, not from the customer or estimate record. Louisiana is categorized here as a humid subtropical / Gulf climate (extreme humidity, hurricane wind loads, and salt-air corrosion on the coast). For general awning planning, independently verify product ratings for the regional wind exposure (very high during hurricane season), UV load (high), mounting surface, and local code requirements.
At $6,319, this retractable awning project is 7% below the national average of $6,782 based on 2,885 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 67th percentile, meaning 67% of similar projects cost less. In LA, where we have data from 71 projects, this is in line with the state average of $6,445. The effective cost is approximately $28.33 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $6,319 |
| National Average (2,885 projects) | $6,782 |
| National Median | $5,789 |
| vs. National Average | -7% |
| LA Average (71 projects) | $6,445 |
| vs. LA Average | -2% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $28.33 |
| Market Position | Above Average (67th 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) | $6,319 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,166 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | New Orleans, LA |
| Date | February 8, 2023 |
| Total Price | $6,319 |
| Tax Rate | 0% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $5,439 | $5,439 |
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