Outdoor Living Project in Austin, Texas — Real Pricing Data

This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated September 11, 2023. Total project cost: $6,928.

Estimate breakdown for an outdoor living installation project totaling $6,928 in Austin, Texas: 3 units, prepared in September 2023.

Worth knowing for Texas: this is a hot summer / mixed climate, which means long hot summers, severe spring storms, and significant temperature swings between coast, hill country, and panhandle. A well-spec'd outdoor shade for this region should account for the local wind exposure (high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf) and UV load (high UV exposure most of the year) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation. Estimating in the fall of 2023 is typical for Texas — most outdoor shade installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.

Project Summary

Product TypeOutdoor Living
LocationAustin, Texas
DateSeptember 11, 2023
Total Price$6,928
Tax Rate8.25%
Number of Items3

Line Items & Pricing

DescriptionProduct TypeQtyUnit PriceTotal
18 x 12’ Motorized Retractable Awning 1 $7,200 $7,200
Wind sensor 1 $300 $300
Installation 1 $400 $400

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How much does a outdoor living cost?
This outdoor living project totaled $6,928 with 3 line items installed by a professional contractor.
What is included in this outdoor living project?
This project includes 3 items: 18 x 12’ Motorized Retractable Awning at $7,200, Wind sensor at $300, Installation at $400. Each item has detailed specifications including dimensions, colors, and product options.
Is this real pricing data?
Yes. All pricing on Riser Shade comes from real contractor estimates and professional installations. We analyze thousands of real projects to provide accurate market comparisons. This project's data is sourced from a verified professional installer estimate dated September 11, 2023. Client and contractor details are anonymized to protect privacy.