This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated February 20, 2024. Total project cost: $6,186.
Estimate breakdown for a retractable awning project totaling $6,186 in North Richland Hills, Texas: 1 unit, including 20×12 ft, prepared in February 2024.
At $6,186, this project sits in the 63rd percentile of the 2,712 retractable awning estimates we've analyzed — a "above average" market position. The national average for comparable work is $6,812, putting this estimate 9% below the typical retractable awning cost. Within Texas specifically, the average across 129 comparable projects is $7,519 — making this estimate 18% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $24.32 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Beige frame, SILICA DUNE 6059-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $6,186, below the $6,192 national per-unit average.
Texas's climate — long hot summers, severe spring storms, and significant temperature swings between coast, hill country, and panhandle — drives different awning priorities than the national average. High UV exposure most of the year pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf push hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction.The SILICA DUNE 6059-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for hot summer / mixed conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the high UV exposure most of the year typical of Texas better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the winter of 2024 is typical for Texas — most awning installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
At $6,186, this retractable awning project is 9% below the national average of $6,812 based on 2,712 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 63th percentile, meaning 63% of similar projects cost less. In Texas, where we have data from 129 projects, this is 18% below the state average of $7,519. The effective cost is approximately $24.32 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $6,186 |
| National Average (2,712 projects) | $6,812 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | -9% |
| Texas Average (129 projects) | $7,519 |
| vs. Texas Average | -18% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $24.32 |
| Market Position | Above Average (63th 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) | $6,186 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,192 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | North Richland Hills, Texas |
| Date | February 20, 2024 |
| Total Price | $6,186 |
| Tax Rate | 8.25% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $5,836 | $5,836 |
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