This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 2, 2024. Total project cost: $4,898.
Real March 2024 outdoor living installation estimate from a verified contractor serving Grand Rapids, Michigan. Total cost came to $4,898 across 3 units.
Worth knowing for Michigan: this is a Great Lakes continental climate, which means lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season. A well-spec'd outdoor shade for this region should account for the local wind exposure (moderate to high near the lakes) and UV load (moderate) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation. Estimating in the spring of 2024 is typical for Michigan — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Date | March 2, 2024 |
| Total Price | $4,898 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 x 12’ Motorized Retractable Awning | — | 1 | $5,298 | $5,298 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |
| Wind sensor | — | 1 | $260 | $260 |