This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 27, 2026. Total project cost: $4,959.
Estimate breakdown for a retractable awning project totaling $4,959 in Spring Lake, Michigan: 1 unit, including 12×10 ft, prepared in May 2026.
Compared to the 2,713-project national dataset, this $4,959 estimate ranks below average — specifically the 22nd percentile. The national median is $5,793 and the average is $6,811, so this project comes in 27% below the mean. Within Michigan specifically, the average across 47 comparable projects is $6,476 — making this estimate 23% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $36.94 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include White frame, CAPTAIN NAVY NATURAL CLASSIC 4902-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $4,959, below the $6,192 national per-unit average.
For context, Michigan homeowners installing a awning are working with lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (moderate to high near the lakes), UV-stable fabrics (moderate), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present.The CAPTAIN NAVY NATURAL CLASSIC 4902-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for Great Lakes continental conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the moderate typical of Michigan better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the spring of 2026 is typical for Michigan — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $4,959, this retractable awning project is 27% below the national average of $6,811 based on 2,713 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 22th percentile, meaning 22% of similar projects cost less. In Michigan, where we have data from 47 projects, this is 23% below the state average of $6,476. The effective cost is approximately $36.94 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $4,959 |
| National Average (2,713 projects) | $6,811 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | -27% |
| Michigan Average (47 projects) | $6,476 |
| vs. Michigan Average | -23% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $36.94 |
| Market Position | Below Average (22th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,713 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,698 |
| $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 | $7,502 | 130 |
| 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 2,713 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $4,959 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,192 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Spring Lake, Michigan |
| Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Total Price | $4,959 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $4,433 | $4,433 |
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