This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 11, 2024. Total project cost: $5,676.
This $5,676 outdoor living installation project was estimated in March 2024 for a homeowner in Ada, Michigan, covering 2 units.
For context, Michigan homeowners installing an outdoor shade 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. 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 | Ada, Michigan |
| Date | March 11, 2024 |
| Total Price | $5,676 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 x 12’ white motorized retractable awning | — | 1 | $6,076 | $6,076 |
| Wind sensor | — | 1 | $260 | $260 |