This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 12, 2024. Total project cost: $3,864.
This $3,864 outdoor living installation project was estimated in March 2024 for a homeowner in Fruitport, 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 | Fruitport, Michigan |
| Date | March 12, 2024 |
| Total Price | $3,864 |
| Tax Rate | 0% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 10’ White Motorized Retractable Awning | — | 1 | $4,264 | $4,264 |
| Wind sensor | — | 1 | $260 | $260 |