This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 13, 2024. Total project cost: $3,764.
Belding homeowners planning a motorized retractable awning installation in the spring of 2024 can use this $3,764 estimate as a real-world reference. The scope: 4 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 | Belding, Michigan |
| Date | May 13, 2024 |
| Total Price | $3,764 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 4 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| motorized retractable awning | — | 1 | $3,864 | $3,864 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |
| Wind Sensor | — | 1 | $260 | $260 |
| Special Fabric | — | 1 | $300 | $300 |