This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 31, 2024. Total project cost: $6,076.
This $6,076 outdoor living installation project was estimated in May 2024 for a homeowner in Ionia, Michigan, covering 1 unit.
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 | Ionia, Michigan |
| Date | May 31, 2024 |
| Total Price | $6,076 |
| Tax Rate | 0% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 x 12’ Motorized Retractable Awning | — | 1 | $6,476 | $6,476 |