This is a real retractable awning & motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated January 20, 2023. Total project cost: $13,232.
This $13,232 retractable awning project was estimated in January 2023 for a homeowner in Paradise Valley, AZ, covering 3 units measuring 16×10 ft, 14×10 ft, ~1×7 ft.
Pricing context: 96% of the 2,788 comparable retractable awning projects in our database cost less than $13,232, putting this estimate in "premium" territory. Versus the $6,804 national average, it's 94% above the norm. Within AZ specifically, the average across 90 comparable projects is $6,877 — making this estimate 92% above the local norm. That works out to roughly $41.95 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Beige / White frames, COLONNADE REDWOOD 4857-0000 / Solar fabric, Suntex 95 mesh, Motor control. Project scope (2 units) is larger than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $6,616, higher than the $6,185 national per-unit average.
For context, Arizona homeowners installing an awning are working with extreme summer heat, monsoon-season dust storms, and low humidity that's hard on standard fabrics. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (moderate, with monsoon microburst events), UV-stable fabrics (extreme UV — among the highest in the country), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present.The COLONNADE REDWOOD 4857-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for hot-arid desert conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the extreme UV — among the highest in the country typical of Arizona better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Motor controls are a sensible spec given moderate, with monsoon microburst events in this region — retraction during severe weather is the single biggest predictor of long-term awning life. Estimating in the winter of 2023 is typical for Arizona — most awning installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
At $13,232, this retractable awning project is 94% above the national average of $6,804 based on 2,788 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 96th percentile, meaning 96% of similar projects cost less. In AZ, where we have data from 90 projects, this is 92% above the state average of $6,877. The effective cost is approximately $41.95 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 2 retractable awnings, more than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $13,232 |
| National Average (2,788 projects) | $6,804 |
| National Median | $5,795 |
| vs. National Average | +94% |
| AZ Average (90 projects) | $6,877 |
| vs. AZ Average | +92% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $41.95 |
| Market Position | Premium (96th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,788 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,773 |
| $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 | $7,351 | 172 |
| California | $7,519 | 162 |
| Texas | $7,485 | 132 |
| Colorado | $6,850 | 122 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $7,029 | 97 |
| Massachusetts | $6,258 | 92 |
| Georgia | $6,716 | 91 |
| Arizona | $6,877 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $6,021 | 85 |
| New York | $6,495 | 84 |
| Alabama | $6,352 | 83 |
| Arkansas | $6,524 | 81 |
| Washington | $7,128 | 79 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,788 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 2 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $6,616 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,185 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning & Motorized Screen |
| Location | Paradise Valley, AZ |
| Date | January 20, 2023 |
| Total Price | $13,232 |
| Tax Rate | 7.00% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $3,979 | $3,979 |
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