This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 21, 2023. Total project cost: $7,067.
This $7,067 retractable awning project was estimated in April 2023 for a homeowner in Boston, MA, covering 1 unit measuring 23×12 ft.
Where does $7,067 land on the retractable awning pricing curve? Premium — at the 79th percentile across 2,796 verified projects. 79% of similar projects cost less than this one, and the national average sits at $6,800. Within MA specifically, the average across 92 comparable projects is $6,258 — making this estimate 13% above the local norm. That works out to roughly $25.98 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include White frame, SILICA SILVER 6062-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $7,067, higher than the $6,181 national per-unit average.
Worth knowing for Massachusetts: this is a coastal New England climate, which means salt air on the coast, nor'easter wind events, and a short but valuable outdoor season. A well-spec'd awning for this region should account for the local wind exposure (high during nor'easter season) and UV load (moderate) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation.The SILICA SILVER 6062-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for coastal New England conditions — solution-dyed acrylics handle Massachusetts's sun (moderate) better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the spring of 2023 is typical for Massachusetts — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $7,067, this retractable awning project is within 5% of the national average of $6,800 based on 2,796 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 79th percentile, meaning 79% of similar projects cost less. In MA, where we have data from 92 projects, this is 13% above the state average of $6,258. The effective cost is approximately $25.98 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $7,067 |
| National Average (2,796 projects) | $6,800 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | +4% |
| MA Average (92 projects) | $6,258 |
| vs. MA Average | +13% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $25.98 |
| Market Position | Premium (79th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,796 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,781 |
| $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 | $7,459 | 133 |
| Colorado | $6,808 | 126 |
| 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 2,796 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $7,067 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,181 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Date | April 21, 2023 |
| Total Price | $7,067 |
| Tax Rate | 6.75% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $7,171 | $7,171 |
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