This is a real retractable awning & motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 11, 2026. Total project cost: $5,825.
This anonymized retractable awning estimate from March 2026 is associated with Atherton, CA. It totals $5,825 across 2 units measuring 14×12 ft. The record does not document a customer review or completed-project outcome.
Specifications include Bronze frame. Project scope (1 units) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $5,825, below the $6,166 national per-unit average.
Where does $5,825 land on the retractable awning pricing curve? Average — at the 51st percentile across 2,885 verified projects. 51% of similar projects cost less than this one, and the national average sits at $6,782. Within the CA dataset, the average across 163 comparable projects is $7,503 — making this estimate 22% below the statewide benchmark. That works out to roughly $28.43 per square foot of coverage.
This editorial context comes from broad state climate guidance, not from the customer or estimate record. California is categorized here as a Mediterranean / coastal climate (mild coastal temperatures inland heat, and salt-air corrosion near the coast). For general awning planning, independently verify product ratings for the regional wind exposure (moderate, with sundowner and Santa Ana events in southern regions), UV load (high UV at altitude and in inland valleys), mounting surface, and local code requirements.
At $5,825, this retractable awning project is 14% below the national average of $6,782 based on 2,885 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 51th percentile, meaning 51% of similar projects cost less. In CA, where we have data from 163 projects, this is 22% below the state average of $7,503. The effective cost is approximately $28.43 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $5,825 |
| National Average (2,885 projects) | $6,782 |
| National Median | $5,789 |
| vs. National Average | -14% |
| CA Average (163 projects) | $7,503 |
| vs. CA Average | -22% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $28.43 |
| Market Position | Average (51th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,885 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,870 |
| $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 | 620 |
| Florida | $7,339 | 175 |
| California | $7,503 | 163 |
| Colorado | $6,592 | 158 |
| Texas | $7,413 | 140 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $6,998 | 98 |
| Massachusetts | $6,278 | 94 |
| Georgia | $6,702 | 93 |
| Oklahoma | $6,046 | 90 |
| Arizona | $6,877 | 90 |
| New York | $6,426 | 86 |
| Alabama | $6,372 | 85 |
| Michigan | $6,579 | 83 |
| Arkansas | $6,526 | 82 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,885 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $5,825 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,166 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning & Motorized Screen |
| Location | Atherton, CA |
| Date | March 11, 2026 |
| Total Price | $5,825 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $4,776 | $4,776 |
| ||||
| Motorized Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $270 | $270 |
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