This page shows a recorded retractable awning estimate. Estimate date: April 6, 2026. Recorded estimate total: $3,687.
This anonymized retractable awning estimate from April 2026 is associated with Vestavia Hills, AL. It totals $3,687 across 1 unit. The record does not document a customer review or completed-project outcome.
Specifications include Black frame. Project scope (1 unit) is right at the typical 1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $3,220, below the $4,112 national per-unit average.
The total recorded on the sanitized contractor estimate; public fields show only the priced configurations and labeled options that can be safely identified.
Supported by the record: Recorded product configuration: Retractable Awning; Installation is represented by a recorded installation field or line item; A tax rate was recorded on the source estimate.
Not established by the public record: Freight, permits, electrical work, and site-specific work unless separately itemized.
Where does $3,687 land on the retractable awning pricing curve? Below average — at the 5th percentile across 728 recorded configurations. 5% of comparable records cost less than this one, and the comparison average sits at $4,112. Within the AL dataset, the average across 20 comparable projects is $3,984 — making this estimate 19% below the statewide benchmark.
Comparison cohorts group anonymized records by product label. Differences in dimensions, options, labor, tax, freight, and site work can affect totals, so these figures are context rather than like-for-like bids.
This editorial context comes from broad state climate guidance, not from the customer or estimate record. Alabama is categorized here as a humid subtropical climate (long humid summers, frequent severe-storm activity, and Gulf hurricane exposure on the coast). For general awning planning, independently verify product ratings for the regional wind exposure (high on the coast, moderate inland), UV load (high), mounting surface, and local code requirements.
Recorded estimate total. The total recorded on the sanitized contractor estimate; public fields show only the priced configurations and labeled options that can be safely identified.
At $3,220, this recorded retractable awning estimate is 22% below the comparison average of $4,112 based on 728 same product same unit count and similar size records. Recorded dimensions were used where available.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $3,687 |
| Comparison Average (728 records) | $4,112 |
| Comparison Median | $4,068 |
| vs. Comparison Average | -22% |
| AL Average (20 projects) | $3,984 |
| vs. AL Average | -19% |
| Market Position | Below Average (5th percentile) |
| Price Range | $1 – $8,124 |
How the 728-record labeled comparison sample is distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $1–$678 | 2 |
| $678–$1,355 | 3 |
| $1,355–$2,032 | 7 |
| $2,032–$2,709 | 1 |
| $2,709–$3,386 | 94 |
| $3,386–$4,063 | 255 |
| $4,063–$4,740 | 258 |
| $4,740–$5,417 | 68 |
| $5,417–$6,093 | 26 |
| $6,093–$6,770 | 6 |
| $6,770–$7,447 | 5 |
| $7,447–$8,124 | 2 |
Regional pricing comparison based on recorded project estimates across the United States:
| State | Average Price | Projects |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $3,936 | 97 |
| Michigan | $4,195 | 84 |
| Texas | $3,897 | 47 |
| Florida | $3,885 | 32 |
| CA | $4,165 | 28 |
| Colorado | $6,099 | 27 |
| Oklahoma | $3,773 | 27 |
| IN | $4,001 | 26 |
| South Carolina | $4,087 | 23 |
| NV | $4,040 | 20 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 728 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $3,220 |
| Comparison Avg Cost per Unit | $4,112 |
These links are the same-product comparison records used for the labeled sample (same-product-same-unit-count-and-similar-size). Recorded project configurations grouped by exact product type, unit count, and available dimensions; no customer goals, reviews, or installation outcomes are inferred.
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Vestavia Hills, AL |
| Date | April 6, 2026 |
| Total Price | $3,687 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $3,220 | $3,220 |
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