This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 28, 2026. Total project cost: $7,454.
Estimate breakdown for a retractable awning project totaling $7,454 in Ross, CA: 1 unit, including 25×10 ft, prepared in May 2026.
Pricing context: 82% of the 2,807 comparable retractable awning projects in our database cost less than $7,454, putting this estimate in "premium" territory. Versus the $6,795 national average, it's 10% above the norm. Within CA specifically, the average across 162 comparable projects is $7,519 — making this estimate right at the local norm. That works out to roughly $27.18 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include White frame, TRESCO BIRCH 6096-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $7,454, higher than the $6,177 national per-unit average.
Worth knowing for California: this is a Mediterranean / coastal climate, which means mild coastal temperatures inland heat, and salt-air corrosion near the coast. A well-spec'd awning for this region should account for the local wind exposure (moderate, with sundowner and Santa Ana events in southern regions) and UV load (high UV at altitude and in inland valleys) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation.The TRESCO BIRCH 6096-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for Mediterranean / coastal conditions — solution-dyed acrylics handle California's sun (high UV at altitude and in inland valleys) better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the spring of 2026 is typical for California — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $7,454, this retractable awning project is 10% above the national average of $6,795 based on 2,807 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 82th percentile, meaning 82% of similar projects cost less. In CA, where we have data from 162 projects, this is in line with the state average of $7,519. The effective cost is approximately $27.18 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $7,454 |
| National Average (2,807 projects) | $6,795 |
| National Median | $5,789 |
| vs. National Average | +10% |
| CA Average (162 projects) | $7,519 |
| vs. CA Average | -1% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $27.18 |
| Market Position | Premium (82th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,807 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,792 |
| $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 |
| Colorado | $6,738 | 133 |
| Texas | $7,459 | 133 |
| 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 2,807 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $7,454 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,177 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Ross, CA |
| Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Total Price | $7,454 |
| Tax Rate | 8.25% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $6,795 | $6,795 |
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