This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated February 18, 2026. Total project cost: $94,696.
This $94,696 outdoor elements pergola project was estimated in February 2026 for a homeowner in Kenilworth, IL, covering 207 units.
Illinois's climate — humid summers, cold winters, and frequent severe-storm activity across the central plains — drives different outdoor shade priorities than the national average. The local UV (moderate) pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and the wind exposure (high, with derecho events on record) pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction. Estimating in the winter of 2026 is typical for Illinois — most outdoor shade installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Kenilworth, IL |
| Date | February 18, 2026 |
| Total Price | $94,696 |
| Tax Rate | 8.10% |
| Number of Items | 9 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Elements Pergola | — | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $70 | $7,000 |
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $70 | $7,000 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Shipping | — | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Electrical | — | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Engineering/Permitting | — | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| HBA Promo | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Spring Promo | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |